Tour Code: 743-3708
2-7 Day Flexible Europe Tour: Paris, Avignon, Barcelona, Andorra, Bordeaux, Lourdes from Paris, France
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Day 1: Paris - Avignon (577 km) |
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In the morning we will depart from Paris to arrive at the heart of the Provence, “Avignon,” in the evening. This region of France is very diverse with lively cities, winding mountains that will change its distinct views depending on the season of the year. Let’s take a break from the fashion and luxury of the big metropoles and head to the south of France. Enjoy the sceneries of picturesque small towns, wind down and appreciate nature and the rural culture. You will experience the romantic ambience of South France, visit Gordes, the most beautiful village of the Provence. Follow in Vincent van Gogh’s footsteps in the small town of Arles and taste the world-renowned mellow flavor of Bordeaux wine, and visit the shopping paradise that is Andorra One of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts.The historic centre, which includes the Palais des Papes, the cathedral, and the Pont d'Avignon, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The medieval monuments and the annual Festival d'Avignon have helped to make the town a major centre for tourism. Standard Hotel: Avignon or city nearby Meal: Excluded |
Day 2: Avignon - Gordes - Avignon (63 km) |
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We will start the day in Avignon visiting the two must see landmarks. The Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) and the Pont Saint-Benezet. In the afternoon we will depart to visit Gordes, famous from A Year in Provence, the book, written by Peter Mayle. Afterwards we will have a short stay at the Musee de la Lavande, the lavender museum, and the Abbaye de Senanque which Catholic Cistercian originate from and the story background of the book A Year in Provence. Please note：Lavender is a seasonal plant which blooms from July till the beginning of August affected by climate, growth and harvesting periods, therefore we are unable to guarantee whether clients will see fresh lavender！） One of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts.The historic centre, which includes the Palais des Papes, the cathedral, and the Pont d'Avignon, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The medieval monuments and the annual Festival d'Avignon have helped to make the town a major centre for tourism.
A small commune in Southern France, Gordes is a historical little town. The castle that sits at the top of the town's central hill was an ancient Roman fortress before being converted into a Renaissance castle.
Standard Hotel: Avignon or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 3: Avignon - Arles - Barcelona (364 km) |
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In the morning we will drive to Arles. The Langlois Bridge at Arles and The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum. It is a true unique experience to visit town and see what the Dutch master saw himself over a century ago. Other than enjoying the village’s connection with Van Gogh there are many ancient Roman ruins to behold. Arles has been listed as a key city since ancient Roman times. In the afternoon we will leave Arles for the charming coastal city of Barcelona. If time permits, upon arrival, everyonecan participate in an optional program to visit the Olympic Beach. This historical city in southern France dates back to ancient Roman times, and the ruins of the old amphitheater can still be visited today. Vincent Van Gogh, the famous impressionist painter, live here for many years, producing over 300 works.
Standard Hotel: Barcelona or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 4: Barcelona |
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Today, the first destination we will visit is the Monastery of Montserrat. In the afternoon we return to Barcelona visiting the Columbus Monument and La Rambla. Continue to visit the iconic Sagrada Familia, the masterpiece of the architectural genius Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect poet." Then we visit the exterior of Europe's biggest football stadium, Camp Nou which has been the home ground of FC Barcelona since 1957. You can ake some beautiful pictures outside the stadium, buy some souvenirs, and then visit the Montjuïc Hill to visit the Olympic Stadium, which hosted the 1992 Olympic Games. From the hill, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The remaining time is free for leisure activities at the bustling Catalunya Square. This gorgeous Spanish city on the Mediterranean is one of the world's most popular tourists destinations due to its rich cultural heritage. Visitors can see medieval buildings or admire modernity at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Standard Hotel: Barcelona or a nearby city Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 5: Barcelona - Andorra (October - Feb to Carcassonne) - Lourdes (434 km) |
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In the morning we will travel to the Principality of Andorra. After lunch we will drive through the Pyrenees entering France arriving at the town of Lourdes. Please note: From October till the end of February due to winter weather we will not visit Andorra and reroute to Carcassonne in France. Carcassonne is a World Heritage Site city with its landmark Castle of Carcassonne. There are 3 km of double walls and 52 towers in the city Andorra, also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, is a sovereign, landlocked country in Southwestern Europe. Bordered by Spain and France, tourists can enjoy its natural beauty, duty-free status for shopping, and popular summer and winter resorts. This fortified French town shows evidence of settlement dating back to around 3500 BC. The most notable feature of the town is the medieval walls that surround it.
