Magical Europe

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DÍA 01 MADRID – LONDRES

Overnight on board.

DAY 02 MADRID – LONDON

Arrival in accordance with the date with destination city for the connecting flight to London. Reception. Overnight accommodation.

DAY 03 LONDON

Breakfast and city tour where you will see the main avenues, squares, and monuments. You will discover places like Hyde Park, Kensington, Piccadilly Circus, St. Oxford, the Parliament with its famous Big Ben, Buckingham Palace where you will attend the famous changing of the Royal Guard (if it takes place and/or the weather allows it). You will also see different bridges of the city and Westminster Abbey. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay. Optional afternoon excursion to the impressive Windsor Castle, the largest medieval fortress in Europe, Royal residence since the 11th century. Inside you will be able to enjoy a wonderful collection of art, furniture, crockery, etc. You will also visit St. George’s Chapel, one of the most imposing mausoleums in Europe. Optional afternoon excursion to the impressive Windsor Castle, the largest medieval fortress in Europe, Royal residence since the 11th century. Inside you will enjoy a marvelous collection of art, furniture, crockery, etc. You will also visit St. George’s Chapel, one of the most imposing mausoleums in the old continent.

DAY 04 LONDON – ENGLISH CHANNEL – BRUGES – PARIS

Breakfast. Departure to take the ferry to cross the English Channel. Continuation of the journey to Belgium. Arrival in Bruges, a charming and picturesque city reminiscent of childhood fairy tales. Free time to explore the city. Continuation to Paris. Arrival and accommodation.

DAY 05 PARIS

Desayuno. Salida para hacer un recorrido por la «Ciudad del Amor» pasando por la Avenida de los Campos Elíseos, la Plaza de la Concordia, el Arco de Triunfo, la Asamblea Nacional, la Ópera, el Museo del Louvre, los Inválidos, el Campo de Marte, la Torre Eiffel, etc. Tarde libre o posibilidad de una excursión opcional. Alojamiento. Excursión opcional por la tarde para visitar Montmartre, un rincón emblemático de París también conocido como el «Barrio de los Pintores» porque es el lugar de origen de los impresionistas. Sus callejones pequeños y empinados forman una red de calles, desde los cabarets más antiguos hasta la maravillosa Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Luego darás un paseo por el famoso Barrio Latino, disfrutando de sus pequeños callejones llenos de restaurantes amigables y cafés típicos parisinos. Este barrio debe su nombre a la Edad Media, cuando los habitantes de la zona eran estudiantes que usaban el latín para comunicarse. También tendrás una vista espectacular de la Catedral de Notre Dame, donde entenderemos por qué es tan importante a nivel mundial al conocer su pasado y proyectarlo hacia el futuro. El guía explicará lo que ha sucedido recientemente y las posibilidades que se presentan para lo que puede ser la mayor obra de restauración del siglo XXI. Excursión opcional por la noche al icónico espectáculo del Lido.

DAY 06 PARIS

Breakfast. Day at leisure for an optional excursion. Overnight. Optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, where three kings of France, Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, Louis XV and Louis XVI, lived until the French Revolution broke out. You will have a guided tour of the royal apartments (with priority entrance), where the guide will tell you about the history, anecdotes and curiosities of the monarchic life of the place. You will also discover the spectacular Palace Gardens and return to Paris.

DAY 07 LUXEMBOURG – RHINE VALLEY – FRANKFURT

Breakfast. Departure through the Grand Est region of France to Luxembourg, an important seat of the European Union. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the smallest states in Europe, whose capital is located on a rock, surrounded by large bastions and deep valleys. Free time and departure to Germany. You will continue the tour through the Rhine Valley, where you will appreciate beautiful landscapes with imposing Germanic castles, as well as the symbolic Loreley Rock. Arrival in Frankfurt. Overnight stay.

DAY 08 FRANKFURT – HEIDELBERG – BLACK FOREST – ZURICH

Breakfast. Departure to Heidelberg, the cradle of thinkers and one of the oldest universities in Europe. In the city, situated on the banks of the Neckar River, you will have time to enjoy the particular atmosphere of its old town. You will travel to the heart of the Black Forest, the Titisee. Free time to marvel at the breathtaking landscapes surrounding this glacial lake. You will continue your journey to the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Central Europe. You will make a brief stop to enjoy a natural enclave of great scenic beauty. Arrival in Zurich, the financial capital of Switzerland. Accommodation.

DAY 09 ZURICH – LUCERNE – VADUZ – INNSBRUCK

Breakfast. Departure to Lucerne. This city, situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, has preserved its medieval charm in its buildings, squares, and narrow streets. At the indicated time, you will leave the city bordering the Alps towards Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, which has a lively old town. After a short stop, departure to the city of Innsbruck. Overnight stay. Optional excursion to Mount Titlis, where you will ascend by cable car to the top of the snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

DAY 10 INNSBRUCK – PADUA – VENICE

Breakfast. Free time at leisure. Departure to the Brenner Pass, where one of the highest viaducts in Europe is located, to reach Padua, the city known for St. Anthony. Time to visit its Basilica. Continuation to Venice, arrival and overnight. Optional city tour of Innsbruck, visiting the Golden Roof, Maria Theresien Strasse, St. Anne’s Column, etc.

DAY 11 VENICE – FLORENCE

Breakfast. You will be amazed by the city of 118 islands and its more than 400 bridges, whose characteristics make it unique and exclusive. You will visit the Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark’s Square, with its incomparable scenery where the Basilica stands out, a jewel of architecture that shows us the splendor of this city. Free time at leisure. Later departure to the motorway to cross the Apennines and reach the city of Florence. Overnight stay. Optional excursion in a gondola with musical serenade.

DAY 12 FLORENCE – ASSISI – ROME

Breakfast. Walking tour of this unique city where art will surprise you at every step. You will walk through St. Mark’s Square, passing in front of the Accademia Gallery and arriving at the hotel. You will contemplate the combination of beautiful marble on the façade of the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore and its unmistakable Giotto’s Bell Tower. You will also enjoy the Baptistery and its famous Gates of Paradise. You will then go over the famous Ponte Vecchio and reach the Santa Croce Square to admire the Franciscan Basilica of the same name. You will continue to Assisi, an interesting walled city where you will have free time to visit the Basilica of St. Francis before continuing your journey to Rome. Overnight in Rome. Optional evening excursion to Baroque Rome. You will arrive by bus at the 3rd century Aurelian Wall to start a walking tour to the most famous fountain in the world, the Trevi Fountain. You will discover the Pantheon of Agrippa and the historic Piazza Navona, where you will have free time to dine Roman style: pasta, pizza… (Dinner not included in the price).

DÍA 13 ROMA «AUDIENCIA PAPAL»

Desayuno. Asistirás a la Audiencia del Santo Padre (siempre que se celebre). Después, visita de la ciudad, recorriendo la Roma Papal y la Roma del Imperio. Admirarás la inconfundible figura del Anfiteatro Flavio, mejor conocido como «El Coliseo», el símbolo inconfundible de la ciudad. También pasarás por el Circo Máximo y la Basílica Patriarcal de Santa María la Mayor. Después, cruzarás el río Tíber para llegar al Vaticano. Alojamiento. Excursión opcional por la tarde al estado más pequeño del mundo con solo 44 hectáreas, pero con un patrimonio cultural universal inmenso. Esta visita nos llevará por la grandeza de los Museos Vaticanos (con entrada preferente) hasta llegar a la Capilla Sixtina. Con inmensa emoción, admirarás los dos momentos de Miguel Ángel: la Bóveda (a los 33 años) y el Juicio Final (a los 60 años). Y respetando el riguroso silencio, simplemente te dejarás llevar. Luego continuarás hacia la Basílica de San Pedro, donde solo cuando estés dentro comprenderás su grandeza. Te recibirá Miguel Ángel, en este caso como escultor, con la Piedad. No estará ausente el gran maestro Bernini y su famoso baldaquino en el Altar Mayor, protegido por la obra más grande de Miguel Ángel, ahora como arquitecto, la enorme Cúpula de la Basílica.

DAY 15 RETURN

Breakfast. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport for your return flight. End of our services. Breakfast