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Day 1: Departure to France 🇫🇷

BWI Airport 7050 Friendship Rd., Baltimore, MD, United States

The adventure begins! Today, we depart from BWI Airport on an overnight flight to France, marking the start of our incredible journey. Make sure to arrive at least 3 hours before departure with your passport, travel documents, and luggage ready. Next stop: Paris, France! 🇫🇷

Day 2: Welcome to Paris! 🇫🇷

Welcome to Paris! We’ve arrived in the City of Light and will kick off our adventure with a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a tarte flambée welcome dinner. Let the journey begin! 🇫🇷

Day 3: Exploring Paris 🇫🇷

🏛️ A Grand Tour of Paris! Today, we’ll explore the Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower before choosing between free time in Paris or an optional trip to Versailles. Don’t forget your camera! 📸✨

Day 4: Art, Scents & the Soul of Paris 🇫🇷

🎨 Art, Culture & Cuisine in Paris! From the Louvre Museum to the charming streets of Montmartre, today’s adventure is all about experiencing Parisian creativity. We’ll also craft the perfect scent at the Fragonard Perfume Museum, visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and end the day with a delicious steak frites dinner! 🇫🇷✨

Day 5: High-Speed to Barcelona! 🇪🇸

🚄 Speeding to Spain! We’ll board the TGV high-speed train, racing through the French countryside on our way to Barcelona! After arriving, we’ll head up to Montjuïc for stunning panoramic views of the city. 🇪🇸✨

Day 6: Exploring Gaudí’s Barcelona 🇪🇸

🎭 A Day of Gaudí & Catalan Flavors! Today, we explore Barcelona’s rich history and iconic architecture, including a guided tour of Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, and Passeig de Gràcia. We’ll also step inside the mind-bending La Sagrada Família and end the day with a traditional fideuà feast! 🇪🇸✨

Day 7: Cycling & Culture in Barcelona 🇪🇸

🚴 Explore Barcelona by Bike! Ride through the city on a guided bike tour, then choose your own adventure—explore at your own pace or enjoy a spectacular flamenco performance in the evening! 🇪🇸✨

Day 8: Madrid Awaits! 🇪🇸

🚄 Off to Madrid! Today, we board the AVE high-speed train to Spain’s capital, enjoy a traditional paella lunch, explore The Prado Museum, and take a walking tour of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks. 🇪🇸✨

Day 9: Royal Madrid & Optional Toledo Excursion 🇪🇸

👑 A Royal Day in Madrid! Experience the grandeur of Spain’s Royal Palace, explore the capital with an expert-guided tour, and choose between free time in Madrid or an excursion to the historic city of Toledo. 🇪🇸✨

Day 10: Farewell, Spain! 🇪🇸

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Av de la Hispanidad, Madrid, Spain

✈️ Heading Home! After an amazing journey through France & Spain, it’s time to depart for home. With unforgettable memories and new friendships, we say adiós to Europe—until next time! 🇪🇸✨

About Rachel Schetrom

Rachel Schetrom is a Spanish teacher at East Hardy High School in Baker, West Virginia, passionate about bringing language and culture to life through travel.

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