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French passion and the Black Forest

European Tour Package

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15 Days Tour Plan
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
  • Day 11
  • Day 12
  • Day 13
  • Day 14
  • Day 15
Day 1 Arromanches & Caen & Paris & Rouen

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!Early departure from Paris. We’ll travel towards Normandy, making a stop in Giverny to visit Monet’s House and its impressive gardens (admission included); we’ll learn about impressionist art, a movement centered in Normandy. The journey will continue to Rouen, Normandy’s capital with its medieval streets and cathedral. Here we’ll have time for a stroll and lunch. We’ll continue to Arromanches, where the beaches serve as a poignant reminder of the World War II landings in France. Our final destination is Caen, where we’ll enjoy some leisure time in the central district.Note: From November to April, Monet´s house is closed to visitors, so there will be no stop at Giverny.

Day 2 Caen & Dinan & Mont-Saint-Michel & Rennes & Saint-Malo

First thing in the morning, we’ll travel to Mont-Saint-Michel, known as “The Marvel,” where you´ll have time to explore the city, surrounded by the sea and the abbey. Next, in Brittany, we’ll stop in Saint-Malo, whose powerful walls defend the city. Time for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to Dinan, a charming Breton village where we will enjoy a crepe and a drink. We’ll then make our way to Rennes, the capital of Brittany, with its fascinating and monumental historic center.

Day 3 Amboise & Angers & Rennes & Tours & Villandry

We’ll depart for Angers. Those who wish can visit the castle that houses the largest medieval tapestry depicting the Apocalypse. Our journey will take us to the Loire Valley, arriving in Tours, the region´s capital, located on the banks of the Loire River. Here, you’ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Château de Villandry, renowned for its magnificent gardens and flowers, with admission to the gardens included. We’ll then continue to Amboise for accommodation, a city celebrated for its enchanting medieval quarter. Dinner will be included.

Day 4 Amboise & Chambord & Chenonceaux & Limoges

Embark on a day of discovery in the Loire Valley, starting with a morning stroll through Amboise, home to the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final three years. Delving deeper into the Loire region, we´ll explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau (tickets included), built like a bridge over the river. Next, we will visit Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley (visit to the park included). Continuing our journey into central France, our next stop will be Limoges, renowned for its porcelain. We suggest visiting its historic center, where the highlight is Saint Etienne Cathedral.

Day 5 Beynac-et-Cazenac & Limoges & Rocamadour & Sarlat

We’ll leave Limoges for the Dordogne, home to one of the great historic rivers in central France. Few regions contain so many charming villages and enchanting landscapes. We’ll arrive at Lascaux, where we’ll visit the museum and the replica of the caves (tickets included) and learn about the site’s prehistoric times with its magnificent cave paintings. After that, we’ll visit Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with an incredibly well-preserved Renaissance historic center, where there will be time to stroll and have lunch. In Beynac, we’ll explore a medieval castle overlooking the river (admission included). We’ll end the day in Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with an important sanctuary "perched" on a cliff; we suggest walking down the Via Crucis and taking the lift back up. Dinner will be included.

Day 6 Bordeaux & Collonges-la-Rouge & Padirac Cave & Rocamadour & Saint-Émilion

We´ll visit the impressive Padirac Chasm, where we´ll enjoy a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground. Afterwards, we´ll proceed to Collonges-la-Rouge, a picturesque village built with red stone on the Way of St. James. Following lunch, we´ll journey to Saint-Emilion, located in the heart of the Bordeaux wine-producing region, with time for a leisurely stroll. We’ll arrive in Bordeaux in the evening.Note: The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.

Day 7 Bordeaux & Lourdes

The entire center of Bordeaux has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Prepare to be captivated by the "Water Mirror" and explore the historic old town with its charming pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants perfect for lunch, or if you wish, you can visit Cité du Vin, an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine. Afterward, we continue towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes by mid-afternoon. You´ll have time to visit the sanctuary (we suggest attending the candlelit procession). Dinner will be included.

Day 8 Carcassonne & Lourdes & Marseille & Narbona

We’ll travel through the south of France, stopping in Carcassonne, a city surrounded by some of the most beautiful walls in Europe. You´ll have time to walk and explore. After lunch, we’ll continue to Narbonne, where you’ll have free time to discover this historic Occitan city with its picturesque old town. In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Marseille, France’s second-largest city. We recommend a walk through its vibrant Vieux-Port (Old Port), bustling with life and dotted with charming small restaurants.

Day 9 Arles & Avignon & Lyon & Marseille

Villages, landscapes, history – today we’ll see some of the most beautiful places in Provence. In Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city, we’ll explore its Roman and medieval legacy and be reminded of Van Gogh. In Les Baux, we’ll visit this small medieval village and include admission to Carrières de Lumières, an impressive underground show that combines art, image, and sound in its old quarries. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Avignon, home to the immense Palais des Papes. Our journey will continue to Lyon, where we’ll walk through the World Heritage Site old town and take the cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a huge basilica offering a great view over the city.Note: If tickets for the Carrières de Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will instead transfer to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.

Day 10 Beaune & Savigny Castle & Dijon & Lyon & Tournus

We’ll set off from Lyon and head to the Burgundy region. Our first stop will be Tournus, a quaint little town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. After that, we’ll travel to Beaune, where we’ll have time for lunch and to explore the wine capital of Burgundy. We recommend visiting the wine museum or the historic hospice. Next, we’ll visit the Savigny Castle, situated in the heart of this winemaking region. Built in the 15th century, the castle houses extraordinary museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. Our journey will continue to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings, including the standout Palace of the Dukes.

Day 11 Besançon & Colmar & Dijon & Strasbourg & Riquewihr

While still in the Burgundy region, we’ll stop in Besançon, a city of Roman origin with a beautiful historic center and a 17th-century citadel that overlooks the town. We’ll then continue our journey to Alsace, a French region that has been contested between France and Germany for centuries. Alsace retains its own German dialect, Alsatian, along with architecture and traditions deeply rooted in Germanic culture. Our first stop in Alsace will be Colmar, a city with unique architecture, colorful half-timbered houses and canals winding through the town. Colmar is also famous for its white wine and gastronomy. You’ll have time for lunch and a leisurely walk. In the afternoon, we’ll visit one of the most beautiful towns in Alsace: Riquewihr, a medieval town with cobblestone streets and colorful houses that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale—it even inspired scenes from Beauty and the Beast. We will also take the opportunity to visit an old winery and have a tasting of local wine with a typical sweet. We’ll arrive in Strasbourg in the evening. We recommend taking a walk around the cathedral area and Petite France, both filled with charming spots and cozy restaurants.

Day 12 Baden-Baden & Strasbourg & Freiburg im breisgau & Gengenbach & Triberg

We’ll start our day in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home to the European Parliament. The city’s historic center is a true gem, with its charming medieval streets, a stunning Gothic cathedral, and picturesque canals lined with flowers. We’ll include a boat trip through the canals of Petite France to fully appreciate this beautiful area. Afterward, we’ll cross into Germany, passing through the scenic mountain landscapes and towns of the Black Forest. In Freiburg, you’ll have time for lunch and a walk through this lively university city, known for its medieval center and impressive cathedral. We’ll then continue through the Black Forest to Triberg, one of the most picturesque towns in the region, famous for its cuckoo clocks. We’ll include admission to the Triberg Waterfalls, Germany’s highest waterfalls, which we´ll reach via a lovely walking path. Next, we’ll make a quick stop so you can take some pictures of Gengenbach, a charming town with a beautiful central square, before heading to Baden-Baden for the night. This spa town, once a favorite retreat for European nobility and the upper bourgeoisie, still exudes an air of elegance with its casinos, architecture, and parks.

Day 13 Baden-Baden & Speyer & Frankfurt & Heidelberg

A stop in BADEN-BADEN to stroll through its parks before departing for Rhineland-Palatinate.<br data-start="263" data-end="266"><strong data-start="266" data-end="276">SPEYER, on the banks of the Rhine, is home to a magnificent Romanesque cathedral that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be able to visit it and walk through the old town, where the Alte Münze tower stands out.We then continue our route to <strong data-start="521" data-end="535">HEIDELBERG, where we will take the funicular (ticket included) up to its impressive castle (access to the castle’s exterior grounds, the wine cellars, and the pharmacy museum included), offering wonderful views over the city. Afterward, you’ll have time for lunch and to stroll through the old town and its Marktplatz.By late afternoon we will arrive in <strong data-start="885" data-end="898">FRANKFURT, a major financial hub with modern skyscrapers, an old town, beautiful views of the Rhine River, and a vibrant nightlife. You’ll have free time to walk around and dine in the Römerberg Square area before heading to the hotel.

Day 14 Frankfurt & Luxembourg & Paris & Reims

We’ll journey to France, beginning with a visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a small country where both German (Luxembourgish dialect) and French are spoken. We’ll arrive in Luxembourg, a cosmopolitan city that seamlessly blends its rich history with the modernity of being a financial hub and a key location for European institutions. Some of its highlights include the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the city’s fortifications, the Grand Ducal Palace, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey into France. In the heart of the Champagne-producing region, we’ll stop in Reims, where you can marvel at its stunning Gothic cathedral, the historic site of numerous French royal coronations. We’ll arrive in Paris by the end of the day.

