Southern Europe: Portugal – Spain – Andorra – France – Monaco (Christmas markets)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY ✈ LISBON

Main activities: Departing for the capital of Portugal

• The Vietravel tour leader meets guests at Tan Son Nhat Airport and assists with check-in for the flight to Lisbon – the beautiful coastal capital of Portugal (transit depends on the airline).
• Overnight on the plane.

DAY 2: LISBON – WONDERLAND LISBOA CHRISTMAS MARKET (Lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring the icons of the capital Lisbon

• Explore the Belem area and take photos at the Jeronimos Monastery – a work marked by Gothic and Renaissance architecture; the Belem Tower beside the Tagus River – a symbol of Portugal's glorious maritime era.
• Stop at the Monument to the Discoveries – a monument honouring the navigators who opened the age of world exploration; Lisbon Cathedral – an old religious building notable for its sturdy Romanesque architecture.
• Stroll around Praca do Comercio, admiring the Triumphal Arch and the statue of King Jose I.
• Explore Pink Street – a street bright with pink, lined with many restaurants, cafes and lively entertainment spaces.
• Walk along cobbled streets, enjoy street food or buy souvenirs around Santa Maria Square.
• Immerse yourself in the festive Christmas atmosphere at the Wonderland Lisboa Christmas Market in Eduardo VII Park – one of Lisbon's biggest winter festivals.
• Overnight in Lisbon.

DAY 3: LISBON – FATIMA – PORTO (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: A journey of faith in Fatima and on to the wine city of Porto

• Depart for Fatima – one of the world's most famous Catholic pilgrimage centres, associated with the 1917 apparitions of Our Lady to three shepherd children.
• Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima – a religious work with a strongly neoclassical character, notable for its tall bell tower and fine mosaics.
• Take photos at the Valinhos Memorial, which marks one of the apparitions of Our Lady; the House of Francisco and Jacinta, linked with the childhood of the two saints who witnessed the apparitions; and look out over the whole Fatima area from the Calvary Chapel on the hill.
• Continue the journey to Porto – the city of bridges and renowned wine production.
• Overnight in Porto.

DAY 4: PORTO – SALAMANCA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Admiring the wine city of Porto and arriving in Spain

• Take photos outside the Church of Saint Francis – a Baroque masterpiece famous for its gold-leaf interior.
• Admire the Capela das Almas, notable for its blue-and-white azulejo tile paintings depicting religious stories.
• Stop at Sao Bento Railway Station – one of the most beautiful stations in the world, where tens of thousands of azulejo tiles recreate milestones in Portuguese history.
• Visit the area of the Dom Luis I Bridge spanning the Douro River, and admire the panorama of the city with red roofs stretching along the river and traditional wine boats.
• Begin the journey to Salamanca – a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage city.
• Overnight in Salamanca.

DAY 5: SALAMANCA – MADRID (Breakfast, lunch)

Main activities: From the city of knowledge, Salamanca, to the capital Madrid

• Take photos outside the University of Salamanca, founded in 1218 and one of the oldest universities in Europe.
• Stroll around Plaza Mayor – the lively centre of local life; take photos outside the Salamanca Cathedrals complex, including the Old and New Cathedrals, notable for high vaults, stained-glass windows and fine sculptures.
• Travel to Madrid – the splendid capital of Spain.
• Take photos outside the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium – the legendary home of Real Madrid CF, the club associated with the nickname Los Galacticos.
• Free time to shop at El Corte Ingles Castellana – one of Madrid's large department stores, bringing together many fashion, cosmetics and premium consumer brands.
• Overnight in Madrid.

DAY 6: MADRID – ZARAGOZA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring Madrid's iconic landmarks

• The coach takes the group past, with photos outside, the capital's signature landmarks such as the Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Colon with its giant Spanish flag and the Las Ventas Bullring – the third-largest bullring in the world, where walking out through the main gate of Las Ventas is the highest glory in a bullfighter's career.
• Stroll around Plaza de Espana, admiring the monument to the writer Miguel de Cervantes with the two characters Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.
• Take photos outside the Royal Palace of Madrid – one of the largest and most splendid royal palaces in Europe; Almudena Cathedral and the Teatro Real – a theatre with one of the most advanced stages in Europe.
• Stroll at Puerta del Sol, the venue of many of the city's major events; and Plaza Mayor, surrounded by ancient buildings in a distinctly Spanish style.
• Overnight in Zaragoza.

DAY 7: ZARAGOZA – ANDORRA – TOULOUSE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring the valley country of Andorra

• Begin the journey to Andorra – a tiny country between Spain and France, famous for majestic mountain scenery and duty-free shopping areas.
• Free time to sightsee, shop and explore central Andorra.
• Take photos outside the Church of San Sebastian – a building with Romanesque architectural character.
• Admire the Consell General, associated with Andorra's founding history and unique politics; the Caldea Thermal Spa – a famous hot-spring complex and a modern architectural symbol of the country.
• Continue the journey to Toulouse – the pink city of southern France.
• Overnight in Toulouse.

