South Europe: Portugal – Spain – France – Monaco

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – LISBON

Vietravel leader welcomes guests at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Guests process their arrival flight to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal (transit flight depending on airline).

DAY 2: LISBON (Lunch, dinner)

Upon arrival in Lisbon, the group will complete immigration procedures. Transportation will take you for photos outside: Belem Tower – dating back to the 16th century, considered one of the masterpieces of the late Gothic Manueline architectural style of Portugal; Padrao dos Descobrimentos Monument – featuring a ship, summarizing the significant events of the Portuguese Age of Discoveries in the 15th century. After lunch, the group will stop for photos at Jeronimos Monastery – a perfect blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles, playing a crucial religious and political role, praising the virgins of the Bethlehem line and the ancestors of the Manuel family. Guests will take pictures at the Red Street (Red Light District) where vibrant shops and entertainment venues are concentrated; Praca do Comercio Square – where the Rivera Palace once stood until 1755; Lisbon Cathedral – one of the most important religious structures in Portugal. The group will dine and return to the hotel for rest.

DAY 3: LISBON – SINTRA – LISBON (Three meals)

Breakfast at the hotel. The tour departs for Sintra, visiting the magnificent Pena Palace perched atop a hill covered in lush greenery. It is one of the key symbols of 19th-century Romanticism in Portugal. The building was built in the Roman architectural style and has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Guests will visit the Quinta da Regaleira Palace, featuring the mystical Initiation Well. The well is a 9-level spiral staircase that descends 27 meters into the earth, where ancient rituals were performed. After lunch, the car will take guests back to Lisbon for dinner and return to the hotel for rest.
- Approximate distances of reference routes:
+ Lisbon - Sintra (~ 29 km)

DAY 4: LISBON – FATIMA – LISBON (Three meals)

Breakfast at the hotel. The tour group travels along the Cascais Bay to the city of Fatima. Here, the group visits the House of Francisco and Jacinta – the home of saints Francisco and Jacinta. Guests will listen to stories about the three shepherd children, their lifestyle, and the way of life of the people in the Western Spanish mountain area. The group visits the must-see places in the holy land of Fatima: the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima – where the three shepherd children witnessed six apparitions of the Virgin Mary; the Valinhos Monument; the Calvary Chapel. After lunch, the group returns to Lisbon. Dinner and rest at the hotel.
- Reference distance of the routes:
+ Lisbon – Fatima (~ 128 km)

DAY 5: LISBON – MADRID (Three meals)

Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The tour departs for Madrid, the capital of Spain. Upon arrival, a transfer will take you for lunch and then a tour of the Royal Palace, the largest and most impressive palace in Europe. Photo stop at the Almudena Cathedral, built over 100 years ago in the Neoclassical style using granite and marble. The complex contains 5 chapels, famous frescoes, a large organ and many relics still preserved today. Take photos of prominent city landmarks: Plaza de Espana, located in the city center, with a statue of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, author of Don Quixote; the Royal Theatre of Madrid; the Sun Gate Square; and the Main Square (Plaza Mayor), a hub of local culture. Dinner, then check in to the hotel for rest.

DAY 6: MADRID – BARCELONA (Three meals)

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, the car will take you to visit Las Ventas bullring, the largest in Spain, with a capacity of over 20,000 people. This traditional festival is a long-standing cultural feature, a contest of skill between the matador and the ferocious bull, which is both solemn and glorious, but also full of danger. Bullfights are still held daily here from March to October each year; Retiro Park - the symbol of the capital and witness to the history of the Spanish monarchy. The group will take photos at Cibeles Fountain (the earth goddess in Greek mythology) sitting on a chariot pulled by lions. After lunch, the group will travel to the station to take a high-speed train to Barcelona. Upon arrival, the group will have dinner and check into the hotel for rest.

DAY 7: BARCELONA (Three meals)

Breakfast at the hotel. The group begins exploring Barcelona: visiting the Sagrada Familia Basilica – a World Heritage site designed by the talented architect Gaudi with a unique style. After lunch, the group continues to visit the FC Barcelona Museum of the Barcelona football club, which opened in June 2023; attracting tourists with diverse and vibrant content and form about the football team, such as history, development direction, players, and titles they have achieved from the beginning until now. Free time to explore and purchase souvenirs at El Corte Ingles Diagonal. At the appointed time, guests visit the Spanish Village – an open-air museum located on Montjuic Hill with houses embodying Spanish architectural style, mimicking a miniature village. Guests have dinner, enjoy the vibrant Flamenco dance, and return to the hotel for rest.

