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8-day France & Spain Experience
Itinerary
DAY 1 DEPART
Departure from the U.S.
DAY 2 PARIS
The journey starts here. Your introduction to Paris begins with some free time to settle in and sample some fantastic Berthillon ice cream, guaranteed to fortify you for the day ahead.
DAY 3 PARIS
After a morning of sightseeing, enjoy yourself at a great restaurant with undeniably the best views in town – Restaurant Altitude 95 in the Eiffel Tower. After some free time and more exploring, climb the steps to Sacré Coeur and amble through the artists’ quarter of Montmartre. Pick up a tasty crêpe or put yourself in the hands of a skilled portrait painter for a great souvenir. ECI Experience Extra of your choice (recommended: Cooking class - Create a Crèpe).
DAY 4 PARIS
Hop on the double-decker bus en route to Notre Dame with all its Gothic splendor. You will continue the bus tour to Place du Trocadéro, with great views of the Eiffel Tower. Opt for a visit to the Palace of Versailles. Don’t miss the magnificent Hall of Mirrors and opulent state apartments haunted by the ghosts of Marie-Antoinette and Louis XIV. During dinner, look forward to your magical boat ride down the Seine, taking you past marvelous monuments magnificently illuminated in the Paris night. Bonne soirée!
DAY 5 PARIS
Not to be missed is Europe’s premier art museum – the Louvre. Don’t leave Paris without a glimpse of Mona Lisa’s smile. You can enjoy free time wandering down the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. After an early dinner, head to Madrid on the overnight train.
DAY 6 MADRID
Wake up in Spain! After checking into your hotel take your seat on the hop-on/hop-off bus. Don’t forget your sunglasses as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights of Madrid from above the crowds. After a traditionally Spanish dinner of tapas, round off your evening with chocolate con churros.
DAY 7 MADRID
Spend the day immersed in Spanish culture and art with visits to both the Palacio Real and the world famous Prado art museum. You’ll also have the chance to relax between culture stops in the beautiful Retiro Park – rent a rowboat, admire the scenery, or simply enjoy people-watching. That evening feast on a fantastic farewell dinner followed by an optional exciting flamenco dance show – the final touch to the trip of a lifetime.
DAY 8 HOME
Depart for the US.