What is the best season for this adventure?

You can do this experience throughout the year, however the recommended time to do this experience is during the months of March to October. During June and August the weather can be quite hot, while from November to February the weather can become quite cold.

How is the weather in this experience?

The climate usually varies according to the season, during the months of April to June, the temperature ranges between 18 and 29 °C. During July and August the temperature can reach 33°C, while the cold months from November to February the temperature decreases and oscillates between 1° and 10°C.

Where does the experience start? Will you pick me up at the airport or hotel?

You will be picked up on arrival at Madrid airport to take you to the Hotel where your guide will be waiting for you. You must send your flight itinerary through the chat at least two weeks before the start of your experience to coordinate the transfer. If before or during your flight you suffer itinerary modifications due to the airline and/or delays due to loss of baggage, you must notify via the emergency phone (not chat) to manage the corresponding changes in the airport-hotel transfer. If you don't notify us, the transfer to the hotel must be on your own, taking an airport taxi. Emergency phone: 0034 616362599.

Are there any medical or vaccination requirements?

Europe does not require any kind of vaccine to enter the country, however it is advisable to have routine vaccines, including tetanus, typhoid, chickenpox, hepatitis A and B. In order to board your flight, the airline will probably ask you for a VOCID-19 vaccination certificate with at least two doses, applied at least 15 days before the date of your flight and/or a PCR Negative test. For more information consult directly with the corresponding airline and the embassy page of each country visited.

What if I get sick or hurt on the trip and can’t continue?

During your experience it is essential to notify your guide soon any discomfort or eventuality, so they can attend you and give you the necessary support. In very serious cases medical care is organized with the insurer. It is advisable to always travel with insurance for higher expenses.

What currency do you recommend I bring? Where can I change?

The currency used during the experience is the Euro (€, EUR), we recommend you to change to the local currency on your arrival in the country, it is possible to change at some exchange offices, airport and ATMs. Not all stores accept international credit and debit cards, so it is always recommended to have some cash on hand. ###MX In the following league you can find an estimate of the value of the current change in Mexican pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=MXN ##CO In the following league you can find an estimate of the value of the current exchange in Colombian pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=COP Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

What does this experience not include? What are the extra costs during the tour?

The experience does not include domestic flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, meals, drinks, tickets to museums and sites of interest, and transfers not described in the itinerary. During your experience you will have free time to visit museums and tourist places not included, so we recommend carrying an approximate daily of $100EUR.

If the experience is in groups, how big are the groups?

Groups are usually about 24 people, but it depends on how many people travel at the same time as you. Usually you can share part of the circuit with some people who will then separate to take tours in different cities.

Do I have free time during experience activities?

Once you have finished the activities during the day it is possible to have free time to enjoy at your own rhythm, the guide will inform you.

What recommendations are there for days off?

During your free time you can get to know the city better, visit a restaurant, walk the streets, some recommendations: Madrid: Visit the Retiro Park, the Prado National Museum, the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor and more. Barcelona: Visit the Sagrada Familia Expiatory Temple, Casa Batlló, Park Güell Park, a walk along Las Ramblas, and more. Nice: Visit the Old Town of Nice and Principality of Monaco Rome: Visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Navona and more. Maria Maggiore, Piazza Navona and more. Florence: Visit the Accademia Gallery, the Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori and more. Venice: Take a gondola ride Lucerne: Getting to know the Klewenalp-Stockhütte alpine region Paris: Climb the Eiffel Tower, visit the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame and more. Bordeaux: Visit the Gothic Cathedral of Saint André and the Museum of Fine Arts Check with your guide to learn more about the places you can visit. Activities and visits during free time are not included.

If the experience includes meals, how are the dishes?

This experience includes 15 buffet breakfasts served at the hotel, which include eggs, cold meats, fruits, yogurt, juices, coffee. Please refer to the "Extras" section to include half board supplement (6 local lunches/dinners).

