LONDON TO BARCELONA QUEST
Overview
Think just over a week isn’t enough to get a good look at Europe? The London to Barcelona Quest is here to prove you wrong. Experience the contrast of the bustling city of Barcelona to the wine region of Bordeaux & the seaside San Sebastian to the monuments & museums of Paris. When you uncover France & Spain, you’ve truly entered the world of Europe.
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Day 1London to Paris
London
Welcome to the first day of the best holiday of your life – we’re calling it early! After a few pleasantries in London we’ll get the show on the road with Paris in our sights.
Dover
A few hours in and your jaws are on the floor already. These chalk cliffs that edge the English coastline are known as the White Cliffs of Dover, the first of many natural beauties we’ll see on this trip.
Calais
After we ferry across the English Channel for France we’ll arrive in Calais, where we will take in the history of World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme.
Paris
Kicking off night one, we arrive in none other than the lust-worthy Paris! It’s straight down to business with a tour of the city lit up by the lights of night.
Day 2Paris
Paris
Drool over haute couture you can’t afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the Louvre. Just don’t wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and a cabaret show. Smitten and it’s only day two!
Day 3Paris to Bordeaux
Paris
Wipe away your tears sad travellers! Paris is not going anywhere, you can always come back and visit her again. You, on the other hand, are going somewhere, and it’s somewhere pretty magnificent…
Bordeaux
Wise folk tell us that wine has been produced in Bordeaux since the 1st Century – that’s a long time, which means they know what they’re doing. And it’s not just the vin that has dragged us here, it’s a pretty place to boot featuring its famous Miroir d’eau (water mirror).
Day 4Bordeaux to San Sebastian
Bordeaux
Breathe in your last breath of Bordeaux before we hit the road in search of the Spanish border. In just a few short hours we’ll be beach side and exploring San Sebastian.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Our stop will have you people watching in this cute little town on the French and Spanish border.
San Sebastián
With two nights in Spain’s coastal town of San Sebastian, it will be hard to wipe the smiles off our faces. Take a walk to the aquarium where you can get a closer look at Isla de Santa Clara. The night is yours.
Day 5San Sebastian
San Sebastián
We’ll be dropping lots of delicious sounding words today as we explore Parte Vieja, Playa de la Concha and Centro Romántico. Say it again: Romántico! Follow the cobblestone roads & soak up San Sebastian’s coastline.
Day 6San Sebastian to Barcelona
San Sebastián
Having settled into life with afternoon siestas, today will only be a departure from San Sebastian, don’t worry leaving Spain is not on the agenda. Sigh with relief.
Zaragoza
This town comes complete with a baroque Basilica, a perfect combination of Islamic and Gothic architecture and truly a sight to behold.
Barcelona
Hola Barcelona…The first dose of Mediterranean Sea! That’s if you can drag yourself away from the intoxicating city & get to the beach. Unique gothic architecture, round the clock parties & plenty of street life will leave you spellbound by Barcelona.
Day 7Barcelona
Barcelona
They say this sexy city sizzles and we couldn’t agree more. For a taste of what you can do, here’s just a start of the never-ending list. Channel Gaudi at Sagrada Familia, his greatest masterpiece, started in 1882. This labour of love is still not compete, but is one for the Instagram upload for sure. Parc Guell could be next on the list, followed by the beach, and of course taking to the backstreets for some endless tapas and paella. Washed down with sangria of course.
Day 8End Barcelona
Barcelona
That’s it folks. The incredible ride has come to an end and you should all be left utterly inspired by what your time on the road has achieved. Now you have the pleasure of picking your next adventure. Greek Island Hopping, anyone?
