Description
9 DAYS
During the Christmas Holidays
NOW ONLY
From 635 €
5 COUNTRIES
Spain, France, Italy, Vatican, Switzerland
ORIGINAL
The essence of Unitrips
Gift yourself the best experience! Join this trip From Madrid to Rome together with other young travellers from all over the world!
Next Departures 2021:
- Madrid: From 17th to 25th December: From 695€
- Barcelona: From 19th to 25th December: From 635€
Next Departures 2022:
- Madrid: From 17th to 25th December: From 695€
- Barcelona: From 19th to 25th December: From 635€
There will be more than one bus leaving on this trip therefore if you want to be with your friends who have booked separately, make sure you highlight this in the special requests part of the reservation form.
Shall we set aside our studies for a while and get to know Europe?
With Unitrips you’ll get to know Europe a lot better, on this trip through Europe in December for young people – From Madrid to Rome.
Today you will have the chance to participate in a walking tour of Madrid, or alternatively if you would prefer to arrive fully rested and raring to go, meet us at Atocha; the biggest train station in Madrid at the time highlighted in the program.
The walking tour will give you the chance to see the main tourist points in the city centre – we don’t want to tire you out by taking you around the whole city!
After spending the night on the bus crossing Spain from Madrid to Catalonia, we will arrive early in Barcelona to take in its beauty.
During our guided tour on this trip through Europe in December you will know why Barcelona has become the world tourist capital. From La Sagrada Familia, to Passeig de Gracia, through the mythical Ramblas and the Gothic quarter with its impressive cathedral, this city has a lot to offer us.
Bags ready?
We leave early to enter a new country: France.
Our next destination on this trip through Europe in December will be Lyon, the third most populated city in France where you can enjoy an elegant city with a lot of history.
There’s so much to see! But don’t worry, you’ll have time to fit it all in!
Its attractions are concentrated in the historic districts of Vieux Lyon, Presqu’éle, Croix-Rousse and Fourviare, all of which are recognised as World Heritage Sites.
As for this last neighbourhood, we recommend watching the sunset from La Basilique de Fourviare. From there you’ll have all of Lyon before you! You won’t want to miss it!
After going down the slope towards the river, you will find an ancient Roman theatre with the same name as the basilica you just visited.
Night falls, and the city changes its appearance. Theatres, cultural venues and restaurants are the heartbeat of Lyon. Your visit wouldn’t be complete wothout going into the shops selling local products that make your mouth water.
Did you know…
- Lyon has 14 Michelin-starred restaurants and 22 of the best restaurants in the world.
- Lyon was the first city with a bike rental service.
- How do Lyon and New York look alike? Both cities have statues of the same sculptor. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the creator of the famous Statue of Liberty, also designed the Bartholdi fountain, which you can find in the Place des Terreaux in Lyon
Today on this trip through Europe in December we say goodbye to Lyon and head to Interlaken, a majestic, secluded place in the Swiss Alps. As its name suggests it is “a city between lakes”, due to its geographical position between the lakes of Thun and the Brienz.
You will also find the three highest peaks of the Swiss Alps: the Eiger, the Munch and the Jungfrau.
When speaking of Switzerland, chocolate always comes to mind. A cup of hot chocolate or a chocolate fondue will make you forget about the cold and enjoy the stunning mountain scenery that this city has to offer.
Switzerland in winter truly is an unforgettable experience that you’ll treasure forever.
We’ll have breakfast and get going.
Today you will have the opportunity to visit two small, picturesque villages in Switzerland: Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. If you love instagram then you will have seen photos of these Swiss jewels.
If you’d prefer to stay in Interlaken to sleep for a few more hours, or get to know the city on your own, we’ll see you when we return from the visit.
Optional Activity*:
- Visit of Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald
Did you know…
- Lauterbrunnen is known as the valley of the 72 waterfalls.
- Snow-covered Grindelwald has been a filming location for the Star Wars and James Bond films.
- Grindelwald was the first village in the Bernese Alps where local mountain guides showed visitors the sights.
After having breakfast and packing our bags we continue our tour by moving onto to a new country, Italy. We will head towards the region of Liguria, where we will enjoy its landscapes, its food and places that will leave you with long-lasting memories.
We will have time to rest because tomorrow we have an incredible day ahead of us.
If you have booked the 5 Terre activity, today is the day!
You will get to know a unique place in the world: 5 small villages with houses of all colours, which are between green mountains and which overlook the deep blue of the Ligurian Sea!! A place where pollution has hardly made a dent. There are very few cars in the area and the way to go from one village to another is by walking or on a spectacular little train that travels at sea level.
Throughout the day on this Trip at Christmas around Europe, we will be able to visit 2 or 3 of the towns, and enjoy typical Ligurian cuisine.
Then we will continue towards Tuscany, and after seeing the “Alpi Apuane” parade we will arrive in Pisa. Mamma Mía! There is the Tower of Pisa!
Start thinking about all the original photos you can take with the tower.
Today on this Trip at Christmas around Europe you will discover Rome.
Rome is known as the “Eternal City” and everything has its explanation. In this city time seems to have stopped centuries ago due to the multitude of monuments and remains of imposing buildings. This makes walking through its streets a journey in time, back towards the time of the capital’s former glory.
The capital of Italy and ancient “Caput Mundi” awaits us with its thousands of years of history. There are plenty of reasons to visit Rome, the food and its lively atmosphere are two of them, so immerse yourself in the city and soak up the beautiful surroundings. Before you go to bed, stroll through its streets and savour Italian cuisine in a typical Roman “osteria” or eat an ice cream…
Today is Christmas Eve, are you joining us for dinner with your new Unitrips family?
*Optional activities:
- Pack Rome: Guided walk around Rome + Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums + Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Christmas dinner
Today is Christmas day!
And what better way to spend it than saying goodbye to the eternal city and heading directly to the Vatican, espeically today when we will be able to recieve the blessing of Ubri et Orbi from the hands of the Pope himself at the biggest church in the world, San Pedro.
After being blessed, we will say goodbye to our trip through Europe in December and our new friends from all over the world!
Do you have more holidays days this Christmas? Continue the trip through Europe in December on one of our cheapest tours through Europe from Madrid – From Madrid to Heaven.
The program could suffer unforeseen changes due to weather conditions, traffic… or the ability of the group to respect meeting times.
The suggested programme doesn’t include optional/extra activities. You will have opportunity to book some of them in the reservation form, while the others will be proposed by the tour leader along the tour.
Meeting Points
Madrid:
- 17th December at Atocha Station at 16h for our Walking tour.
- 17th December at Atocha Station. Time: 00:30 at night (Be careful! It’s the night between 17th and 18th)
Barcelona:
- 19th December at Plaza de Draçanes. Early in the morning (timetable to be confirmed).
The final times will be announced via email a couple of days before the departure.
For different departure points, please contact us.
To get to Madrid/Barcelona you can choose:
- By bus
- By plane
- By train
If you have any problem regarding flights or schedules on the days you want, we can give you a hand. Before anything, we advise you to read this article.
Includes:
- Transport in our comfortable Unibus from Madrid to all the mentioned cities
- 9 days and 8 nights of travel
- Accommodation in the best hostels, hotels and bungalows in Europe
- 1 Night on the bus (Madrid – Barcelona)
- 1 Night in Barcelona
- 1 Night in Lyon
- 2 Nights in Interlaken
- 1 Night in Liguria
- 2 Nights in Rome
- 7 breakfasts
- Multiple beded rooms (single or double/twin room if you request)
- All costs related to parking, transport and tolls
- Group leader during the whole trip
- Assistance throughout the whole trip
- Guided walks in mentioned cities given by tour leaders
- And other surprises…
Not included:
- Everything that is not mentioned in “Includes”
- Transport to the starting point
- Travel insurance and cancellation insurance
- Plane tickets
- Optional activities
- Entrance fees for monuments and attractions
- Visa fees or other administrative costs
- Transport within the cities (metro, taxi etc.)
Extras, optionals:
- Extra Night in Madrid
- Departure from Barcelona
- Rome Pack: Guided walk around Rome + Sistine Chapell and Vatican Museums + Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Express visit to Pisa & 5 Terre
- Christmas Dinner
- More activities – you will be informed by the tour leader during the tour
(Podrás reservar tus extras una vez que hayas reservado tu viaje, a través de una App a la que te daremos acceso)
Cada actividad opcional requiere un mínimo de 40 participantes.
Book your place with a small deposit…
…and pay the rest 45 days before departure
Transport by Bus:
Transport will be by private bus. Important: In this trip, the group may be divided into several buses if there is high demand, so for logistical reasons, Unitrips does not ensure that all travellers take the tour on the same bus. Unitrips will allocate the seats on the buses to the travellers.
Hop on – hop off:
Would you like to join a few days late? Do you need to leave before the end? Drop us a line and we can try to give you a reduced price!
Accommodation:
Multiple rooms are from 3 to 9 beds, depending on the availability of the property. If you want a double/twin or single room you can book the extra service on the booking form. The cities where we will sleep may vary depending on the availability of the accommodation, without this being a big change in the course of the program. Unitrips reserves the right to book in nearby cities, in case of non-availability.
Language of the tour:
The main language of this tour will be Spanish. However specific translations will be given as much as possible for those who speak english as it is not feasible to carry out the tour in 2 different languages simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you have any doubts? We would adivse that you read this article to resolve them 🙂
Optional Activities
Unitrips is not responsible for the lack of entrances to the monuments we will be visiting during the trip, since they are external to our services. If there is a lack of entries, those who have paid will receive a refund.
Minimum number of participants:
Group trip with guaranteed departure.
Travel Organization
This trip is entirely organized by Unitrips, a travel agency registered in ” Dirección General e Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid” with CICMA License 2900 and FETAVE member
Book your place with a small deposit…
…and pay the rest 45 days before departure
Transport by Bus:
Transport will be by private bus. Important: In this trip, the group may be divided into several buses if there is high demand, so for logistical reasons, Unitrips does not ensure that all travellers take the tour on the same bus. Unitrips will allocate the seats on the buses to the travellers.
Hop on – hop off:
Would you like to join a few days late? Do you need to leave before the end? Drop us a line and we can try to give you a reduced price!
Accommodation:
Multiple rooms are from 3 to 9 beds, depending on the availability of the property. If you want a double/twin or single room you can book the extra service on the booking form. The cities where we will sleep may vary depending on the availability of the accommodation, without this being a big change in the course of the program. Unitrips reserves the right to book in nearby cities, in case of non-availability.
Language of the tour:
The main language of this tour will be Spanish. However specific translations will be given as much as possible for those who speak english as it is not feasible to carry out the tour in 2 different languages simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you have any doubts? We would adivse that you read this article to resolve them 🙂
Optional Activities
Unitrips is not responsible for the lack of entrances to the monuments we will be visiting during the trip, since they are external to our services. If there is a lack of entries, those who have paid will receive a refund.
Travel Organization
This trip is entirely organized by Unitrips, a travel agency registered in ” Dirección General e Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid” with CICMA License 2900 and FETAVE member
Minimum number of participants:
Group trip with guaranteed departure.
