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Barcelona
Destinations
12
End
London
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Itinerary
Day 1:
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
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.
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: Zurich- Bern- Paris.-
Total distance: 720 km
Scenery: Lakes and mountains in Switzerland. Note: We enter France, remember to have your passport ready.
07.30 h. - Zurich – Departure.
09:00 h. – Bern – Arrival-. Free time in the Swiss capital which has an attractive historical centre with the appearance of a “large village”. We will visit the Federal Council Square, the Cathedral and the Clock Tower, and see the city’s statues and fountains.
12.00 h. - Bern - Departure-. View of Neuchatel Lake. We cross the Free Country amidst beautiful scenery. After crossing the French border we will stop for lunch in a service area.
21.00 h. -Paris - Arrival.
Day 7: Paris.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour in Paris. Boat ride along the Seine. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Evening transfer.
09:00h Comprehensive tour of Paris with a local guide, visiting the Champs Elysees, Arch of Triumph, Concorde Square, Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Palace, Garnier Opera House, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Town Hall of Paris, Eiffel Tower, etc. Includes admission to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in the lift.
The visit is followed by a spectacular cruise on the river Seine which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose.
At sunset enjoy the evening transfer to “Quartier Latin”, a very picturesque area of the historic centre where a wide variety of international cuisines await you. Return to hotel.
Note: Because of the tourist attraction of the Tower, there may be important queues at the time of your access. In order to minimize the problem, in some occasions, the ascent to the Eiffel Tower can be given at another time of your stay in Paris.
Day 8: Paris - Rouen.-
Total Distance: 140 km
Scenery: Extensive plains of northen France. Rouen.
08.30 hrs.- We go to the centre of Paris, the area of the Louvre Museum. Free time to stroll in the city. If you wish, we can accompany you to Benlux, one of the most complete and best-known perfumeries in Paris.
18.00 hrs.- Paris –we will leave for Rouen.-
20.15 hrs.- Rouen –Arrival to this beautiful city museum with its houses with half-timbered walls, narrow streets and gothic churches.
Accommodation in the city.
Day 9: Rouen - Canterbury - London.-
Total Distance: 360 Km.
Scenery: interesting ferry crossing, green hills in England. Stroll alongside Tower Bridge.
Note: Remember to have your Passport ready, you will need it to cross the British border. -We recommend wearing warm clothing during the crossing. -It is necessary to set your watch back one hour when entering the UK. - The UK currency is the Pound; we recommend you change your currency on the ferry.
Rouen. After breakfast, we have free time to take a stroll in the centre of Rouen to admire its magnificent cathedral and photograph the ancient streets of the historic centre (transfer at 08.15 hrs if the hotel is not located near the centre).
10.00 hrs- Rouen. Departure, we travel to the north of France.
13.00 h. Arrival to the port of Calais where we take the ferry to the UK followed by customs and border formalities. The ferry crossing takes one hour and a half. The ferry is modern and equipped with all commodities (restaurants, bars, areas in which to relax, games rooms, foreign exchange facilitles, shops...).
14.45 h. (15.45 hrs in France): Dover –On arrival, we disembark and then set out for Canterbury.
15.30 hrs- Canterbury- arrival. Free time to stroll around the religious capital of England with a very attractive historic centre.
17.00 hrs- Continuation to London.
18:30 h. London- On arrival in London, before going to the hotel, there will be time around Tower Bridge to see it lip up, to see the modern buildings of the city and have dinner in one of the restaurants of the area.
20.30 hrs- Transfer to the hotel.
Day 10: London.
Highlights: Guided tour, changing of the guards, 5 o’clock English tea. Transfer to Soho.
In the early morning, comprehensive tour with local guide, lasting two hours and a half. We will see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Trafalgar Sq., Picadilly Sqare, Oxford Street, Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace and the famous Changing of the Guard (depending on the time of year). If you wish, later on, we recommend that you go to the "London Eye" ferries wheel.
17:00 h. After a period of free time, we invite all our travelers to a traditional Afternoon Tea.
18.30 h. In the evening, a stroll through Leicester Square, China Town and Soho, with its atmosphere, its theaters and its entertainment. Sit down for dinner at your preferred restaurant (Indian, Chinese, Thai, international, and so on) in the lively district. Return to hotel.
