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
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
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!)
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.
| Location | Address | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 9:00am |
| Destination | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra, Andorra | ||
| Andorra Canillo Lookout with Transfer (Optional) | $24 / €20 | $24 / €20 |
| Barcelona, Spain | ||
| 2 hours Barcelona Beach with Transfer (Optional) | $12 / €10 | $12 / €10 |
|
Sagrada Familia (Optional) Book your ticket with audio guide online in advance at Sagrada Familia Individual Ticket
Reservation time must match 'Additional Note' |
$30 / €26 | $30 / €26 |
| Chambord, France | ||
|
Chateau de Chambord (Optional) €21 (EU residents) / €31 (non-EU residents)
|
$25 / €21 | $25 / €21 |
| Nimes, France | ||
| Pont du Gard with Transfer (Optional) | $29 / €25 | |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.