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MADRID
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9
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ZURICH

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Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid - Arrival.
Welcome to Madrid!
Welcome to EuropaMundo!!!. 

IMPORTANT - IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need.  

NB:  The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules. 

Upon arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.  Check the informative panels in the hotel reception area for the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers to receive information about the circuit. 

Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod temple, Plaza de España and Gran Vía, a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant, Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the options.


Day 2: Madrid.
Highlights: Guided tour and stroll through Retiro Park. Visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) and transfer to Plaza del Oriente.   

The day starts about 08.30 hrs with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá,  Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. 

Visit to Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. Admission to Las Ventas Bullring included. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting Museum. 

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

At sunset we provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different exquisite cuisines (Indian, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Spanish, International)  in which to enjoy a pleasant dinner. Return to hotel.

Day 3: Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Montserrat - Barcelona.
 Total distance: 640Km 
Scenerydifferent landscapes on the Spanish plateau and fertile areas in Catalonia.   

07:30h Madrid – Departure. 
12:30h Zaragoza – Arrival at this city, which stands on the banks of the river Ebro. The guide will join the group to Basilica del Pilar. Free time to visit this impressive sanctuary and have lunch in the city centre. 

14:00 hrs. -Zaragoza.- Departure on our way to Catalunia.
16:30 hrs. – Monastery of Poblet. Surrounded by walls in a beautiful setting, this is one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided tour included).

17:30 hrs. – Monastery of Poblet.- Departure.- We cross rich agricultural regions of central Catalonia. We go to the beautiful scenery where the Benedictine abbey is located. We climb to the summit in small rack train to admire the fantastic landscapes

18:45 hrs. -Monasterio de Montserrat.- Arrival.- Time to admire the views and visit the sanctuary where the Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia, is located.

19:45 hrs. -Montserrat.- road exit. 
20:45 hrs. - Barcelona.- Arrival. 

Important note: In the Winter months, from November to March (both included), due to the shorter days, the Monastery of Poblet will not be visited (so that we can reach Montserrat in the daylight).

Day 4: Barcelona.-
Total distance covered: 115 km 
NB: Sometimes this day’s accommodation may be given in Barcelona. In this case, a stop will be made on Wednesday in Gerona before going on our way to France.

In the morning at 09.00 hrs the tour starts with our guide or a local guide the tour of the city  including the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia, Montjuic with its Olympic facilities, Plaza de España. A stop will be made for a few minutes near the Sagrada Familia to have a chance to see this monument. The visit ends in the Ramblas area for participants to walk around the historic centre and Gothic quarter.  Free time for lunch and to continue strolling. 

18.00hrs -Barcelona –Departure-. We travel towards the north of Catalonia.  
19.30 hrs - GIRONA – Arrival in this small Catalan capital with its very beautiful historic centre where the cathedral stands out with its great staircase.  The city is also magnificently lit up and has many small restaurants.  

NB: If your hotel should be in the outskirts of Gerona, we will take to the centre by bus to leave you there for time before going to the hotel. 
Day 5: Barcelona- Girona- Nimes- Pont du Gard- Mirmande- Grenoble.-
Total distance covered: 545 km 
Countryside: Pleasant green and Mediterranean scenery, mountain passes in the Pyrenees and at the end of the day. 
NB: It is best to have your passport with you, we are going into France and sometimes there are border checks requiring documentation. -  

08.00 hrs - Girona –Departure-; we going to France and cross the region of Provence. 
12.00 hrs - NIMES -Arrival-.  Time in this city which was an important centre in the Roman Empire and where concerts and bullfighting are still held in its ancient amphitheatre after almost 2000 years. Time to have a stroll and for lunch.  

14:15 hrs - Nimes –Departure-. Very near the city, we will continue to see the Roman heritage in Provence  
14:45 hrs - PONT DU GARD. An impressive Roman aqueduct amidst pretty scenery.  

15:45 hrs - Pont du Gard -Departure-. 
17:15 hrs -MIRMANDE-  a stop for a coffee and a stroll in this typical magnificently preserved Provencal village, with great views of the Rhône Valley.  

18:15 hrs - Mirmande –Departure-.  We leave the Rhône Valley and the province region to go into the Alps. 
20.00hrs - GRENOBLE. - Dinner included and accommodation.  

