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Why stop at the Eiffel Tower and Madrid's Royal Palace? See the strange Futuroscope buildings of Poitiers, swim along the sunny beaches of Biarritz, admire the intensely detailed 'Sagrada Familia', and walk along the chic Paseo de Gracia.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.
Hotel: Ibis Earls Court
Day 3 - London - Paris (2 nights) This morning, we're off to Dover where we cross the Channel by ferry to Calais. We board the coach and drive south to the capital city, Paris. Soon we can see the Sacre Coeur, the Eiffel Tower and more as we approach this glamorous city. Then get to know the rest of your group at this evening's Welcome Drink. (Continential breakfast)
Hotel Mercure la Defense 5
Day 4 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure This morning we enjoy a guided tour. Then time at leisure. Tonight, if you fancy 'painting the town red' at Clubs such as 'Les Bains Douches' we'll have late-night transportation on hand! (Buffet breakfast)
Day 5 - Paris - Bordeaux Late morning departure for Bordeaux takes us past Tours with its towering Cathedral and the strange Futuroscope buildings at Poitiers. Tonight, why not try a little claret, for which Bordeaux is renowned, with our included dinner in a downtown restaurant? (buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Ibis Meriadeck
Day 6 - Bordeaux - Biarritz - Pamplona We stop in nearby Biarritz, situated on the breezy Atlantic coast, with its sandy beaches! Time for a swim before crossing into Spanish Basque country and Pamplona, renowned for the running of the bulls at the San Firmin Festival. Our orientation tour shows us the main sights, before dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Abba Reino De Navarra
Day 7 - Pamplona - Burgos - Madrid (2 nights) First we visit Burgos, city of 'El Cid', where the gothic Cathedral houses the warriors' tomb. We continue to Madrid. Bars and clubs abound in this exciting city, where at four o'clock in the afternoon there is a silent lull – but at four o'clock in the morning, things are really happening! We will have a coach available to bring you back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Florida Norte
Day 8 - Madrid sightseeing and at leisure A morning guided tour encompasses all you need to know about the Spanish capital, which was created by Philip II in the central point of the country. Later, you may wish to take the short trip out to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, or maybe take a little siesta! This evening, why not try out some of the late night bars around the Plaza Mayor? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9 - Madrid - Barcelona (2 nights) As we drive along the Jalon gorges we see the old Arab irrigation systems still in use today on our approach to Barcelona. Don't miss out on a fiery Flamenco show tonight. We'll have late-night transportation to get you back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Catalonia Park Putxet
Day 10 - Barcelona sightseeing and at leisure From Gaudi's incredible 'Sagrada Familia' to the Paseo de Gracia with its chic boutiques this is a city of surprises. We'll explore its many facets with our local guide. Enjoy Catalan specialties in a local restaurant tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 11 - Barcelona - USA Time for farewells or perhaps extend your stay with your new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
Bordeaux: Visit Europe's greatest wine-town.
Biarritz: Visit this resort on the Atlantic Ocean.
Pamplona: See the narrow streets where the "running of the bulls" takes place.
Burgos: See the tomb of El Cid.
Madrid: Sightseeing includes views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial.
Barcelona: Sightseeing includes Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia'.
Dining HIghlights
1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Planner in Paris
1 continental breakfast in London
8 buffet breakfasts
2 local restaurant dinners in Bordeaux and Barcelona
1 three-course hotel dinner in Pamplona
First Class Travel Highlights
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes are included.
Superb travel in a luxury air-conditioned motor coach and Cross Channel ferry.
Cross-channel ferry.
Aiport transfers, conditions apply
Professionally Escorted multi-lingual Tour Planner throughout and local guides in Paris, Madrid and Barcelona.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Return transfer from the last hotel will arrive at Barcelona Airport at 09.00
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must
