Europa Soñada con Lourdes
Duration
16 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Madrid
Available
April 2025 / October 2025
Cities to visit: Madrid; Zaragoza; Barcelona; Costa Azul; Monaco; Génova; Venice; Florence; Rome; Pisa; Turin, Piedmont; Geneva; Paris; Tours; Bordeaux; Lourdes; Huesca
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
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Here below is the itinerary. The information is indicative and may have variations on designated tours.
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.
Day
Distancia total realizada: 640 km.
Paisajes: Variados. Abruptos en algunos tramos, muy áridos en otros, mediterráneos al final.
07:30 hrs. - Salida de Madrid (la hora de salida puede variar ligeramente en base a los hoteles de recogida). Realizamos una breve parada por el camino.
12:30 hrs . - Zaragoza -Llegada. A la llegada nuestro guía hace una orientación sobre la ciudad de Zaragoza dejándoles junto a la Plaza del Pilar para visitar la basílica. Almuerzo incluido a los pasajeros que adquirieron media pensión.
14:15 hrs - Zaragoza -Salida.
18:30 hrs . - Barcelona -Llegada. A su llegada a Barcelona se incluye una breve visita de la ciudad con nuestro guía. Conocerán el monumento a Colón, Pza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia. En la sagrada familia se efectúa parada de unos minutos. Montjuich con instalaciones olímpicas, Pza de España. La visita tiene una duración aproximada de una hora y media.
Nota:(En ocasiones la visita puede realizarse en la mañana del día siguiente.)
Paisajes: Variados. Abruptos en algunos tramos, muy áridos en otros, mediterráneos al final.
07:30 hrs. - Salida de Madrid (la hora de salida puede variar ligeramente en base a los hoteles de recogida). Realizamos una breve parada por el camino.
12:30 hrs . - Zaragoza -Llegada. A la llegada nuestro guía hace una orientación sobre la ciudad de Zaragoza dejándoles junto a la Plaza del Pilar para visitar la basílica. Almuerzo incluido a los pasajeros que adquirieron media pensión.
14:15 hrs - Zaragoza -Salida.
18:30 hrs . - Barcelona -Llegada. A su llegada a Barcelona se incluye una breve visita de la ciudad con nuestro guía. Conocerán el monumento a Colón, Pza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia. En la sagrada familia se efectúa parada de unos minutos. Montjuich con instalaciones olímpicas, Pza de España. La visita tiene una duración aproximada de una hora y media.
Nota:(En ocasiones la visita puede realizarse en la mañana del día siguiente.)
Distancia total realizada: 650 kmPaisajes: Mediterráneos, agradables, algunas vistas sobre el mar.
- Barcelona –Dispone de tiempo libre en la capital Catalana-. Sugerimos un paseo por el Barrio Gótico, no deje de visitar la catedral. Tiempo para pasear. 12:00 hrs . - Barcelona –salida-. Viajamos hacia Francia. Parada en ruta para almorzar (almuerzo incluido a pasajeros que hayan adquirido media pensión). Continuamos atravesando la región de la Provenza y la Costa Azul siguiendo por el sur Mediterráneo.
21:00 hrs . - Costa Azul –Llegada-. Alojamiento.
- Barcelona –Dispone de tiempo libre en la capital Catalana-. Sugerimos un paseo por el Barrio Gótico, no deje de visitar la catedral. Tiempo para pasear. 12:00 hrs . - Barcelona –salida-. Viajamos hacia Francia. Parada en ruta para almorzar (almuerzo incluido a pasajeros que hayan adquirido media pensión). Continuamos atravesando la región de la Provenza y la Costa Azul siguiendo por el sur Mediterráneo.
21:00 hrs . - Costa Azul –Llegada-. Alojamiento.
Total distance covered: 310 km
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes with historic towns along the way.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Florence.
08:30 a.m. – We begin the morning with a transfer to the Michelangelo Viewpoint, where you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Afterward, we will walk to the historic city center, where we will have a panoramic tour with a local guide of Tuscany’s capital—one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael.The tour will take us through the streets of the city center, where we will see the magnificent Gothic cathedral (the Duomo), the ancient stone bridge Ponte Vecchio with its traditional goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria—the political heart of the city, featuring the medieval town hall.The approximate duration of the guided visit is 2 hours.
