Tour Description

One of our most popular France and Spain trips, this jam-packed journey from Paris to Barcelona is a feast for every sense, from lunch with locals and elegant châteaux in the Loire Valley, to the buzz of Avignon’s Place de l’Horloge and the irresistible French Riviera.

Priced From:

$ 6115pp ^*

From: 2026-04-10

To: 2026-09-25

Start Location: Paris, France

End Location: Barcelona, Spain

Trip Type: Regional Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Chris McKinnel

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Paris

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles

Glittering Paris is your launchpad for an epic adventure through the highlights of France and magnificent Barcelona. Spend your first day in the 'City of Light' exploring the art, architecture and culture of this romantic city on your own. Visit a renowned gallery, shop up a storm or relax in manicured gardens watching the world go by. Later, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a dinner and orientation drive past some of the city's most impressive sights, including the grand Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.

Explore the Sights of Paris

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles

Spend the morning in the company of a Local Specialist on a journey through the historic neighbourhoods of Paris, to see where the locals live and shop. View the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Walk along the Seine and admire the talents of street artists and performers, amble through the scenic hilltop village of Montmartre or relax with a café au lait watching the world go by. This evening, consider soaking up the pageantry of Paris with an Optional Experience to a popular Parisian cabaret.

Chartres and Châteaux in the Loire Valley Connect with Locals

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Mercure Tours Nord

Visit Chartres, an important place of pilgrimage on the 'Way of Saint James', and see its inspiring French Gothic cathedral, renowned for its stained glass windows and two contrasting spires. We journey through the rolling landscape of the Loire Valley, past beautiful villages and castles. View the impressive Château de Chambord, a marvel of French Renaissance architecture, then visit Château de Chenonceau. Later, Connect With Locals, joining your travel companions and the de Montferrier family on their farm for a traditional three-course Tourangelle Be My Guest dinner experience with local wines.

Onwards to Lyon

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Lyon Cite Internationale

Travelling through the heart of France, we arrive in the gastronomic capital of Lyon where we'll join a Local Specialist for a tour of the old city, revealing its rich cultural heritage. Wander through the traboules and marvel at the magnificent skyline from Fourvière hill, followed by free time to explore this city between two rivers.

Journey to Papal Avignon and on to the French Riviera Dive Into Culture

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000

Welcome to Nice, France! Upon arrival, your Travel Director will guide you on a scenic orientation drive through the heart of this glamorous city. You'll take in iconic sites such as the stunning Promenade des Anglais, where the azure sea meets elegant architecture. After soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Nice, you’ll return to the hotel, where you can unwind and enjoy a relaxing evening, ready for the adventures to come.

Enjoy Monaco and the Cote d'Azur

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000

A fun-filled day includes a visit to the tiny Principality of Monaco where you’ll view the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married. See the superyachts in the port and catch a glimpse of the famed grand prix circuit. Enjoy relaxing on the sun-kissed shores of the Côte d'Azur, retreat to the beach with your fellow sun-worshippers, or perhaps embark on an Optional Experience to the medieval hill-top village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Off to Colourful Arles and Carcassonne

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tribe Carcassonne

We travel west to the Camargue centre of Arles, with its honey-coloured façades and Roman ruins, enjoying some time at leisure to explore this beautiful city, or perhaps choosing an Optional Experience to gain a deeper understanding of Vincent van Gogh and local history with our resident expert. Later we continue through the landscapes of Provence, immortalised in the works of Cézanne and Van Gogh, to the fortified city of Carcassonne. A guided exploration of this exquisite, ancient town will reveal the Cité, its double ring of ramparts and 52 towers.

Pass the Pyrenees to Barcelona Dive Into Culture

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Barceló Sants

Driving past the foothills of the Pyrenees, we stop in Figueres to visit the Dalí Theatre and Museum where we will Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the fascinating world of Salvador Dalí. See his work in this impressive building, before arriving in Barcelona this afternoon for an included sightseeing tour. We’ll see the Columbus Monument and Antoni Gaudí's unfinished La Sagrada Família, with a Local Specialist. The evening is yours to explore this Mediterranean gem. Consider an Optional Experience to enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine and entertainment, or enjoy a delicious tapas feast on your own at one of the city's fine restaurants.

Discover Lively Barcelona

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Barceló Sants

Spend the day soaking up the vibrant spirit of Barcelona. Perhaps pay a morning visit to mystical Montserrat to visit its Benedictine monastery and see the mysterious Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia. Ramble up Las Ramblas and people-watch in the Plaça de Catalunya, explore the whimsical architecture of Gaudí dotted across the city or consider an Optional Experience to discover the fascinating Gothic Quarter. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a memorable Farewell Dinner with wine at a vibrant Spanish restaurant.

Journey Home

Day 10

Duration: 1

It's time to close the curtain on an unforgettable holiday in France and Barcelona. Say adi��s to the bustling streets of Barcelona and your travel companions.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-10

End Date: 2026-04-19

twin

Child Price: 5775

Adult Price: 6395

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6395

triple

Child Price: 5765

Adult Price: 6385

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7705

Start Date: 2026-04-24

End Date: 2026-05-03

twin

Child Price: 5505

Adult Price: 6125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6125

triple

Child Price: 5495

Adult Price: 6115

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7255

Start Date: 2026-05-08

End Date: 2026-05-17

twin

Child Price: 5505

Adult Price: 6125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6125

triple

Child Price: 5495

Adult Price: 6115

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7255

Start Date: 2026-05-22

End Date: 2026-05-31

twin

Child Price: 5605

Adult Price: 6225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6225

triple

Child Price: 5595

Adult Price: 6215

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7925

Start Date: 2026-06-05

End Date: 2026-06-14

twin

Child Price: 5605

Adult Price: 6225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6225

triple

Child Price: 5595

Adult Price: 6215

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7765

Start Date: 2026-06-19

End Date: 2026-06-28

twin

Child Price: 5605

Adult Price: 6225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6225

triple

Child Price: 5595

Adult Price: 6215

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7485

Start Date: 2026-07-03

End Date: 2026-07-12

twin

Child Price: 5530

Adult Price: 6150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6150

triple

Child Price: 5520

Adult Price: 6140

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7300

Start Date: 2026-07-17

End Date: 2026-07-26

twin

Child Price: 5530

Adult Price: 6150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6150

triple

Child Price: 5520

Adult Price: 6140

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7300

Start Date: 2026-07-31

End Date: 2026-08-09

twin

Child Price: 5530

Adult Price: 6150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6150

triple

Child Price: 5520

Adult Price: 6140

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7300

Start Date: 2026-08-14

End Date: 2026-08-23

twin

Child Price: 5530

Adult Price: 6150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6150

triple

Child Price: 5520

Adult Price: 6140

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7300

Start Date: 2026-08-28

End Date: 2026-09-06

twin

Child Price: 5605

Adult Price: 6225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6225

triple

Child Price: 5595

Adult Price: 6215

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7925

Start Date: 2026-09-11

End Date: 2026-09-20

twin

Child Price: 5605

Adult Price: 6225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6225

triple

Child Price: 5595

Adult Price: 6215

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7925

Start Date: 2026-09-25

End Date: 2026-10-04

twin

Child Price: 5630

Adult Price: 6250

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6250

triple

Child Price: 5620

Adult Price: 6240

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7440

Highlights of France and Barcelona

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices