Discover Madrid, the pilgrimage town of Lourdes and the landmarks of Paris on this 8-day Madrid, Lourdes and Paris tour. Cross the Pyrenees and the Loire Valley, with stops in Tours, Amboise and Chambord, seven hotel nights and breakfast included.
On arrival at Madrid-Barajas Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or start exploring Madrid. Overnight in Madrid.
After breakfast, a panoramic tour introduces Madrid’s main avenues, squares and buildings. The rest of the day is free, with an optional excursion to Toledo. Overnight in Madrid.
- Day 3 (Monday) Madrid - Lourdes
After breakfast, travel north via Burgos and San Sebastián and cross the Pyrenees into France. Arrive in Lourdes for free time to visit the basilica and the grotto associated with the apparitions to Bernadette. From April to October, you may attend the torchlight procession. Overnight in Lourdes.
- Day 4 (Tuesday) Lourdes - Tours
After breakfast, travel through the Landes forests and the vineyards around Bordeaux and Cognac to Tours. Enjoy free time to explore the historic centre, the Basilica of St Martin and Tours Cathedral before transferring to the hotel. Overnight in Tours.
- Day 5 (Wednesday) Tours - Loire Valley - Paris
After breakfast, explore the Loire Valley with a stop in Amboise, known for its castle and Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Continue to Chambord for free time before travelling to Paris. An optional evening tour of illuminated Paris and a Seine cruise may be arranged. Overnight in Paris.
After breakfast, discover Paris on a panoramic tour with a local guide. Highlights include 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. An optional afternoon excursion visits the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Overnight in Paris.
Breakfast and a free day in the French capital. Explore a favourite neighbourhood, visit a museum or relax beside the Seine. Optional visits may include Montmartre or the Latin Quarter; alternative excursions will be offered if these cannot take place. Overnight in Paris.
Your Madrid, Lourdes and Paris tour ends after breakfast. The departure transfer to the airport is not included.