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Ciudades a visitar: Madrid; Zaragoza; Monasterio De Poblet, Tarragona Provincia; Barcelona; Girona -Gerona ; Mirmande; Grenoble; Ginebra; Gruyeres; Gstaad; Grindelwald; Lucerna; Zurich; Burglen; Lugano; Morcote; Milan; Pisa, Toscana; Roma; Florencia; Venecia, Véneto; Innsbruck; Kitzbuhel; Salzburgo; Viena; Budapest
1 Visitar: Madrid - Arrival
Welcome to Madrid!
Upon arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the informative panels in the hotel reception area for the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers to receive information about the circuit.
Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod temple, Plaza de España and Gran Vía, a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant, Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the options.
2 Visitar: Madrid
Highlights: Guided tour and stroll through Retiro Park. Visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) and transfer to Plaza del Oriente.
The day starts about 08.30 hrs with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Gran Via, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor.
Visit to Retiro Park , an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. Admission to Las Ventas Bullring included . This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of "corridas" in the Bullfighting Museum.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon.
At sunset we provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente , opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different exquisite cuisines (Indian, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Spanish, International) in which to enjoy a pleasant dinner. Return to hotel.
3 Visitar: Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Montserrat - Barcelona
Total distance: 640Km
Scenery : different landscapes on the Spanish plateau and fertile areas in Catalonia.
07:30h Madrid – Departure.
12:00h Zaragoza – Arrival at this city, which stands on the banks of the river Ebro. The guide will join the group to Basilica del Pilar . Free time to visit this impressive sanctuary and have lunch in the city centre.
14:00 hrs. -Zaragoza.- Departure on our way to Catalunia.
16:30 hrs. – Monastery of Poblet. Surrounded by walls in a beautiful setting, this is one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided tour included) .
17:30 hrs. – Monastery of Poblet.- Departure.- We cross rich agricultural regions of central Catalonia. We go to the beautiful scenery where the Benedictine abbey is located. We climb to the summit in small rack train to admire the fantastic landscapes
18:45 hrs. -Monasterio de Montserrat. - Arrival.- Time to admire the views and visit the sanctuary where the Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia, is located.
19:45 hrs. -Montserrat.- road exit.
20:45 hrs. - Barcelona. - Arrival.
Important note: In the Winter months, from November to March (both included), due to the shorter days, the Monastery of Poblet will not be visited (so that we can reach Montserrat in the daylight).
4 Visitar: Barcelona - Girona
Total distance covered: 115 km
In the morning at 09.00 hrs the tour starts with our guide or a local guide the tour of the city including the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia, Montjuic with its Olympic facilities, Plaza de España. A stop will be made for a few minutes near the Sagrada Familia to have a chance to see this monument. The visit ends in the Ramblas area for participants to walk around the historic centre and Gothic quarter. Free time for lunch and to continue strolling.
18.00hrs -Barcelona –Departure-. We travel towards the north of Catalonia.
19.30 hrs - Girona – Arrival in this small Catalan capital with its very beautiful historic centre where the cathedral stands out with its great staircase. The city is also magnificently lit up and has many small restaurants.
NB: If your hotel should be in the outskirts of Gerona, we will take to the centre by bus to leave you there for time before going to the hotel.
