• 2 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!

Feel the power of a live Flamenco performance at a traditional tablao. Dancers’ guitar and palmas interplay builds to white-hot zapateado, channeling raw emotion through rhythm, melody, and movement in an intimate setting.

Learn how Romani, Andalusian, and Moorish influences shaped this art form and its elusive spirit of duende. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with seating subject to availability.

Join a local expert to sample regional wines as you wander between cellars and riverside bars. Compare supple Right Bank Merlot with structured Left Bank Cabernet, learn about oak aging and blending, and develop a palate for the finesse that defines Bordeaux.

Discover how gravel, clay, and limestone terroirs shape AOC appellations and food pairings. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; tastings and portions vary by venue.

Navigate the Old Town with a local host on a flavorful pintxos crawl, pairing seared seafood and slow-cooked morsels with a crisp pour of txakoli. Follow the aromas of the sizzling plancha and learn the unspoken rules of ordering like a donostiarra.

Each bar reveals a signature bite—from anchovies and guindilla peppers to modern riffs—showcasing Basque creativity. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; inclusions vary by venue.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class that celebrates Catalan flavors. Using market-fresh ingredients, prepare seasonal Catalan dishes—from sofrito-based rice to bright salads and classic sauces—guided by a local chef who shares technique and tradition.

Discover how sustainable sourcing and small producers support the region’s culinary heritage while you cook, taste, and dine together. This optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Get your bearings in Aragón’s capital around the broad square of Plaza del Pilar, gazing up at the domes of the Basilica del Pilar. Nearby, the Cathedral of the Savior—La Seo—reveals a tapestry of Gothic, Renaissance, and Mudéjar brickwork shaped by centuries of artistry.

Hear how the Ebro River fostered Roman Caesaraugusta and later cultures, creating a crossroads of styles. The skyline of towers and tiles, open arcades, and riverside bridges offers a compact snapshot of northern Spain’s heritage.

Stroll the labyrinthine alleys of the Gothic Quarter, tracing Roman Barcino walls and the spires of the Barcelona Cathedral. Continue along Las Ramblas, where flower stalls and human statues lead toward the sea and the colorful food halls of La Boqueria.

Soak up centuries of street life in medieval squares like Placa Reial and learn how artisans, traders, and sailors shaped this quarter’s identity. Stone arcades, iron balconies, and lively cafés reveal Barcelona’s urban heart.

Savor a classic Parisian evening with dinner and a cabaret show in a historic venue. Expect high-kicking cancan, witty chanson, and glittering costumes as the orchestra strikes up and the lights dim—a sparkling slice of Belle Époque glamour brought into the present.

Hear how cabaret culture shaped Montmartre’s nightlife and Parisian style, then toast the performers’ artistry. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability.

Discover the French capital after dark as you join a guided panoramic tour of illuminated boulevards and grand squares. Glide past the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles, circle the triumphant sweep of the Arc de Triomphe, and admire the Louvre’s glass pyramids and the glow of the Champs-Élysées from your coach.

Hear how Haussmann’s 19th-century redesign shaped the “City of Light” and trace the Seine embankments where bridges frame the skyline. Elegant facades, café terraces, and riverside monuments create a cinematic first look at Paris.

Pay respects on the Somme battlefields, where quiet fields and avenues of trees yield to poignant memorials. Your visit typically focuses on key sites such as the Thiepval Memorial and nearby cemeteries, with time to pause for photos and reflection amid a landscape shaped by the First World War.

Gain context on the 1916 offensive, the scale of the losses, and the stories behind the preserved trenches and memorial architecture. Names etched in stone and gentle rural vistas invite a thoughtful moment of remembrance.

Explore the riverfront grace of Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed core, strolling elegant quays to the Place de la Bourse and its shimmering Miroir d’eau. Reflective pools, limestone colonnades, and elegant 18th-century facades frame the Garonne, creating perfect vistas for photography and people-watching.

Hear why the “Port of the Moon” flourished through wine trade and maritime commerce, and note how grand avenues and neoclassical symmetry mirror the city’s prosperity. This orientation reveals the refined rhythm of Bordeaux life by the water.

Walk the atmospheric lanes of Parte Vieja and the Belle Époque boulevards of the Centro Romántico, then follow the curve of Playa de la Concha where ornate railings meet the surf. Pintxos bars spill warm light onto cobbles as sea air and church spires set a distinctly Basque scene.

Learn how royal summers transformed Donostia into a refined seaside retreat, and hear tips on local etiquette and neighborhoods. Coastal views and lively plazas capture the city’s mix of elegance, surf culture, and culinary flair.

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