DAY 8: BARCELONA – AVIGNON (Three meals)

Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The group departs for Montpellier and has lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, the group travels to Avignon - the city of the Popes, strolling through the peaceful cobblestone streets in the Old Town, taking photos with the impressive Palais des Papes, a Gothic architectural masterpiece recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site; the St Benezet Bridge, a medieval stone bridge with only 4 arches spanning the Rhone River. Dinner and check in to the hotel for rest.

- Approximate route distances:
+ Barcelona - Montpellier (~340km)
+ Montpellier - Avignon (~88 km)

DAY 9: AVIGNON – GRASSE – CANNES – NICE (Three meals)

Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The tour continues to Grasse, known as the perfume capital of the world. Visit Galimard Perfumery, learn about the perfume-making process, and create your own souvenir perfume. After lunch, the tour moves to Cannes, associated with the famous Cannes Film Festival. Take photos of the Cannes Conference and Convention Center; Castre Museum located on Suquet Hill with stunning views of the bay and Lerins Islands; stroll along the La Croisette, a vibrant waterfront promenade with upscale shops, hotels, and restaurants. Leaving Cannes, you arrive at the city of Nice, known as the Queen of the Mediterranean. Dinner and check into the hotel for rest.

- Estimated travel distances:
+ Avignon – Grasse (~ 248 km)
+ Grasse – Cannes (~ 18 km)
+ Cannes – Nice (~ 34 km)

DAY 10: NICE – MONACO – EZE VILLAGE – NICE (Three meals)

Breakfast at the hotel. The vehicle will take you to the beautiful Principality of Monaco. Take photos outside the Cathedral and the Rose Garden of Princess Grace. Guests can freely explore the Casino de Monte-Carlo – the luxurious and exquisite interior design has inspired many novelists, and it has also served as a setting for many famous Hollywood films. After lunch, visit Eze Village – a medieval village perched on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Return to Nice, enjoy dinner, and then rest at the hotel.
- Approximate route distances:
+ Nice – Monaco (~ 21 km)
+ Monaco – Eze Village (~ 9 km)
+ Eze Village – Nice (~ 12 km)

DAY 11: NICE – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, light lunch at the airport)

Breakfast and hotel check-out. Guests are free to explore the old town (Vieille Ville) and stroll through Massena Square, which features a fountain re-enacting Greek myths and a 7m-tall Apollo statue. Admire the renowned long stretch of white sandy beaches of France and the luxurious yachts moored at the port along the "Promenade des Anglais" pedestrian street. The final destination is the Notre-Dame de Nice Cathedral - a Roman Catholic cathedral on Jean Medecin Avenue, built in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. Free shopping until the agreed time; the coach takes the group to the airport for the flight back to Vietnam. Guests enjoy a light lunch at the airport (fast food). Transit flight depending on the airline.

DAY 12: HO CHI MINH CITY

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the Vietravel leader bids farewell to our guests. The tour concludes.

***Program may be adjusted based on specific service circumstances***

Pricing for Children

- Children under 2: 30% of adult tour price.
- Children 2 to under 12: 85% of adult tour price (no separate bed).
- Children 2 to under 12: 100% of adult tour price (separate bed available).
- Children 12 and older: 100% of adult tour price.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if customers wish to transfer or cancel the tour, please bring the travel voucher to the booking office to process. Cancellation fees apply according to Vietravel regulations. No phone inquiries regarding transfers/cancellations will be processed.
- For tours with cancellation periods after visa issuance, visa fees are non-refundable.
- Tour deposit fee (flight): 5,000,000 VND before Vietravel submits visa fees.
- Visa rejection: non-refundable visa fee: 8,500,000 VND. * Cancellation periods are business days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- If canceling or changing tours 30 days or more before departure: no cost.
- If cancelling or changing tours 25-29 days before departure: 50% of deposit cost.
- If cancelling or changing tours 20-24 days before departure: 100% of deposit cost.
- If cancelling the tour upon obtaining a visa (for countries needing a visa): 100% of deposit cost.
- If cancelling 14-19 days before departure: 50% of tour price.
- If cancelling 10-13 days before departure: 70% of tour price.
- If cancelling 2-9 days before departure: 90% of tour price.
- If cancelling 1 day before departure: 100% of tour price.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- If cancelling or changing tours before 45 days prior to departure: no cost.
- If cancelling or changing tours 34-44 days before departure: 50% of deposit cost.
- If cancelling or changing tours 25-33 days before departure: 100% of deposit cost.
- If cancelling the tour upon obtaining a visa (for countries needing a visa): 100% of deposit cost.
- If cancelling 20-24 days before departure: 50% of tour price.
- If cancelling 11-19 days before departure: 70% of tour price.
- If cancelling 2-10 days before departure: 90% of tour price.
- If cancelling 1 day before departure: 100% of tour price.