What is the average price of meals not included?

The price of the meal varies according to the dish and place, you can find well-served meals at $10 and dinners at $15, drinks such as bottled water, soft drinks (sodas) and juices at approximately $3.

If I arrive a day early or leave a day later, where can I stay?

The experience begins and ends in Madrid. If you want to take extra nights in this city, you can check our extras section or with your guide through the traveler chat within your session, to know what are the best options.

Will I have internet and/or phone coverage as well as Wi-Fi?

Wifi is available at each of the hotels where you'll stay, as for coverage it is recommended to buy a SIM card on arrival at your destination so you can have mobile data during your stay.

Will I be able to charge my electronics?

Yes, you can charge your electronic devices in the hotels provided.

What voltage is used, do I need adapter?

The voltage both in most European countries is 230V with a frequency of 50 Hz. The pegs are type E and the plugs have two round pegs, type F. Colombian and Mexican travelers need an adapter.

What time can I arrive by day 1?

The first day is exclusive for your arrival in Madrid, the guide awaits you upon arrival at the Madrid International Airport - Barajas (MAD). It is important to share with the guide the schedule of your flights through the chat of your reservation. Check-in at the hotel is available from 2:00 pm.

What time do we finish on the last day?

The last day is exclusive for the return to your hometown. The transfer to Madrid - Barajas International Airport (MAD) is on your own (not included). Check-out at the hotel is available until noon, 12:00.

What physical condition do I need to complete this experience?

During the experience you have some activities that require a little physical effort, such as irregular terrain walks, in addition to long road trips, so it is necessary to have good physical condition since you will stay active and you will visit different places.

Do I need travel insurance? What should my policy cover?

To visit Europe it is advisable to have travel insurance that covers any eventuality such as delayed or cancelled flights, as well as having insurance for major medical expenses for any type of emergency

Do I need any special equipment? What kind of clothes do I need?

Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, coat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cap or hat, swimsuit, some small backpack to carry your belongings during the day, a bottle of water.

What size backpack or suitcase do you recommend me to bring?

It is recommended to bring a backpack or lightweight suitcase of maximum 10 kilos for daily departures. You can carry a suitcase up to 25 kilos (depending on your airline) that you can keep at the hotel and/or truck during the days off and transfers, we recommend taking only what is necessary and leaving space for your souvenirs.

Do I need a visa to enter the country?

You need to check directly with the embassy of your country to confirm if there is any visa requirement to visit Europe. This will depend on your nationality. It is also important that your passport is valid for at least six months from the time you return. See the following link for visa requirements according to your country: https://localadventures.mx/visas-and-restrictions ###MX Travelers who have a Mexican passport do NOT need a visa to enter the countries of this experience. ##CO Travelers who have a Colombian passport do NOT need a visa to enter the countries of this experience. Note: It is the responsibility of the traveler to have the corresponding requirements to leave the country and to access the destination; in case of denial, LocalAdventures is not responsible for the charges arising from such situation.

Does it include international flights to reach the destination?

Yes, the experience includes an international flight from Bogota to Madrid and from Madrid to Mexico City in economy class. Flights include a documented suitcase of up to 20 kilos.

How are the triple rooms?

In most hotels, the triple room consists of 2 beds, or double bed plus a sofa bed or folding bed.

How is the internal transport?How is the internal transport?

Internal transfers are by air-conditioned bus. Panoramic tours can be by bus or van, depending on the size of the group. Airport transfers are individual in private cars. During the road trips with long distances a stop is made every 2 hours and a half to eat, move a little body and use the bathrooms. The buses have Wi-Fi, air conditioning and are no more than 7 years old

What’s the flight schedule?

The route, date and times of your flights you will know at the latest 7 days before starting your experience. It is important to note that you may need a day before or after your flight experience. The flight itinerary does not include stops in the USA so it is not necessary to have an American visa. You’ll be able to see them loaded into the system as soon as they’re ready.

