France to Spain: A Cultural Crossing

From

CAD 3,374

Duration

8 days

Countries

France, Spain

Activity

easy

The adventure

Cue the croissants and tapas — this 8-day adventure through France and Spain is serving up the good stuff. Kick things off in Paris with world-famous landmarks and dreamy boulevards, then head to foodie-central Lyon before time-travelling through ancient Roman ruins in Nîmes. Wrap it all up in Barcelona, where Gaudí’s wild designs and beachy vibes bring the fiesta energy. Think iconic sights, incredible eats, and unforgettable moments from start to finish. Your camera roll won’t know what hit it.

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

Paris → Barcelona

Countries

France, Spain

Activity level

easy

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Rail Journeys

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Serene scene of rowboats moored by a lush green lakeside in Fontainebleau, France.

Your journey through

France & Spain

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on a orientation walk to explore Paris at night on the way to an optional dinner out.

Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on a orientation walk to explore Paris at night on the way to an optional dinner out.

Day 2Set off by public transport this morning…

Set off by public transport this morning for a trip to Montmartre, where artists thrive and city views are abundant. Sample a mouth-watering croissant or pain au chocolat, then take to the streets with a CEO-led orientation walk. Once oriented, explore however you wish with a free afternoon - perhaps book onto a river cruise to see the city from a different perspective, visit the colossal Louvre, or get your blood pumping with a walk up the Eiffel Tower.

Day 3Enjoy a leisurely morning for any last sightseeing…

Enjoy a leisurely morning for any last sightseeing before boarding a local train bound for Lyon. Check into your hotel and then set off to explore some of the city's highlights with a local guide, culminating at the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière for great views over the city. The rest of the evening is free to choose from a breadth of amazing restaurants in the city for dinner.

Day 4Take advantage of a free day to explore Lyon

Take advantage of a free day to explore Lyon. Wander the picturesque streets and visit some of the historic landmarks of the city, take an optional food tour or just relax at one of the many quaint cafes and watch the world go by. Lyon has become famous as a gastronomical capital of not only France, but of the world.

Day 5Depart Lyon for the Occitanie region of France…

Depart Lyon for the Occitanie region of France and to the city of Nîmes, known as the "French Rome." Drop off your bags at the hotel, then set out on a walking tour of the old part of the city. Marvel at the Roman amphitheater, stroll around the UNESCO World Heritage monument of Maison Carrée and observe the Tour Magne, a vestige of Gallic Nîmes overlooking the Jardins de la Fontaine. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free.

Day 6Head out on a drive from Nimes…Barcelona

Barcelona

Head out on a drive from Nimes to the magnificent Pont du Gard. Standing at an impressive 49 meters tall, this is the highest Roman aqueduct bridge in the world and is the only example of an ancient three-tier bridge still standing today. Later, stop for a delicious farm-to-table lunch in a small village before returning to Nîmes in time to catch the train to Barcelona.

Day 7Set off on foot with a local guide…Barcelona

Barcelona

Set off on foot with a local guide on a walking tour of Barcelona, enjoying the sights and sounds of this iconic and vibrant Spanish metropolis. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration of the city's many museums, parks and plazas before regrouping in the evening for an optional dinner out.

Day 8Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.

Depart at any time.