Welcome to Paris. As you arrive, you will be welcomed by your trip manager. Dine on a delightful breakfast or lunch (depending on your time of arrival) at the hotel. You will embark on a tour of Paris, discovering the city's highlights, well-loved icons, and hidden gems, not to mention uncovering some of the secrets that the city holds. Your guide will transport you to the Palace of Versailles; you can explore the entire 700-roomed estate where Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette once resided. Upon returning to your hotel, you can choose to continue exploring your locale or enjoy a restful evening before a cocktail or two and dinner."

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel

This day is for foodie lovers. After breakfast, why not take part in a delicious cooking class, learn all about truffles and how they are 'hunted,' or visit some of the finest Beaune and Burgundy vineyards for an extraordinary tasting? Your trip manager has a plethora of exacting, curated explorations to take part in; your trip manager will help you plan your day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel

Today is an early start. You'll make your way to Avignon in first-class style on the fabulous French TGV. Watch as the impressive rolling countryside of Burgundy and Provence and their beautiful villages, châteaux, and vineyards speed past. You'll arrive at the gateway of Provence, Avignon, set on the Rhône River. Discover the city's highlights, wander the cobbled streets and uncover the secrets hidden in the rampart walls. Your guide will unravel mystical tales of Pope's Palace, Europe's most significant and appraised gothic architecture. The Avignon Bridge is regarded as the most famous medieval bridge in Southern France; it was constructed between 1177 and 1185 and spanned the Rhône. Upon returning to your hotel, you can rest or choose to embark on a local tour with your guide or take a wonder in the vicinity of your hotel before welcome cocktails and dinner filled with provincial specialties.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel

After a filling French breakfast, don your walking shoes and explore the rampart-enveloped old town, tree-lined leafy squares, and gorgeous restaurants and cafés. Avignon is renowned for its elaborate, annual arts festival, which takes place each July. If you want to explore further afield, your trip manager can give you plenty of suggestions. The various curated explorations include highlights such as The Villages of Provence, Marseille's delights, including learning about the homogenous witch's brew soap revelation, Van Gogh Arles, Aix-en-Provence, or even escape to Pont-du-Gard and Vallon Pont-d'Arc Chauvet Cave. The curated explorations are tailormade and give you the flexibility to create your unique itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel

With your bags packed, you'll enjoy your final French breakfast before heading to Barcelona. Settle back and luxuriate in your first-class seating on the TGV as the countryside, villages, and coastal paths pass. This extraordinary journey will take you through Montpellier, the Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park, and Perpignan. You'll cross over the border into Spain and arrive in Barcelona; the city is known for its exceptional soccer team and the brilliant architecture of Antoni Gaudí. It's also famous for delicious food and tasty tapas, tranquil parks, and modern art museums, all set on the spectacular Mediterranean shoreline. With your private guide, stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter, the magnificent 14th-century cathedrals, towering temple columns, and subterranean stone corridors. After your city exploration of Barcelona, you can choose to return to your hotel to relax or continue exploring this incredible city of diversity. In the evening, choose from delicious Spanish cocktails, wines, and a lavish dinner."

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel

The Spanish take their breakfasts seriously, fill up on delicious Pincho de tortilla, a very traditional northern dish. Choose to discover Barcelona, a city of vibrancy and history that spans over two millennia, even further at your own pace. Or, from various curated explorations will lead you to discover Casa Mila and Casa Batllo's artistic discovery, Girona's and Figueres's heritage, Montserrat cultural escape, Tarragona's regional heritage, or even enjoy a tapas cooking class.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel

Another early start, after breakfast, you'll take the high-velocity 'AVE' train to Madrid. Your first-class seats will allow you to sit back and relax and enjoy the Spanish countryside unroll in front of you. After checking in to your hotel and a quick freshen up, you'll embark on a city exploration of Madrid; you'll be fascinated by its artistic derivation. Madrid has evolved into one of the richest culinary capitals in Europe; the city elegantly embraces the gastronomic revolution. Royal palaces, medieval mansions, and contemporary architecture meld seamlessly together to form this vibrant city. Take time to snack on the local croquetas, gambas al ajillo or a traditional sweet flan. After your city exploration, your trip manager will take you back to your hotel to relax or continue exploring Madrid. In the evening, cocktails and dinner will be served at the hotel. "

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel

Why not try dunking your churros in hot chocolate this morning? A lovely Spanish specialty breakfast. Today, you can participate in the gastronomic revolution and experience a traditional Paella cooking class or Ribera Del Duero wine escapade. Various other exciting curated explorations allow you to discover the El Escorial monarchy and Toledo, Avila, and the Segovia UNESCO World Heritage discovery. Your trip manager will be at your disposal to help you decide.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel