Essential Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and France
Essential Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and France
Essential Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and France
13 Days Starting in Lisbon, Portugal and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Lisbon, Fatima, Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Montserrat, Barcelona, Girona, Arles, Carrieres De Lumiere, Chambery, Geneva, Gruyere, Chillon, Leysin, Glacier 3000, Interlaken, Lucerne, Zurich, Bern, Paris, Versailles, Rouen
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 35
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
If you are ready to head on the ultimate European adventure, this tour of Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and France will take you on a breathtaking journey through four fascinating countries! Your journey will begin in Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, known for its charming cobblestone streets and beloved old city. Cross the border into Spain to explore Madrid, where you will visit Plaza Mayor and see the Gate of Alcala. With scenic stops in Zaragoza, known for its grand museums and cathedrals, and the Monasteries of Poblet and Montserrat, you will make your way into Catalonia to see the famous works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona. Cross the border into France via Girona to explore the historic cities of Arles, La Garde, and Chambery, before you make your way into Switzerland to visit Geneva. Bask in the beauty of Gstaad and take a cable car up Grindelwald Mountain before you explore Lucerne and travel to Zurich, two of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Make your way into France to explore the City of Lights with a trip to Paris, where you will head on a lovely boat ride on the River Seine, and see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, before your of Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and France comes to an end!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Lisbon Arrival
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: VILA GALE OPERA
Welcome to Portugal! Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, spend some time at leisure to explore the city at your own pace or unwind in your hotel.
Overnight in Lisbon
Note: Kindly check the information posters in the hotel reception area. These include all the details regarding your tour, such as the meeting time and place, along with the guide's name.
Day 2: Lisbon (B/-/-)
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: VILA GALE OPERA
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your breakfast and later embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon. Accompanied by a local guide, you will discover the traditional neighborhoods of the Belem district, the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed across the oceans in the 15-century. You will get to see various monuments and architectural structures in the city, such as the Belem Tower and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a World Heritage Site dubbed by UNESCO. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore this incredible city at your own pace. At the end of the afternoon, you will be transferred to Restauradores Square, known for its incredible bars and cafes, from where you may take the “Elevador da Gloria,” which will bring you to the Upper District and its viewpoint.
Overnight in Lisbon
Day 3: Lisbon – Fatima – Madrid (B/L/-)
Location: Lisbon, Fatima, Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL PRAGA
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will travel to Northern Portugal and visit Fatima, an important sanctuary and pilgrimage site. Make your way through the green lands of the center as you cross the border into Spain. Lunch will be included en route in a regional restaurant (vegetarian options included). From there you will travel to Madrid, the capital of Spain, where you will arrive at the end of the day. You will be provided transportation to Plaza Mayor, where you will have plenty of choices to taste wine in typical taverns (not included).
Overnight in Madrid
Day 4: Madrid (B/-/-)
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL PRAGA
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid including the Pa- seo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Al- calá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Pal- ace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of the “corridas” at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restau- rants serving different cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening we will return to the hotel.
Overnight in Madrid
Day 5: Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Montserrat - Barcelona (B/-/-)
Location: Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Montserrat, Barcelona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In Zaragoza we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance included). We then proceed to the Monastery of Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a rack train to see its fantastic scenery following this we will continue to Barcelona, arriving in the late afternoon.
Note: In some cases, depending on the timetable of the rack railway, the ascent to Montserrat can be done in our coach. From November to March, due to the shorter duration of the days, we will neither be ascending nor stopping in Montserrat
Overnight in Barcelona
Day 6: Barcelona - Girona (B/-/-)
Location: Barcelona, Girona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up early for an incredible city tour that will cover numerous tourist attractions across Barcelona. Your tour will take you to La Rambla – a vibrant street in Central Barcelona that connects Placa de Catalunya with the Monument of Christopher Columbus. See the famous works of Gaudi, a famous and highly respected Spanish architect known for his unique style of architecture. You can see his famous masterworks, including Sagrada Familia Cathedral and La Pedrera along Passeig de Gracia. At approximately 6:00 PM, you will be transferred to Girona, a small Catalan capital with a beautiful historic center. In this city, the cathedral stands out with its incredible staircase. Spend the rest of the evening exploring the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Girona
Day 7: Girona - Arles – Carrieres De Lumiere - Chambery (B/-/-)
Location: Arles, Carrieres De Lumiere, Chambery
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave for France, crossing Provence. We stop in Arles, a small world heritage city where we will remember Van Gogh and can see its Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. Time for a stroll and lunch. We carry on and include admission to Carrieres De Lumiere, an im- pressive show of art, image and sound underground, in former quarries. Chambery, arrival and accommodation in the charming capital of Savoie, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and a great castle.
Overnight in Chambery
Day 8: Chambery - Geneava – Gruyere – Chill-On - Leysin (B/-/D)
Location: Geneva, Gruyere, Chillon, Leysin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will travel to Switzerland. Geneva, arrival. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Eu- rope) to the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers and we can admire the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. We go on to the picturesque walled village of Gruyere, known worldwide for its cheese. Free time to stroll and have lunch. Nearby are several of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (NESTLE amongst them), and we visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included!. After this we go on to Chillon Castle, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic mediaeval castle. We will continue travelling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages.- Arrival in Leysin, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Dinner included.
