City of Light to Catalonia: Paris & Barcelona

Located on the Place de la Madeleine, between the Opera and the Champs Elysées, Roblin New Hotel benefits from having a strategic location within the heart of Paris. After a total renovation entrusted to the exclusive interior designer Flamant, the hotel today offers a unique atmosphere with a subtle blend of styles inspired by famous Parisian districts. The mainreception area is now an open and inviting space that extends to a sitting room with a combination of classic and contemporary décor which includes a large fireplace.

This tour features a 4-hour private city tour, a visit to the 3rd floor of the Eiffel Tower, the highest floor accessible to the public with breathtaking views of the capital, plus a 1-hour boat trip along the Seine. This comprehensive tour is the ideal way to discover Paris for the first time.

On your private city tour, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and together you will discover the most important monuments and symbols of Paris such as the Place Vendome, the Place de l'Opera Garnier, the Musee du Louvre, the Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, the Pantheon, the Musee d'Orsay, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe and Les Invalides.

On your visit to the Eiffel Tower, you can start your ascent by discovering the 1st floor, and taking the elevator or the stairs. You can then enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of Paris and the Champ de Mars, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. You will also discover the monument's unique transparent architecture. Housed 57 meters above the ground, you will be breathless when stepping on the spectacular glass floor that covers the entire level. Then, on foot or by elevator, you will continue your visit to the 2nd level for even more experiences. You will admire the unique 360 degrees views in front of you. At nearly 115 meters high, you can recognize the highest landmarks of the capital, such as the Sacre-Coeur on the top of Montmartre hill, the Invalides with its golden dome, the Montparnasse Tower, the Arc de Triomphe overlooking the beautiful avenue des Champs Elysees. Finally, you will reach the top 3rd floor for a sensational view of all of Paris and even beyond. Located 276 meters above the ground, you will be able to recognize other famous monuments of Paris such as the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the great Arch de la Défense, or the historic bridges over the Seine. You can also discover the reconstruction of Gustave Eiffel's office, the famous panoramic orientation panels, or a model of the summit as it was in 1899.

This program also includes a ticket on a boat ride on the Seine River. Step aboard at the foot of the Eiffel Tower as a crew welcomes you for an hour-long cruise along the Seine.

Enjoy a visit of the Palace of Versailles in a small group with a driver-guide who will tell you many anecdotes about the life of the Kings of France.

After a guided tour of the Palace, you will be able to discover the gardens of Versailles for a few minutes.

The Moulin Rouge is a cabaret in Paris, located close to Montmartre in the Pigalle district. With its trademark red windmill on its roof, it is best known for its entertaining can-can dance and dazzling, spectacular performances. The "Féerie" show consists of a troupe of 80 artists, including 60 dancers, 1000 traditional sumptuous costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins, and the amazing sets in shimmering colors and performances to original music recorded by 80 musicians and 60 chorus singers. Originally opened in 1889, the Moulin Rouge is a testament to an era that celebrated French liberation, change, artistic creation and joyful fantasy. It helped make famous the singers Mistinguett, Édith Piaf and the painter Toulouse-Lautrec. Today, it continues to inspire artists and audiences world-wide.

In centre of Barcelona, Spain, Gallery Hotel invites guests to sophisticated elegance and forthcoming service creating a deep connection that extends into the heart of the city. This four star luxury boutique is nestled near the lively and inspiring Passeig de Gracia, offering extravagant lodgings, delectable dining, meeting facilities and guest service at its best. Founded in 1986, this landmark hotel was rooted in the strong cultural and international spirit that preceded the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Today, Gallery Hotel continues its pursuit of renewal and innovation while offering a comfortably elegant atmosphere and stylish accommodations ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

Enjoy a private walking tour of Barcelona including your own private tour guide and entrance fees to the iconic Sagrada Familia. Starting with a visit to Sagrada Família where your guide will explain all about the history and its importance. Visit the impressive interior of this church, where the vaults reach seventy feet high. Antonio Gaudí designed a plant in the form of a Latin cross with five aisles, extremely rich in decor and symbolism. Discover the museum about its history of development and also visit this Basilica. After this visit, you will on the Eixample district until the Arc of Triomph, towards the oldest parts of the city, first to Born district and then to the Gothic quarter. Get lost on its narrow street, passing the Santa Maria del Mar Church, Picasso Museum and Santa Caterina Market. Then, travel back in time, going from the Roman era through to the early Middle Ages, when the Catalan counts were controlling the Mediterranean sea and Barcelona was the capital of an empire.

After meeting your guide in central Barcelona, take a leisurely stroll to the Eixample to discover a tapas gem and one of Barcelona's best Modernist-style bars.

The bar serves up delicious small plates of Catalan favorites such as pa amb tomaquet and patates braves. Watch the chef prepare these local specialties, and then sit down to savour a plate and a drink while hearing tales about Catalan cuisine.

Walk off your snack with a stroll to Born, listening to your guide talking about Barcelona's history, food and culture as you go. Continuing your stroll through Born, pass Barcelona Cathedral (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia) and the old Roman city walls, and then wind your way to the heart of the Gothic Quarter to Placa Reial, a bustling nighttime square near La Rambla. Here, a special flamenco performance inside one of the oldest flamenco bars in Barcelona awaits you!

This full-day excursion from Barcelona with a comfortable bus and guide on board offers you to visit the 2 biggest cities north of Barcelona: Girona, a medieval city with one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe and Figueres with its unique Dali Theater Museum.

First, you will visit Girona, a monumental city where you can experience its history in the small streets of the old city center. You will enjoy a guided walking tour of the city center, visiting the Cathedral in the old city center, with its well preserved medieval streets that lead you towards the famous pastel-colored houses at the edge of the river bank.

You will be given some free time in Girona to have lunch there (own account). After lunch we will take you to the Dali Theater Museum in Figueres (30km from Girona). This museum holds the biggest collection of artworks that represent the artistic evolution of Salvador Dali, from his first artistic experiments until his surreal creations and the art he made during the last years of his life. You will be traveling on fully equipped buses, with a hostess onboard to provide you with the information you need during the journey.