5 Visitar: Girona - Arles - Carrieres De Lumiere - La Garde - Chambery
Distance travelled: 630 km Landscape: soothing green and Mediterranean landscapes. 08:00 h - Girona - departure - We enter France, travelling along the region of Provence. 12:00 h - Arles - Small city part of Unesco World Heritage where we can visit its roman anfitheatre, the best preserved in the whole of France, and its small Provencal Romanesque churches. Here you will be reminded of the Dutch painter Van Gogh who, during his most prolific years, captured the vividness of the south of France. Time to have a walk and eat lunch. 14:30 h - Arles - departure - the gentle landscapes of provence go by outside our window. 15:15 h - Carrieres de Lumières (The Cathedral of Images). Not far from Arles, we encounter this set of 20,000 year old quarries, where you can walk between its cold and dark walls, only to be surrounded by pictures and music. The included show is an immersive experience as giant pictures are projected on walls, ceiling and floor, while music echoes all around. 16:30 h - Carrieres de Lumière - departure. 18:00 h - La Garde Adhemar - We make a stop at this typical Provencal village, carefully preserved and with amazing views over the Rhône Valley.18:45 h - La Garde Adhemar - departure.21:45 h - Chambery. Arrival and accommodation.Important: There might be times when it may not be possible to get tickets for the Carrieres de Lumière, in which case we will provide an alternative transfer to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
6 Visitar: Chambery - Ginebra - Chillon - Gruyere - Gstaad
Total distance covered: 285 km Countryside: Very pretty scenery at Lake Leman. Large lakes, high snowy mountains in the distance. In the afternoon, a trip between the mountains passing through beautiful villages of wooden houses. NB: Have your passport with you, we are going into Switzerland and sometimes there are border controls asking for documentation. - 08.00 hrs -Chambery –A stroll in Chambery before leaving, the charming capital of Savoie, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and great castle. 09.00- Chambery- Departure-. We travel to Switzerland. 10:30 hrs - Geneva –Arrival. - The capital of the French-speaking region of Switzerland. A city on Lake Leman which houses the European United Nations headquarters, the offices of the International Labour Organisation, of the Red Cross and numerous other headquarters of international bodies. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the United Nations headquarters in Europe) and the pretty English Garden with its flower clock, and can admire the "Jet d'Eau", the tallest fountain in Europe. 12:30 hrs - Geneva –departure after lunch-. Our road follows Lake Leman. Amidst magnificent vineyard scenery (area declared UNESCO world Heritage). 14.00 hrs - Chillon Castle, arrival at this fantastic mediaeval castle built on the waters of the lake. Tickets included. 15.00 hrs - Chillon Castle –Departure-. Magnificent mountain scenery, we cross areas with pretty villages with wooden architecture. 15:45 hrs- Gruyere. – In the centre of the area where the famous cheese is produced, Gruyere is a very picturesque walled tourist village. Very near to Gruyere are some of the main Swiss chocolate manufacturers (NESTLÉ among others), and we visit the Cailler factory. Sweet tasting included! 18:15 hrs - Gruyere. Departure amidst mountains and very pretty Swiss villages. 19:30 hrs - Gstaad, Arrival in this pretty little village with its wooden houses. Accommodation in the area of Gstaad- Saanenland.
7 Visitar: Gstaad - Grindelwald - Lucerna - Zurich
Countryside: A spectacular stage in terms of scenery: high peaks where the snow stays all year round, typical little villages, lakes.
Suggestion: Wear warm clothing and comfortable footwear, we will be in the high mountains where you can walk on hanging walkways! Some waterproof clothing is also recommendable. Remember too that if it is a sunny day in the mountains, it is best to use solar protection.
NB: For reasons of weather (strong winds) or maintenance, the cable car may not be running at some time. If this happens, we will try to find an alternative client to another scenic point.
08.00 hrs - Gstaad –Departure-. Very beautiful mountain and lake scenery. We cross the region of Interlaken with its beautiful lakes.
09:45 hrs - Grindelwald. - time for a coffee in a Bernese Alpine Mountain resort before taking the cable car (tickets included) to Grindelwald First, the largest skiing resort in the region. We will do a route on foot (30 minutes) where amidst impressive Alpine scenery, we will have the chance to take the "step into the void" while enjoying the glaciers surrounding us; lunch included for passengers.
13:15 hrs - Grindelwald First. - Departure.
15.00 hrs - Lucerne – Arrival-. This is one of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. Time to stroll over its wooden bridges crossing the lake.
17.00 hrs - Lucerne –Departure-.
18.00 hrs - ZURICH –Arrival-. We will take a stroll in the largest city in Switzerland, its economic centre, before going to a hotel.