With which airline are flights included?

The flight can be operated by Iberia, Aeromexico, AirFrance, Air Europa and others.

How and when will I get my plane tickets?

Plane tickets will be sent by the Local Adventures team to each traveler up to 1 week before your departure. Check your email.

Tour Classics Of Europe Tour With Flights From Mexico City

Accommodation in Madrid

03 nights Hotel Praga (3.5 stars) o similar

Accomodation in Barcelon

01 night Gran Hotel Verdi in Sabadell (4 stars) o similar

Accommodation in Nice

01 nught Hotel Noailles Nice Gare (3.5 stars) o similar

Accommodation in Rome

03 nights Grand Hotel Fleming (4 stars) o similar

Accommodation inFlorence

01 night Hotel B&B Novoli (3.5 stars) o similar

Accommodation in Venice

01 night Hotel Albatros (Mestre) (4 stars) o similar

Accommodation in Zurich

01 night Hotel Harrys Home Zurich (4 stars) o similar

Accommodation in Paris

03 nights Hotel Ibis Paris Porte de Bagnolet (3.5 stars) o similar

Accommodation in Bordeau

01 night Hotel All Suites Bordeaux Le Lac (3.5 stars) o similar

Meals

15 breakfasts

Guide

Professional Spanish speaking guide.

Internal Transfers

All transfers by air-conditioned bus.

Airport Transfers

Transfers Airport - Hotel in Madrid (only on day 1).

Flight MEX - MAD - MEX

Round flight from MExico City to Madrid in economy class.

Not included:

Expenses not included

Does not include personal expenses, tips, insurance.

Entrance fees

Entrance fees to sites of interest not included.

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Day 1 Arrival in Madrid
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Arrival in Madrid

Upon arrival in Madrid you have the transfer to the hotel. The transport will wait for you at the airport a duration of 2 hours from the landing time of your flight. If you experience changes by the airline or delays in receiving your baggage, you must contact the emergency number to avoid losing it.
In case of failure to notify, the transfer to the hotel must be on your own taking a taxi from the airport.
After check-in you will have the rest of the day free to rest or start enjoying Madrid at your rhythm.
Madrid, besides being the capital of Spain, is known for its beautiful parks, museums and sites of interest.
Meals: No.
Accommodation: Hotel Prague (3.5 stars) or similar - Private double room. or similar in shared double room* (if you choose rate 1-10), private single room (if you choose option 1-1) or private double (if you choose option 2-10). The room will have 2 beds and you can share with a person of the same gender or not.
Note: The flight from Mexico City to Madrid is included, you can have up to 2 stopovers and leave between 1 and 2 days prior to arrival in the city. Detailed flight information (airline, route, date and time) will be provided no later than 7 days before the experience begins. Check-in at the hotel is available from 2:00 pm. Itinerary times are approximate.
Note: About Airport Transfers- Hotel and Hotel- Hotel should be considered the following: Our provider can only operate services 2 days before and two days after, only one arrival transfer can be given, either airport - hotel or hotel- hotel. If you arrive within those two days and book the nights prior to your experience on your own, you can choose whether to take the airport or hotel. If you arrive within those two days and book the nights prior to your experience on your own, you can choose whether to take the airport or hotel. For security our provider does not make transfers to and from establishments that are not hotels either apartments for rent by platform or private address or hotels that are outside the periphery of the city.
Day 2 Panoramic Tour Madrid - Free Afternoon
8:00 am - 10:30 am

Panoramic Tour Madrid - Free Afternoon

You start the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and prepare for a panoramic tour of Madrid with the guide and your travel companions.
Enjoy the city and touring its most important avenues, squares and buildings such as: Gran Vía, Cibeles and the City Hall, the famous Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de España, Plaza de Oriente where the Royal Palace is located, Santiago Bernabéu, and Plaza Castilla.
Duration of approximately 2 hours.
Day 3 Madrid - Zaragoza - Barcelona
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Madrid - Zaragoza - Barcelona

