A Grand Tour of Seven Cities in Southwest Europe | 14-Day Private Luxury Journey: Paris + Barcelona + Lisbon + Amsterdam

Travel through the Lot Valley in your exclusive 9-seat Mercedes V-Class luxury minivan.

Explore the birthplace of Malbec wine and visit the Pont Valentré bridge spanning the Lot River, along with the Saint-Étienne Cathedral.

Drive to Girona, the capital of the Catalonia region of Spain.

Stroll through the winding Jewish Quarter (El Call) and overlook the Eiffel Red Bridge over the Onyar River.

Arrive in the artistically vibrant Barcelona and enjoy authentic Tapas in the evening near Las Ramblas.

Visit the Sagrada Familia (reservation required) and Casa Milà, experiencing the shock of surrealist architecture.

Head north, traversing scenic countryside.

Pay homage to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, witnessing the power of faith.

Cross the vast Castilian plains.

Stroll through Plaza de Cervantes and Plaza Mayor, visit the magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid, and wander between Puerta del Sol and the Cibeles Fountain.

Head towards the "City of Three Cultures" encircled by the Tagus River.

View the reflection of the Puente de San Martín, gaze upon the Alcázar of Toledo, and feel the Golden Age of Charles V.

Cross the border towards the Portuguese frontier city.

Speed along the Atlantic coastline.

Stand on the cliffs at the westernmost point of continental Europe, listening to the waves crash against the rocks.

Visit the mist-shrouded Pena Palace, admiring the fusion of Moorish and Manueline styles.

Gaze upon the 25 de Abril Bridge, enter the City of Seven Hills, and listen to the soulful sounds of Fado.

Ascend the Belém Tower, visit the Jerónimos Monastery, and pause at the Monument to the Discoveries.

Travel to the academic center of northern Portugal.

Stroll through ancient streets, feeling the profound intellect and storied stonework of this university city.

Head north into northern Spain.

Stroll the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, admire neoclassical architecture, and taste Basque cake.

Travel along the Bay of Biscay, arriving in the French Basque Country.

Travel to the famous Dune du Pilat.

Climb the dune; beneath your feet lies a golden sea of sand, before you stretches the blue Atlantic.

Stroll through Place de la Bourse and the Grand Théâtre, and view the Cité du Vin landmark from the outside.

Arrive in Pauillac (or surrounding area) to conclude the day's itinerary.

Head towards the final hidden gem of Southern France.

Marvel at the double-helix staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

Stroll through the water palace built on the river, once home to a succession of queens.

Return to Paris before midnight and check into a comfortable hotel nearby.

On the way to the Belgian capital, pay respects at the Waterloo battlefield.

Visit the Grand Place, find the Manneken Pis statue, and gaze up at the Atomium.

Venture deep into the Netherlands, arriving first in The Hague.

Feel the political atmosphere and the relaxed vibe of this coastal city.

Take a boat cruise through the intersecting canals. If in season, visit Keukenhof Gardens; otherwise, explore the Zaanse Schans windmill village.

Cross the border into Germany.

Visit the towering Cologne Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval Gothic architecture.

Travel south along the Rhine, sensing the formative footsteps of Beethoven's hometown.

Arrive in one of Germany's oldest cities, feeling the weight of history from its days as a Roman stronghold.

Explore the Roman ruins of the Porta Nigra and pay homage at Karl Marx's birthplace.

Cross the border and stand on the Adolphe Bridge, overlooking the stunning gorge.

Visit the Notre-Dame de Reims, the cathedral where countless French kings were crowned.

Private transfer back to Paris, concluding this deep-dive private journey across Western Europe.