Enrol by June 30th for tours departing July 1, 2027 to August 31, 2027.
Day 1: Fly overnight to England
Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Windsor Castle
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armour. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
Fish and Chips Dinner
Day 4: London | Paris
Visit the Tower of London
Travel by Eurostar train from London to Paris
Day 5: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Enjoy a Seine River Cruise
Day 6: Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Explore Parisian art culture firsthand during a hands-on art class
Day 7: Paris • Girona
Travel by TGV train to Girona
Exploration time in Girona
Day 8: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gipsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
Day 9: Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
Visit La Pedrera (Casa Mila)
Taste of Spain
It’s one thing to sit down at a dinner table and try regional cuisine; it’s quite another thing to first visit a local market and pick out the ingredients for the meal. This is your opportunity to do both—and gain a true understanding of Catalan culture. At the market, an amazing variety of local fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat await. Take your groceries back to a cooking demonstration with a local chef, where you’ll learn professional techniques and tips as you help prepare a meal.
Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Barcelona • Rome
Fly to Rome
Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums
Enjoy time to explore St.Peter's Basilica on your own (time permitting)
Take a guided tour of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence on the shores of Lake Albano. Learn about its rich history as you explore:
- The Papal Palace
- The Barberini Gardens
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Day 12: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Day 13: Depart for home