After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, you will travel to Zaragoza for 3 hours to visit the emblematic Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, Patron Saint of Spain.
After the short stop, you will continue your journey to Barcelona.
Day 4 Barcelona - Nice
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Barcelona - Nice

After breakfast, you will take your belongings to continue the tour, crossing the French border and bordering the Côte d'Azur.
After about 6 hours of crossing the region of French Provence, you will reach Nice one of the most important tourist centers in the area.
Day 5 Nice - Pisa - Rome
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Nice - Pisa - Rome

You finish your breakfast and get ready to leave for Italy.
After touring the incomparable flower highway for approximately 7 hours, you will reach Pisa.
You can visit the Square of Miracles, where you will see the monumental complex composed of the Cathedral, Baptistery and the Campanile. Capture iconic photos in the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tower is visited every year by tourists from all corners of the world and is one of the most popular cultural monuments in Europe.
Day 6 Panoramic Tour Rome - Free Afternoon
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Panoramic Tour Rome - Free Afternoon

After breakfast, first thing in the morning you will start the panoramic visit of Imperial Rome knowing the Imperial Forums, Roman Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus (tickets not included).
At the end of the visit you will attend the Papal Audience (if the Pope is in the Vatican).
The rest of the morning you can visit optionally, the famous Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, with frescoes by Michelangelo and the interior of Saint Peter’s Basilica, using and benefit from entering without rows (not included).
Day 7 Rome - Free day
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Rome - Free day

After breakfast you can explore Rome at your own pace. You can have a fun-filled day exploring sights such as the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon (not included).
The city centre has ancient ruins, historic monuments, religious buildings and a lively atmosphere like no other.
The Colosseum is a spectacular icon of Rome, offering fabulous views of the city and an incredible feeling of going back in time, when gladiators, chariots and lions dominated the sand (not included).
If you prefer, you can make the optional excursion to Naples, with a short panoramic tour, visit the Island of Capri; which captivated the Roman Emperors for its natural beauties, and Pompeii; ancient Roman city buried by the ashes of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD. (not included).
Meals: Breakfast and breakfast.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Fleming (4 stars) or similar - Private double room. or similar in shared double room* (if you choose rate 1-10), private single room (if you choose option 1-1) or private double (if you choose option 2-10). The room will have 2 beds and you can share with a person of the same gender or not.
Note: Itinerary schedules are approximate.
Day 8 Rome - Florence
8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Rome - Florence

After recharging with breakfast, you will leave for Tuscany to visit its capital Florence.
You will walk through this city, full of art, history and culture, where great artists such as Miguel Angel and Dante Alighieri passed by.
You will get to know its important architectural gems: the Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori with its beautiful Campanile, the Baptistery with the famous gates of the Paradise of Ghiberti, the Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio (tickets not included).
Day 9 Florence - Venice
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Florence - Venice

After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, you will drive for approximately 4 hours towards the beautiful city of Venice, built on 118 islands with romantic bridges and canals.
You will arrive at the Tronchetto to embark towards the Plaza de San Marcos, where the panoramic tour will begin on foot. You can admire the magnificent facade of the Basilica of San Marco, its bell tower, Ducal Palace and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Day 10 Venice - Lucerne - Zurich
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Venice - Lucerne - Zurich

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
Then you will take the road to cross the border with Switzerland. After approximately 5 hours, you will reach Lucerne, a medieval town located on the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons, famous for its beautiful wooden bridge, one of the oldest in Europe.
Day 11 Zurich - Basel - Paris
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zurich - Basel - Paris

After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for the cultural city of Basel, located on the banks of the Rhine River.
You will enjoy a short stop to enjoy a walk through the cobbled and picturesque streets of the old town of Basel, one of the best preserved and most beautiful in Europe, is a real pleasure for the senses
Day 12 Panoramic Tour Paris- Free Afternoon
8:00 am - 10:30 am