8 Visitar: Zurich - Burglen - Morcote - Como - Milan
Total distance: 310 km
Scenery: beautiful Alpine landscapes of mountains and lakes. Take the camera by hand.
Notes: Bring your passport. There may be border controls when entering Italy
08.00 hrs. - Zurich – Departure. Crossing the Swiss Plateau.
09.15 hrs.- Burglen .- Arrival to the tiny village where William Tell was born. We shall see the chapel of the XVI century with paintings illustrating his life.
10.00 hrs.- Burglen- Departure.- Spectacular landscapes crossing the Alps by motorway. We enter the Italian-speaking Switzerland.
12.00 hrs – Morcote. Arrival to this very picturesque village by Lake Lugarno, with its stone houses covered with flowers.
13.00 h. Morcote – Departure for the Italian border.
13.45 hrs.- Como- on the shores of its lake, a bustling Italian town with an outstanding Gothic cathedral and life on the shore. Time to have a stroll and for lunch.
15.45 hrs.- Como, departure.
16.45 h. Milan – Arrival, our guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. There will be time to dine at the Porta Venecia (Port of Venice) where an outstanding variety of restaurants can be found to delight your palate. From restaurants serving Swiss and Italian food, to French, Chinese and international food. Transfer to hotel. Transfer to hotel about 20.00 hrs.
9 Visitar: Milan - Pisa - Rome
Scenery: surprising scenery along the coast of Liguria and the Tuscan Apennines.
08.00 hrs- We leave the Italian financial capital towards Pisa.
11.30 hrs- Pisa –On a little touristic train we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa.
13.30 hrs- Pisa – Departure for Rome, passing through ancient Etruscan regions.
20:15 h. Rome - Arrival.
Note: This stage may have a different schedule (arriving somewhat later to Pisa and Rome) for the meeting en-route of travelers coming from Nice.
10 Visitar: Roma
Highlights: city tour of Rome. Roman Coliseum (admission price included) and Vatican City.
The morning starts with an early interesting city tour of the "Eternal City", in which we will visit the Caracalla Baths, Venice Square, Circo Massimo, the Capitoline Hill and St. John Lateran. We enter the tiny state of the Vatican. The Vatican City is a principal centre of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica. Admission to the Coliseum included . This building, which dates from the first century, was built for the purpose of organising entertainment for the Romans, such as gladiator combats. We have the chance to learn about the ancient society of the Roman Empire.
18:30 h. Transfer to Via Cavour , which has many local restaurants and others that serve international cuisine, including Indian and Chinese. Return to hotel.
11 Visitar: Roma - Florence
Scenery : Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.
Note: We recommend you wear comfortable shoes as the tour of Florence involves walking.
08:00h Rome – Departure, passing through the Tiber Valley.
12:15h Florence – Our first contact with the Renaissance city is Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with marvellous views of the city. Don't forget to take your camera!
Walking tour with local guide, lasting two and a half hours. We visit the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vechio, Straw Market, Piazza Republica, Palacio Vecchio. Free afternoon to explore and visit the city's historical markets and museums.
The city has many restaurants that offer a wide variety of local and international food, where you can dine. Return to hotel.
12 Visitar: Florencia - Venecia
Scenery: we cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.
08.15h Florencia – Departure, passing through mountain scenery.
12:00 h Venice – Arrival at Tronchetto Gate where we take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. Comprehensive tour with a local guide to St. Mark's Square and the interior of St, Mark's Basilica (admission included). Visit to the Murano Glass Factory where we will see a demonstration of how this ancient glass is made. Free afternoon.
19:00h Return to firm land and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in the Mestre district.
13 Visitar: Venecia - Innsbruck - Kitzbuhel
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Breathtaking alpin landscapes. Dinner included.
08.00 hrs. Venice – Departure, crossing the Po Valley travelling to Austria.
13.00 hrs.- Innsbruck.- Time to stroll in the historic centre of Innsbruck.
15.30 hrs.- Departure after lunch. We travel along a very pretty scenic road between the mountains.
