Link two capitals on this Madrid to Paris tour, travelling through northern Spain, Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. A stop in Blois introduces the region's château heritage before three nights in Paris. The 7-day Spain and France itinerary leaves time for both celebrated landmarks and quieter discoveries.
On arrival at Madrid-Barajas Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is free to relax or start exploring the Spanish capital at your own pace. Overnight in Madrid.
After breakfast, a panoramic tour with a local guide introduces you to Madrid through its main avenues, squares and landmark buildings. The rest of the day is free for your own plans. You may also join an optional excursion to the historic city of Toledo. Overnight in Madrid.
- Day 3 (Tuesday) Madrid - Bordeaux
After breakfast, travel north by coach via Burgos and San Sebastián, then cross into France and continue to Bordeaux. This city on the Garonne is closely associated with the surrounding wine region. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
- Day 4 (Wednesday) Bordeaux - Loire Valley - Blois - Paris
After breakfast, travel via Poitiers and Tours into the Loire Valley. Stop in Blois to explore the town and admire the exterior of its castle and its Renaissance façade. Continue to Paris and check in at the hotel. An optional evening tour of illuminated Paris and a Seine cruise may be arranged.
Breakfast is followed by a panoramic tour with a local guide, taking in Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, Île de la Cité and the exteriors of Notre Dame and Les Invalides. A short stop at the Champ de Mars offers views of the Eiffel Tower. The afternoon is free, with an optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Overnight in Paris.
Breakfast and a free day in Paris. Explore its neighbourhoods, visit museums independently or choose an optional excursion such as Montmartre or the Latin Quarter. An optional full-day excursion to Bruges is also planned. If an optional activity cannot operate, alternatives will be offered during the tour. Overnight in Paris.
Your tour ends in Paris after breakfast.