Spain, Switzerland and Rome (English european)
Barcelona, ESPAÑA
Barcelona, ESPAÑA
Girona, ESPAÑA
Gruyeres, SUIZA
Leysin, SUIZA
Leysin, SUIZA
Interlaken, SUIZA
Zurich, SUIZA
Zurich, SUIZA
Bellinzona, SUIZA
Como, ITALIA
Como, ITALIA
Milan, ITALIA
Milan, ITALIA
Pisa, ITALIA
Pisa, ITALIA
BARCELONA
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
BARCELONA / GIRONA
In the morning, we´ll embark on a tour of the City of Counts. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudi’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. BARCELONA is renowned as one of the most beautiful and fascinating European capitals. In the evening, we’ll leave Barcelona and travel north into Catalonia. Before settling into our hotel, we’ll take a walk in GIRONA, exploring its historic center, known for its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its impressive cathedral.
GIRONA / CAREERS OF LIGHTS / CHAMBéRY
We’ll head to FRANCE, traveling through the PROVENCE region. Our first stop will be ARLES, a small UNESCO World Heritage city known for its connections to Van Gogh. Here, we can visit the Roman theater and quaint Romanesque churches. There will be time to explore and have lunch. Next, we’ll include a visit to Carrières des Lumières, an incredible underground art experience featuring a captivating display of art, images, and sound in an ancient quarry. We’ll arrive in CHAMBERY, the charming capital of Savoy, for the evening, a medieval style city with beautiful historic center and large castle.Note: If tickets for the Carrières des Lumières show are unavailable due to high demand, we will provide an alternative visit to the Pont du Gard, a famous Roman aqueduct
CHAMBéRY / GENEVA / GRUYERES / LEYSIN
We’ll journey to SWITZERLAND, arriving in GENEVA. With our guide, we’ll go to Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), and we’ll see the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Our next stop will be the charming, walled village of GRUYERES, world-renowned for its cheese. Nearby, there are some of Switzerland´s major chocolate factories, including Nestlé. Our tour includes admission to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory, where you’ll enjoy a sweet tasting experience!We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, passing through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, until we reach CHILLON Castle, built on the shores of Lake Geneva (admission included). We’ll arrive in LEYSIN by mid-afternoon, a charming holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Leysin is well-known for its winter sports resort and hiking options. Dinner will be includedNote: Depending on availability, accommodation may sometimes be in another charming Swiss town nestled in the Alps, such as Martigny.
LEYSIN / INTERLAKEN / LUCERNE / ZURICH
We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in SWITZERLAND featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in INTERLAKEN for lunch before traveling to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening, we’ll arrive in ZURICH, with some time to explore the center before heading to the hotel. Note: In case of adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the Glacier 3000 cable car may be closed. If this happens, we will offer an equally spectacular alternative to enjoy the alpine landscapes.
ZURICH / BELLINZONA / COMO / MILAN
We’ll leave ZURICH early in the morning, crossing the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Our first stop will be BELLINZONA, renowned for its three medieval castles, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched on the hills overlooking the city, these castles highlight Bellinzona´s historical significance as a key alpine stronghold. Enjoy some free time to wander through the charming streets of the center. Next, we´ll enter Italy and stop in the charming town of COMO for lunch. This town is considered the jewel of LOMBARDY, known for its beautiful gardens beside the lake and its spectacular cathedral. We’ll continue to MILAN, where our guide will take us to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You’ll have some time to wander around before we transfer you to the hotel.
MILAN / PISA / ROME
Today, we’ll continue our journey to Pisa. We´ll ride a small tourist train to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where you´ll have time to admire one of the most captivating and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, we’ll head to Rome, arriving later in the day.
ROME
In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to admire one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll see iconic landmarks such as 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.The tour will end at VATICAN CITY around 11:00 a.m. Afterward, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere. Return to the hotel will be around 8:30 p.m.
ROME
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT
Address: Arquitectura, 1-3 LHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona 08908
Postal Code: 08908
BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA
Address: Carrer Barcelona, 112, 17003 Girona
Postal Code: 17003
KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE
Address: Rue de la Republique, 371 CP 73000 - Chambery
Postal Code: 73000
BEST WESTERN ALEXANDER PARK
Address: 51 Rue Alexander Fleming, 73000 Chambéry,
Postal Code: 73000
ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN
Address: Route de la Cité 4
Postal Code: 1854
HARRYS HOME WALLISELLEN
Address: Seidenplatz 3, Wallisellen
Postal Code: 8304
BELSTAY MILANO ASSAGO
Address: A50 Tangenziale Ovest di Milano, KM 19, Assago MI, Italia
Postal Code: 20057
IH MILANO LORENTEGGIO
Address: VIA LORENTEGGIO, 278
Postal Code: 20152
ERGIFE
Address: Largo Lorenzo Mossa, 8, 00165 Roma RM
Postal Code: 00165
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: Barcelona, Rome
- Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome
- Experiences: Glacier 3000 cable car in the Alps
- Ticket admission: Carrieres de Lumiere Show, Chillon castle; Cailler chocolate factory
- Train: Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- 1 Dinner Included in: Leysin
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