Best of France & Spain

Best of France & Spain

From:

CAD $4,099

9 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Only got nine days? That’s all you need to soak up the magic of France and Spain. Start in dreamy Paris and end in lively Madrid, with a journey that blends iconic sights with lesser-known gems along the way.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 14 Mar 2026

9 Days
From CAD $4,099
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating

Experience Overview

Highlights

  • Stroll through Montmartre and admire the hilltop views from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
  • Stand beneath the towering Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
  • Gaze at the Roman-built Pont du Gard aqueduct
  • Wander the winding alleys of Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter
  • Feel the energy and soak up the history in Madrid

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 37302

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Private vehicle, public transport, taxi, train, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Tour OperatorTour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: EFFM

StartStarts: Paris, France

FinishFinishes: Madrid, Spain

DurationDuration: 9 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Farm-to-Table Lunch, Argilliers
  • Paris-by-night orientation walk
  • CEO-led walking tour of Paris
  • Lyon walking tour
  • 48-hour Lyon metro card
  • Guided walking tour of Nîmes' Old City and Amphitheatre visit
  • Visit Pont Du Gard
  • Guided walking tour of Barcelona
  • 24-hour Barcelona metro ticket
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (8 nts).
  • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

  • Private vehicle, public transport, taxi, train, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,099 ($455 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Paris

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.

2

Day 2: Paris

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 walking tour. 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.

3

Day 3: Paris/Lyon

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 on a CEO-led walking tour.
Lyon is considered to be an economic and cultural hub in France and is home to several historical landmarks; ancient Roman theatres, the Medieval-Renaissance District of Old Town, etc. Picture cobblestone streets, secret passage ways called 'Traboules', and picturesque viewpoints.

4

Day 4: 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.

5

Day 5: Lyon/Nîmes

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.

6

Day 6: Nîmes/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.

7

Day 7: 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.

8

Day 8: Barcelona/Madrid

All aboard! Settle in and watch the world go by on a train ride from Barcelona to Madrid. Enjoy free time to explore the city upon arrival.

9

Day 9: Madrid

Depart at any time.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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