13-Day London to Madrid Tour from London

What you'll experience

Highlights

13 days

Day-by-day itinerary

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   Day 1 — London

   We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
   
   
   IMPORTANT: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
   If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
   
   
   Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
   
   
   Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
   Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london earls court(47 LILLIE ROAD, Earls Court CP SW6 1UD LONDON)
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   Day 2 — London

   City tour of London. We’ll start our tour first thing in the morning. The itinerary will vary depending on the local guides, traffic, and weather. You’ll visit Hyde Park, Oxford Street, the City, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Thames, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. During the tour, we’ll stop at Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guard (though sometimes this ceremony does not take place). We’ll end the tour in the city center. In the afternoon, you´ll have free time, with the option to join our guide for an excursion to Windsor Castle.
   
   
   06:00 p.m. We’ll meet at Piccadilly Circus for a guided walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, enjoying its vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment.
   
   
   08:30 p.m. We’ll return by bus to the hotel from Piccadilly.
   
   
   Note: In some cases, the evening program might be organized for the previous day, upon arrival in London.
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london earls court(47 LILLIE ROAD, Earls Court CP SW6 1UD LONDON)
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   Day 3

   Enjoy a free day to take in the charm of this city, exploring and discovering its memorable places.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london earls court(47 LILLIE ROAD, Earls Court CP SW6 1UD LONDON)
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   Day 4 — London - Amiens - Paris

   Total distance covered: 434 km.
   
   Scenery: Enjoy a ferry crossing followed by views of green, flat landscapes.
   
   Note: Remember to carry your passport with you, as you may need it when leaving the UK. Please note the time change when entering France; you will need to set your watch forward one hour (if it is 11:00 a.m. in London, it is 12:00 p.m. in France).
   
   07:30 a.m. – Departure from London.
   09:30 a.m. - Dover. We’ll board a ferry to cross the English Channel and enter France (ferry departure around 11:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. French time). The ferries are modern, offering exchange offices, restaurants, shops, and spacious lounges. Enjoy the crossing! The trip will last one hour and 15 minutes. We’ll arrive at the port of Calais, where there may be a brief technical stop to change buses. At 3:00 p.m. we’ll continue our journey.
   
   5:00 p.m. - Amiens - Arrival in this city, renowned for its Gothic cathedral. Take a walk through its lively narrow streets, explore the floating gardens, and visit the house where Jules Verne lived.
   
   6:30 p.m. – Departure from Amiens.
   9:00 p.m. - Paris.
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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   Day 5 — Paris

   Total distance covered: 80 km.
   07:45 a.m. - Departure from Paris.
   08:30 a.m. - Versailles. Arrival to the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included; please note that there may be long lines to enter due to the large number of visitors). This grand palace, once the residence of French kings, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of France.
   11:30 a.m. - Departure from Versailles. Departure time may vary if there are delays entering the palace. Upon returning to Paris, we'll head to Montmartre, a bohemian artists' district where we can admire the Sacré Coeur Basilica and wander through its picturesque square and winding alleys.
   03:00 p.m. - We'll start a two-and-a-half-hour panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. This tour will take us to iconic landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine. We'll have brief stops near Les Invalides and Champ de Mars. After the tour, we'll return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who want to enjoy more free time in Paris.
   At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening outing to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
   Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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   Day 6 — Paris - Tours

   Total distance covered: 240 km.
   Scenery: Rolling green hills of the Loire Valley.
   08:30 a.m. - We'll depart from the hotel and head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we'll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges.
   05:00 p.m. - We'll leave Paris and begin our journey to the Loire Valley.
   08:00 p.m. - Arrival in Tours, the picturesque capital of the Loire region. We recommend taking the evening to enjoy dinner and a leisurely stroll through the charming old town.
   Note: Due to potential long wait times, our visit to the Eiffel Tower may be rescheduled for another time or day (possibly Sunday) to best fit our schedule.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Le grand hotel de tours(PLACE DU GENERAL LECLERC 9)
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   Day 7 — Tours - Bordeaux - Lourdes

   Total distance covered: 615 km.
   Scenery: Beautiful French countryside.
   07:30 a.m. - Departure. We'll continue our tour, heading to the south of France through vineyards.
   11:30 p.m. - Bordeaux. Its town center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have time for lunch and to explore. We suggest visiting the Port of the Moon and the Cathedral of St. Andrew.
   02:00 p.m. - Departure from Bordeaux, continuing south towards the Pyrenees.
   05:30 p.m. - Lourdes. Arrival in the late afternoon. Our guide will introduce you to this beautiful mountain town, renowned worldwide as a Catholic pilgrimage site due to the Marian apparitions at its Sanctuary. We recommend attending the candlelight procession, which typically takes place at 9:00 p.m. (until the end of October) and visiting the various places of worship. Dinner in the hotel is included for all travelers.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel alba(27, Av. Du Paradis), Le mediterranee(23 Av. du Paradis)
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   Day 8 — Lourdes - Carcassonne - Foix - Andorra

   Total distance covered: 447 km.
   
   
   Scenery: Pyrenees mountain range and snow-covered high peaks.
   
