Give Europe's changing landscapes a month to unfold on this 30-day Europe tour from Madrid. London, Paris and Amsterdam lead towards Central Europe and Italy, from the Danube's capitals to Venice, Florence and Rome. The French Riviera and Barcelona bring the journey back to the Mediterranean before Madrid.
We will welcome you on arrival at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and transfer you to your hotel for the night.
After breakfast, take a panoramic tour of Spain's lively capital, following its major avenues, squares and landmarks to discover the city's history. The route includes Gran Vía, Cibeles Square, the Puerta de Alcalá, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de Oriente, and more. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
- Day 3 (Friday) MADRID – BORDEAUX
Breakfast. Travel through northern Spain via Burgos and San Sebastián towards the French border. Continue through France's wine country to the port city of Bordeaux, former capital of the Dukes of Aquitaine, for an overnight stay.
- Day 4 (Saturday) BORDEAUX – LOIRE VALLEY – ORLÉANS
After breakfast, travel via Poitiers and Tours to the Loire Valley. Stop in Amboise to admire its château and enjoy this town associated with Leonardo da Vinci. Continue to Chambord, with free time, before reaching Orléans. Overnight stay and the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
- Day 5 (Sunday) ORLÉANS – CALAIS – DOVER – LONDON
Breakfast. Depart for Calais and board the ferry across the English Channel. Disembark in Dover and continue by coach to London. Overnight stay.
Breakfast. Take a morning panoramic tour of London, including the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace, with the Changing of the Guard if conditions allow. The rest of the day is free. Overnight stay.
You can join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, one of the world's largest inhabited castles and a landmark of English history, approximately 50 km from London. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast and a free day to continue exploring London, browse its well-known shops or visit a museum. Overnight stay.
- Day 8 (Wednesday) LONDON – DOVER – CALAIS – PARIS
Breakfast and departure for Dover to board the ferry across the English Channel to Calais. Continue by coach through France to Paris. Overnight stay. An optional Paris by Night tour and Seine river cruise are available.
After breakfast, explore Paris on a panoramic tour with a local guide. Discover Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, and Les Invalides, with a short stop at the Champ de Mars to photograph the Eiffel Tower. In the afternoon, you can take an optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Overnight stay in Paris.
Breakfast and a free day to enjoy the French capital. Explore its neighbourhoods, visit a museum or relax at a terrace beside the Seine. Optional outings include Montmartre and the Latin Quarter. If an excursion cannot operate, alternatives will be offered during the trip. Overnight stay.
- Day 11 (Saturday) PARIS – BRUGES – BRUSSELS
After breakfast, travel to Belgium. In Bruges, enjoy free time to explore the old town, stroll to the Lake of Love and discover the canals and squares. Continue to Brussels, where an optional tour introduces landmarks such as the Atomium, Grand Place and Manneken Pis. Overnight stay in Brussels.
- Day 12 (Sunday) BRUSSELS – ROTTERDAM – THE HAGUE – AMSTERDAM
Breakfast. Travel via Rotterdam, with a brief panoramic tour, then continue to The Hague, the administrative capital of the Netherlands. After a short tour, continue to the historic city of Amsterdamfor an overnight stay.
- Day 13 (Monday) AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, take a panoramic tour of Amsterdam, discovering Dam Square, the Amstel River, the Flower Market, Central Station, the harbour and Museum Square. Learn about diamond cutting at the Coster factory. Enjoy a free afternoon, with the option of an excursion to Marken and Volendam or a canal cruise. The route may be adjusted to comply with municipal regulations. Overnight stay.
- Day 14 (Tuesday) AMSTERDAM – BERLIN
After breakfast, join the motorway into Germany and continue to the reunited country's capital, Berlinfor an overnight stay.
