Touring Europe Madrid - Berlin (2024)

יום 1

יום 2

יום 3

Salimos hacia Aragón atravesando tierras de Castilla. En ZARAGOZA nos detenemos brevemente para conocer la Basílica del Pilar. BARCELONA, llegada y breve panorámica en autocar por sus principales arterias para familiarizarnos con la capital catalana. Nota:(En ocasiones la visita puede realizarse en la mañana del día siguiente.)

יום 4

Tiempo libre en BARCELONA, podrá usted caminar por el Barrio Gótico, Las Ramblas y visitar la catedral. A las 12:00 h salimos hacia Francia y la Costa Azul atravesando la Provenza francesa. Parada en ruta para almorzar. COSTA AZUL, llegada al final del día.

יום 5

יום 6

In the morning with a local guide we include a city tour of Florence, the capital of Tuscany, one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the cradle of the Renaissance and some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli or Raphael. Highlights include the Gothic cathedral (duomo), the ancient Stone Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) with its goldsmiths´ shops and the Signoria square - the political heart of the city with the town hall in a medieval building. After lunch time we continue among pleasant landscapes to ROME. As an introduction to the city, we include a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood of known for its typical small restaurants.

יום 7

We include a city tour of the capital of Italy and one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. The Colosseum, the Roman forums, the squares and fountains of the center, the great life of the city. We finish at SAINT PETER´s OF THE VATICAN, independent state within the city of Rome and center of the Catholic church. You can visit the basilica and the museums. Free time in the afternoon.

יום 8

After breakfast we leave for Tuscany and the region of Emilia Romana. Beautiful landscapes crossing the Apennine mountain range. BOLOGNA, capital of Emilia-Romana, is a city with a rich history dating back to Roman times as well as an important cultural and gastronomic center of Italy. We can walk through its covered passages that extend along many streets and buildings, its towers and its main square. Bologna is also known as the "city of food", famous dishes, such as Bolognese pasta, such as tagliatelle al ragù (famous Bolognese sauce) and lasagna originated here. It is also famous for its sausages, cheeses, and of course, Italian ice cream. Time for lunch.In the afternoon we continue our route to FERRARA, it is surrounded by 9 km of walls, its center has been declared a World Heritage Site, highlights the great medieval castle, the Cathedral of Saint George and its Renaissance palaces.We continue to VENICE, arrival at the end of the day and accommodation in the Mestre or nearby area.

יום 9

In the morning we include a boat transfer to the area of St. Mark´s in Venice, a city built on more than 100 islands connected by more than 400 bridges. We include a walking tour with a local guide around the city of canals. Free time afterwards. In the afternoon you can have a nice gondola trip through the canals (optionally).

יום 10

After breakfast we will leave for Slovenia, a small country of great beauty. We will have time for lunch and a walk through its capital LJUBLIANA, its old town is charming with its historic buildings, squares full of life and canals. A large castle dominates the city. After lunch time we continue towards MARIBOR, the second city in Slovenia with a pleasant old town also on the banks of the Drava River. Our highway passes through beautiful mountainous landscapes to Austria. Arrival in VIENNA at the end of the day.

יום 11

Today we take a scenic visit around this impressive city with a local expert. Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces and the vibrant city center. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening we include a transfer to the neighborhood of Grinzing, an old wine-growing village annexed to the city and known for its traditional taverns. Free time to dine in one of its typical restaurants.

יום 12

In about 3 hours of travel we arrived in BUDAPEST, capital of Hungary. We head first to the lively area of Vaci Utca. Free time for lunch. Afterwards we have an included boat trip to discover the city from the Danube River, the historic "Buda" on one bank of the river and the cosmopolitan "Pest" on the other. The views are unbeatable. Afterwards, we´ll begin the panoramic tour of the "Queen of the Danube". Free time. In the evening we will offer you an optional Magyar show with dinner included.

יום 13

We will leave Budapest for BRATISLAVA, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube. With an attractive historic center, take time to see the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch we will continue our journey to the Czech Republic, PRAGUE. Arriving in the evening, we will include a transfer to the Old Town Square. This central location provides a great introduction to Prague, full of energy and touristic activities. You can take your dinner at one of the restaurants offering international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.

יום 14

Today we will visit the capital, Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include outstanding monuments. During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, we shall take a boat tour on the Vltava River. In the afternoon enjoy some free time to explore the city.

יום 15

We will have an early departure from Prague and stop in PILSEN, in the region of West Bohemia, a city renowned for its beer. Time for a walk through its historic center where we find the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column and a Renaissance-era town hall. We will then cross into Germany where we will follow a section of the so-called "Romantic Route". Next, we will visit ROTHENBURG, a town that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Afterwards, we will head to FRANKFURT. Arrival in the financial capital of Germany in the evening. Free time in the historic city center, where there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from (from Indian cuisine to Oriental, Italian, international and so on).

יום 16

Today we will take a small Cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of RUDESHEIM and ST. GOAR, undoubtedly the river’s most picturesque section. After this we will travel to COLOGNE, a city which stands out for its immense gothic cathedral. Then we head to the Netherlands. Arriving to AMSTERDAM in the evening.

יום 17

Today we have a very exciting day in the Netherlands. We will go to Zaanse Schans with its mills, canals and its typical houses. Next VOLENDAM, a very picturesque fishing village. A short boat trip from Volendam, will take us to MARKEN (an island that was joined to the mainland by a fixed dike), where the houses there are built on stilts. After this, we travel to AMSTERDAM where we will enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings and parks. We will also see the technique of diamond cutting. A large part of the visit will be done on foot, the information will be given through headphones. Time for dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values. Return to the hotel.

יום 18

We leave Amsterdam towards Germany. We make a stop in HAMELIN, a picturesque German town, many of its shops and streets remind us of the fairy tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin by the Brothers Grimm. We continue towards Berlin passing through Marienborn, the old border that separated East and West Germany until 1990. Arrival in BERLIN in the evening.

יום 19

Ease your way into the local culture with a guided visit of Germany’s incredible capital, Berlin. We shall visit the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gates and the city’s magnificent parks. We continue our visit by stopping at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. This visit helps us to understand the difficult situation the city experienced during the Twentieth Century. Time to explore the city. Enjoy an evening in the lively area of Kantstrasse, a district that offers different types of ethnic restaurants to dine in (Indian, Oriental, Italian, German, and so on).

יום 20

After breakfast, end of our services.