Day 15 Paris

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Planned Hotels or similar
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CAEN EPRON

219003858

executivemanager@hiex-caen.fr

Normandie, 6 rue hubertine auclert, 14610 épron, francia,14610
Caen,France

ZENITH CAEN

231742020

contact@zenith-hotel-caen.com

98 bd yves guillou, 14000 caen, francia,14000
Caen,France

NOVOTEL RENNES ALMA

299861414

h0430@accor.com

48 avenue du canada,35200
Rennes,France

NOVOTEL AMBOISE

247574207

H0395@accor.com

17 rue des sablonnieres,37400
Amboise,France

CAMPANILE LIMOGES CENTRE

555107060

adjoint.limoges.centregare@campanile.fr

44 cours gay lussac,87000
Limoges,France

LE BOIS D IMBERT

0581314040

reception@lbdi-hotel.com

Route de lacave - lieu dit le bois d´imbert 46500 rocamadour france,46500
Rocamadour,France

DU CHATEAU

565336222

hotelchateaurocamadour@wanadoo.fr

Route du chateau,46500
Rocamadour,France

MERCURE BURDEOS MERIADECK

556564343

h1281-re@accor.com

Rue robert lateulade 5,33300
Bordeaux,France

NOVOTEL BORDEAUX AEROPORT MERIGNAC

557531330

H0402@accor.com;H0402-OM@accor.com

80, avenue j.f. kennedy merignac,33700
Bordeaux,France

MERCURE BORDEAUX CENTRE

556564343

H1281@accor.com

5 rue robert lateulade,33000
Bordeaux,France

APPARTCITY CONFORT BORDEAUX CHARTRONS

567809094

bordeaux-chartrons@appartcity.com

59, rue docteur finlay 33300 bdx - france,33300
Bordeaux,France

HOTEL ALBA

562427070

reservation@hotelalba.fr

27, av. du paradis,65100
Lourdes,France

LE MEDITERRANEE

562947215

reservation@lourdeshotelmed.com

23 av. du paradis,65100
Lourdes,France

PADOUE

562530700

jl.stebenet@lourdeshotelsservices.com

1, rue reine astrid,65100
Lourdes,France

GOLDEN TULIP MARSEILLE EUROMED

488912270

reservations@goldentulipmarseilleeuromed.com

6 place henri verneuil, cp 13002 marseille,13002
Marseille,France

IBIS MARSEILLE CENTRE EUROMED

491992520

h6190@accor.com

25 boulevard de dunkerque,13002
Marseille,France

CAMPANILE CENTRE LYON BERGES DU RHONE

478600309

lyon.bergesdurhone@campanile.fr

4-6, rue mortier cp 69003 lyon,69003
Lyon,France

HOLIDAY INN LYON VAISE

478646869

reception@Hotel-Lyon-Vaise.fr

13 avenue victor hugo, tassin-la-demi-lune,69160
Lyon,France

APPARTCITY LYON CITE INTERNATIONALE

472001360

Reservation-groups@appartcity.com

157, grande rue de saint clair - 69 300 caluire-et-cuire - france,69 300
Lyon,France

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DIJON

0380467030

reservation@hiexdijon.fr

8 rue de la glaciere saint-apollinaire,21850
Dijon,France

APPARTCITY CONFORT STRASBOURG CENTRE

360825282

Reservation-groups@appartcity.com

11 rue de molsheim, 67000 strasbourg, francia,67000
Strasbourg,France

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BADEN DADEN

4972219735

info@express-baden-baden.de

Lange str. 93,76530
Baden-Baden,Germany

IBIS STYLES RASTATT BADEN BADEN

722293470

smile@ibisstyles-rastatt.com

At, am schlosspl. 1, 76437 rastatt,76437
Baden-Baden,Germany

NOVOTEL FRANKFURT CITY

69793030

h1049-fo@accor.com

Lise-meitner strasse 2,60486
Frankfurt,Germany

LEONARDO ESCHBORN FRANKFURT

619620720

groups.frankfurt@leonardo-hotels.com;vadim.pirgari@leonardo-hotels.com

Klner strasse 6 - eschborn, alemania,65760
Frankfurt,Germany

CROWNE PLAZA FRANKFURT CONGRESS

40600808120

group@cp-frankfurt.com

Lyoner str. 44 -48,60528
Frankfurt,Germany

MERCURE PARIS PORTE DE VERSAILLES EXPO

146485555

Amelie.EVANO@accor.com

36 38 rue du moulin 92170 vanves pars,92170
Paris,France

MERCURE IVRY QUAI DE SEINE

146701717

h6357@accor.com

5 allee de la seine,94200
Paris,France

MERCURE PARIS LA DEFENSE 5

825802727

H1546@accor.com

18-30 rue baudin place charras courbevoie,92400
Paris,France

Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included in the price

Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.

Padirac caves, Petite France in Strasbourg

Tasting a typical crepe with a drink in Dinan, Winery tour and tasting of wine and local pastry in Riquewihr , Frankfurter sausage tasting with sauerkraut and beer in Frankfurt

Monet´s house and gardens in Giverny, Gardens of Villandry Palace , Chenonceau Castle , Gardens of Chambord Castle , Museum and replica of Lascaux caves , Beynac Castle , Padirac caves , Carrieres de Lumiere show , Savigny Medieval Castle , Triberg Falls , Heidelberg castle including pharmacy and wine cellar

Lyon, Heidelberg

Amboise, Rocamadour, Lourdes