Day 11: London.-
Today´s highlights: Transfer to British Museum. Transfer to Camden district.
After breakfast, we will go to the British Museum, one of the main and oldest museums in the world where we can see relics from cultures all around the globe. Free time.
At lunch time, we provide transfer to Camden, a district famous for having one of the most varied and extravagant street markets in London where we can see relics from cultures all around the globe. Free afternoon.
End of our services. Check the time of your flight in case you need an additional night.
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: BARCELONA, PARIS, LONDON
- Boat: River Seine in Paris in PARIS
- Evening transfer: Quartier Latin in Paris in PARIS, London Bridge in London in LONDON, Leicester/ Soho area in London in LONDON
- Transfer: Candem district in London in LONDON
- Ticket admission: Chillon castle; Cailler chocolate factory in GRUYERE, 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris in PARIS, Traditional Afternoon Tea in London in LONDON
- Ferry: Calais (France) to Dover (UK) in CANTERBURY
- Funicular: Grindelwald First in GRINDELWALD
- 1 Lunch Included in: GRINDELWALD
- 1 Dinner Included in: GRENOBLE
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Planned Hotels
SPAIN
NOVOTEL ST JOAN DESPI
****
934755800
H3289@accor.com
C/ de la TV3, 2 08970 Sant Joan Despi - Barcelona , 08970 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
HOTEL PORTA FIRA
****
932973500
cci2portafira@h-santos.es; cci4.portafira@h-santos.es
PLAZA EUROPA 45, HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT , 08908 , 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
SALLES CIUTAT DEL PRAT
****
933788333
hotelcdp@salles.com
AVDA REMOLAR 46 , 08820 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
FIRA CONGRESS
****
932671800
grp-prestige_congress_groups@bookmail.es
C. JOS AGUSTN GOYTISOLO 9 - 11 , 08908 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
HOTEL ALIMARA BARCELONA
****
934270000
alimarahotel@cett.cat
Berruguete, 126 08035 BARCELONA España , 08035 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CATALONIA EIXAMPLE 1864
****
932720050
berna@hoteles-catalonia.es
ROGER DE LLURIA, 60, CP: 08009 , 08009 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
HESPERIA ST JOAN
***
934773003
reservas@hesperia-santjoansuites.com
C/ Josep Trueta 2 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona , 08970 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
FRONT AIR CONGRESS
****
936369480
reservas@hotelfrontaircongressbarcelona.com
C/Alberades,16 Sant Boi de Llobregat , 08830 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT
****
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
NOVOTEL P. D´ITALIE
****
145211909
h5586-RE@accor.com
22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre , 94270 , PARIS , FRANCIA
NOVOTEL EST - BAGNOLET
****
149936300
h0380-re3@accor.com
1 AVENUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE - BAGNOLET , 93177 , PARIS , FRANCIA
IBIS PARIS 17 CLICHY BATIGNOLLES
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140252020
h2189-sb@accor.com
10 Rue Bernard Buffet , 75017 , PARIS , FRANCIA
IBIS ROUEN CENTRE RIVE DROITE
***
235704818
H0821@accor.com
56 Quai Gaston Boulet , 76000 , Rouen , FRANCIA
IBIS ROUEN PARC DES EXPO ZENITH
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235660363
H0742-DM@accor.com
29 Avenue Maryse Bastié 76800 SAINT ETIENNE DU ROUVRAY , 76800 , Rouen , FRANCIA
MERCURE PARIS PTE VERSALLES EXPO
****
146485555
h0375@accor.com
36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars , 92170 , PARIS , FRANCIA
NOVOTEL SAINT DENIS
****
155999595
H9720@accor.com
1 Place de la Porte de Paris , 93200 , PARIS , FRANCIA
MERCURE BOULOGNE
****
825804747
H6188-RM@accor.com
37 place René Clair CP 92100 BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT , 92100 , PARIS , FRANCIA
KYRIAD ROUEN CENTRE
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235152525
contact@kyriad-rouen.fr
14 Quai Gaston Boulet , 76000 , Rouen , FRANCIA
CAMPANILE AMIENS CENTRE GARE
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322660808