Standard Hotel: Lourdes or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 6: Lourdes - Bordeaux (251 km) |
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Today we will travel from Lourdes to the famous wine region Bordeaux. While in Bordeaux we will visit a well-known winery and its vineyards. You will have an opportunity to taste and buy wine direct from the source. After our stop at the winery, we will head to city Bordeaux, visiting famous landmarks such as the opera house Gran Teatro de Burdeos, the world's largest water mirror called Miroir d'Eau and the famous Place des Quinconces and so on. At the end of the day, you will have some free leisure time in the city center of Bordeaux. Please note: Most wineries in Bordeaux are closed to tourists in August or during festivals. Please understand that during this time we will not be able to visit the wineries however we will be able to taste and buy wine in the city center of Bordeaux A port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France. It is the world's major wine industry capital. The historic part of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century.
Standard Hotel: Bordeaux or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 7: Bordeaux - Loire Valley - Chambord - Paris (668 km) |
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Departing from Bordeaux we will be traveling to the world-famous tourist attraction the Loire Valley. In the Loire Valley there are magnificent and gorgeous castles on both sides of the river. In the afternoon we will arrive at the Chambord Castle also known as the King of Castles. The castle was originally built to serve as a hunting lodge for King Francois I of France in 1519 to make a statement of his imperial power. Afterwards will be heading to Paris and will arrive around 7 pm. The Loire is the longest river in France with a length of 1020 km and is known as the mother river of France. Chambord is a town in Loir-et-Cher in France. It is famous for the royal Chateau de Chambord.
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
IMPORTANT! Itinerary and End City Variations:
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such
improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary the end cities to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Departure and Return Details
Departure times and locations:
8:45am, 211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol, Paris, 75 75013 (McDonalds Restaurant)
Price Includes:
(Hotel information will be confirmed 24 hours prior departure.)
Price Excludes:
Destination
Adult
Child
Andorra
Andorra Canillo Lookout with Transfer (Optional)
$24 / €20
$24 / €20
Barcelona
2 hours Barcelona Beach with Transfer (Optional)
$12 / €10
$12 / €10
Sagrada Familia (Optional)
Reservation time must match 'Additional Note'$31 / €26
$31 / €26
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey (Optional)
$42 / €35
$42 / €35
Chambord
Chateau de Chambord (Optional)
$23 / €19
$23 / €19
Nimes
Pont du Gard with Transfer (Optional)
$30 / €25
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- Wheelchair Accessibility: Due to different bus models, we may not be able to accommodate participants using wheelchairs. Therefore, we regret that we cannot accept wheelchair users to join our tour. (Note: For "private group tours", please inform us before receiving a quote.)
- Luggage Restrictions: As the space for luggage on the tour bus is limited, each passenger can only carry one piece of luggage with them (luggage not exceeding 30 KG, with the sum of three sides not exceeding 158 cm). If a passenger carries more than one piece of luggage (if there is enough space in the luggage compartment), an additional €5 per piece of luggage per day will be charged as a driver handling fee. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
- Share Room: We will not charge clients a single supplement if they are willing to share a room with other tour members. However, no complaints or amendments can be made based on this arrangement. This preference must be indicated at the time of booking, and with a minimum of 7 days prior to joining the tour. Once the booking is confirmed, it will not be possible to amend the room choice while on tour. If you insist on changing to a single room, you must pay an additional fee.
- Photo Usage Rights: Our company reserves the right to publicly display participant's portraits taken during the tour. We will capture activities and moments during the trip for promotional purposes.
