France, Spain & Portugal, Combo Delight
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Pkg Id
0000383
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Destinations
9
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Duration
14 Nights
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Attractions
17
Eiffel Tower Louvre Museum Palace of Versailles Montmartre Dijon Cathedral Archaeological Museum of Dijon Basilique de Lalouvesc Royal Palace of Madrid Paseo del Prado Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes Iglesia de Santo Tom Toledo Jewish Quarter Cathedral of Avila Basilica de Santa Teresa Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais Catedral Avenida dos Aliados -
Price
On Request
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Arrival- Paris
- Arrive at Charles De Gaulle International Airport in Paris.
- Pickup from Airport and transfer to the hotel.
- Check-In to the hotel and rest (Evening free at leisure) OR option to take night show “Paradis Latin show” with Champagne followed by the dinner.
- Back to hotel and overnight stay.
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Paris
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Pickup from the hotel for Morning City tour of Paris, Marvel at the finest Parisian touristAttractions, Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, one of the most recognized fashionable avenues in the World, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides and several others.
- Visit Eiffel Tower, Which is the wrought-iron lattice tower on the champ de Mars in Paris, France. The Eiffel tower is the most visited paid monument in the world and the tower is 324 metres tall, equivable to 81 storey building. Its base is square, measuring 125 metres on each side.
- Evening Seine River Cruise, one of the world’s most scenic cruise, flanked by exquisite monuments like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay Museum and many more Gliding under one bridge to one another with a view of the finest monuments in the heart of bustling Paris.
- Back to hotel and overnight stay
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Paris
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Pickup from the hotel for half day tour of Versailles Palace & Louvre Museum.The Palace of Versailles was the principal royal residence of France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of the French Revolution in 1789, under Louis XVI. It is located in the department of Yvelines, in the region of Île-de-France, about 20 kilometers southwest of the centre of Paris. When the palace had become large enough, the king moved the entire royal court and the French government to Versailles.
- The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France, and is best known for being the home of the Mona Lisa. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement. Approximately 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 72,735 square meters. The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally built as the Louvre castle in the late 12th to 13th century under Philip II.
- Later in the day, visit Montmartre known for its artist’s history. Take a Funicular to the top and see the white domed Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, a popular landmark and the second most visited Monument of Paris.
- Back to hotel and overnight stay.
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Paris-Dijon
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out; relax in your coach as we drive to Dijon which is a capital city of the historical Burgundy region in eastern France.
- DUCAL PALACE: At Place de la Liberation you’re greeted by the home of the Dukes of Burgundy in the 14th and 15th centuries, now the town hall.If it doesn’t look like it’s from this time that’s because the building has been in use by the city ever since, and was extended in the 17th century by Jules Hardouin-Mansart,, who was responsible for the Grand Trianon at Versailles.He also designed Place de la Liberation, and if you look between the two classical porticoes you can see the renaissance Tower of Philip the good poking up between.This is the oldest part of the building visible from the square, and dates to the 1450s. If you’re up for climbing more than 300 steps you’ll have the ultimate view of Dijon as your reward.
- DIJON CATHEDRAL: Dijon’s Gothic cathedral was completed in the 15th century but has plenty of architecture that is several hundred years older.The thing to see before you go inside is that marvellous Burgundian patterned roof.You have to pay a couple of Euros to go into the cathedral’s crypt but it’s well worth the price, as you’ll be entering the oldest part of the church.This is from the 1000s and was the underground part of an abbey built to shelter the tomb of the 4th-century Saint Benignus.The design was intended to resemble the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
- DIJON ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM: Right next-door to the cathedral is Dijon’s archaeology museum, set in the main wing of the former abbey.It holds the coveted “Musée de France” label, and deals with human activity in Burgundy from prehistory to the middle ages.Because of its wonderful setting Christian art and architecture take prominence in the exhibition, so you can wander around the 13th-century Monks’ dormitory and go into the crypt’s dark tunnels.On level two is the Bronze Age Treasure of Blanot, which is a set of bronze and gold jewellery and tableware.Also look out for the Rochepot bracelet, made of solid gold and weighing 1.3kg.
- Post finishing your full day tour gets transfer to your hotel for overnight stay in Dijon.
- Arrive & Check-In to the hotel
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Overnight
at the hotel in Dijon
5
Dijon-Lyon
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out from the hotel and get transferred to Lyon, Lyon is one large World Heritage Site, with a big renaissance old town, Roman ruins, historic industrial districts and the regal 19th-century Presqu’île quarter. The city was founded 2,000 years ago at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, and built its fortune on the silk trade. This industry furnished it with beautiful renaissance architecture in Vieux Lyon, where semi-hidden passageways called Traboules connect courtyards with the Saône.
- Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
- Second half you can set foot in one of the largest renaissance old quarters in Europe Vieux Lyon.In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries Lyon’s silk industry was thriving, and rich merchant families from across France, Flanders, Germany and Italy settled in the city.They built sumptuous homes, in the gothic, Italian renaissance and French renaissance styles, and there are still 300 of these remaining in the districts of Saint-Jean, Saint-Georges and Saint-Paules.During the 16th century it was estimated that there were 180,000 looms in the city, and you can see the resourceful ways this industry combined with the fabric of the city in Vieux Lyon’s characteristic traboules
- Back to hotel & Overnight at the hotel in Lyon
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Lyon
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Post breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel for your full day tour.
- Fourviere Basilica: This magnificent church, ever visible on the Fourviere hill to west of the city is one of a series of iconic hill-top churches built in major French cities in the late-19th century. The basilica is in the oldest part of the city, Lyon’s pilgrimage site and where several Roman sites have been discovered. Go inside to see the extravagant interiors and the Museum of Sacred Art, and to ascend the north tower for one of Lyon’s best photo ops.The church is the focus for the famous Fête des Lumières, which takes place at the start of December every year. This is in praise of the Virgin Mary, to whom Fourviere is dedicated, for protecting the city from the bubonic plague in the 17th century.
- Next Visit Traboules: In Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse Saône is an architectural feature unique to this city: Traboules are delightful renaissance passageways, some 40 of which are open to the public, running beneath buildings in the direction of the Saône River.They gave the city’s silk workers direct access to riverbank, making it quick and easy to transport textiles, while also offering shelter from the elements.
- Later Visit to an almost Island- Presque-isle: A finger of land between the Rhône and Saône, Presqu’île was man-made by a humungous 18th-century urban engineering project, draining marshes and connecting what was once an island with dry land.It’s where most things “happen” in the city, a district of glorious 19th-century architecture, wide plazas, shops, cultural institutions, restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs.Lyon’s opera house and city hall are located here, while if you’re peckish Rue Mercière is basically one long line of superb restaurants. If you’re here for the shopping, start at the pedestrianised Rue de la République where all the high-street brands await.Nearly all of these passageways are part of residential properties, so it’s a good idea to go quietly. The best place to start your adventure is around Quai Fulchiron Rolland and Rue des Trois Maries.
- Back to hotel & Overnight at the hotel in Lyon.
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Lyon-Madrid
- Breakfast at the hotel.
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Check-out
from the hotel and get transferred to the Lyon Satolas International Airport
for your flight to Madrid, Spain.
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Arrival-Madrid
- Arrive at Barajas Adolfo Suarez International Airport.
- Our Airport representative will meet & greet you.
- Pick – up from Airport and transfer to the hotel in Madrid
- Check-In to the hotel and day @ leisure
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Overnight
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Madrid
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After breakfast today it’s time to visit two main hot spot of Madrid.
- THE PRADO MUSEUM: Museo Del Prado, officially known as Museo Nacional Del Prado, is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It is widely considered to have one of the world's finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 20th century, based on the former Spanish Royal Collection, and the single best collection of Spanish art. Founded as a museum of paintings and sculpture in 1819, it also contains important collections of other types of works. The Prado Museum is one of the most visited sites in the world, and it is considered one of the greatest art museums in the world.
- ROYAL PALACE OF MADRID: The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace has 135,000 m2 (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and contains 3,418 rooms. It is the largest functioning royal palace and the largest by floor area in Europe.
- Evening get picked up for FLAMENCO TABLAOS: Corral de la Moreria may be the most famous tablao flamenco in the world and one of the most recognized flamenco establishments in Spain. In 2011 the establishment received a recommendation in the Michelin Guide for the fifth consecutive year, a testament to its continuous quality. Author Patricia Schultz, in her NY Times bestseller "1000 Places to See Before you die", also listed Corral de la Moreria as one of Madrid's top 10 sights, ranked in the third place, along with the Museum of El Prado and the Royal Palace of Spain.
- Back to hotel and overnight stay.
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Madrid-Toledo
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Today post breakfast you will be picked up for your half day tour to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Spanish city, It will be a 5-hour tour from Madrid with a knowledgeable guide, you will witness the arresting beauty of ancient landmarks like the Church of St. Tomé and the sacred Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. Absorb the serpentine charm of the Jewish Quarter, enjoy a panoramic coach tour of Toledo’s outskirts, and marvel at the old Palace of Justice as you gain valuable insight into Toledo’s rich history on this tour.
- CHURCH OF ST. TOME: Church with a Mudéjar tower dating from the 14th century. It is home to the famous painting by El Greco, the Burial of the Count of Orgaz. The church dates from the 12th century, although it was completely rebuilt in the early 14th century by the Count of Orgaz. The tower is one of the best examples of the Mudéjar art characteristic of Toledo. The two upper sections are made of brick, with two groups of two and three windows with pointed horseshoe arches scalloped with other lobed arches. The interior is home to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings, the Burial of the Count of Orgaz, which is on display in a special room.
