7D6N From Madrid to Paris

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS</strong>: Transfer to the hotel. Evening transport to the Gran Vía district.</p><p>Welcome to <strong>Madrid!</strong> Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers. Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the <strong>Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de España and Gran Via</strong>; a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the options available.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS</strong>: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas bullring. Evening tranfer. </p><p>The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then visit to Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to <strong>Las Ventas Bullring (admission included)</strong> is next, this is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. At sunset we provide a <strong>transfer to Plaza de Oriente</strong>, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines such as local Spanish food, international, and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice, then return to the hotel together.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS</strong>: The Pilar Basilica. Monastery of Poblet, rack train to Montserrat.</p><p>In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In <strong>ZARAGOZA</strong> we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the <strong>Monastery of Poblet</strong>, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided tour included) . We then proceed to the <strong>Monastery of Montserrat</strong> where you will go up the mountain on a <strong>rack train</strong> to see its fantastic scenery. Following this we will continue to <strong>BARCELONA</strong>, arriving in the late- afternoon.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS</strong>: Barcelona city tour. “Spanish Village” visit and evening transfers to Las Ramblas district.</p><p>Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting with an informative city tour with a local expert (<strong>Note</strong>: If the group has fewer than fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.) We also visit the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neighbourhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. We will get the chance to see La Sagrada Familia Basilica; the masterpiece designed by the architect Gaudí. Following this, we include the entry ticket to visit ‘<strong>Poble Espanyol</strong>’ (meaning ‘Spanish Village’). This open-air architectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic areas of Barcelona. Enjoy Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different communities in Spain. Take some free time to explore the city on your own. In the evening we provide <strong>transfers to Las Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya</strong> area for dinner, where you can select from a great variety of restaurants. Return to the hotel.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS</strong>: We will travel on a high-speed train. Evening transfer to Montmartre in Paris.</p><p>After breakfast we will transfer you to the train station to catch the <strong>high-speed train</strong> to Paris. The train is comfortable and the journey takes you through wonderful landscapes. The train journey takes 6½ hours. After arriving in Paris we will transfer to the hotel. In the evening, we will go to the <strong>Montmartre district</strong>. This neighbourhood is known for its painters, artists, and its cabarets. Choose from one of the many restaurants and sit down to a relaxing dinner. We ascend to the top of the hill by <strong>cable car</strong> to admire the spectacular views of Paris. After this we will return to the hotel.</p><p><strong>Note</strong>: The guide will only travel on the train if the group is over 15 passengers.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS</strong>: City tour in Paris. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Boat ride along the Seine. Evening transfer.</p><p>Today we take a guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of Paris. We end the visit at the <strong>Eiffel Tower</strong>. You will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket admission included) . End your visit with a <strong>boat cruise along the River Seine</strong>, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure to explore and relax! At sunset enjoy dinner in the <strong>Latin Quarter</strong>, a very picturesque historic area where a wide variety of international cuisines await you. We will then return to the hotel.</p><p>Note: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different time of the day (or Monday).</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS</strong>: Time at leisure.</p><p>We will start the day by going to the centre of Paris, to the area of the Louvre Museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. If you wish, we can accompany you to Benlux, one of the most complete and best-known perfumeries in Paris.</p><p>Note: For those who are interested, an optional excursion to Disneyland Paris is available. End of our services. Check the time of your flight in case you need an additional night</p>