Madrid & Paris with Lourdes Tourist (2027)

Arrival in MADRID. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we include a panoramic tour of the city, where you’ll see the most iconic landmarks such as the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, and the Paseo del Prado with its renowned museums. We’ll end the tour at Plaza Mayor, where you can enjoy the vibrant nighttime atmosphere of this area.

Free day. We’ll offer you an optional visit to the historic city of TOLEDO.

We depart early from Madrid, crossing mountain passes and the plains of Castile. Enjoy beautiful landscapes as we enter the BASQUE COUNTRY. SAN SEBASTIÁN Arrival around lunchtime. Free time to have lunch and stroll through the historic center or along the beautiful La Concha beach.We then continue our journey into FRANCE. BORDEAUX Arrival in the late afternoon. We suggest a walk through the city center, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We travel through beautiful landscapes of the French countryside and wine regions.In the Loire Valley, we stop in BLOIS, a city by the River. Its castle is one of the finest examples of Loire Valley architecture. Free time for lunch and a stroll. We then continue on to PARIS, arriving in the late afternoon.

We’ll start our day in the heart of PARIS, beginning with a visit to the Eiffel Tower. You’ll have the chance to ascend to the second floor of this iconic landmark (admission 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. At 5:00 p.m., we’ll leave Paris and head to the Loire Valley, arriving in TOURS, the capital of the region, in the evening. We recommend taking a leisurely stroll and enjoying dinner in the beautiful historic center.Note: Wait times to go up the Eiffel Tower can be long. Therefore, the visit may be rescheduled to a different time (or on Sunday) if needed for logistical reasons.

Today we’ll journey to the south of FRANCE through vineyards, arriving in BORDEAUX, whose town center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time for lunch and to explore. We suggest visiting the Port of the Moon and the Cathedral of St. Andrew. We’ll then continue towards the Pyrenees, reaching LOURDES in the late afternoon. Here, you can attend the candlelight procession (held from late March to the end of October) and visit various places of worship. Dinner will be included at the hotel for all our passengers.

Half board dinner includes: HTL ALBA: Main course: Leek tart Dessert: Grilled Chicken, Green Salad with Tomatoes, French Fries Drinks: Coffee Eclair Mediterranean HTL: Starter: Cheese delight Main course: Turkey escalope with mushroom cream and sautéed potatoes Dessert: Éclair

Early departure from LOURDES. Today we cross the Pyrenees mountain range among high peaks and stunning landscapes. Entering SPAIN, we stop for coffee in SALLENT DE GÁLLEGO, a historic mountain village with its Gothic church and medieval stone bridge.We continue to ZARAGOZA, the vibrant capital of Aragon. Time for lunch and to explore its historic quarter, discovering the great Plaza del Pilar with its cathedral and basilica, home to the venerated Virgin of the Pilar.We then continue to MADRID, arriving around 21:00 hrs.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.