Barcelona to Zurich with Paris : 9 Days Europe Trip (7 Destinations)

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception. Indian dinner included.

In the morning, we´ll embark on a tour of the City of Counts. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudi’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. BARCELONA is renowned as one of the most beautiful and fascinating European capitals. In the evening, we’ll leave Barcelona and travel north into Catalonia. Before settling into our hotel, we’ll take a walk in GIRONA, exploring its historic center, known for its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its impressive cathedral. Indian lunch included.

We’ll head to FRANCE, traveling through the PROVENCE region. Our first stop will be ARLES, a small UNESCO World Heritage city known for its connections to Van Gogh. Here, we can visit the Roman theater and quaint Romanesque churches. There will be time to explore and have lunch. Next, we’ll include a visit to Carrières des Lumières, an incredible underground art experience featuring a captivating display of art, images, and sound in an ancient quarry. We’ll arrive in CHAMBERY, the charming capital of Savoy, for the evening, a medieval style city with beautiful historic center and large castle. Indian dinner included. Note: If tickets for the Carrières des Lumières show are unavailable due to high demand, we will provide an alternative visit to the Pont du Gard, a famous Roman aqueduct

We’ll journey to SWITZERLAND, arriving in GENEVA. With our guide, we’ll go to Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), and we’ll see the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Our next stop will be the charming, walled village of GRUYERES, world-renowned for its cheese. Nearby, there are some of Switzerland´s major chocolate factories, including Nestlé. Our tour includes admission to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory, where you’ll enjoy a sweet tasting experience! We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, passing through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, until we reach CHILLON Castle, built on the shores of Lake Geneva (admission included). We’ll arrive in LEYSIN by mid-afternoon, a charming holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Leysin is well-known for its winter sports resort and hiking options. Vegetarian dinner included. Note: Depending on availability, accommodation may sometimes be in another charming Swiss town nestled in the Alps, such as Martigny.

We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in SWITZERLAND featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in INTERLAKEN for lunch before traveling to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening, we’ll arrive in ZURICH, with some time to explore the center before heading to the hotel. Note: In case of adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the Glacier 3000 cable car may be closed. If this happens, we will offer an equally spectacular alternative to enjoy the alpine landscapes. Vegetarian lunch included.

We’ll depart from ZURICH and travel to the French region of Alsace, where we’ll visit its capital, STRASBOURG; a charming city that beautifully blends French and German influences. You’ll have time to explore and get to know the city. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey to PARIS, arriving in the evening. Indian lunch included in Strasbourg.

After breakffast, we´ll begin the morning with a panoramic city tour of PARIS, guided by a local expert who will showcase the city´s impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Afterwards, we’ll head to Montmartre, where you’ll have time to enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history of FRANCE at the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included), renowned for its stunning gardens. To wrap up this exciting day, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine, which will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Transfer back to the hotel. Indian lunch included.

We’ll start our day in central PARIS, beginning with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower. You´ll have the chance to go up to the second floor of this famous iron landmark (tickets included). You´ll have the rest of the day free to explore the city at your own pace. After the visit, for those who are especially interested, an optional transfer to Disneyland Paris will be provided.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.