   
   8:30 a.m. – Departure from Lourdes. We’ll travel to the south of France, passing through the Toulouse Métropole.
   11:30 a.m. – Carcassonne. We’ll have time for lunch and a walk in this beautiful town, famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic district (La Cité).
   
   
   02:00 p.m. – Departure from Carcassonne. We´ll continue towards the Pyrenees.
   03:30 p.m. – Foix. Brief stop to stroll through this medieval town renowned for the Château de Foix.
   
   
   04:30 p.m. – Departure from Foix. We’ll continue through the Pyrenees, with their snowy peaks visible year-round, and arrive in Andorra, a small country in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, where the official language is Catalan. On our route, we´ll make a short stop at Sant Joan de Caselles, a small Romanesque church from the 12th century.
   07:00 p.m. Andorra la Vella. Arrival in the capital of Andorra. You´ll have free time to explore the city with its bustling commercial life or visit Caldea, the largest thermal spa in Europe. Dinner will be included.
   
   
   
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel panorama(Crtra. de lObac s/n Les Escaldes)
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   Day 9 — Andorra - Montserrat - Barcelona

   Total distance covered: 225 km.
   
   
   Scenery: Picturesque mountain landscapes with stunning views around the abbey of Montserrat.
   
   
   Important: Have your passport ready, as there may be occasional border checks.
   
   
   We’ll spend the morning in Andorra, where you can explore this modern city nestled in the mountains or shop in its large, low-tax shopping centers. Lunch will be at your leisure.
   
   02:00 p.m. - Departure from Andorra. We’ll cross into Catalonia and make our way to the beautiful area where the Benedictine Abbey is located.
   04:15 p.m. - Arrival at the foot of Montserrat Mountain. We’ll take a rack train (tickets included) to the abbey, enjoying breathtaking views on the way up.
   
   
   04:45 p.m. - Arrival at the abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat. You’ll have time to admire the views and visit Santa Maria de Montserrat, the abbey of the patron saint of Catalonia.
   
   
   06:30 p.m. - Departure from Montserrat by bus.
   07:30 p.m. - Arrival in Barcelona.
   
   
   
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Acta voraport(Ramón Turró, 169-B 08005 - Barcelona España), Hampton by hilton barcelona fira gran via(Plaza Europa 33, 08907)
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    Day 10 — Barcelona

    9:00 a.m. – In the morning, we take a panoramic tour with our guide or a local guide of Barcelona, one of Europe’s great cities, renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture. The tour passes by the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal Avenue, the Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc with its Olympic facilities, and Plaza de España. At the Sagrada Familia, we will make a stop to admire this landmark. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. After the city tour, our guide will offer the option of visiting Gaudí’s masterpiece and the city’s iconic symbol, the Sagrada Familia, as an optional activity. Afternoon at leisure.
    07.30 p.m.-Return from the Maremagnum to the hotel at the end of the day.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Acta voraport(Ramón Turró, 169-B 08005 - Barcelona España), Hampton by hilton barcelona fira gran via(Plaza Europa 33, 08907)
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    Day 11 — Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia - Madrid

    Total distance covered: 725 km.
    
    Scenery: We’ll follow the Levantine coast, traveling between the Mediterranean Sea and landscapes dotted with orchards, citrus groves, and rice fields, before arriving in Valencia. The journey also takes us through the arid lands of the peninsular interior.
    
    08:00 a.m. - Departure from Barcelona. We’ll travel to the Valencian Community along the Levantine coast.
    10:45 a.m. - Peniscola. Dominating the sea with its imposing walls, this historic center, with its steep streets, white houses, and medieval castle, tells tales of popes and pirates. Peniscola is one of the most beautiful villages on the Spanish Mediterranean. You’ll have time for a walk.
    
    12:30 p.m. - Departure from Peniscola.
    02:30 p.m. - Valencia. Free time in the center for lunch. We suggest visiting the Lonja and the Cathedral. Why not try an authentic Valencian paella?
    
    04:30 p.m. - Departure from Valencia. After passing through the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences, we’ll continue towards Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid.
    09:00 p.m. - Madrid. As a way of welcoming you to the city, we’ll include a transfer to the Plaza Mayor. Our guide will show you around the area and recommend places to eat.
    
    Notes:
    -In some cases, the journey from Valencia to Madrid might be carried out by train.
    -In some cases, the transfer to Plaza Mayor may take place the next day, after the panoramic tour.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Praga(Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID), Silken puerta madrid(Calle de Juan Rizi, 5, 28027 Madrid)
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    Day 12 — Madrid

    The day will begin around 08:30 a.m. with a city tour through the center of Madrid, featuring landmarks such as Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor.
    
    
    We´ll then visit Retiro Park, a serene oasis in the heart of the city, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Our next stop will be the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the iconic home of Real Madrid. Here, we’ll explore the areas reserved for players, the public sections, and a small museum dedicated to the team, often hailed as the best in the world.
    
    
    Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
    
    
    In the evening, we will return to the hotel.
    
    

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Praga(Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID), Silken puerta madrid(Calle de Juan Rizi, 5, 28027 Madrid)
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    Day 13 — Madrid

    After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
    
    Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
    

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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