The South European Line

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Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
City tour in: LISBON, MADRID, BARCELONA, ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE
Includes arrival transfer
Boat: Island of Venice
Evening transfer: Return from Restauradores Square in Lisbon, Plaza Mayor and la Latina in Madrid , Trastevere in Rome
Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence
Ticket admission: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Poblet Monastery , Carrières des Lumières Show , Chillon Castle and Cailler Chocolate Factory , Imperial Forums of Rome , Murano Glass Factory in Venice
1 Dinner Included in: LEYSIN
Day: 1

Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

Day: 2

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening transfer. In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will visit the tra­ditional neighborhoods including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.

Day: 3

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Lunch included. Today we will travel to the north of Portugal and visit FATIMA, an important sanctuary (a pilgrimage site). We will continue on through the green lands of the centre, passing into Spain and then, over grasslands, we will cross the North of Extremadura. Lunch included en route at a regional cuisine restaurant. We will travel on to MADRID where we will be arriving towards the end of the day. Then we include transfer to Plaza Mayor where you can enjoy at some typical taverns.

Day: 4

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer. The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of the “corridas” at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening we will return to the hotel.

Day: 5

In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In ZARAGOZA we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance included). Following this we will continue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late afternoon.

Day: 6

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Barcelona. Girona.In the morning we enjoy a city tour, its Ramblas, the works of Gaudí, and memories of the Olympic Games. Free time. At the end of the afternoon we will go to the north of Catalonia. A stroll in GIRONA and its very beautiful historical center. Its colorful houses stand out, as well as the old Jewish quarter and Cathedral.

Day: 7

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Provenzal region in France. We leave for France, crossing Provence. We stop in ARLES, a small world heritage city where we will remember Van Gogh, and can see its Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. Time for a stroll and lunch. We carry on and include admission to CARRIERES DE LUMIERE, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in former quarries. CHAMBERY, arrival and accommodation in the charming capital of Savoie, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and a great castle.

Day: 8

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Switzerland with Lakes and Mountains. Chocolate factory. Dinner included. We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, arrival. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe) to the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers and we can admire the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. We go on to the picturesque walled village of GRUYERE, known worldwide for its cheese. Free time to stroll and have lunch. Nearby are several of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (NESTLE amongst them), and we visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included!. After this we go on to CHILLON CASTLE, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic mediaeval castle. We will continue travelling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages.- Arrival in LEYSIN, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Dinner included.

Day: 9

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Swiss Alpine scenery with glaciers and mountains. Glacier 3000 and its cable car. Lucerne. Today´s stage has beautiful high mountain scenery. Don´t forget your winter clothes, we climb to one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland where you can see ice and snow all year round. We include the cable car ride up to GLACIER 3000 where you can walk on the suspended bridge in the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or "play" in the Fun Park. Stop in INTERLAKEN and time for lunch. Among very picturesque lakes we continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Continue to ZURICH, where there is time for a stroll downtown before going to the hotel. Note: Occasionally, for major weather reasons such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate.

Day: 10

TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Spectacular alpine landscapes, quaint villages and lakes. We will leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps in order to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Alongside the route we will get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains. LUGANO. Arrival in the cosmopolitan capital of the Italian Switzerland built next to its beautiful lake. Time to have a stroll and grab lunch. Next, we will reach the enchanting little town of MORCOTE famous for its flowery stone houses. We will then travel to Italy. Arrival in MILAN where the guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. Here you will find a variety of local and international restaurants to have dinner at. Transfer to the hotel.

Day: 11

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Coast of Liguria, Leaning Tower of Pisa.Today we continue our journey towards PISA. On a little tourist train, we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, we continue to ROME, arriving at the end of the day.

Day: 12

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Rome. Imperial Forums (admission price included). Evening transfer to the Trastevere area. In the morning, we have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal city”. We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, center of the political activity of Imperial Rome.At the end of the evening we arrange a transfer to Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.Note: on many occasions during the low season, as well as in some specific dates of the rest of the year, instead of the entrance to the Imperial Forums, we will enter the Roman Colosseum, symbol of Rome.

Day: 13

TODAY’S HIGLIGHTS: Tour with a local expert from Florence. View from Piazzale Michelangelo. Today we will leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in FLORENCE, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. In the evening you will have time for dinner, as, in this district you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.

Day: 14

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Boat on Venice’s Canal. Visit and admission to the St. Mark´s Basilica. Admire the technique of crafting Murano Glass.Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. We will arrive in VENICE and take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and enter the Basilica (entrance included). Afterwards, we will visit the Murano Glass Factory. It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore. Accommodation in the Mestre district.

Day: 15

After breakfast, end of our services.