DAY 8: TOULOUSE – MARSEILLE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: From the pink city of Toulouse to the port of Marseille

• Explore Toulouse – “La Ville Rose”, a city famous for the distinctive pink of its fired bricks.
• Stroll around the Toulouse Old Town with its cobbled streets and ancient architecture.
• Take photos outside the Basilica of Saint-Sernin – one of the largest Romanesque buildings in Europe.
• Admire the Capitole de Toulouse city hall, an 18th-century building and the heart of Toulouse; the Church of Les Jacobins – a Gothic masterpiece of southern France.
• Depart toward the Mediterranean to Marseille – a port city with more than 2,600 years of history.
• Explore the Old Port (Vieux Port), a bustling trading hub since ancient Greek times.
• Take photos outside the Palais Longchamp, notable for its fountains and green grounds.
• Visit the area of Notre-Dame de la Garde, on a high hill from where guests can see all of Marseille and the Mediterranean.
• Overnight in Marseille.

DAY 9: MARSEILLE – GRASSE – CANNES – NICE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring the perfume capital and the Cote d’Azur

• Depart for Grasse – the perfume capital of the world.
• Visit the Fragonard perfume factory, learning about the ingredients, essential oils and traditional French perfume-making process. Experience blending and create a souvenir scent of your own.
• Continue the journey to Cannes – the city associated with the world-famous Cannes Film Festival.
• Take photos at the Cannes Festival and Congress Palace – where international stars walk the legendary red carpet competing for the prestigious Palme d’Or every May.
• Admire the area of the Musee de la Castre on Suquet Hill with views over Cannes Bay and the Lerins Islands.
• Stroll along La Croisette boulevard by the sea, home to many hotels, restaurants and luxury fashion stores.
• Depart for Nice – the city known as the Queen of the Mediterranean.
• Overnight in Nice.

DAY 10: NICE – MONACO – NICE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring the Principality of Monaco and the seaside city of Nice

• Depart for Monaco – one of the smallest yet richest and most luxurious countries in the world, famous for yachts, casinos and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
• Take photos outside Monaco Cathedral, the resting place of members of the Monaco royal family, including Princess Grace Kelly.
• Take photos outside the Prince's Palace of Monaco, on the cliff of Le Rocher with a panoramic view of the whole city.
• Stop for photos outside the Casino de Monte-Carlo – one of the most famous luxury casinos in the world and featured in many Hollywood films.
• Return to Nice and explore Nice Old Town with its small alleys and Mediterranean-coloured buildings.
• Visit Place Massena and stroll along the Promenade des Anglais by the sea.
• Look out over Nice with its orange-red roofs and clear blue sea from Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau).
• Overnight in Nice.

DAY 11: NICE ✈ HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)

Main activities: Closing the Southern Europe journey

• The coach takes guests to Nice airport to check in for the flight to Vietnam (transit depends on the airline).
• Overnight on the plane.

DAY 12: HO CHI MINH CITY

Main activities: Returning to the beloved S-shaped land

• On arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the Vietravel tour leader says goodbye to guests, ending a journey full of memories.

Pricing for Children

● Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
● Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 85% of the adult tour price (no private bed).
● Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 100% of the adult tour price (with a private bed).
● Children 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if you wish to transfer/cancel the tour, please bring your Travel Ticket, receipt and ID (of the paying guest) to the tour registration office to complete the transfer/cancellation procedure in accordance with Vietravel's regulations. Or you can contact a Vietravel consultant for guidance on the procedure.
- For tours still within the cancellation period but for which a visa has been processed, please pay the visa fee; after the tour deposit is paid and before Vietravel submits the visa fee, the airline ticket deposit fee is non-refundable; if a visa application is refused, visa fees and services are non-refundable.
- If a Schengen visa is refused, the non-refundable fee is VND 5,500,000 per guest * Cancellation time is counted in working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and Tet.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 20 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 30 days before the departure date for all other tours: no charge.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 15-19 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 25-29 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 12-14 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 20-24 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 08-11 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 14-19 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 05-07 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 10-13 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 02-04 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 02-09 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip within 01 day before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

* Holiday and Tet tours are tours whose dates fall on one of the public holidays or Tet as stipulated.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 30 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 45 days before the departure date for all other tours: no charge.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 25-29 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 34-44 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 20-24 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 25-33 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 17-19 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 20-24 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 08-16 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 11-19 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 02-07 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 02-10 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip within 01 day before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.