Overnight in Leysin
Day 9: Leysin – Glacier 3000 - Interlaken – Lucerne - Zurich (B/-/-)
Location: Leysin, Glacier 3000, Interlaken, Lucerne, Zurich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HARRYS HOME SCHWEIZ
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today´s stage has beautiful high mountain scenery. Don´t forget your winter clothes, we climb to one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland where you can see ice and snow all year round. We include the cable car ride up to Glacier 3000 where you can walk on the sus- pended bridge in the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or “play” in the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken and time for lunch. Among very picturesque lakes we continue to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Continue to Zurich, where there is time for a stroll downtown before going to the hotel.
Note: Occasionally, for major weather reasons such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate.
Overnight in Zurich
Day 10: Zurich - Bern - Paris (B/-/-)
Location: Zurich, Bern, Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: NOVOTEL SAINT DENIS
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a delicious breakfast, you will embark on a scenic journey to Bern, the capital city of the confederation, built around a bend in the Aare River, where its medieval architecture is well-preserved in the Old Town. From there you will travel to Paris, the capital of France. Soak up the breathtaking views of the lake before you arrive in Paris in the evening.
Overnight in Paris
Day 11: Paris - Versailles (B/-/-)
Location: Versailles, Paris
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning, we will leave for Versailles Palace, the immense palace of the kings of France. After that, we will return to Paris at lunch time where we provide a transfer to the Montmartre district. We will ascend by funicular to the hill and admire the spectacular view of Paris from the top. This neighborhood is known for its painters, artists, and its cabarets… Sit down for lunch and enjoy a magical atmosphere. Then, a scenic guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of Paris will take place. Return to hotel. Optionally you can at- tend a variety show.
Overnight in Paris
Day 12: Paris - (Eiffel Tower) - Rouen (B/-/-)
Location: Paris, Rouen
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We go to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to climb 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: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different moment of the day. At around 17.00hrs we will leave Paris for Rouen a city museum with its houses with half-timbered walls, narrow streets and gothic churches. Accommodation in the city.
Overnight in Paris
Day 13: Paris - (B/-/-)
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, make your own way to the International Airport in Paris for your flight home.
What's Included
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12 Nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis listed at Superior hotels or similar
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Daily breakfast buffet
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01 Lunch in Fatima
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01 Dinner in Leysin
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Arrival airport transfers
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Transportation in a modern AC motor coach
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Service of Bilingual/English-speaking local tour guides
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Boat ride on the Seine River in Paris
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Las Ventas bullring in Madrid
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Poblet Monastery
What's Not Included
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Items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities
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Departure transfer to the airport in Paris
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in a modern air-conditioned motor coach, with arrival airport transfers included. Enjoy scenic drives and convenient transfers between cities and attractions.
Accommodation
Enjoy 12 nights of superior accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, with stays in charming hotels across Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Girona, Chambery, Leysin, Zurich, and Paris.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel comfortably in a modern air-conditioned motor coach, with arrival airport transfers included. Enjoy scenic drives and convenient transfers between cities and attractions.
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What type of accommodation is included in the tour?
Enjoy 12 nights of superior accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, with stays in charming hotels across Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Girona, Chambery, Leysin, Zurich, and Paris.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes a daily breakfast buffet, one lunch in Fatima, and one dinner in Leysin.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the service of bilingual/English-speaking local tour guides is included.
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Are there any special activities included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a boat ride on the Seine River in Paris, a visit to the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, and a funicular ride to the Montmartre district in Paris.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Some key highlights include visiting the Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower in Lisbon, exploring Madrid, seeing the works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona, marveling at the Swiss Alps, and enjoying a boat ride on the River Seine in Paris.
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Are there any exclusions in the tour package?
Yes, items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities, departure transfer to the airport in Paris, and items not mentioned as included are excluded.
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What happens on the first day of the tour?
Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you can spend some time at leisure to explore the city at your own pace or unwind in your hotel.
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What is the itinerary for the second day in Lisbon?
On the second day, you will have breakfast and then embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon with a local guide. You will visit the Belem district, see the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, and spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, you will be transferred to Restauradores Square.
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What activities are planned in Madrid?
In Madrid, you will have a comprehensive tour through the city center, visit Retiro Park, and the Las Ventas Bullring. You will also have free time to explore and enjoy dinner at Plaza de Oriente.
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What can I expect during the visit to Switzerland?
In Switzerland, you will visit Geneva, the Palace of Nations, the English Garden, Gruyere, the Cailler chocolate factory, Chillon Castle, and enjoy a cable car ride up to Glacier 3000.
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What is included in the Paris itinerary?
In Paris, you will visit the Versailles Palace, Montmartre district, Eiffel Tower, and enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine. You will also have free time to explore the city.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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