ROMA LISBOA
Phone : 217932244
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Address : Avenida de Roma 33, 1749-074 Lisboa, Portugal
VIP EXECUTIVE ENTRECAMPOS CONFERENCE
Phone : 210043000
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Address : AV 5 DE OCTUBRO 295
VIP EXECUTIVE ZURIQUE
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Address : R. Ivone Silva 18
VIP EXECUTIVE ENTRECAMPOS CONFERENCE
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Address : AV 5 DE OCTUBRO 295
PRAGA
Phone : 914690600
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Address : Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID
SILKEN PUERTA MADRID
Phone : 917438300
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Address : Calle de Juan Rizi, 5, 28027 Madrid
PULLMAN MADRID AIRPORT FERIA
Phone : 917210070
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Address : Avenida de la Capital de Espaa, 10
PRAGA
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Address : Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID
CATALONIA BARCELONA 505
Phone : 932128012
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Address : Muntaner, 505, CP 08/022 BARCELONA
ACTA VORAPORT
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Address : Ramón Turró, 169-B 08005 - Barcelona España
HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA
Phone : 935955100
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Address : Plaza Europa 33, 08907
AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT
Phone : 934458200
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Address : Arquitectura, 1-3 LHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona 08908
BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA
Phone : 972400500
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Address : Carrer Barcelona, 112, 17003 Girona
KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE
Phone : 479361364
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Address : Rue de la Republique, 371 CP 73000 - Chambery
ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN
Phone : 244930606
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Address : Route de la Cité 4
CAMPANILE MARTIGNY
Phone : 277222701
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Address : Rue du Léman 15 - MARTIGNY
CENTRAL RESIDENCE
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Address : Route du Belvédre 20
ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN
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Address : Route de la Cité 4
MOVENPICK AIRPORT
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Address : Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8
INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT
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Address : Flughofstrasse 63 , Rmlang
MERCURE ZURICH CITY
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HARRYS HOME SCHWEIZ
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BELSTAY MILANO ASSAGO
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NH MILANO 2
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BELSTAY MILANO LINATE
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ERGIFE
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Address : Largo Lorenzo Mossa, 8, 00165 Roma RM
ERGIFE
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Address : Largo Lorenzo Mossa, 8, 00165 Roma RM
MIDAS
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Address : VIA AURELIA 800
ELE GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI
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Address : Largo Lorenzo Mossa 4
NILHOTEL
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Address : Eugenio Barsanti 27 a / b - CP 50127 Florencia
NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD
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NILHOTEL
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Address : Eugenio Barsanti 27 a / b - CP 50127 Florencia
NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA
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LUGANO TORRETTA
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Address : Via Giorgio Rizzardi, 11
DELFINO
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Address : Corso del Popolo 211
NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA
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Address : VIA ALFREDO CECCHERINI 21

LISBON

DURATION : 4hrs

SINTRA CASCAIS AND ESTORIL

In this visit, you will enjoy the landscapes of the Tagus estuary, the
famous Costa del Sol, a resting place and residence of nobles in the
history of Portugal. We will stop at the wonderful city of Sintra,
immortalised by Lord Byron, and enjoy its microclimate and its many
palaces and summer homes. We will continue to the famous Guincho beach
where you will see the westernmost point in Europe, the Cabo da Roca,
and we will stop in the beautiful city of Cascais. Afterwards, we will
have a brief stop in Estoril with its famous casino. A varied tour with
beautiful landscapes overlooking the ocean and the Tagus estuary.

LISBON

DURATION : 2HRS 30MIN

WALKING TOUR FROM RESTAURADORES AND ALFAMA

Walking tour starting at the Plaza Restauradores, we walk in the direction of the heart of the city of Lisbon, Rossio, where we will discover the charms of the Baixa Pombalina, rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1755. We will see the Santa justa elevator, one of the ex-libris of Lisbon and the energetic Augusta street. Next, we start to approach Lisbon´s oldest hill, its first settlement, Alfama Hill, home to Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims and Christian kings. As we start to climb, we will see the church of St. Anthony, where this Portuguese saint was born, and Lisbon Cathedral, its oldest church dating back to the 12th century, always with the yellow trams as our companions, always going up and down the traditional hill. We continue climbing until we reach one of the most incredible viewpoints of the city, the viewpoint of the Sun Gates, where you can see the typical Portuguese rooftops and the Tagus River. After walking through the old narrow streets and corners of Alishubuna, we will get to know the humble and traditional neighbourhood of Alfama, considered the true soul of Lisbon. From the orange trees, small houses, old Jewish quarter, fountains and decoration, we will discover the true beauty of Lisbon. We will see the Casa dos Bicos, a palatial house from the 16th century, nowadays the José Saramago Foundation, and we will finish our walk in the Comercio Square, the main square of Lisbon and its monumental entrance.

