France and Spain

France and Spain

29 days Paris to Barcelona

Fall in love with the City of Light, Sample fresh seafood in seaside La Rochelle, Shop in style in sunny San Sebastian, Be mesmerised by medieval monuments in Toledo, Keep an eye out for Barbary apes on the famous rock of Gibraltar, Watch the sun set over the red city of Alhambra, Snack on tasty tapas in beautiful Barcelona

Join this journey from romantic Paris to cosmopolitan Barcelona and on the way, be captivated by the culture and history of the two countries we explore. Visit castles and prehistoric caves in France and hike in the majestic mountains of the Pyrenees. Peruse paintings and marvel at an illustrious Moorish past in Spain, before partying the night away. This trip will make sure you come away with the best memories of two of Europe's most-visited countries.

Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Hotels (26 nts), overnight train (2 nts)
Transportation: Overnight train, train, coach, local bus, metro, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow EUR €1015 for meals not included.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

29 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Paris	Watch the City of Light come to life as dusk falls.
Day 3	Tours	Once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, the chateau at Villandry is one of the most visited castles in France.
Days 4-5	La Rochelle	Promenade along the old city walls and explore the Old Harbour.
Days 6-8	Dordogne	The craggy cliffs and caves in the Vezere Valley call for an afternoon of exploration.
Days 9-10	Pyrenees	The snow-capped mountains and natural splendours of the western Pyrenees make them a treat to trek.
Days 11-13	San Sebastian	This stylish seaside town is packed with chic boutiques so hit the shops or hit the beach.
Days 14-16	Madrid and Toledo	Relive the glorious imperial past in the medieval streets of Toledo.
Day 17	Cordoba	The captivating Mezquita reflects the colourful history of Cordoba.
Days 18-19	Seville	Snack on tapas in sunny Seville.
Days 20-21	Costa de la Luz - Algeciras	Get golden on the beautiful beaches of the Costa de la Luz before a visit to the famous Rock of Gibraltar.
Day 22	Ronda	Birthplace of bullfighting, Ronda is bridged by the spectacular Puente Nuevo.
Days 23-25	Granada	Inspect the exquisite Islamic architecture of the Alhambra.
Day 26	Valencia	Take an overnight train to the home of the Holy Grail.
Days 27-29	Barcelona	Magnificent museums, stunning architecture and non-stop nightlife await in Barcelona.

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

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