Welcome. Transfer to a hotel and free time. You will receive information for the beginning of your tour in the afternoon, or through the information signs, located at the hotel reception.

DESTACAMOS HOY: Visita panorámica de Lisboa. Excursión incluida a Sintra, Cascais y Estoril. Traslado nocturno.

Por la mañana efectuamos visita panorámica de la ciudad durante la cual nos acercamos al barrio de Belem, desde donde salieron los grandes navegantes portugueses a surcar los océanos en el siglo XV. Por la tarde viajamos a Sintra con su microclima, e inmortalizada por Lord Byron, llena de palacios y residencias de verano. Continuamos por las famosas playas de Guincho, aquí podrá ver el punto más occidental de Europa, el Cabo de la Roca y pararemos en la bella ciudad de Cascais. A continuación breve parada en Estoril, con su famoso casino.

Por la noche incluimos un traslado a la Plaza de los Restauradores llena de ambiente con sus bares y cafés desde donde puede tomar el Elevador Da Gloria (no incluido) que conduce al barrio alto y su mirador.

Viajamos hacia el norte de Portugal, conocemos FÁTIMA, importante santuario. Continuamos nuestra ruta por las verdes tierras del centro. Paso a España, entre dehesas atravesamos el norte de Extremadura. PLASENCIA, llegada, tiempo para almorzar y dar un paseo por esta histórica ciudad amurallada, con su plaza mayor y catedral. Continuación a MADRID. Llegada al final del día.

Viajamos a SIENA, donde tenemos oportunidad de conocer la maravillosa Plaza del Palio y su hermosa catedral. Continuamos a ASIS, donde realizaremos una visita de la Basílica con guía local o padre franciscano. Almuerzo incluido. Continuación a Roma y para introducirnos, a la llegada, realizaremos entre las grandes basílicas y el Coliseo, un traslado a la zona del Esquilino. Cena incluida.

Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

In the morning we will have a city tour, during which we will get to know the Portuguese capital of the 7 hills, the alleys and the tiles, the "saudade" and the Atlantic light. We will also approach the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators, who crossed the oceans in the 15th century, left. Free time in the afternoon to walk and go to the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint; if you´d like to, you could take an optional excursion to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In the evening we return from the Restauradores Square, full of atmosphere with its bars and cafes, to the hotel.

We will leave Portugal early, we will cross the beautiful region of Alentejo. We will make a stop for a coffee in ESTREMOZ, a charming town with a medieval castle, cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere that reflect Portuguese authenticity. We pass to Spain. In CÁCERES you can have lunch and a walk through its historic center, one of the best-preserved
medieval and Renaissance urban complexes in the world. We continue to MADRID, arrival in the evening.

Today we will begin with a city tour of Madrid, where we will see the active center, the beautiful Plaza Mayor, its large avenues and fountains. During the visit we will also take a walk through the beautiful Retiro Park, we will see its lake, the Crystal Palace. We also include admission to the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium, home stadium of Real Madrid, for many, the best club in the world. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening we will provide a transfer to the Plaza Mayor area.

After breakfast we will leave for the lands of Castile and the Basque Country. In SAN SEBASTIAN we can walk along La Concha beach and drink some wine in its old town. Free time for lunch. We continue to France. BORDEAUX, arrival in the evening. We suggest a walk through the city center.

Lands of wine and cognac take us to the Loire region. We visit CHAMBORD, probably the most spectacular castle in the Loire Valley (entrance to the park included). Free time for lunch. PARIS, arrival in the evening.

We come into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles with its beautiful gardens. Admission included. After that, on our way back to Paris, we head to Montmartre, and take a cable car (included) to go up to this bohemian neighborhood known for its painters, artists and cabarets. To contemplate the beauty of the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris, you will have the city tour with a local guide. Return to the hotel. Optionally you can attend the variety show.
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Very important note: during the Olympics games dates, that will take place in Paris between July 23rd and August 11th, we cannot guarantee accommodation in this city and its very likely that the stay will be in a nearby location. In this case, Europamundo will offer the necessary transfers so that the services can be carried out and you can enjoy the city in the best possible way.

We go to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to go up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included). Then we enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose.
Note: in some cases the waits to go up the Eiffel Tower are long. Thus the climb may take place at a different time (or on Sunday), if it is considered convenient for organizational reasons.

Today we travel to the center of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. We will visit BEAUNE, located in the center of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice and wine museum all points of interest. Continuing on, we will arrive to LYON in the afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhône (its historic center has been declared a World Heritage site). We include a cable car climb to Notre Dame de Fourvière, where we have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around.

Note: in some cases a part of the group will be accommodated in Chambery, a city near Lyon. In these cases we will leave at the evening for CHAMBERY and accommodation. We will then have some time early in the morning to visit the capital of Savoy, a medieval-style city with beautiful historic center and a large castle.

We have a beautiful day today. We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, time to walk in this Swiss city on the shores of its lake. After that we continue the route towards the highest peaks in Europe: the Alps. A long tunnel under Mont Blanc takes us to Italy. MILAN, arrival in the afternoon. With our guide we will go to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. Time to walk through its historic center.

We leave Milan following the rich plain of the Po River. VENICE - Arrival at about 13 hrs. Transfer by boat to the St. Mark´s area. In the afternoon we include a city tour of Venice. Optionally we suggest you to complete your time with a gondola ride. Accommodation in the Mestre area.

After crossing the beautiful landscapes of the Apennines, we arrive at FLORENCE. We head directly for the Piazzale Michelangelo, which offers an amazing view of the city. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we include a visit to the downtown with a local guide: Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria. This city is a genuine open-air museum. Free time.

We travel to SIENA, where we will have the chance to see the stunning Piazza del Palio and its beautiful cathedral. We then continue to ASSISI, where we include the visit to the Basilica with a local guide or a Franciscan monk. Free time for lunch. We will then continue to Rome.

In the morning we will have a city tour that will become an introduction to “The Eternal City”. We include entry to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex made up of monumental buildings and squares, the center of political activity at the time. Later we will go to St. Peter´s Basilica of the Vatican, you will have free time to attend mass in the Vatican, if you wish. Free time in afternoon.

Free day. Today we suggest you do the optional trip to Napoli, Capri and Pompeii.

After breakfast, end of our services.