Overview

This 10-day journey takes you through the cultural heart of Spain and France, beginning in Madrid with guided city tours, famous landmarks, and lively tapas districts. You travel south through La Mancha to Granada, where the magnificent Alhambra Palace awaits, followed by a scenic coastal drive via Nerja and Málaga and the dramatic cliff town of Ronda, ending in vibrant Seville with a river cruise and historic city tour.

From Seville, a high-speed train takes you to Zaragoza, where you explore its grand basilica and historic center before continuing to Barcelona via the medieval Poblet Abbey. Barcelona offers stunning modernist architecture, Mediterranean charm, and a guided panoramic tour.

You then travel by high-speed train to Paris, where highlights include Versailles, Montmartre, a full Paris city tour, the Eiffel Tower (2nd level), and a Seine River cruise, concluding your European experience in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

A perfect blend of history, culture, scenic landscapes, and iconic landmarks across Spain and France

Itinerary

Day 1

Madrid

Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll be ready to transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check the information signs in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at a restaurant of your preference options include Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Day 2

Madrid

The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

Day 3

Madrid - Granada

We will depart from Madrid early in the morning, heading south through La Mancha. Our first stop will be in Puerto Lápice, a charming Manchego village evocative of Don Quixote. We will then continue into Andalusia via Despeñaperros, arriving in Granada, where lunch will be included. In the afternoon, if you have chosen the option that includes a visit to the Alhambra, we will explore the magnificent Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, both built during the Arab period, with a local guide.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of visitors allowed into the Alhambra is strictly regulated by law. To ensure your admission, tickets will be issued upon confirming your tour reservation. It´s essential to provide accurate personal details (full name and passport/ID number) at the time of booking. Please be aware that ticket costs are non-refundable in case of cancellation. In rare cases where the Alhambra visit is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance.

Day 4

Granada - Nerja - Malaga - Ronda - Seville

Today we’ll enjoy spectacular landscapes as we leave behind the Sierra Nevada mountain range. We’ll then continue along the Mediterranean, on the so-called Tropical Coast, where the mild year-round microclimate allows for the cultivation of tropical fruits such as guavas, mangoes, and avocados, and in the past, sugar cane.

We stop in NERJA, a charming seaside town with impressive cliffs. We continue on to MÁLAGA, the capital of the Costa del Sol, full of life and boasting a beautiful historic center. Time for lunch and a stroll through the city center.

Afterward, we head into the Andalusian sierras and arrive in RONDA, a stunning white town famous for its dramatic gorge that splits the city in two.

We continue to SEVILLE, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner included at the hotel.

Day 5

Seville - Zaragoza

In the morning, we’ll include a panoramic tour of the city. You’ll visit the cathedral and its famous Giralda, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, we’ll include a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board the high-speed train, scheduled to depart around 4:30 p.m., covering the 850 km to Zaragoza in just under four hours. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, you’ll be transferred to the hotel.

Note: The train journey will be without an accompanying guide.

Day 6

Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona

We’ll start the day with a morning panoramic tour of Zaragoza guided by a local expert. Our first stop will be the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We´ll also delve into the works of the famous painter Goya and discover some of his masterpieces. The tour will move on to the Roman theatre and a Renaissance palace, and then we’ll take a stroll by the Aljafería Palace.

After lunch, we’ll head to Catalonia to visit the Poblet Abbey, a stunning walled monastery set amidst beautiful scenery. It is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (tickets included). Our journey will then take us to Barcelona, where we’ll arrive in the evening.

Day 7

Barcelona

In the morning, we include a panoramic tour of BARCELONA, considered one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, as well as for its lively Ramblas and the legacy of the World Expositions and Olympic Games held here. Barcelona is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in Europe. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.

Day 8

Barcelona - Paris

At the scheduled time, we’ll provide a transfer to the station for your high-speed train journey from Barcelona to Paris, which is included in your trip. In just over 6 hours of comfortable travel, you’ll arrive at your destination. Upon arrival, another transfer will take you to your hotel. Your guide will contact you in the evening, or you can check the information signs provided at the hotel reception.

Note: The train journey will be without an guide.

Day 9

Paris

We’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history of FRANCE at the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included), renowned for its stunning gardens. On our return to PARIS, we’ll visit Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood famous for its artists, painters, and cabarets. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Paris, we’ll embark on a panoramic city tour with a local guide, showcasing the city’s impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel. For those interested, there is an optional variety show in the evening.

Day 10

Paris - Departure

We’ll start our day in central PARIS, beginning with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower. You´ll have the chance to go up to the second floor of this famous iron landmark (tickets included). Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine, which will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. You’ll have a free afternoon to explore the city at your own pace (transfer back to the hotel not included).

Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience. Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.

Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.

Hotel Options

Inclusion

General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, and breakfast buffet.
Includes: arrival and departure transfer
Excursion: Versailles in Paris (entrance not included).
Boat: Guadalquivir River in Seville, Boat Trip along River Seine in Paris.
City tour in: Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, Paris.
Evening Transfer: Plaza Mayor and la Latina in Madrid, Maremagnum in Barcelona.
Ticket admission: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, visit to the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada only option with Alhambra ticket included., Poblet Monastery, 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris.
High Speed Train: Seville- Zaragoza, Barcelona to Paris.
2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Granada, Seville.

Exclusion

Flight Tickets
Visa to Europe
Entrances other than mentioned
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Travel Insurance

Departure & Pricing

Pricing:

Package Cost: Ground Services
Per Person on Double/Twin sharing:	AED 11,199

Important Information

Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Flight and hotel fares may change at any point in time. Your earliest confirmation is highly appreciated.
Hotel check-in time is 14:00 hrs. and check-out time is 12:00 hrs. In the case of an early arrival before the check-in time, rooms must be booked from the previous night with corresponding charges to guarantee early check-in. Late checkout is subject to availability.
All visa approvals or rejections are subject to the rules and conditions of the respective authorities.
We act as facilitators for making travel arrangements and are not responsible for the granting or rejection of customer entry into any country. The sole decision rests with the concerned Embassy or Airline. We cannot be held liable for the same.
As a travel company, we are not responsible for any changes or cancellations in flights made by the airlines.
Cancellations due to any natural calamity or a pandemic leading to Force Majeure or lockdown in the destination resulting in flight or hotel cancellation will be subject to refund policies of the airline, hotel, etc. We will strive to obtain a maximum refund.

Confirmation Vouchers & Travel Documents:

You will receive the Booking Confirmation with flight ticket within 24 hours of the payment made.
Hotel confirmation, Land voucher and travel insurance will be given to you 72 hours prior to departure
Please carry your original travel documents while travelling like valid passport with valid UAE residence permit, Emirates Id card, the hard copies of flight ticket, hotel & land confirmation voucher, Vaccination certificate, PCR test if required, travel insurance and other related documents.
You are requested to check in online prior to the departure

Booking Policy

In case Tours or Tickets cancelled after Booking 100 % charges will be applicable.

Payment Terms

A booking amount 50% will be required at the time of booking (no less than €200 per person)
Balance payment to be completed, at least 50 days prior to departure, failing which the services may be released without any prior notice.

Cancellation Policy:

Penalties will apply depending on how close the cancellation is to the departure date and as specified in the contract:

From the moment the reservation is confirmed, the 50% payment is non-refundable.
Between 60 and 36 days before the start of the tour: 75% penalty.
Less than 36 days before the start of the tour: 100% penalty.

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