Afterward, you will have free time to stroll around and have lunch. (Lunch is included for passengers with half-board service.)
4:30 p.m. – Departure from Florence
8:30 p.m. – Arrival in Rome
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes with historic towns along the way.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Florence.
08:30 a.m. – We begin the morning with a transfer to the Michelangelo Viewpoint, where you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Afterward, we will walk to the historic city center, where we will have a panoramic tour with a local guide of Tuscany’s capital—one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael.The tour will take us through the streets of the city center, where we will see the magnificent Gothic cathedral (the Duomo), the ancient stone bridge Ponte Vecchio with its traditional goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria—the political heart of the city, featuring the medieval town hall.The approximate duration of the guided visit is 2 hours.
Afterward, you will have free time to stroll around and have lunch. (Lunch is included for passengers with half-board service.)
4:30 p.m. – Departure from Florence
8:30 p.m. – Arrival in Rome
In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour of Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to discover one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll visit several iconic landmarks, including the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
This tour will end around 11:00 a.m. at Vatican City, an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. For those who are especially interested, our guide will offer an optional visit after the panoramic tour to explore the most important halls of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in more detail. Free afternoon.
6:00 p.m.: To end the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its charming restaurants and vibrant atmosphere.
8:30 p.m.: Return to the hotel (Approx.)
This tour will end around 11:00 a.m. at Vatican City, an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. For those who are especially interested, our guide will offer an optional visit after the panoramic tour to explore the most important halls of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in more detail. Free afternoon.
6:00 p.m.: To end the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its charming restaurants and vibrant atmosphere.
8:30 p.m.: Return to the hotel (Approx.)
Free day. If you wish, you’ll have the option to join an optional excursion, which will vary depending on the time of year. From April through late October, you can discover the charming island of Capri. From November through late March, you will have the option to visit Naples and the fascinating ruins of Pompeii.
Distancia total realizada: 680 Km.Paisajes: Hermosas vistas sobre el Mediterráneo.
07:30 hrs . - Roma -Salida. Breve parada en ruta.
12:30 hrs . - Pisa - Llegada. - Nuestro guía le orientará sobre el recinto monumental de la ciudad. La normativa turística de la ciudad nos obliga a aparcar el autocar en el recinto previsto para ello, este parking se ubica aproximadamente a un kilómetro del recinto monumental, usted puede acceder caminando o en autobusitos urbanos; rogamos observe el número del autobús de cara a su regreso; nuestro guía le informará. Tiempo para conocer el recinto monumental con la torre, la catedral, el batisterio y almorzar. Los viajeros en media pensión tienen el almuerzo incluido.
15:00 hrs. - Pisa - Salida. - Breve parada en el camino.
19:30 hrs . - Torino – Llegada. Torino es una ciudad de pernocte conveniente por ruta. El tiempo de que disponemos no es suficiente para su visita; pero le aconsejamos dar un paseo por el centro histórico.
07:30 hrs . - Roma -Salida. Breve parada en ruta.
12:30 hrs . - Pisa - Llegada. - Nuestro guía le orientará sobre el recinto monumental de la ciudad. La normativa turística de la ciudad nos obliga a aparcar el autocar en el recinto previsto para ello, este parking se ubica aproximadamente a un kilómetro del recinto monumental, usted puede acceder caminando o en autobusitos urbanos; rogamos observe el número del autobús de cara a su regreso; nuestro guía le informará. Tiempo para conocer el recinto monumental con la torre, la catedral, el batisterio y almorzar. Los viajeros en media pensión tienen el almuerzo incluido.
15:00 hrs. - Pisa - Salida. - Breve parada en el camino.
19:30 hrs . - Torino – Llegada. Torino es una ciudad de pernocte conveniente por ruta. El tiempo de que disponemos no es suficiente para su visita; pero le aconsejamos dar un paseo por el centro histórico.
Distancia total realizada: 810 km.
Paisajes: Muy bonitos al comienzo del día al atravesar los Alpes junto al Monte Blanco. Altas cumbres alpinas con nieve en sus cumbres todo el año. Glaciares.
