Question 1

What is the best season for this adventure?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How is the weather in this experience?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 do not notify us, the transfer to the hotel must be on your own taking an airport taxi. Emergency phone: 0034 616362599

Question 4

Are there any medical or vaccination requirements?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The experience does not include international and 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Do I have free time during experience activities?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What recommendations are there for days off?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

If the experience includes meals, how are the dishes?

Accepted Answer

This experience includes 17 buffet breakfasts and 3 continental breakfasts served at the hotel, which include eggs, cold meats, fruits, yogurt, juices and/or coffee. Please refer to the "Extras" section to include half board supplement (8 local lunches/dinners).

Question 12

What is the average price of meals not included?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How are the accommodations of this adventure? What is the name of the hotel?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation during the experience is in comfortable 3 and 4 star hotels. Madrid: Hotel Catalonia or similar - DBL room, Bordeaux: Hotel Novotel Burdeaux Le Lac or similar - DBL room, Orleans: Hotel Ibis Orleans Centre Foch or similar - DBL room, Londres: Hotel Royal National or similar - DBL room, París: Hotel Ibis Paris Porte D&#x27;Italie or similar - DBL room, Heildelberg: Hotel NH Weinheim (Weinheim) or similar - DBL room, Múnich: Hotel NH München Messe or similar, DBL room, Venecia: Hotel Delfino (Mestre) or similar - DBL room, Florencia: Hotel Mirage or similar - DBL room, Roma: Grand Hotel Fleming or similar - DBL room, Niza: Hotel Ibis Nice Centre or similar - DBL room, Barcelona: Hotel Novotel Barcelona Cornella (Cornella) - DBL room. In most hotels, the triple room consists of 2 beds, or double bed plus a sofa bed or folding bed Note: During the celebration of Fairs, Congresses, Vinitech and Oktoberfest, accommodation can be diverted to nearby towns in Bordeaux, Munich and Barcelona. Note: Hotels are subject to change without notice to your arrival at the destination, you can request more information or confirmation by chat directly to your guide 1 week prior to your arrival.

Question 14

What is the minimum and maximum age? Does the price change for minors?

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The experience doesn&#x27;t require a minimum age requirement, however minors must be accompanied at all times by two responsible adults (+18 years) and share a room. Please see the "Extras" section for more information on lower fares. Children under 8 years old at the time of travel have a regular rate. The maximum recommended age for this experience is 75 years with excellent physical condition, it is important to consider that during the itinerary you usually walk a lot and the road transfers are long.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Wifi is available at each of the hotels where you&#x27;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.

Question 17

Will I be able to charge my electronics?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What voltage is used, do I need adapter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What time can I arrive by day 1?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What time do we finish on the last day?

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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.

Question 21

What physical condition do I need to complete this experience?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

Do I need a visa to enter the country?

Accepted Answer

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 Travellers with Colombian passports need a visa to enter the UK. 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.

Question 26

Does it include international flights to reach the destination?

Accepted Answer

No, this experience does not include international and/or domestic flights. ###MX The approximate fare departing from Mexico City ranges from $21,900 MXN NOTE: The rates presented above are purely indicative, the price may vary according to time.

Question 27

How are the triple rooms?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

How is the internal transport?

Accepted Answer

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 a stop is made every 2 and a half hours to eat, move a little body and use the bathrooms.

Question 29

If I travel with minors, how should I book?

Accepted Answer

If you travel with minors you must book in the following way, depending on the number of adults and/or minors and their ages: For children under 0-3 years: The rate applies for children between 0 and 3 years 11 months at the time of the trip, traveling with 2 responsible adults (+18 years), they will not have seat on transfers, bed in the rooms and will share food with adults. If only 1 adult travel with 1 under 0-3 years old, only 1 adult fee must be paid plus an individual supplement sharing SGL hab with a single bed. It is possible (depending on availability in the hotels) to request folding cot directly at destination. You can travel with a stroller if it is completely foldable. It is important to consider that during the itinerary there are transfers of more than 3 hours. For children under 4-7 years: The rate described in the area of "extras" for children from 4 to 7 years and 11 months completed at the time of travel, applies if 1 minor on that age range travel accompanied by 2 responsible adults (+18 years) and share a TPL room. If only travel 1 adult with a child under 4-7 years old; the child must pay regular adult fee and will share DBL room. If only travel 1 adult with two minors (regardless of their age); one of the minors will have to pay adult fare and the other minor the rate corresponding to their age, they will share DBL room and one of the minors will share bed. Children over 8 years old at the time of travel pay adult fee. The prices described in the extras are per person.

Question 30

21 days tour

Total Europe

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Itinerary of your trip Total Europe

Arrival in Madrid

Sightseeing Tour Madrid - Free Afternoon

Madrid - Bordeaux - Free afternoon

Bordeaux - Loire Valley - Orleans

Orleans - Ferry from Calais to Dover - London

London - Sightseeing Tour - Free afternoon

London - Free Day

London - Eurotunel Folkestone in Calais - Paris

Paris - Sightseeing Tour - Free afternoon

Paris- Free day

Paris - Heidelberg

Heidelberg - Romantic Route - Munich

Múnich - Innsbruck - Verona - Venecia

Venice - Panoramic tour - Florence

Florence - Panoramic tour - Rome

Rome - Sightseeing Tour - Free Time

Rome - Free Day

Rome - Pisa - Nice

Nice - Barcelona

Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid

Madrid - City of Origin

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