10-Day Barcelona to Girona, Montserrat, Figueres, Andorra, Carcassonne, Arles, Avignon, Cannes, Monte Carlo and Serravalle Designer Outlet Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-BCN-001
Duration: 10 Day(s) / 9 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
5%
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Special Dates
The top three lavender resorts: Sault, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, Valensole! More opportunities to appreciate Van Gogh's painting of the same sunflower flower sea!
The most beautiful town in Provence - Stone City, you can quietly feel the tranquility and vitality brought by the castle, church, stairs, and the blooming flowers around you.
We will go to visit Dalí Theatre-Museum, Le Café Van Gogh, Médiathèque d'Arles and Carrières de Lumières!
World Heritage City - Andorra, a rare pocket country to visit, weighing heavily!
Traveling through mountains and rivers for great value: Montserrat and Lac De Sainte Croix, which will definitely make you linger and forget to return!
Five major specialties for dining, allowing you to enjoy the delicacies of various countries!!)
Carefully arrange the Serravalle Designer Outlet, the largest outlet in Europe, to meet your shopping needs!
Itinerary
Begin your amazing and unforgettable journey with us today by taking a plane ride to Barcelona. You will stay overnight on the plane and three meals will be at your own expense.
Welcome to Barcelona! A tour guide will pick you up at Barcelona Airport (BCN) at 11:00, 15:00 and 19:00. You can freely move around in the city. In the afternoon, you will be arranged to check in at the hotel to rest and recharge for the wonderful journey ahead.
Hotel: Eurostars Executive Or Exe Barbera Parc Or similar.
Attractions
After breakfast, we will first head to Montserrat, which is known locally as the "Holy Mountain.". With its unique landforms, clouds and mists, as well as the rocks that can be seen everywhere, it seems particularly peaceful and noble, and has been worshipped by people for centuries. Then we will go to Girona, where the Onyar River passes through the city, with beautiful medieval buildings and a labyrinth of streets. Following, we will visit one of the world's famous Gothic cathedrals, the Catedral de Girona, which is only second in size to St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican in the world's pillarless church architecture. Finally, we will visit Figueres, the birthplace of world-class painter Salvador Dalí.
Itinerary:
Montserrat (Include downhill cable ticket, 3 hours) → Girona (60 mins) → Catedral de Girona (Outside Visit, 30 mins) → Figueres ( 30 mins)
Hotel: Hotel Pirineos Or similar. (Dinner included)
After breakfast, we will first drive to the Dali Theater Museum. Dali Theater Museum is a surrealist world created by Dali, and a "work of art" designed by Dali himself. Dali's paintings, sculptures, installation art, even animated films in cooperation with Disney, as well as his own collections, will always be attracted by unexpected whimsy. Then we will visit Andorra, one of the four pocket countries in the world. This is a shopping paradise and a famous tourist city with medieval style, which will definitely satisfy you! Finally, we will go to Château Comtal. From the appearance, it is a typical medieval European castle, with a cylindrical body and a conical roof, which is particularly eye-catching.
Itinerary:
Dalí Theatre-Museum (Inside Visit, Include ticket, 60 mins) → Andorra (90 mins) → Château Comtal (Include ticket, 60 mins)
Hotel: Kyriad Carcassonne - Aéroport Or similar. (Dinner included)
Special Notes:
1. Sunflowers bloom in mid June to the end of July, and the flowering period varies slightly from year to year depending on the weather. If you are unable to enjoy the flower sea landscape, please understand.
Provence is the hometown of lavender, with vast and charming purple lavender blooming freely, romantic and beautiful. Today we will first go to Sault, a large native lavender growing area around the world. The lavender in Sault is native, which has a more pleasant fragrance compared to mixed lavender. Strolling in the purple flower sea, it has a unique charm. Then we will head to Gordes, one of the three major towns in Provence, and visit the medieval town depicted in Peter Mayer's "Years of Mountain Dwelling". Finally, we will go to Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, a nearly thousand year old monastery hidden in a peaceful valley. In the early summer lavender season, the fields were covered in purple lavender, creating a dreamlike and beautiful scene that left one lingering.
Itinerary:
Sault (90mins) → Gordes (90mins) → Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (Outside Visit, 60mins)
Special Notes:
1. The best flowering period for the lavender field in Sault is from mid June to early August, and the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque is from 06/20 to 07/15.
Hotel: Escale Oceania Aix-en-Provence Or similar. (Dinner included)
After breakfast, we will first go to Valensole to watch lavender. Valensole is the birthplace of lavender and the largest lavender planting area on the land. It is the best lavender viewing point, where you can take stunning photos. Then we will head to Lac De Sainte Croix. The canyon of Lac De Sainte Croix is the most famous canyon in Europe, with not only azure sky and clear lake water, but also stunning scenery that will surely leave you lingering! Finally, we will drive to the charming small city of Cannes for a tour.
Itinerary:
Valensole (60mins) → Lac De Sainte Croix (120mins) → Cannes (60mins)
Special Notes:
1. The best flowering period of Valensole is 06/20-07/15.
Hotel: Hotel du Pin Nice Port Or similar.
After breakfast, we will drive to Nice, Nizza, which is situated next to the blue coast. The azure waters and beautiful scenery are breathtaking. You can stroll by the seaside and breathe the fresh air of the Mediterranean. Then we will go to Bay of Angels. Next, go to the Promenade des Anglais, where you can enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean scenery and cobblestone beaches. Following, go to Monaco, the world's second smallest country, which was once on the brink of bankruptcy and was promoted to the world's most billionaire country due to casinos. Yachts on the coast, millions of mansions in mountain cities, F1 racing lanes, and enchanting casinos are all attractions that Monaco cannot miss. Finally, we will visit Genoa for a tour.
Itinerary:
Cannes → Nice，Nizza → Bay of Angels (60mins) → Promenade des Anglais (60mins)→ Monaco (60mins)→ Genoa (90mins)
Hotel: Tower Genova Airport - Hotel & Conference Center Or similar.
In the early morning, we will drive from Genoa to Milan. Our first stop will be at Serravalle Designer Outlet, the largest discount village in Europe. In addition to many luxury brands, the biggest feature of the Serravalle Designer Outlet is the presence of some relatively ordinary and affordable discount stores, as well as Lindt Chocolate, Ferrari fan stores, and some kitchen ware discount stores. Following, we will go to Milan, the holy land of opera, the capital of art, and known as the barometer of fashion in the world, to visit several landmark buildings in Milan - Milan Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Itinerary:
Serravalle Designer Outlet (180 mins) → Milan Cathedral (Outside Visit, 60 mins) → Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (60 mins)
Today we will wrap up a pleasant trip, and you can book a suitable flight to leave Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) according to your needs.
Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the hotel at 7:00 in the morning. If the guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 7 o'clock to the airport, the guide can help the guest take a taxi.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
4 stars hotels: standard for two people in one room.
8 breakfasts.
Five special meals.
Chinese-speaking tour guide.
Professional foreign driver, 25-50 seats air-conditioned bus (European law stipulates that driver cannot drive more than 10 hours one day).
Entrance ticket of Montserrat one-way cable ticket, Pont du Gard, Dalí Theatre-Museum, Château Comtal, Médiathèque d'Arles, Carrières de Lumières.
What's Excluded
Flight tickets, taxes, visa fees and passport processing fees.
Lunch and dinner.
Service fee: EUR12 per day per person.
Person fees such as laundry, haircut, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, tips and any expenses in the hotel.
Any personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
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Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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