NB: the hotel used for this stage is in a pleasant scenic area outside the city and no time is provided on this trip to visit Grenoble.
Day 6: Grenoble- Geneva- Chillon- Gruyere- Gstaad.-
Total distance covered: 360 km 
Countryside: Very pretty scenery at Lake Leman. Large lakes, high snowy mountains in the distance. In the afternoon, a trip between the mountains passing through beautiful villages of wooden houses.         
NB: Have your passport with you, we are going into Switzerland and sometimes there are border controls asking for documentation. - 

08.00 hrs -Grenoble –Departure-. We travel to Switzerland. 
10:15 hrs - GENEVA –Arrival. - The capital of the French-speaking region of Switzerland. A city on Lake Leman which houses the European United Nations headquarters, the offices of the International Labour Organisation, of the Red Cross and numerous other headquarters of international bodies. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the United Nations headquarters in Europe) and the pretty English Garden with its flower clock, and can admire the “Jet d’Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe.     

12:30 hrs - Geneva –departure after lunch-. Our road follows Lake Leman. Amidst magnificent vineyard scenery (area declared UNESCO world Heritage).  
14.00 hrs - Chillon Castle, arrival at this fantastic mediaeval castle built on the waters of the lake. Tickets included.      

15.00 hrs - Chillon Castle –Departure-. Magnificent mountain scenery, we cross areas with pretty villages with wooden architecture.     
15:45 hrs- Gruyere. – In the centre of the area where the famous cheese is produced, Gruyere is a very picturesque walled tourist village.  Very near to Gruyere are some of the main Swiss chocolate manufacturers (NESTLÉ among others), and we visit the Cailler factory. Sweet tasting included!      

18:15 hrs - Gruyere. Departure amidst mountains and very pretty Swiss villages. 
19:30 hrs - Gstaad, Arrival in this pretty little village with its wooden houses.  Accommodation in the area of Gstaad- Saanenland.   
Day 7: Gstaad- Grindelwald- Lucerne- Zurich.-
Total distance covered: 240 km   
Countryside:  A spectacular stage in terms of scenery: high peaks where the snow stays all year round, typical little villages, lakes. 
Suggestion: Wear warm clothing and comfortable footwear, we will be in the high mountains where you can walk on hanging walkways! Some waterproof clothing is also recommendable. Remember too that if it is a sunny day in the mountains, it is best to use solar protection.  
NB: For reasons of weather (strong winds) or maintenance, the cable car may not be running at some time. If this happens, we will try to find an alternative client to another scenic point.   

08.00 hrs - Gstaad –Departure-. Very beautiful mountain and lake scenery. We cross the region of Interlaken with its beautiful lakes. 
09:45 hrs - Grindelwald. -  time for a coffee in a Bernese Alpine Mountain resort before taking the cable car (tickets included) to Grindelwald First, the largest skiing resort in the region. We will do a route on foot (30 minutes) where amidst impressive Alpine scenery, we will have the chance to take the  “step into the void” while enjoying the glaciers surrounding us; lunch included for passengers. 

13:15 hrs - Grindelwald First. - Departure. 
15.00 hrs - Lucerne –Arrival-. This is one of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. Time to stroll over its wooden bridges crossing the lake.   

17.00 hrs - Lucerne –Departure-. 
18.00 hrs - ZURICH –Arrival-. We will take a stroll in the largest city in Switzerland, its economic centre, before going to a hotel.
Day 8:
After breakfast, end of our services.

Price includes

Included

  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: MADRID, Poblet, BARCELONA
  • Evening transfer: Plaza de Oriente in MADRID
  • Ticket admission: Plaza de Toros de las Ventas in MADRID, Poblet Monastery in Poblet, Chillon castle; Cailler chocolate factory in GRUYERE
  • Train: Montserrat Monastery in Poblet
  • Funicular: Grindelwald First in GRINDELWALD
  • 1 Lunch Included in: GRINDELWALD
  • 1 Dinner Included in: GRENOBLE