NOTA: Lleve el pasaporte a mano, en ocasiones puede ser requerido al pasar a Suiza. No olvide llevar su cámara a mano, los paisajes nevados son de gran belleza.
07:30 hrs. - Torino -Salida. Atravesamos los Alpes pasando junto a la más alta cumbre de montaña de Europa: el Monte Blanco. Túnel muy largo bajo la más alta montaña de la Unión Europea, Paso a Francia. Pasamos por la región de Chamonix, paso a Suiza.
11:00 hrs. - Ginebra. -La capital de la Suiza de habla francesa, activa ciudad a orillas del lago Leman. Tiempo para pasear y almorzar.
14:00 hrs. - Ginebra -Salida. Atravesamos el centro de Francia viajando hacia París.
21:00 hrs. - París - Llegada al final del día.
Paisajes: Muy bonitos al comienzo del día al atravesar los Alpes junto al Monte Blanco. Altas cumbres alpinas con nieve en sus cumbres todo el año. Glaciares.
NOTA: Lleve el pasaporte a mano, en ocasiones puede ser requerido al pasar a Suiza. No olvide llevar su cámara a mano, los paisajes nevados son de gran belleza.
07:30 hrs. - Torino -Salida. Atravesamos los Alpes pasando junto a la más alta cumbre de montaña de Europa: el Monte Blanco. Túnel muy largo bajo la más alta montaña de la Unión Europea, Paso a Francia. Pasamos por la región de Chamonix, paso a Suiza.
11:00 hrs. - Ginebra. -La capital de la Suiza de habla francesa, activa ciudad a orillas del lago Leman. Tiempo para pasear y almorzar.
14:00 hrs. - Ginebra -Salida. Atravesamos el centro de Francia viajando hacia París.
21:00 hrs. - París - Llegada al final del día.
Total distance covered: 240 km.
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: 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.
Total distance covered: 615 km.
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 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.
Total distance covered: 575 km.
Scenery: Beautiful mountain landscapes in the morning. Picturesque villages along the route.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Lourdes. We’ll cross the Pyrenees, the natural border between France and Spain, with its snow-capped peaks visible for much of the year and breathtaking landscapes.
09:30 a.m. - Sallent de Gállego. Just near the French border, we’ll make a brief stop to explore this charming Aragonese Pyrenean village, known for its Gothic church and medieval stone bridge.
10:15 a.m. - Departure Sallent. We’ll continue our journey through the mountains.
11:45 a.m. - Huesca. We’ll have time for a stroll and a coffee in the historic center of this provincial capital, where highlights include the cathedral and the 12th-century Abbey of San Pedro el Viejo with its beautiful Romanesque cloister.
01:00 p.m. - Departure from Huesca.
02:00 p.m. - Zaragoza. We’ll stop in the bustling capital of Aragon for lunch, explore the historic district, and visit the impressive Plaza del Pilar, home to both the Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
04:30 p.m. - Departure from Zaragoza.
09:00 p.m. - Madrid. Arrival at the end of the day.
Scenery: Beautiful mountain landscapes in the morning. Picturesque villages along the route.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Lourdes. We’ll cross the Pyrenees, the natural border between France and Spain, with its snow-capped peaks visible for much of the year and breathtaking landscapes.
09:30 a.m. - Sallent de Gállego. Just near the French border, we’ll make a brief stop to explore this charming Aragonese Pyrenean village, known for its Gothic church and medieval stone bridge.
10:15 a.m. - Departure Sallent. We’ll continue our journey through the mountains.
11:45 a.m. - Huesca. We’ll have time for a stroll and a coffee in the historic center of this provincial capital, where highlights include the cathedral and the 12th-century Abbey of San Pedro el Viejo with its beautiful Romanesque cloister.
01:00 p.m. - Departure from Huesca.
02:00 p.m. - Zaragoza. We’ll stop in the bustling capital of Aragon for lunch, explore the historic district, and visit the impressive Plaza del Pilar, home to both the Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
04:30 p.m. - Departure from Zaragoza.
09:00 p.m. - Madrid. Arrival at the end of the day.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
