France and Spain in 1 Week - First Time Visit
One week in Spain and France gives visitors the opportunity to hit the major sites and see the most famous attractions – such as the Eiffel tour, the louvre, and the Sagrada Familia. Visitors get a glimpse into the French and Spanish lifestyle, including fashion, food, and culture.
Day 1, Paris: The city of romance! Spend your first morning at one of the cafes or bakeries, immersing yourself in some delicious French food. As it should be, make your first attraction visit the Eiffel tower. Climb to the top for some spectacular views. Don’t forget to come back at night to see the tower sparkling.
Day 2, Paris: The first stop on your second day in the city of romance is a visit to the louvre museum. Spend the afternoon strolling around Montmartre.
Day 3, Paris: Beat the morning crowds and climb up to the top of arc de triomphe for some of the best birds eye views of Paris. This will give you a bit of a different view of the city from the Eiffel tower, as this one includes the Eiffel tower in the skyline. Watch the sunset over the seine river while soaking in the magic of Paris.
Day 4, Paris: Your last day in Paris, stop in to any last minute shops/sites you want to see, before your departing flight to Barcelona.
Day 5: Barcelona: Upon your first morning in Barcelona, Spend the day exploring the streets of this wonderful city. Spend time in the gothic quarter, and walking along Las Ramblas
Day 6: Barcelona: Now it’s time to hit the major sites! Spend the morning exploring the Sagrada Familia, an amazing work of art that has been under construction for over a century! Spend the afternoon at Parc Guell. The evening is free for leisure.
Day 7: Barcelona: Spend the morning at the beach and visiting any last minute sites you want to see before departing for your flight home.
France and Spain in 2 Weeks
Two weeks in Spain and France gives visitors the opportunity to see the major attractions and the countryside of both countries. Explore the big cities, the wine regions, and soak in some sun on the Mediterranean in this two week adventure.
Day 1, Paris: The first day of the tour allows visitors to get acquainted with the city. How we do this is by soaking in the best views! An early morning visit to the Eiffel tower is followed by a climb up the arc de triomphe. Spend the evening walking along the seine river and dining in a French café.
Day 2: Spend the morning visiting the Louvre before heading over to Champs Elysées for some shopping on Paris’ most famous street. Even if you’re window-shopping, it’s worth a visit to see some of the most luxurious brands
Day 3 is spent transferring from Paris to Nice, with the afternoon to be spent at leisure. Spend some time walking the Promenade des Anglais and the harbor. Nice has some awesome beaches, so feel free to get some relaxation in laying next to the Mediterranean.
Day 4: About a half an hour east from Nice is Monaco. Take the train and explore Monaco city, the luxurious yachts line the harbor, and tour the incredible Casino Monte-Carlo.
Day 5: Cannes is the perfect place for some relaxation. Home for the annual International Film Festival, this town sits on the coast. Enjoy sandy beaches, upscale shopping, and see where some of the biggest films start group together every spring.
Day 6: Transit to Bordeaux, home to one of the best wine regions. The city is filled with art museums, and best known for the Bordeaux Cathedral. The city has some marvelous gardens. Spend the afternoon exploring this southwestern French town.
Day 7: Spend the day on a wine tour of the region.
Day 8: Barcelona – Barcelona has so much to offer! Spend the first day getting familiar with the city. Roam around the gothic quarter, visit Park Guell, and walk la ramblas.
Day 9: Barcelona – Spend the day taking the train down to Sitges, a darling coastal town that will make you feel like you’re on a Greek island. The white-washed and colorful buildings often a unique change from the architecture of Barcelona.
Day 10: Barcelona: A day full of Gaudi! Some of Gaudi’s best work is found in Barcelona, including the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, and the Casa Mila. Spend your final afternoon in Barcelona relaxing on the beach.
Day 11: Seville: Spend the morning on a flight to Seville. Start your visit in the historic city center, and spend the day visiting the real Alcazar of Seville and the Seville Cathedral.
Day 12: Seville: The second day in Seville will be spent visiting Plaza de Espana, the Metropol Parasol and cruising the streets of Santa Cruz.
Day 13: Madrid – Starting the morning In Puerto Del Sol, and make your way to the Royal Palace of Madrid. Make a culture shift and visit the Debod Temple, an authentic Egyptian temple!
Day 14: The final morning of the trip will be visiting Museo del Prado. There are two other art museums within a mile, so make it a morning of the arts! Head over to El Retiro Park for a relaxing stroll before heading to the airport for your departure home.
Basque Country in One Week
One week gives visitors the opportunity to explore Southern France and Northern Spain, one of the most ancient regions in Europe. Learn about the art, culture, and history in this Basque Country tour.
Day 1-2, Basque Bayonne
Day 1: Get settled into France’s Basque country with an introductory walking tour and a community dinner to get acquainted with your travel partners.
Day 2: The morning starts off with a tour of Bayonne’s Museum of Basque Culture for an introduction next week, and all that will be learned. The afternoon is spent at leisure walking through the cobblestone streets and exploring the old town.
Day 3 and 4: Pamplona
Day 3: A scenic route drive takes visitors to the next base of the trip – the beautiful Pyrenees mountains. Spend the afternoon on an orientation walk with a tapas dinner.
Day 4: Spend the day exploring Pamplona, visiting cathedrals, learning about Navarra region and hear about the Camino de Santiago.
Day 5, San Sabastian: En route to San Sebastian, stop in the previously discussed Navarra region for lunch at a local winery. Upon arrival in San Sebastian, there will be a walking tour through the old town to get a glimpse at the Spanish Basque life.
Day 6-7: Bilbao
Day 6: Spend the morning in San Sebastian at leisure, such as at that beach or riding the funicular up to the Monte Igueldo’s viewpoint. Depart towards Bilbao, enjoy the coastal views of the Bay of Biscay.
Day 7: The morning is spent at a local farm to learn about the importance of sheep in Basque culture. Spend the afternoon at the Guggenheim Bilbao, with the rest of the evening free to explore the other sites that Bilbao has to offer.