Panoramic Tour Paris- Free Afternoon

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a panoramic tour of Paris with your guide and fellow travelers.
Enjoy the city and see the most emblematic places, including Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Isle of the City with the imposing Church of Notre Dame and the National Palace of the Invalides where the tomb of Napoleon is located.
You can also make a short stop at the Champs de Mars to take the best photos next to the Eiffel Tower, definitely an image not to be missed during this visit.
Duration of approximately 2 hours.
Day 13 Paris - Free Day
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Paris - Free Day

You finish breakfast and have the day off to enjoy according to your tastes and interests the charming city of Paris, also known as the city of lights.
As a recommendation you can visit the impressive Palace of Versailles (not included), declared a World Heritage Site, where you can appreciate its imposing architecture and beautiful gardens.
You can also eat in some of the many cafes or restaurants, visit the Arc de Triomphe, Pompidou Centre, Montmartre, Notre-Dame and more. (not included).
Meals: Breakfast and breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Paris Porte de Bagnolet (3.5 stars) or similar - Private double room. or similar in shared double room* (if you choose rate 1-10), private single room (if you choose option 1-1) or private double (if you choose option 2-10). The room will have 2 beds and you can share with a person of the same gender or not.
Note: Itinerary schedules are approximate. You can add the extra Latin Quarter Montmatre and cruise the Seine in Paris in the "Optional Extras Package" in the extras section.
*We will discover the medieval Paris in the medieval Latin Quarter, passing through the Square Viviani, where you will find the oldest tree in the city, the medieval church of Saint Julien le Pauvre and its famous picturesque streets. We will make a cruise of one hour and ten minutes long along the river to contemplate the city, its bridges, in addition to being able to do so from a chronological point of view of its buildings and main monuments, are the most monumental views of Paris. We will continue to the famous district of Montmartre, we will surprise the views of Paris with the Sacré Coeur Basilica, the most famous basilica in Paris.
Day 14 Paris - Blois - Valle del Loira - Burdeos
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paris - Blois - Valle del Loira - Burdeos

After having your rich breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for the fertile Loire Valley.
Haras a short stop in Blois, emblematic city for its beautiful castle with the most representative Renaissance facade of the Valley.
Day 15 Bordeaux - Madrid
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Bordeaux - Madrid

After breakfast, you will take the road to the Spanish border and enter northern Spain, via San Sebastián and Burgos.
You will reach the capital of Spain, Madrid, where you will have the afternoon free to enjoy your last day in this beautiful city.
Meals: Breakfast and breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Prague (3.5 stars) or similar - Private double room. or similar in shared double room* (if you choose rate 1-10), private single room (if you choose option 1-1) or private double (if you choose option 2-10). The room will have 2 beds and you can share with a person of the same gender or not.
Note: Itinerary schedules are approximate.
Day 16 Madrid - City of Origin
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Madrid - City of Origin

You finish this unforgettable Grand Tour of Europe with a last breakfast at the hotel, check out and prepare to take the flight back home. The transfer to Madrid International Airport - Barajas (MAD) is not included, so you will have to take it on your own.
Meals: Breakfast and breakfast.
Accommodation: No.
Note: Check-out at the hotel is at 12:00. Itinerary times are approximate. You can add the extra Airport Transfer in the "Optional Extras Package" in the extras section.

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Arrival in Madrid

Panoramic Tour Madrid - Free Afternoon

Madrid - Zaragoza - Barcelona

Barcelona - Nice

Nice - Pisa - Rome

Panoramic Tour Rome - Free Afternoon

Rome - Free day

Rome - Florence

Florence - Venice

Venice - Lucerne - Zurich

Zurich - Basel - Paris

Panoramic Tour Paris- Free Afternoon

Paris - Free Day

Paris - Blois - Valle del Loira - Burdeos

Bordeaux - Madrid

Madrid - City of Origin

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