- Day 15 (Wednesday) BERLIN
After breakfast, a morning guided tour introduces the city's main monuments, streets and avenues, including symbols of reunification such as the Brandenburg Gate, the squares of Potsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz, the popular avenue Kurfürstendamm and remnants of the wall that divided the city until 1989. The afternoon is free for your own activities or an optional excursion to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial. Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 16 (Thursday) BERLIN – DRESDEN – PRAGUE
Breakfast and departure for Dresden, on the banks of the Elbe. Enjoy free time, with the option of a tour of its historic centre. Continue to Prague for a panoramic tour of Old Town Square, the Town Hall and Astronomical Clock, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the Powder Tower and Wenceslas Square. In exceptional circumstances, the tour may take place the following day. Overnight stay.
Breakfast and a free day in Prague. An optional visit to Castle Hill takes in St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and the Imperial Palace, as well as the Church of the Infant Jesus of Prague and Charles Bridge. Overnight stay.
- Day 18 (Saturday) PRAGUE – BRATISLAVA – BUDAPEST
Breakfast. Leave Prague and head towards Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, for a brief stop. Continue to Budapest, the Hungarian capital, for an overnight stay.
You will have the option of a tour of Budapest by Night and a Danube river cruise.
Breakfast. Explore Budapest, a city divided into two distinct areas: Buda with its old town and historic quarter, and Pest, the modern commercial district. Begin on Buda's Castle Hill to admire the Danube and views across Pest. Explore the old quarter and the city's origins, passing Matthias Church, a symbol of Hungary's historic splendour, and the Fisherman's Bastion, among other landmarks.
In the evening, enjoy an optional traditional Hungarian dinner with a folklore show and sample regional dishes. Overnight stay.
- Day 20 (Monday) BUDAPEST – VIENNA
After breakfast, head to Vienna. The city tour explores the imperial Hofburg quarter, Heroes' Square and the cathedral, then follows the Ringstrasse past the Opera House, Parliament and City Hall. Continue towards the Danube and Belvedere Palace, with views of its gardens. Overnight stay. An optional waltz concert is available.
Breakfast and a free day in Vienna to explore the historic centre, stroll along its avenues or visit museums independently. Overnight stay.
- Day 22 (Wednesday) VIENNA – VENICE
Breakfast. Travel via Klagenfurt and Villach, then cross the Italian border and continue to Venicefor an overnight stay at the selected hotel.
- Day 23 (Thursday) VENICE – FLORENCE
After breakfast, head to Tronchetto to board the boat to St Mark's Square. A walking tour of Venice reveals the basilica's façade, the campanile, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy free time, with the option of a gondola ride or lagoon cruise. Continue to Florence for an overnight stay.
- Day 24 (Friday) FLORENCE – ROME
Breakfast. Explore Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and the Italian language. Admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its beautiful campanile, and the monumental Baptistery, with its Gates of Paradise, associated with figures such as Michelangelo and Dante Alighieri. Then continue to Romefor an overnight stay. You can also join an optional evening tour to discover the charm of Baroque Rome .
After breakfast, take a panoramic tour of Rome to see Piazza Venezia, the Imperial Forums, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and St Peter's Square. Optional visits include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, or a tour of Baroque Rome's fountains and squares. Overnight stay.
Breakfast and a free day in Rome. Optional excursions include entry to the Colosseum with the Roman Forum, or a trip to Naples combined with Capri from April to October or Pompeii from November to March. Overnight stay.
- Day 27 (Monday) ROME – PISA – FRENCH RIVIERA
After breakfast, depart for Pisa, with time to explore the Square of Miracles and admire the cathedral, baptistery and Leaning Tower. Continue to the French Riviera for an overnight stay in or near Nice. An optional excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo will be offered.
- Day 28 (Tuesday) FRENCH RIVIERA – BARCELONA
After breakfast, travel through the French Riviera and Provence to Barcelona. A short panoramic tour follows the city's avenues to admire Catalan Modernist buildings such as Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller, Casa Lleó Morera, Casa Milà and the Sagrada Família. Overnight stay.
- Day 29 (Wednesday) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID
Breakfast. Start the day by departing for Zaragoza for a brief stop to admire the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar . Then continue to Madridfor an overnight stay at the reserved hotel.
Services on this Europe tour end after breakfast. The departure transfer to the airport is not included.
