Classic Europe: Spain, France, Switzerland & Italy Tour in 17 Days

Depart on an international flight to Madrid. Overnight on board.

Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast. Panoramic city tour with a local guide, covering Plaza de España, Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Oriente, Puerta de Alcalá, Ciudad Universitaria, etc. In the afternoon, we suggest an optional visit to the Imperial City of Toledo. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for San Sebastián, one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Time to stroll through its old town. Continue towards the French Pyrenees region. Free time to attend the impressive Torchlight Procession (not celebrated on all days) and visit the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin is said to have appeared to Bernadette. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart through beautiful French countryside landscapes towards Blois, a historic city on the banks of the Loire and one of the region's most representative sites, featuring its important Royal Castle. Free time. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for the French capital. Arrive and enjoy a panoramic tour of the City of Light, driving along the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Île de la Cité, etc. Brief time to visit the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight at the designated hotel.

Overnight and breakfast. Full day at leisure to take optional excursions and continue discovering this fascinating city.

Breakfast. Depart for Dijon, a city world-renowned for its famous mustard; you can stroll through its medieval historic center. Continue the journey to Switzerland. Arrive in Zurich, with free time to walk in this beautiful Swiss city. Optionally, you can take a guided tour visiting Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof hill, the old sailors' and fishermen's quarter "Schippe", etc. Overnight.

Breakfast and departure for Lucerne, a city that has preserved its medieval charm in its buildings, squares, and alleys. Optionally, you can take an excursion to Mount Titlis: ascend by cable car to the summit of the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Appreciate the stunning landscapes and enjoy the snow and various attractions available there. At the indicated time, travel to Venice. Overnight.

Breakfast. Morning dedicated to visiting Venice, the city of 118 islands. Transfer by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square. Walking tour covering St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, etc. Free time to explore the labyrinthine streets and canals on your own, and admire the contrasts between the beautiful palaces on the Grand Canal and the small churches. Optionally, we suggest completing your time with a gondola ride. At the indicated time, depart for Padua, a city known for Saint Anthony; time to visit its cathedral. Continue to Florence. Arrival and overnight.

Breakfast. Panoramic city tour, admiring the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, etc. At the indicated time, depart for Assisi, where we will visit the city and the Basilica of Saint Francis, then continue to Rome, the Eternal City. Overnight.

Breakfast. Day at leisure during which you can optionally take one of Italy's most interesting excursions: Capri and Naples-Pompeii, a full-day trip to discover Naples, the most typical Italian city; Capri, a picturesque Mediterranean island; and Pompeii, a splendid and mythological Roman city. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for a panoramic tour of the imperial city, covering the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid, concluding at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, where we will attend the Papal Audience (provided the Pope is in Rome). Rest of the day free to optionally visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for Pisa. Stop at the Square of Miracles to admire the beautiful monumental complex formed by the Cathedral, Baptistery, and the famous Leaning Tower. Continue to Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Overnight. We suggest enjoying the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this city, or participating in an optional excursion to Monaco, Monte Carlo, and its famous casino.

Breakfast. Brief panoramic city tour before continuing to the city of Nîmes; free time for lunch and onward journey to the Spanish border through Provence and its magnificent highways. Arrival in Barcelona. Overnight. We suggest enjoying the numerous evening options the city offers.

Breakfast. In the morning, a panoramic city tour with a local guide, including its most typical and picturesque sites. Depart for Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, patron saint of Hispanidad, and explore its old town. In the afternoon, continue to Madrid. Overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport at the designated time for your return flight.