**EXCURSION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY**

MADRID

DURATION : 2 HRS

FLAMENCO NIGHT WITH DINNER

And how about the evening? Let yourself be carried away by the passion of music and attend a flamenco show that releases intense emotional energy. Not just anywhere, but in a traditional grill restaurant that combines the authentic essence of Spanish cuisine with contemporary touches.
When we think of Spanish cultural heritage, the art of flamenco comes to mind. It is not just music or dance; it is a profound expression of the Spanish people´s character, a unique language conveyed through notes and body movements. Flamenco is pure passion and feeling, artistically accompanied by guitars, castanets, percussion, clapping, and the frenetic and resonant footwork. We cannot forget the timeless beauty of the flamenco dresses, iconic and constantly evolving, yet always true to their roots.
The evening will begin with a delicious dinner, and once we have our glass of sangria in hand, a group of dancers, singers, and musicians, on a nearby stage, will make us feel the full passion and power of flamenco. They will showcase few of its most well-known artistic forms: bulerías, seguidillas, fandangos, and sevillanas.
Don´t miss the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this fusion of flamenco art and rich Spanish cuisine, one of the most diverse in the world! Awaken your emotions and let yourself be carried away by the soul of flamenco, the singing, the clapping, and the dancing on this musical journey.


BARCELONA

DURATION : 1H 50MIN

GUIDED VISIT AT THE BASILICA LA SAGRADA FAMILIA. ANTONIO GAUDI

La Sagrada Familia OF ANTONI GAUDÍ The Holy Family building proposes one of the most exciting experiences possible today, integrating us in the vision of a genius, Antoni Gaudí, capable of imagining at the beginning of the 20th century a building that incorporated the viewer in the process of Divine Creation, and made for almost 150 years, successive generations were involved in his dream. Something different, impossible to find anywhere else, a living element that evolves as it is concluded, together with the feelings of those who visit it and know it in depth. A monumental complex impossible to compare: a complex architectural project, a world heritage site, on whose exterior stand out its 18 towers with more than 100 meters high; its three thematic facades where Life, Death and Glory are represented by innumerable statues and symbologies based on nature and the Gospels; an interior space that allows the spiritual communion of those who enter, transferred by Gaudí to a Mediterranean forest in which the light filters with different tonalities through its stained glass windows, bathing the inclined columns branched like trees.

ROME

DURATION : 2 HRS 30 MIN

THE BAROQUE ROME. A TOUR AROUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS

This excursion is essential to complete your stay in Rome. You can enjoy
the great Rome of Bernini and Borromini, the great baroque Rome with
its beautiful fountains, squares and obelisks. That Rome that the Popes
created. We will make a complete tour knowing: Lungotevere, Ara Pacis,
Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Plaza de España with its wonderful fountain
of the boat and its staircase Trinidad de los Montes, Fontana de Trevi
where you can fulfill the rite of throwing your coin, Piazza Colona ,
Pantheon, possibly the best preserved archaeological temple of ancient
Rome and we will finish in the extraordinary Piazza Navona. An important
part of this excursion is done on foot enjoying the center and heart of
Rome.

ROME

DURATION : 3 HRS

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER’S BASILICA-GM

Accompanied by an expert guide, we will visit the most important rooms of the Vatican Museums: gallery of tapestries, sculptures, paintings and other rooms in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most important works of art of classical and Renaissance antiquity. Our highlight will be the Sistine Chapel, dazzling after its brilliant restoration. Finally, we will visit the Basilica, where we can see Michelangelo´s Pieta, the Baldachin of San Pedro and the dome of Michelangelo.

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VENICE

DURATION : 20MIN

GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE

A gondola ride along the Canals of Venice is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in
Venice is nothing but a romantic dream coming true. There is only one
Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city
from the right perspective, the water line.

So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in the narrow canals of a city that has
existed for more than 1,200 years
.

This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces.

For our gondola excursion, we have chosen a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande, the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will also
enter the small c
anals, of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges.

To make the excursion perfect, our procession of gondolas will be accompanied by musicians who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice.

VENICE

DURATION : 2HRS

SAILING AROUND THE VENICE LAGOON

We sail towards the north of the lagoon passing by the island of San Michele where there is a monumental cemetery and then by the island of MURANO.
We continue sailing until we reach the islands of BURANO and TORCELLO, the northernmost islands of the lagoon.


Sailing along the eastern side of the lagoon we pass the island of SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO and the long peninsula of Punta Sabbioni, the Venetians´ beach.
We will be able to admire the Mose plan, the last masterpiece of high engineering technology, which helps Venice during the phenomenon of high tides and separates the Adriatic Sea and the inner lagoon of Venice.
We continue to the canal where the Lido of Venice is located, famous for its prestigious Hotel Excelsior and above all where the Palazzo del Cinema is located, where every year the Venice Film Festival takes place.
We enter the canal in the south of Venice admiring the 2 famous islands:
ISOLA DEGLI ARMENI and SAN SERVOLO also called the island of the madmen.


We will pass through the Finance canal where you can admire the famous HOTEL CIPRIANI and we will end the navigation entering again in the Bacino of San Marco.