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Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
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Carousel in Avignon, Provence

Paris, Provence & Barcelona

12 days from £6,900pp

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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy visiting iconic Parisian sites.

  • Explore the small hilltop villages of Provence.

  • Take a helicopter orientation tour of Barcelona.

  • Taste typical Spanish tapas.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, collect your bags, and your private driver will bring you to your hotel. Then, take a Seine river cruise to enjoy the sights with a glass of champagne.

    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris
    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris
    • The Louvre from the Seine River, Paris
      The Louvre from the Seine River, Paris

  • This morning, indulge your sweet tooth with your private guide on a pastry and chocolate-tasting tour of the Saint-Germain district. Later this afternoon, your guide will meet you for a private tour of Paris's islands, the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral and the stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle.

    • Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
      Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
    • Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
      Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
    • The gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
      The gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

  • Today, your private guide will take you to Paris's most iconic museums: the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay.

    • The Louvre, Paris
      The Louvre, Paris
    • Musée d'Orsay, Paris
      Musée d'Orsay, Paris
    • Clock at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris
      Clock at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris

  • Enjoy a morning at leisure before heading to the Eiffel Tower in the afternoon to meet your shared guide. Go up to the second floor for sweeping views of the capital below.

    • Macarons, France
      Macarons, France
    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris
    • Place des Vosges, Paris
      Place des Vosges, Paris

  • This morning your private driver will bring you to the train station for your onward journey to Provence. Upon arrival in Avignon, your private driver will bring you to your hotel.

    • Palais des Papes, Avignon
      Palais des Papes, Avignon
    • Carousel in Avignon, Provence
      Carousel in Avignon, Provence
    • Avignon Cathedral, Provence
      Avignon Cathedral, Provence

  • Set out this morning for a full day with your private driver to the verdant Lubéron Valley, visiting Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes, Roussillon and the ochre lands.

    • Building façade in Avignon, Provence
      Building façade in Avignon, Provence
    • Avignon, Provence
      Avignon, Provence
    • Avignon, Provence
      Avignon, Provence

  • Spend the day learning how to cook a classic French meal with a professional chef and small group. Begin at the market where all of the produce is purchased and end with a feast of your own creation.

    • Palais des Papes, Avignon
      Palais des Papes, Avignon
    • Olives for sale at market, France
      Olives for sale at market, France
    • Avignon, Provence
      Avignon, Provence

  • Say farewell to France as your private driver brings you to the Avignon train station for your onward journey to Spain. Arriving in Figueres, you'll enjoy a tour of the Dalí Museum and medieval Girona before continuing on to Barcelona.

    • Parc Güell, Barcelona
      Parc Güell, Barcelona
    • Sagrada Família, Barcelona
      Sagrada Família, Barcelona
    • Casa Batlló, Barcelona
      Casa Batlló, Barcelona

  • Enjoy a morning tour of Antoni Gaudí's unique modernist architecture on foot and by car. This afternoon, take a different perspective on the city with a shared helicopter tour.

    • Roof of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona
      Roof of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona
    • Parc Güell, Barcelona
      Parc Güell, Barcelona
    • Casa Batlló, Barcelona
      Casa Batlló, Barcelona

  • Spend today at leisure exploring the city, then this evening embark on a tapas tour through the Vila de Gràcia suburb.

    • Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
      Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
    • Street scene, Barcelona
      Street scene, Barcelona
    • City view, Barcelona
      City view, Barcelona

  • Journey outside of Barcelona today to the dramatic mountain of Montserrat, known for its Royal Basilica and Romanesque carving of La Virgen Moreneta, the 'Black Virgin'. Spend your final night in Spain at leisure.

    • Barceloneta, Barcelona
      Barceloneta, Barcelona
    • Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
      Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
    • Parc Güell, Barcelona
      Parc Güell, Barcelona

  • This morning you'll be transferred to Barcelona Airport for your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • La Rambla, Barcelona
      La Rambla, Barcelona
    • Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
      Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
    • Barcelona Cathedral
      Barcelona Cathedral

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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