
France's Provincial and Spain's Southern Heritage
Journey through France and Spain’s most cultural regions. You’ll explore the most divine aspects of each city, discovering the culture, cuisine, and heritage. Discover the royal and culinary heritage of France from Louis XIV to Paul Bocuse and the exquisite vineyards of the South. Then after, you’ll trip manager will journey with you inside Spain’s medieval history and heritage through its mystic scenery and local cuisine.
Your Rail Journey

Paris - Lyon - Avignon - Barcelona - Madrid - Seville
France's Cultural Escapade Journey Highlights
- Discover the highlights and local heritage of the capital of Catalonia
- Visit the Palace of Versailles and where Marie Antoinette Retreated
- Explore the romantic city of Paris
- Visit the Popes Palace & Avignon Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Discover the Lavender Countryside
- Taste the Wines of Spain
- 13 Days 12 Nights
- Small Group
Price Per Person Based On Month of Departure In 2022
January to March
€2750
April to September
€3150
October to December
€2850
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Included In Your Journey
- English Trip Manager
- Stay in 4* & 5* Hotels
- Porterage at all hotels and from city to city
- 1st Class Railway Tickets
- A Delicious Breakfast Every Morning
- Popes Palace & Avignon Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- 6 Cocktails & Dinners (Cocktail & Dinner on the first night in each city)
- 6 Included Tours (Tours on the first day in each city)
Excluded In Your Journey
- Flight Tickets
- Airport Transfers On Arrival & Departure (Provided Upon Request)
- Train Station Transfers On Arrival & Departure (Provided Upon Request)
Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 – Paris
Your memorable trip starts in Paris, as you arrive you will be welcomed by your Trip Manager and a delightful Breakfast or Lunch (Depending on your time of arrival) at the hotel. Then on, you will embark on a tour of Paris discovering the highlights of the city, and it’s hidden secrets. After that, you will make your way to the Palace of Versailles, exploring the entire estate where Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette resided. As you arrive back at your hotel, you’ll enjoy an excellent time to relax just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 2 – Paris
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Paris on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours in Paris and to Normandy or Loire Valley. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Paris and the region in fashion.
Day 3 – Paris to Lyon
You’ll start your day early and make your way to Lyon via the fabulous French TGV in first-class while discovering the countryside of Burgundy. If you are an explorer, you’ll have the option to make a detour to Puy de Dôme to tour through this UNESCO World Heritage Natural site, along with your guide stroll through part of the 80 puys aligned over 32KM, making it the youngest volcanic complex in France As you arrive in Lyon, before embarking on a city tour, you’ll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. After that, you will discover the highlights of the city and the secrets of its old town with the delightful touch of local tastes. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Lyon just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 4 – Lyon
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Paris on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours of Paul Bocuse Delightful Cooking Class, Chamonix’s Mont-Blanc Discovery, Dijon & Beaune’s Truffle Escapade and Beaune & Burgundy’s vineyards. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Lyon and the region in fashion.
Day 5 – Lyon to Avignon
You’ll start your day early and make your way to Avignon via the fabulous french TGV in first-class while discovering the countryside of France’s Burgundy and Provence. As you arrive in Avignon, you will embark on a city tour discovering the highlights of the town and its hidden secrets. Then on, you will make your way to the Pope’s Palace, Europe’s most significant and most gothic architecture. You’ll also explore Avignon’s historical bridge on the Rhone river built between 1177 and 1185. It is one of the most famous medieval bridges in Southern France. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Avignon just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 6 – Avignon
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. Then, enjoy Avignon on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours. The Villages of Provence, Marseille’s Delights & Soap Revelation, Van Gogh Arles, Aix en Provence, or even escape to Pont-du-Gard & Vallon Pont-d’Arc Chauvet Cave. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Avignon and the region in fashion.