- MONASTERY OF SAN JUAN DE LOS RYES: This was commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs in thanks for the victory at the Battle of Toro. It has a single nave, with side chapels located between the buttresses. Of particular interest on the main façade are the chains of the freed prisoners. It has a late Gothic cloister and the ceiling on the second floor is in the Mudéjar style. Its church has a single nave with a stellar vault. Another highlight is the main chapel, which is decorated with the coats of arms of the Catholic Monarchs supported by a large eagle, ogee arches and the figures of saints.
- JEWISH QUARTER OF TOLEDO: The Jewish quarter of Toledo is a district of the city of Toledo, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It was the neighborhood in which the Jews lived in the middle Ages, although they were not obliged to live within it.It is the Jewish community of Toledo which became, in the 12th and 13th centuries, the most populous and rich of the Kingdom of Castile. And coexists for centuries, more or less peacefully, with Muslims and Christians, in which it would be called city of the three cultures.
- Back to hotel and overnight stay.
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Madrid-Avila &Salmanca
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Today post breakfast, you will Travel from Madrid to Spain’s medieval, UNESCO-listed cities Avila and Salamanca. Avila is famous for its medieval walls. They are arguably the best in Europe. The 11th century walls are two kilometres long, have 88 turrets and are perfectly preserved. The town is also famous as the home of Saint Teresa. Visit the Avila Cathedral and Basilica of St. Vincent in Avila.
- AVILA CATHEDRAL: Avila’s UNESCO-listed old city, one of Spain’s best-preserved medieval gems, out of which you will see one of a master piece in Avila, The Cathedral of the Saviour is a Catholic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain. It was built in the late Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions. It was planned as a cathedral-fortress, its apse being one of the turrets of the city walls. It is surrounded by a number of houses or palaces.
- The Basilica de San Vicente in Avila or Basílica de San Vicente in Spanish stands on the traditional site of the martyrdom of St. Vincent at the hands of the Romans.According to legend, a rich Jew laughed at the saint's execution, but afterwards he was nearly suffocated by a serpent that emerged miraculously from the rocks. He repented, converted, and built a church on the site. The Basilica de San Vicente that stands today dates from the 12th century and is mostly a Romanesque in style. You will appreciate particularly, the 12th-century portals and portico of the Basilica de San Vicente which are fine examples of Romanesque architecture.
- Later you will be then preceding ahead to Salamanca a UNESCO-listed City in Spain, famous for its medieval university and enchanting sandstone architecture. You will see its famous Cathedral, Plaza Mayor & Casa Lis.MSYTERIOUS CATHEDRAL OF SALAMANCA: There are numerous mysteries in the world, and the Cathedral of Salamanca’s astronaut is one such. Cathedral of Salamanca is actually two churches joined together, one dates back to the 12th‒13th centuries, while the newer one dates back to the 16th century. Besides its glories as architectural marvels, the two churches are also known for something mysterious, i.e., astronaut carvings on its wall. While most of its carvings are unique, While many claim that the aliens are involved in this, or it is in fact the work of a time traveller, the mystery was soon unveiled, and it was left no mysterious after all.
- PLAZA MAYOR: The Plaza Mayor (English Main Plaza) in Salamanca, Spain is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area. It is lined by restaurants, ice cream parlors, tourist shops, jewelry stores and a pharmacy along its perimeter except in front of the city hall. It is considered the heart of Salamanca and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain.
- CASA LIS MUSEUM: The Casa Lis is a museum located in the ancient city wall of Salamanca, Spain. Also known as Museo Art Nouveau and Art Déco, it is a museum of decorative arts, with exhibits dating from the last decades of the 19th century to World War II.
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Madrid- Lisbon
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Madrid international airport to fly to Lisbon.
- Arrive in Lisbon at Portela international Airport.
- Our Airport representative will meet & greet you
- Pick – up from Airport and transfer to the Hotel
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Check-In
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Lisbon
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Pick-up from the hotel for Half day SINTRA & CASCAIS tour, Sintra is known for its many 19th Century romantic architectural monuments which was recognize by UNESCO world heritage site surrounded by mountains. You will visit Pena Palace, the Moorish castle, the regaleira & the Monserrate Palaces.
- Next you will take ride in, which has been working its way up the steep, cobbled roads and into old Alfama districts for decades. Journey starts below the Palm-spotted hills of Graca and head towards seeing various majestic palaces and castles to weaves hair-pin alleys of Escolas Gerais.
- Back to hotel and overnight stay
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Lisbon-Porto
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Pick-up from hotel for full day tour to Porto
- Enjoy panoramic tour of the city Porto Se Cathedral, Avenida dos Aliados and Torre & Igreja dos Clerigos - the city’s architectural symbol. Delve into Porto’s history as you pass Liberdade Square and Ponte de Dom Luis I, structures integral to understanding Porto’s past.