Compare Portugal, Spain, France and UK Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads vs 13 Day France & Spain: History, Culture & Wine by Gate 1 Travel
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Duration | 14 days | 13 days |
Price From | $ 2,718 | $ 4,999 |
Price Per Day | $ 194 | $ 385 |
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Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small group tour |
Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Description |
Explore Lisbon and Porto for great views and portwein, discover Madrid and beautiful Prado museum, marvel at Gaudi's masterpieces in Barcelona, travel to France's wine capital Bordeaux for best red wines, visit Louvre and Tour Eiffel in Paris and enjoy the nights vieww from London Eye. |
3 Barcelona, 2 Carcassonne, 2 Bordeaux, 2 Bilbao, 2 Madrid |
Day 1-3: Lisbon
Accommodation: Novotel Lisboa or similar.
Arrival at any time. Learn about important areas in Lisbon’s history as you explore its most interesting neighborhoods. Discover Chiado and Bairro Alto and admire the views from Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara. Ride the Eleléctrico tram and visit the Alfama district.
Day 3-5: Porto
Accommodation: Mercury Porto Centro or similar.
Experience a walking tour through the streets of the historical center of Porto, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marvel at the fantastic views of the Crystal Palace Gardens, walk along the famous Aliados Avenue, catch a glimpse of the Douro River from Louis I Bridge, descend down the narrow streets and staircases of the Miragaia neighborhood, learn about Porto's founding and formation.
Day 5-7: Madrid
Accommodation: AC Atocha by Marriott or similar.
Enjoy a walking tour around this beautiful city, additionally visit the Prado Museum or Reina Sofia Museum where you will see the works of Picasso and Dali or ancient Toledo.
Day 7-9: Barcelona
Accommodation: Silken Diagonal Barcelona or similar.
Today you will fly to Barcelona, exploring this beautiful city, visiting the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, and in the evening go to try tapas and Spanish wine. You will have free time to relax on the Barcelonetta beach or go shopping.
Day 9-11: Bordeaux
Accommodation: ApartAccommodation Adagio Gambetta or similar.
Next head to Bordeaux to become masters of the grape in the red wine capital. Drink the best drops and hear tales of how these fiery reds came to be. Enjoy a wine tour to one of the wineries and a sightseeing tour in Bordeaux.
Day 11-13: Paris
Accommodation: Novotel Paris or similar.
Today you travel to Paris and will have a walking tour around the city. On the next day visit the Louvre museum, get on top of the Eiffel Tower, additionally take a walk on the creative Montmartre, visit Sacre Coeur cathedral and in the evening go to the restaurant and explore the nightlife of the city.
Day 13-14: London
Head to London, where you will have free time to explore the city, see London Eye, Westminster Abbey, the Cathedral of St. Peter, the Tower Bridge, Hyde Park and more.
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Spain
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Barcelona
DAY 3, Monday - Visit Montjuic, Cooking Class
DAY 4, Tuesday - Discover Gaudi's Architecture
DAY 5, Wednesday - Girona, Figueres Dali Museum, Travel to Carcassonne
DAY 6, Thursday - Carcassonne City Tour, Local Game of Petanque
DAY 7, Friday - Toulouse Sightseeing en Route to St. Emilion
DAY 8, Saturday - Bordeaux City Tour, Wine Tasting
DAY 9, Sunday - Biarritz, San Sebastian
DAY 10, Monday - Bilbao's Old Quarter, Guggenheim Museum
DAY 11, Tuesday - Wine Tasting in Rioja, Madrid
DAY 12, Wednesday - Madrid City Tour
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart Spain |