Day 7 – Avignon to Barcelona
You’ll start your day early and make your way to Barcelona on the fabulous TGV in the comfort of first-class while discovering the scenic countryside of the southern part of France. As you arrive in Barcelona, before embarking on a city tour, you’ll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. Hereafter, you’ll commence on a tour of Barcelona, discovering the highlights and local heritage of the capital of Catalonia. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Barcelona just before your elegant cocktail and dinner.
Day 8 – Barcelona
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll enjoy Barcelona on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours of Casa Mila & Casa Batllo Artistic Discovery, Tapas Cooking Class, Girona’s & Figueres Heritage, Monterrat Cultural Escape, Tarragona’s Regional Heritage or even Barcelona’s Historical Delights. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Barcelona and its near landmarks.
Day 9 – Barcelona to Madrid
You’ll start your day early and make your way to Madrid via the fabulous Spanish high speed train in first-class while discovering the majestic spanish countryside. As you arrive in Madrid, before embarking on a city tour, you’ll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. Hereafter, you will embark on a city tour discovering the heritage & highlights of the city along with a taste of local specialties. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Madrid just before your elegant cocktail and dinner.
Day 10 – Madrid
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Madrid on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours of El Escorial Monarchy, Paela’s Cooking Class, Ribera Del Duero Wine Escapade and to Toledo, Avila & Segovia UNESCO World Heritage Discovery. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Madrid and the region in fashion.
Day 11 – Madrid to Seville
You’ll start your day early and make your way to Seville with the Spanish high speed train in first-class while discovering the countryside of the Southern part of Spain. As you arrive in Seville, before embarking on a city tour, you’ll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. Hereafter, you will embark on a city tour discovering the exclusive areas of the island while indulging in a local tasting. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Seville just before your elegant cocktail and dinner.
Day 12 – Seville
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Seville on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours to Gibraltar & Ronda’s Heritage,Tangier’s Moroccan Escape, Granada’s Alhambra’s Discovery, Cordoba’s Discovery or An Evening of Flamenco. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Seville and the region in fashion.
Seville to your next destination or home
You’ll start your last morning with us on a delightful breakfast. You’ll then either head to your next destination or explore the wonders of Seville for the last time.
Itinerary Day by Day Inclusions
Day 1 – Paris
- Welcome treat at the hotel
- Paris City Tour & Versailles Monarchy Tour with Skip-the-Line Estate Passport
- A selection of memorable experiences
- A selection of transfers from the train station or airport (Provided Upon Request)
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner
Day 2 – Paris
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 3 – Paris to Lyon
- A delicious breakfast
- Transfer to the train station with porterage
- 1st class seats to Lyon
- The selection of going to Puy de Dôme UNESCO World Heritage on the way to Lyon
- Lyon City Tour with a local tasting
- A selection of memorable experiences in Lyon
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Lyon
Day 4 – Lyon
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 5 – Lyon to Avignon
- A delicious breakfast
- Transfer to the train station with porterage
- 1st class seats to Avignon
- Popes Palace & Avignon Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
- A selection of memorable experiences in Avignon
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Avignon
Day 6 – Avignon
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 7 – Avignon to Barcelona
- A delicious breakfast
- Transfer to the train station with porterage
- 1st class seats to Barcelona
- Barcelona Highlights City Tour with a local treat
- A selection of memorable experiences in Barcelona
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Barcelona
Day 8 – Barcelona
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 9 – Barcelona to Madrid
- A delicious breakfast
- Transfer to the train station with porterage
- 1st class seats to Madrid
- Madrid City tour with a local tasting
- A selection of memorable experiences in Madrid
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Madrid
Day 10 – Madrid
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 10 – Madrid to Seville
- A delicious breakfast
- 1st Class seats to Seville
- Seville City Tour with a local tasting
- A selection of memorable experiences in Seville
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Seville
Day 11 – Seville
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 13 – Seville
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences before heading off to your next destination
- A selection of transfers to the train station or airport (Provided Upon Request)