Southern France & Spain Loop from Paris
Europe

Southern France & Spain Loop from Paris

9 days · 8 nightsParis round tripGuided group tour
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Highlights

  • ★ Stay 2 nights in Barcelona and immerse yourself in the charming city of Gaudí. ★Visit small towns: Avignon, the city of the Popes, Gothenburg, the stone city, Arles, the inspiration for Van Gogh’s paintings, Pamplona, ​​the hometown of the Running of the Bulls, the coastal town of San Sebastian, and Bordeaux, the world’s wine center. ★Come to the Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley and experience the artistic splendor of France during the Renaissance ★Visit the Abbey of Senanques in Southern France, a hidden gem of Provence.
  • ★Special gift: "1-hour Barcelona Citywalk, led by a local tour guide, visit the core area of ​​Barcelona, ​​and immerse yourself in the imagination of the architectural genius Gaudi, this vibrant and creative city.
  • Starting April 1, 2026, this tour will be officially upgraded to a 25-Person Premium Small Group Tour, with a maximum group size of 25 guests.

Day-by-day itinerary

B breakfastL lunchD dinner included
D1DAY 1Home → Airplane → ParisBLD

Friday pick-up information: Free Pick-up Airport on Tour Start Date: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Free Pick-up Schedule on Tour Start Day: Free Chinese pick-up times are twice a day: Free Chinese airport pickup service is provided between 08:00 and 22:00 based on the guest’s actual flight arrival time (This time is when the guest will meet with our staff after collecting their luggage. guests arriving close to the scheduled time need to wait at the airport). *If the flight information is provided within 7

🏨 Brit Hotel Privilège Paris Rosny-sous-Bois; Brit Hotel Paris Orly Rungis; Hotel Huatian Chinagora or similar

D2DAY 2Paris → AvignonBLD

Depart from Paris in the morning and head towards the south of France. In the evening, arrive at Avignon, the heart of Provence. Provence in southern France is world-famous for its lavender scenery. It has a charming style, and the most refreshing thing is that the air here seems to be filled with the aroma of lavender, thyme, pine and other scents that cannot be experienced anywhere else. This is the idea of ​​sunshine and fragrance. [Saturday] Itinerary: Paris → Heart of Provence: Avignon

🏨 ibis Styles Avignon Sud or similar

D3DAY 3Avignon → Gordes → AvignonBLD

In the morning, we will visit Avignon, also known as the City of Popes. In 1309, the Vatican moved its capital here. Until around 1377, a total of seven popes lived here. The famous Palais des Papes in the city was built at that time. Avignon is an important city of art and history in France. In the afternoon, we will go to the desirable Gode City in Meier’s "Mountain Life", which is also known as the Stone City. Known as the "hanging village", it is also called the "Castle in the Sky" because it looks like it is h

🏨 ibis Styles Avignon Sud or similar

D4DAY 4Avignon → Arles → BarcelonaBLD

In the morning, we will depart for Arles, a small town famous for Van Gogh. This town has been listed as a key city since the ancient Roman period, and therefore there are many ancient Roman ruins. The famous Dutch painter Van Gogh added some color to this town. This can be said to be the source of Van Gogh’s inspiration for his paintings. Although Van Gogh lived here for only a little over a year, that year was the peak of his creative career. He created more than 200 oil paintings, the most famous of which are "L

🏨 B&B HOTEL Barcelona Viladecans or similar

D5DAY 5BarcelonaBLD

In the morning, we will visit the famous Montserrat mountain area. The Montserrat Monastery here is the most important religious sanctuary in Catalonia. The statue of the Black-faced Virgin Mary holding the Holy Child is the spiritual and soul guardian of the locals. Montserrat Mountain is surrounded by huge and bizarrely shaped rocks, which is very unique and spectacular. At noon, we will visit the charming and passionate Barcelona, ​​go to the Columbus Monument and Las Ramblas, and then visit the Sagrada Familia,

