The Artistic Spirit of Paris and Barcelona

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See the world’s greatest masterpieces up close as you discover famed museums, grand architecture, renowned sculptures and inspiring gardens in Paris and Barcelona.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Attend concerts at two stunning venues: Paris' royal Sainte-Chapelle and Barcelona’s Palau de la Musica Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • View some of the world’s great masterpieces at the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Musee Rodin, Dali Theatre and Museum and Museu Picasso
    • Zip from Paris to Barcelona aboard the high-speed TGV rail, taking in views of the Pyrenees as you cross the border

What's this trip about?

    See the world’s greatest masterpieces up close as you discover famed museums, grand architecture, renowned sculptures and inspiring gardens in Paris and Barcelona.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrival in Paris & Program Orientation Paris D Les Jardins du Marais Afternoon: Program Orientation at the hotel at 5 PM. We will gather in our private meeting room in the early evening where the Group Leader will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce e...
Day
3 Orsay Museum, Ile de la Cite, Notre Dame & Sainte Chapelle Paris B,L,D Les Jardins du Marais Activity note: Walking up to four miles over the course of the day on uneven terrain. Use of the Metro, which requires going up and down unavoidable stairs. Unavoidab...
Day
4 Paris Royalty, Versailles. Paris B,D Les Jardins du Marais Activity note: Walking up to five miles over the course of the day. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Field Trip: This morning enjoy an expert-led discovery of the Palace of Versailles, the Fren...
Day
5 Paris Art, Louvre, Tuileries Gardens & Orangerie Paris B,L,D Les Jardins du Marais Activity note: Use of the Paris Metro, which requires going up/down unavoidable stairs. Walking up to 5 miles over the course of the day on cobblestones and uneven terrain. Sta...
Day
6 Belle Epoque & Rodin Museums Paris B,L Les Jardins du Marais Activity note: Walking up to four miles over the course of the day. Standing for 1 to 1 1/2 hours at a time at the museums. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Morning lecture: "An Introduct...
Day
7 TGV Train Figueres to Barcelona, Dalí Museum in Figueres Barcelona B,L,D Abba Balmoral Barcelona Breakfast: At the hotel Morning: Free time during morning . Lunch: On Train. Afternoon: Field Trip: Discovering Dalí in Figueres The Dalí Theatre-Museu...
Day
8 History of Catalonia, Barcelona Orientation Sagrada Familia Barcelona B,L Abba Balmoral Barcelona Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Morning Lecture: An Introduction to Barcelona Art and Architecture from Gothic to Gaudi. Excursion: Enjoy a coffee break befor...
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9 Barcelona People, Music & Modernist Architecture Barcelona B,D Abba Balmoral Barcelona Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Field trip: Morning in the Ramblas: Join a local expert for a walking tour exploring the Boqueria market to try some local specialtie...
Day
10 El Penedes, Cava Wines, Sitges & the Mediterranean Coast Barcelona B,L Abba Balmoral Barcelona Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Field trip: El Penedes Wine Region and Cava Wines: As we drive through the vineyards, learn about the local specialty sparkl...
Day
11 Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral & the Picasso Museum Barcelona B,D Abba Balmoral Barcelona Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Field trip: Gothic Barcelona: With our local expert explore the famed Gothic Quarter, learn about the history and the architecture...
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12 Departure from Barcelona, Program Concludes Barcelona B Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program. Morning: Group transfer to the airport from the hotel. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderfu...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,339
Price per day$278
Last Updated: 6/13/2019

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Meals Included
  • 23 Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 7 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt, Low Fat
Age Requirements
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