17.00 hrs- KITZBÜHEL – Arrival and time to see this picturesque little village, a famous ski resort where we can enjoy the snow for a large part of the year! Free time. Transfer to the hotel and dinner included (vegetarian option possible).
Note: In case of few travellers on the trip, the journey from Venice to Innsbruck may be done by a train.
14 Visitar: Kitzbuhel - Salzburgo - St Wolfgang - Traunsee - Viena
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Alpine cable car. Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Fantastic scenery. Cruise on a lake. Total distance:. 420 km.
NB: We recommend you to take comfortable shoes and warm clothes to enjoy on the deck during the boat ride. The schedules in winter time might be modified in order to take advantage of sunlight. 08.00 hrs.- Kitzbuhel - Departing in the morning, we include a cable car ride up to the high mountains that surround Kitbuhel, with snow 9 months a year, fantastic scenery; in summer, those who wish may visit the "alpine flower garden". NB- On some occasions the ascent to Kitzbühel by cable car will be done on Thursday afternoon upon arrival in the village. 10.00 hrs- Kitzbuhel- We travel between mountains. 11.45 hrs Salzburg -Arrival. Our guide accompanies us to the most beautiful streets of the historic centre of this city declared a World Heritage site and have lunch. 13.30 hrs. Salzburg – Departure. We then go on our way between lakes and mountains. A very beautiful scenic stage in the Alps. 14.30 hrs .- St. Wolfgang. a famous place by a lake of pilgrimage in Austria. 15.15 hrs St. Wolfgang –Departure-. 15:30 hrs.- Traunkirchen – Time to stroll in this beautiful city with its nice churches and streets along with the very beautiful TRAUNSEE lake, where, at around 16.30 hrs, we include a cruise on the lake to see four castles on the mountains and disembarking in GMUNDEN. 17.30 hrs.- Gmunden, departure and continuation to the capital of Austria. 20.45 hrs.- Vienna –Arrival-.
15 Visitar: Viena
Highlights: City tour of Vienna. Vienna gardens of the immense Schönbrunn Palace. Evening transfer.
09.00 hrs.- Vienna - start with a scenic sightseeing tour of Vienna to know the most important places of interest including the Opera , the Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History , Parliament , the Royal Theatre , City Hall and the University. Passing by the Church of San Carlos, we arrive to the Belvedere Palace where we will walk through the gardens from where we are offered a fabulous view of the city. ( If the English-speaking group has fewer than fifteen people, the tour can be conducted in both English and Spanis h).
Directly afterwards, we head the Schönbrunn Palace where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens.
In the evening we go to the City Hall Square to enjoy the lighting and the nightlife in the neighbouring streets, and where we will have dinner with cuisines from around the world (including Austrian, Chinese , Indian and Italian). Return to hotel.-
16 Visitar: Viena - Budapest
Scenery: We travel through the beautiful Pannonian Basin to the Hungarian capital.
Note: We remind you that the currency of Hungary is the Forint. It is advisable to pay in local currency during your stay. If the number of passengers in very small, the journey can be made by train.
08:30 h. Vienna – Departure following the course of the Danube to Hungary. We have a little under a 3-hours- trip to Budapest.
11:30 h. Budapest – Arrival. Relax and discover the city on a boat tour along the Danube river; the views of the city and parliament are impressive. Time for lunch after the tour.
14.30 hrs- Guided tour of the "Queen of the Danube" lasting three hours. Visit to the two areas of the city that are separated by the Danube: with historic "Buda" on one side and cosmopolitan "Pest" on the opposite bank. We will know the elegant Pest quarter, the city's administrative, commercial and leisure district and Heroes' Square, the Parliament, the Opera House and the elegant boulevards; and the historical Hill of Buda with St. Matthew's Cathedral, the Fisherman's Bastion and Habsburg Palace. Leisure time after the tour.
At sunset, there will be time at the end of the day in the lively area of VACI UTCA , where there are lots of little restaurants with food from different countries (Indian, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian). Return to hotel .
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