manager.amiens.centre@campanile.fr
29-33 Rue Paul Tellier, CP: 80000 , 80000 , Rouen , FRANCIA
MERCURE PARIS LA DEFENSE 5
****
825802727
H1546@accor.com
8-30 RUE BAUDIN PLACE CHARRAS COURBEVOIE , 92400 , PARIS , FRANCIA
RESIDHOME ISSY LES MOLINEAUX
****
155000140
paris.issy@residhome.com
22/24 rue du Passeur de Boulogne 92130 ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX , 92130 , PARIS , FRANCIA
CAMPANILE ROUEN MERMOZ
***
0278940249
rouen.mermoz@campanile.fr
13 RUE DE LA MOTTE CP 76100 ROUEN , 76100 , Rouen , FRANCIA
IBIS AMIENS CENTRE CATHEDRALE
***
322925733
H0480-RE@accor.com
4, rue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny 80000 AMIENS , 8000 , Rouen , FRANCIA
SWITZERLAND
LANDHAUS
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337484040
info@landhaus-saanen.ch
Dorfstrasse 74 , 3792 , GSTAAD , SUIZA
SUN SOUL PANORAMA POP UP SOLSANA
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337481617
Zwischen Saanen und Schönried -vis-versus Solsanastrasse 15 3792 Saanen , 3792 , GSTAAD , SUIZA
NOVOTEL ZURICH AIRPORT
****
448299000
H0884-RE1@ACCOR.COM
Linderbegh-Platz, 1 8152 Glattpork , 8152 , ZURICH , SUIZA
HOTEL IBIS ZURICH MESSE AIRPORT
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443074700
H2980@accor.com
Heidi Abel-Weg 5, Zurich-oerlikon , 8050 , ZURICH , SUIZA
ALPINE LODGE
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337484151
welcome@alpinelodge.ch
Wyssmlleriweg 10 Saanen , 3792 , GSTAAD , SUIZA
HOLIDAY INN ZURICH MESSE
****
443161100
info@hi-zm.ch
Wallisellenstrasse 48 , 8050 , ZURICH , SUIZA
HUUS HOTEL
****
793452470
welcome@huusgstaad.ch
Schnriedstrasse 74 , 3792 , GSTAAD , SUIZA
KAMEHA GRAND ZURICH
*****
445255661
zurich@kameha.com
Dufaux-Strasse 1 Opfikon , 8152 , ZURICH , SUIZA
ENGLAND
IBIS LONDON EXCEL
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2070552300
h3655-sl@accor.com
9 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, Londres E16 1AB , E16 1AB , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
PREMIER INN HANGER LANE
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8715278346
Ritz Parade, Hanger hill, W5 3RA Londres , W5 3RA , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
PREMIER INN EALING
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8715279368
22-24 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, , W5 2RJ , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
IBIS LONDON GREENWICH
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2083051177
H0975@accor.com
30 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, Londres, CP SE10 9JN, Reino Unido , SE10 9JN , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
PREMIER INN WIMBLEDON
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8715278684
27 CHAPTER WAY , SW19 2RF , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LONDON WIMBLEDON SOUTH
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2085457300
reservations@exhiwimbledon.co.uk
200 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD WIMBLEDON , SW192BH , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
PREMIER INN KEW BRIDGE LONDON
***
8715278670
pendiente@pendiente.es
52 High Street, Brentford , TW8 0BB , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
BRITANNIA INTERNACIONAL
****
8712220042
groups@britanniahotels.com
Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SJ , E14 9SJ , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
PREMIER INN GREENWICH
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8715279208
greenwich.pi@premierinn.com
43-81 GREENWICH HIGH ROAD , SE10 8JL , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
THE CLARENDON HOTEL
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2083184321
bookings.clarendon@gmail.com
8-16 Montpelier Row, Blackheath Village, Borough of Greenwich, London SE3 0RW, , SE3 0RW , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
IBIS STYLES LONDON EALING
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8716630624
H9475-AM@ACCOR.COM
32-38 Uxbridge Road Ealing CP W52BS LONDRES , W52BS , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
