Highlights of France and Barcelona
Overview
Highlights
- Discover Avignon, Nice, Monaco and Arles
- Explore Paris, Lyon, Carcassonne and Barcelona with a Local Specialist
- Visit Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris, Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley and the Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres
- View Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Chartres Cathedral, Château de Chambord, the Papal Palace of Avignon, the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna in Nice, Monaco's Royal Palace and Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre of Arles and the La Sagrada Família and Columbus Monument in Barcelona
- Scenic Drive through the Loire Valley
- Connect With Locals
- Dive Into Culture
- Dive Into Culture
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It's time to close the curtain on an unforgettable holiday in France and Barcelona. Say adiós to the bustling streets of Barcelona and your travel companions. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Angela Metz
Oct 2023
Highlights of France and Barcelona
The itinerary was exceptional! We had opportunities to see e...
Bonnie Milton
Jul 2023
Highlights of France and Barcelona
Disappointed that we didn't get to go into main attractions like Louve and Eiffel tower, in Paris. Also some of the dinners didn't have enough wine. Think they neede...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
Highlights of France and Barcelona
Nice itinerary. Covered alot of territory. Could go a...
Michael Geiger
May 2023
Highlights of France and Barcelona
Great tour, hidden treasures at every turn. I recommend this to you
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