We gathered at Sofia airport, where we were due to board a 10:10 am flight to Barcelona with Bulgaria Air. We land at 12.10 local time. In the capital of sunny Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain - Barcelona, we have an included tour during which we will pass through: the city's calling card and emblem - Sagrada Familia (outside); two of the most famous houses built by the genius architect Antonio Gaudi - Casa Batillo and La Pedrera (outside); the iconic Gràcia Avenue; Plaza España, the monument to Christopher Columbus. Free time to stroll under the thick shade of the chestnut trees, or as the locals say - "ramble jar", while admiring the imposing facades and people watching, a feeling everyone should experience on their visit to Barcelona - to connect Barcelona's central square with the old port. Lovers of culinary delights are sure to enjoy tapas at the "Mercat de la Boqueria", considered by many to be the best gourmet food market in Europe! There will be an opportunity for anyone who wishes to visit the Aquarium on their own, located near La Rambla Avenue. We then head to our hotel in the Barcelona area, where we have an overnight stay in a four-star hotel planned.

After breakfast, we depart for France with a roadside stop in Carcassonne-a medieval castle town famous for having the longest and best-preserved castle wall in Europe-as much as three kilometers! Set on a rocky hill and studded with zigzag battlements, sturdy walls, and spiked towers, the fortified city of Carcassonne looks like a drawing from a children's storybook when you see it from afar. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and for most people, it's the perfect medieval castle! We will travel along the "Canal du Midi", one of the greatest structures of modern engineering built since the time of Louis XIV, connecting the Garonne River to the Mediterranean Sea and part of the canal system between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the day, we check into a four-star hotel in the Toulouse area, where rest and relaxation await!

After breakfast, we will have a sightseeing tour of Toulouse, the fourth-largest city in France. Ochre roofs and reddish brick churches have given Toulouse the nickname 'La Ville Rose' (The Pink City), and the charming old quarter is even more captivating with its mix of shopfronts and coral-colored churches. The place is bustling and hectic, but Toulouse - nestled between a bend of the Garonne River and the mighty Canal du Midi - is animated by its waterways. Time spent in Toulouse is truly pink, from the tops of dusky pink towers to the noisiest bars. Our tour here will pass through the Basilica, Place du Capitole, the National Theatre, the Opera House, and Place de la Croix, and finally end with a walk under the plane trees around the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey continues to take us to the picturesque town of Nerac where we will stop to visit a medieval castle, where Henri IV spent his summers! In the evening we arrive in Bordeaux where we have three nights in a four-star hotel.

After breakfast, today we are going to tour one of the most daring and attractive cities in Europe - Bordeaux! The sixth largest city in France and capital of Aquitaine is a peculiar cocktail of high technology, urban lifestyle, art and architecture, wine and gastronomy, nature, and history! Here our walk will pass the modernist wine museum, the Cathedral of Saint Andre, the imposing neoclassical theatre building, and the old quarter of Saint Peter. Free time here, in addition to walking, can combine with the city's exceptional culinary scene - a daring mix of traditional French cuisines, experimental, creative fusion restaurants, food trucks, and cafes with baristas! Experience and enjoy all the city has to offer and of course a glass of red wine with the namesake varietal - Bordeaux!

Today, after breakfast, we can have free time to explore Bordeaux or choose to join our additional offer: a day trip to the village of Cognac and La Rochelle! The mention of Cognac inevitably brings to mind the association of the famous alcoholic drink. It is to it that the town owes its worldwide reputation! Cognac was the birthplace of King François I of France, and the city center has a rich history and heritage that can be found everywhere. Our walk will continue to La Rochelle, an old fishing and trading village known as the most beautiful port on the Atlantic! Recognizable as La Ville Blanche (The White City), La Rochelle's bright limestone facades shine under the bright sunlight of the coast. One of France's most important seaports from the 14th to the 17th centuries, the town has arcaded promenades, half-timbered houses protected from the salty air by slate tiles, formidable gargoyles, and a fabulous collection of lighthouses - all reminders of its magnificent maritime heritage. Canada's first French settlers, including Montreal's founders, sailed from here in the 17th century. The day ends with a drive back to Bordeaux and the hotel where we are staying.

Today after breakfast we have a long drive to Andorra, but before that, we will stop at two very significant and interesting places on our way. The first stop is the town of Pau, the hometown of Henry IV, where we have included a guided tour through the medieval castle and picturesque streets that create the atmosphere and comfort so characteristic of this town. Our journey continues to Lourdes, the holiest place of pilgrimage to St. Our Lady of Lourdes is the most beautiful place in Europe! Here we will visit one of France's greatest landmarks, the Massabielle Grotto with the statue of Our Lady. In the evening we arrive at a hotel in the Andorra area where we check in for the night.

After breakfast on today's last day, we will explore Andorra, one of the countries in Europe with the highest altitude and amazing scenery! We'll visit the capital La Vella, the characteristic centuries-old Barry Atik district and of course, we can't help but mention that it's a paradise for all shopping maniacs with its duty-free shopping area and beautiful streets! In the evening we check into our hotel in the Barcelona area for our last night.

After breakfast, ready to go, we transfer to Barcelona El Prat Airport. We are scheduled to fly at 12:10 and land at 16:40 local time in Sofia. We say goodbye to the group and wish each other new meetings and new destinations!