Madrid y Paris con Lourdes ROT
Duration
8 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Madrid
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
08:00 hrs Madrid -Salida (la hora puede variar ligeramente según el hotel en que se encuentre alojado). Breve parada por el camino.
14:15 hrs San Sebastián -Llegada. Nuestro guía le orientará sobre la ciudad siguiendo la Playa de la Concha. Los viajeros con media pensión tienen almuerzo incluido.
16:15 hrs San Sebastián -Salida. Entrada en Francia.
19:15 hrs Burdeos - Llegada. Nuestro guía le dará una breve orientación sobre la ciudad de Burdeos. Tiempo libre, sugerimos que dé un paseo por el centro de la ciudad .
08:00 hrs Burdeos - Salida. Breve parada en ruta y parada para almorzar en el área de servicio de Tours. Los viajeros en media pensión tienen almuerzo incluido.
14:30 hrs Chambord -Llegada. Tiempo disponible para conocer el magnífico parque de este hermoso castillo del Loira.
15:30 hrs Chambord -Salida.
18:00 hrs París -Llegada. Tiempo libre.
Scenery: Rolling green hills of the Loire Valley.
08:30 a.m. - We’ll depart from the hotel and head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we’ll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges.
05:30 p.m. - We’ll leave Paris and begin our journey to the Loire Valley.
08:30 p.m. - Arrival in Tours, the picturesque capital of the Loire region. We recommend taking the evening to enjoy dinner and a leisurely stroll through the charming old town.
Note: Due to potential long wait times, our visit to the Eiffel Tower may be rescheduled for another time or day (possibly Sunday) to best fit our schedule.
Scenery: Beautiful French countryside.
08:00 a.m. - Departure. We’ll continue our tour, heading to the south of France through vineyards.
12:00 p.m. - Bordeaux. Its town center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time for lunch and to explore. We suggest visiting the Port of the Moon and the Cathedral of St. Andrew.
02:30 p.m. - Departure from Bordeaux, continuing south towards the Pyrenees.
06:00 p.m. - Lourdes. Arrival in the late afternoon. Our guide will introduce you to this beautiful mountain town, renowned worldwide as a Catholic pilgrimage site due to the Marian apparitions at its Sanctuary. We recommend attending the candlelight procession, which typically takes place at 9:00 p.m. (until the end of October) and visiting the various places of worship. Dinner in the hotel is included for all travelers.
Scenery: Beautiful mountain landscapes in the morning and picturesque towns along the route.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Lourdes. We’ll follow the historic Way of St. James, crossing the Pyrenees amidst tall summits and stunning landscapes, entering Spain through the Navarra region.
10:30 a.m. - Roncesvalles. We’ll visit the beautiful Gothic Collegiate Church of Santa María, renowned for its 14th-century sculpture of the Virgin Mary.
11:30 a.m. - Departure from Roncesvalles. We’ll travel through mountains, meadows, valleys, and picturesque towns steeped in Basque traditions as we head to the capital of Navarra.
12:30 p.m. - Pamplona. Known for its bull runs during the San Fermín festival, Pamplona is a key city on the Way of St. James. Enjoy a stroll and lunch at Plaza del Castillo in the city center, famous for its pintxo bars.
02:30 p.m. - Departure from Pamplona.
03:15 p.m. - Olite. This little charming town features a 13th-century Gothic castle, once the residence of the kings of Navarra. It is one of the most impressive city-fortresses in Spain.
04:30 p.m. - Departure from Olite. We’ll journey towards the highlands of Soria, in Castilla. Our route will pass through sparsely inhabited lands.
09:15 p.m. - Madrid.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.