🏨 B&B HOTEL Barcelona Viladecans or similar

D6DAY 6Barcelona → Pamplona → Saint SebastianBLD

Departing in the morning, we’ll head to the Basque Country in northern Spain. En route, we’ll first arrive in Pamplona, renowned for its Running of the Bulls. Every year from July 6th to 14th, this beautiful medieval city hosts the most thrilling festival: the Running of the Bulls. Pamplona, beyond the Running of the Bulls, is a city steeped in history and tradition. Its historic streets and squares preserve a series of significant ancient architectural sites and medieval city walls. We’ll continue our journey in t

🏨 B&B HOTEL Donostia Aeropuerto; Hotel Sukha or similar

D7DAY 7Saint Sebastian → BordeauxBLD

In the morning, we will visit San Sebastian, which is home to the most beautiful bay in Europe, Moon Bay. It is known as the world’s food capital and is also the venue for a well-known European film festival. San Sebastian, a shining pearl in northern Spain bordering France, is surrounded by mountains and the sea, with beautiful scenery that will make you linger. After the tour, we will depart for Bordeaux, the world’s wine center. Upon arrival, visit the Bordeaux World Heritage Site of Saint-André Archbishop Churc

🏨 CERISE Bordeaux Mérignac Aéroport; Kyriad Prestige Bordeaux Aeroport or similar

D8DAY 8Bordeaux → Chambord → ParisBLD

In the morning, we will set off for the Loire Valley, a world-renowned tourist attraction known as the back garden of France. The Loire River is called the mother river of France and is the longest river in France, with a flow of 1,020 kilometers. There are world-famous Loire Castles on both sides of the valley. Magnificent and beautiful castles can be seen everywhere. In the afternoon, we arrived at the Chateau de Chambord, known as the "King of Castles". This castle was built as a hunting palace by order of King

🏨 Brit Hotel Privilège Paris Rosny-sous-Bois; Brit Hotel Paris Orly Rungis; Hotel Huatian Chinagora or similar

D9DAY 9Paris → Airplane → HomeBLD

Saturday airport drop-off information: 1. Free airport drop-off on the day of departure: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 2. Free Chinese airport drop-off time: Free Chinese drop off service will be provided between 06:00 and 21:00 based on the actual departure time of the guest(This time is the departure time from the hotel). To ensure the smooth running of your trip, our company will arrange airport transfer 4 hours before your flight departure time. We recommend booking a flight departing after 10:00 AM on

Tap a day to see the plan. Hotels are listed or similar; final hotels are confirmed with your booking.

What’s included

  • Transportation: Vehicles for the projects included in the itinerary (the type of vehicle used is determined by the actual number of applicants, and vehicles with 9 seats or less may be assigned a driver who also serves as a guide)
  • Hotel: accommodation in three to four-star hotels
  • Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel
  • Professional tour guide service

Not included

  • Full-trip air tickets, taxes, visa fees, and passport processing fees
  • Tickets to attractions and self-funded items in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide)
  • Lunch and dinner during the trip
  • Service fee (8 Euros/person/day)
  • City tour tax and accommodation tax (please specify the items to be paid in the self-funded items)
  • Personal expenses abroad (laundry, haircuts, telephone calls, faxes, pay TV, drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, tips, etc.)
  • Other fees not mentioned in the above service contents.

Departure dates

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04/03/2026-10/29/2026: Friday 04/02/2027-10/28/2027: Friday

Seats and seasonal surcharges are confirmed when we send your quote.

Optional extras

Sagrada Familia Ticket Booking Service+guide service
Adult prices include: entrance fee + tour guide. Since children under 10 are free at this attraction, the child price only includes the tour guide.
$80 pp

Book extras with your tour. Prices per person, confirmed in your quote.

Visa & travel documents

Entry rules depend on your passport. Tell us your nationality and our visa assistance team will explain what you need before you book.

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