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 to the French Pyrenees region. Free time to attend the impressive Torchlight Procession (not held on all days) and visit the Sacred Grotto where, according to tradition, the Virgin 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 enclaves, with its important Royal Castle. Free time. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for the French capital. Arrival and panoramic tour of the City of Light, covering the Champs-Élysées Avenue, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Île de la Cité, etc. Brief time to visit the Miraculous Medal shrine. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight in the planned hotel.

Accommodation and breakfast. Full day at leisure to undertake 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. Arrival in Zurich, 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, which has preserved its medieval charm in its buildings, squares, and alleys. Optionally, you can take an excursion to Mount Titlis: travel by cable car to the top of the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Admire the beautiful landscapes and enjoy the snow and the different 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, the city known for the Saint; time to visit its cathedral. Continue to Florence. Arrival and overnight.

Breakfast. Panoramic tour of the city, admiring the Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori, 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. Full day at leisure during which you can optionally undertake one of Italy's most interesting visits: Capri and Naples-Pompeii, a full-day excursion 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, ending 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, capital of the French Riviera. Overnight. We suggest enjoying the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city, or participating in an optional excursion to Monaco, Monte Carlo, and its famous casino.

Breakfast. Brief panoramic tour of the city, then continue towards the city of Nîmes; free time for lunch and continuation towards the Spanish border through Provence and its magnificent highways. Arrival in Barcelona. Overnight. We suggest enjoying the many nightlife options the city offers.

Breakfast. In the morning, 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 scheduled time for your return flight.