• Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

• Day 2: Madrid

  Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  Take a walking tour of Madrid

  Visit the Prado

• Day 3: Madrid

  Take a guided tour of Madrid

  With your expert local guide you will see:
  

  • Puerto del Sol
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Plaza de Oriente

  Visit the Royal Palace

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  Madrid by Bike

  Take in the sites, sounds and savoury market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll ride through town as you learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. You’ll make your way through the centre and head toward Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides. Tapas comes to life as you stroll through tiny streets, perhaps stopping for a bite to eat. Prepare to see it all as you pass by an Egyptian temple, Sancho Panza, “the giraffe,” famous cathedrals, the Prado and the exquisite Royal Palace.

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  Madrid Flamenco Evening

  Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.

• Day 4: Toledo • Madrid

  Take a guided tour of Toledo

  Visit the Toledo Cathedral

  Visit the Church of Santo Tomé and a synagogue

• Day 5: Paris

  Fly to Paris

  Take a walking tour of Paris

  With your tour director you will see:
  

  • Latin Quarter
  • Louvre
  • Notre Dame

  Visit the Louvre

  Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

• Day 6: Paris

  Take a guided tour of Paris

  With your expert local guide you will see:
  

  • Place de la Concorde
  • Champs-Élysées
  • Les Invalides
  • Eiffel Tower

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  Versailles

  Join an optional 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.)

• Day 7: Paris

  Enjoy free time in Paris

  Play a game of Pétanque

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  Monet's Giverny Gardens

  Opt to visit the quaint village where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired the painter’s famous work on a tour of his former home. Note: Only available between April 1-Oct. 31. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.

• Day 8: Depart for home

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• Day 8: Paris • London

  Travel by Eurostar train to London

  Take a walking tour of London

  With your tour director you will see:
  

  • The Strand
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Leicester Square
  • Covent Garden

• Day 9: London

  Take a guided tour of London

  • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if available)

  Enjoy free time in London

• Day 10: Depart for Home