London, Paris and Madrid
As you witness the shared bonds and unique identities of these iconic destinations, you’ll also experience how the language, landmarks, and culture change from city to city.
Monuments to their key roles in history are present everywhere, from Buckingham Palace to the Louvre. Madrid has gained in stature more recently—it was named the capital of Spain in the 16th century. Today Madrid is a world center of art, and it’s also one of the world’s greenest cities.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
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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)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:Windsor
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Day 4: London
Ride the London Eye
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Day 5: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 6: 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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:Versailles
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 7: Paris • Madrid
Fly to Madrid
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Day 8: Madrid
Take a guided tour of the Royal Complex
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Plaza de la Amería
- Plaza de la Oriente
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:Madrid flamenco evening
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Day 9: Madrid • Toledo
Tour a soccer stadium and learn more about Spain’s national sport, known there as fútbol
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 11: Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
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
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Day 12: Depart for home