- Tour Participation Conditions: European tours are different from other countries in the world. Most tourist attractions cannot be reached directly by tour buses and require walking tours. If a passenger has limited mobility, they may have to wait on the bus at some attractions and cannot visit with the group. Loss of attractions cannot be used as a reason to request compensation or refunds. Please pay attention and think carefully before joining the tour. Once you have registered and confirmed your participation, it also means that you accept our company's terms and conditions.
- Boarding and Punctuality: Please present this tour ticket for boarding at the designated assembly point on time. We will not wait for latecomers, and the tour fee will not be refunded. Our company is not responsible for any consequences. In case of emergencies, please call the emergency phone number provided.
- Travel Documents: Participants are responsible for bringing and carrying valid travel documents (passport), electronic health codes, and visas with a validity period of at least six months from the departure date. In any case or for any reason, if the participant is refused entry by the immigration authorities (customs), our company is not responsible, and any losses incurred are the responsibility of the participant. The tour fee will not be refunded.
- Valuables and Personal Belongings: Please avoid bringing valuable items and precious jewelry as much as possible. Valuables and documents should be carried with you at all times and kept under your own supervision. Our company, driver, and tour leader are not responsible for any loss.
- Legal Compliance: Tour members must abide by the laws and regulations of each country, and it is strictly prohibited to carry private goods for profit and illegal items. Smoking is prohibited in all public places and indoor buildings (including hotel rooms) in Europe, with fines of up to thousands of euros, so please abide by the law. In recent years, some famous buildings (attractions) in Europe have banned visitors from sitting on the ground to rest or eat, which is not only considered rude but may also face immediate prosecution.
- Early Departure or Leaving the Tour: In any case or for personal reasons, if a tour member requests to leave on their own, return individually or leave the tour midway, our company will assist in making arrangements. However, our company will not be responsible for any indirect or direct cost losses incurred due to delays in transportation or other circumstances that result in missing the pre-arranged itinerary or accommodation.
- Disruptive Behavior: Any tour participant who intentionally obstructs the tour leader's work, endangers the safety of others, or affects the normal activities and interests of the group, the tour leader has the right to cancel their tour qualification, order the participant to leave the group depending on the specific situation or with the consent of the majority of the tour participants. The remaining balance of the unfinished part of the journey will not be refunded, and any actions taken by the participant after leaving the group will not be related to the company.
- Delays and Itinerary Changes: If the flight or bus is delayed due to a malfunction or traffic congestion, resulting in itinerary changes or canceled programs, tour participants may not use this as an excuse to oppose or withdraw from the tour. In case of bad weather, strikes, or unexpected accidents that cause delays in the itinerary, tour participants may not demand compensation or refund of tour fees.
- Itinerary Adjustment Notice: We continuously strive to improve our tour itineraries. We reserve the right to make changes to end cities, hotels, or tour order if improvements can be made or if unforeseen circumstances arise. During peak periods, duplicate departures may operate, possibly in reverse order, which may result in different hotels than those listed in the itinerary.
- Transportation and Accommodation Liability: The tourist transportation and hotels used by our company, such as airplanes, ships, trains, or buses, have various regulations for the safety of participants and issues such as lost luggage, accidents, and property damage. These situations will be handled based on the regulations established by each institution and will not be related to our company. We recommend that participants purchase travel insurance and luggage insurance on their own. For details on how to purchase insurance, please contact the travel agency you registered with or our company directly.
- European Climate and Hotel Facilities: The temperature difference between day and night in Europe is substantial, the annual average temperature exceeds 30 degrees for less than two months, and European countries have strong environmental protection awareness. Therefore, hotels in Europe may not have standard air conditioning.
- Tour Group Composition: If the number of participants is small, we reserve the right to combine guests speaking different languages on the same tour bus. This arrangement helps ensure tour viability and may enhance the cultural exchange experience for all participants.
- Sagrada Família Church basic entry (ticket + audio guide) Reservation visit time: Sunday 15:00 - 15:30. Due to limited daily access control in Sagrada Família church, and to avoid disappoint, we recommend customer who strongly request to visit this place to book tickets online in advance on www.sagradafamilia.org