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Planned Hotels

SPAIN
PRAGA
****
914690600
hotelpraga@h-santos.es
c/Antonio Lpez 65 , 28019 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
NOVOTEL CAMPO DE LAS NACIONES
****
917211818
H1636@accor.com
C/Amsterdam, n°3 Campo de las Naciones 28042 MADRID , 28042 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
SILKEN PUERTA MADRID
****
917438300
ventas.puertamadrid@hoteles-silken.com
Calle de Juan Rizi, 5, 28027 Madrid , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
ELBA MADRID ALCALA
****
913756800
madrid@hoteleselba.com
Alcala 476 , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
DOÑA BRIGIDA SALAMANCA FORUM
****
923337020
grupos@salamancaforum.com
Avda. del Tormes, CP 37185 Villamayor, Salamanca , 37185 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
SALLES CIUTAT DEL PRAT
****
933788333
hotelcdp@salles.com
AVDA REMOLAR 46 , 08820 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
RENAISSANCE BARCELONA FIRA
****
932618000
fira.convenciones5@hoteles-catalonia.es
Plaza de Europa 50-52, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona , 08902 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CITY PARK SANT JUST
***
934700410
r.santjust@hlghotels.com
Carretera reial, 132 , 08960 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CLARIDGE
****
915519400
nsacristan@hotelclaridge.com
PLAZA CONDE DE CASAL No 6 , 28007 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
NH VENTAS
****
913610288
nhventas@nh-hotels.com
Biarritz, 2 , 28028 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
ILUNION PIO XII
****
913876200
jagarcia.confortel@ilunion.com
AVENIDA PIO XII 77 , 28016 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
NOVOTEL MADRID CITY LAS VENTAS
****
917247600
Albacete, 1 esq. Avda. de Badajoz , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
HOTEL PORTA FIRA
****
932973500
cci2portafira@h-santos.es; cci4.portafira@h-santos.es
PLAZA EUROPA 45, HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT , 08908 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
HOTEL ALIMARA BARCELONA
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934270000
alimarahotel@cett.cat
Berruguete, 126 08035 BARCELONA España , 08035 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CATALONIA EIXAMPLE 1864
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932720050
berna@hoteles-catalonia.es
ROGER DE LLURIA, 60, CP: 08009 , 08009 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
MAYDRIT
****
911969200
direccion.maydrit@h-santos.es
C/ PIRAGUA,1 , 28042 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
MELIA AVENIDA AMERICA
****
914232400
melia.avenida.america@melia.com
Calle de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 36 , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
WEARE CHAMARTIN
****
913344900
reservas@hotelchamartin.es
Calle de Agustn de Fox, s/n , 28036 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
IBIS STYLES MADRID CITY LAS VENTAS
****
917247600
Albacete, 1 esq. Avda. de Badajoz , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
FIRA CONGRESS
****
932671800
grp-prestige_congress_groups@bookmail.es
C. JOS AGUSTN GOYTISOLO 9 - 11 , 08908 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT
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934458200
acsom@ac-hotels.com
Arquitectura, 1-3 LHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona 08908 , 08908 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
SALLES AEROPORT GIRONA
****
972477940
hotelag@salleshotels.com
N-156, Km. 0,6, Riudellots de la Selva GERONA , 17457 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
FRANCE
NOVOTEL GRENOBLE NORD
****
476505555
H0423@accor.com
1625 Route de Veurey, Voreppe , 38340 , GRENOBLE , FRANCIA
SWITZERLAND
LANDHAUS
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337484040
info@landhaus-saanen.ch
Dorfstrasse 74 , 3792 , GSTAAD , SUIZA
NOVOTEL ZURICH AIRPORT
****
448299000
H0884-RE1@ACCOR.COM
Linderbegh-Platz, 1 8152 Glattpork , 8152 , ZURICH , SUIZA
HOTEL IBIS ZURICH MESSE AIRPORT
***
443074700
H2980@accor.com
Heidi Abel-Weg 5, Zurich-oerlikon , 8050 , ZURICH , SUIZA
HUUS HOTEL
****
793452470
welcome@huusgstaad.ch
Schnriedstrasse 74 , 3792 , GSTAAD , SUIZA
HOLIDAY INN ZURICH MESSE
****
443161100
info@hi-zm.ch
Wallisellenstrasse 48 , 8050 , ZURICH , SUIZA
SUN SOUL PANORAMA POP UP SOLSANA
***
337481617
Zwischen Saanen und Schönried -vis-versus Solsanastrasse 15 3792 Saanen , 3792 , GSTAAD , SUIZA
KAMEHA GRAND ZURICH
*****
445255661
zurich@kameha.com
Dufaux-Strasse 1 Opfikon , 8152 , ZURICH , SUIZA
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