• 1 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)

• London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.

• Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Bordeaux: Stroll around this chic metropolis to see the Palais de la Bourse and downtown Bordeaux. Then make time for a nice glass of red by the river. 
• Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!

Dive into Basque flavours on a guided pintxos crawl through Old Town bars. Counter-hop for bite-sized creations—anchovy, pepper, and olive skewers; slow-cooked stews on toast—washed down with a splash of txakoli or local cider.

Learn ordering etiquette, toothpick tallies, and why culinary craftsmanship is a point of pride here. This optional experience is bookable on tour at additional cost and turns dinner into a lively cultural lesson.

Travel through the gentle landscapes of Picardy as your Trip Manager shares the story of the Battle of the Somme. Fields and villages conceal a century of history; expect a contemplative pause to pause for photos and reflection at one of the region’s Commonwealth cemeteries and memorials.

Gain perspective on the 1916 offensive—one of the war’s costliest campaigns—and the enduring symbolism of white headstones and silent avenues of trees. This is a moment for quiet remembrance, connecting the journey to Europe’s modern memory.

Walk the Garonne riverfront to the elegant Place de la Bourse and the gleaming Miroir d’eau. Colonnaded facades and cobbles set the tone as the water mirror ripples to reflect 18th-century architecture and sky.

Learn why Bordeaux’s historic core—the UNESCO-listed Port of the Moon—rose on maritime trade and wine wealth. With quays, tramlines, and river breezes, this easy stroll showcases civic grandeur and the playful optics that made the Miroir an urban icon.

Join an orientation walk through Parte Vieja, where pintxo bars line narrow streets around Plaza de la Constitución. Continue to the curve of Playa de la Concha for sea air and classic promenade views, before glimpsing the belle-époque charms of the Centro Romántico.

Hear how Basque culture shapes daily life, from language and festivals to culinary traditions. With Mount Urgull on the skyline and salt in the air, this city sampler balances food temptations with coastal scenery.

Explore the Gothic Quarter along shadowy lanes, Roman walls, and storied squares like Placa del Rei. Emerge onto Las Ramblas, the city’s famous promenade alive with florists, performers, and kiosks—a perfect snapshot of Barcelona’s streetlife.

Trace the arc from Roman Barcino to modern Barcelona as you pass spires, stone cloisters, and Art Nouveau flourishes. This guided walk sets your bearings in the historic core while revealing the city’s layered Catalan identity.

Experience a quintessential night out with a cabaret dinner and show—sparkling costumes, live music, and precision choreography served alongside classic French flavours.

Rooted in the Belle Époque, cabaret blends satire, dance, and spectacle in intimate theatres where the atmosphere hums. This is an optional experience, bookable on tour at additional cost, and a glamorous way to toast the City of Light.

Taste your way through Bordeaux with a guided amble to welcoming wine bars and cavistes, where you’ll sample regional wines and compare Left and Right Bank styles—from structured Médoc to plush Saint-Émilion.

Discuss terroir and appellations with a local as you refine your palate and pick up insider tips for labels and vintages. This optional experience is bookable on tour at additional cost and pairs perfectly with golden-hour riverfront views.

Feel the pulse of Spain at an intimate tablao, where guitar, song, and staccato footwork collide in a powerful Flamenco performance. The intensity, handclaps, and swirling dresses transform a small stage into raw emotion.

Discover how Andalusian roots found a home in Catalonia and why artists speak of duende—the spirit that moves the dance. This optional evening is bookable on tour at additional cost and may include a drink.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, preparing seasonal Catalan dishes—think market-fresh tapas or a fragrant paella—guided by a local chef. Learn knife skills, sofrito secrets, and how to cook regional tapas or paella with confidence.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience supports community initiatives and responsible sourcing while celebrating Catalonia’s culinary heritage. It’s an optional activity, bookable on tour at additional cost, with tastings of your creations at the end.

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Join a guided panoramic tour to see Paris at its most theatrical, when monuments glow against the night sky. Glide past the Eiffel Tower, sweep along the glittering Champs-Élysées, and admire the facades of the Louvre and Île de la Cité near Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Hear how Baron Haussmann’s grand boulevards shaped the “City of Light,” and watch the Seine embankments shimmer as you orient yourself to the capital’s key neighbourhoods. This illuminating circuit frames Paris through light, symmetry, and river reflections—an inspiring way to begin your time in the city.