Europe Tour Package: Spain, France, Switzerland & Italy 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 held every day) and visit the Sacred Grotto where, according to tradition, the Virgin appeared to Bernadette. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart through scenic French countryside towards Blois, a historic city on the banks of the Loire River and a representative enclave of the region, featuring its important Royal Castle. Free time. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for the French capital. Arrival and panoramic city tour of the City of Light, covering the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Île de la Cité, etc. Brief time to visit the Miraculous Medal shrine. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight at the scheduled 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; take a stroll through its medieval historic center. Continue the journey towards Switzerland. Arrive in Zurich, with free time to wander 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 towards 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 snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps. Admire the stunning landscapes, enjoy the snow, and experience the various attractions there. At the designated 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, admiring the contrasts between the beautiful palaces on the Grand Canal and the small churches. We suggest an optional gondola ride to enhance your experience. At the designated time, depart for Padua, known for its Saint; 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 designated 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. Consider an optional excursion to one of Italy's most captivating destinations: Capri and Naples-Pompeii. This full-day tour covers Naples, the most typical Italian city; Capri, a picturesque Mediterranean island; and Pompeii, the 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** (subject to the Pope's presence in Rome). The rest of the day is free for an optional excursion to 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 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 before continuing to Nîmes; free time for lunch and onward travel to the Spanish border through Provence and its magnificent highways. Arrive in Barcelona. Overnight. We suggest enjoying the city's many nighttime possibilities.

Breakfast. Morning panoramic city tour with a local guide, including its most typical and picturesque sights. Depart for Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, patron saint of Hispanic peoples, 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.