7 nights. France, Spain

Day 1

southampton, england

Departure: 17:00

"Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The local council is Southampton City Council, which is a unitary authority. The city represents the core of the Greater Southampton region, and the city itself has an estimated population of 253,651. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The Bargate. A medieval gatehouse sat slap bang in the middle of the shopping centre. The top floor is now a Heritage Visitor Centre • Central Parks. Established in the 19th century and listed Grade II on English Heritage's Register of Historic Parks. • The yearly Southampton Boat Show • Sea-City Museum • Tudor House"

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Day 2

paris (le havre), france

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 19:00

Le Havre is a port city at the mouth of the Seine, on the English Channel in the region of Upper Normandy in France. Le Havre is French for "the harbour". Historically, Le Havre has always been the harbour for Paris, with goods transferring there between ocean-going vessels and barges which go to Paris via the Seine.Le Havre was heavily bombed during the Battle of Normandy. The reconstruction of the town was undertaken by August Perret using reinforced concrete. This project has led to the city being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.The most important places to visit in Le Havre are: St Joseph's Church, the Cathedrale Notre Dame, the Maison de l'Armateur and the Town Hall, located on one of the largest squares in France. It is possible to climb the tower for view of the lay out of the city.

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Day 4

bilbao, spain

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Bilbao is the capital of Biscay in the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The city is situated on the banks of the Nervión, a tidal river. Bilbao was till the 90s a grey big industrial town, the economical heart of the Basque Country. But since the opening of a new Guggenheim Museum by the river, the city has become an arty and stylish city and is now a major touristic destination. The main attraction that put Bilbao on the map was the construction of the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry, it is now one of Spain’s most visited attractions. The building is impressive and there are some very interesting sculptures outside the museum and in the atrium. Centred on the Plaza Nueva, a busy and colourful square, and the Santiago Cathedral the old quarter of Bilbao is pretty compact and a walk around its streets doesn't take long. The impressive church of San Nicolas, built in 1743 in honour of the sailors from Bilbao, stands at the entrance to the Casco Viejo. Located in the very heart of Bilbao's old centre, the cathedral of Bilbao is the oldest church in the city and the main Gothic construction in Biscay. Vital and exciting Bilbao is famous for its great food, its culture and its active nightlife.

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Day 5

la coruna, spain

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

It is part of the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia, a region of vast green landscapes with a rich Celtic and Roman heritage which keeps, still today, a mystic and magic allure. Today La Corunna is a modern city, which combines its traditional agricultural and fishing industries with new successful industries, such as fashion and textile. Situated beside the Atlantic Ocean, A Coruña is a historic city whose history has maintained close links with its old fishing and commercial port. The peninsula on which the Old City stands also contains the Tower of Hercules, one of the symbols of the city, which is an interesting Romanesque collection of streets, squares and medieval churches.

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Day 6

vigo, spain

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Vigo is a city and municipality situated in the province of Pontevedra, in the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia, on the Atlantic Ocean. The Porta do Sol is a shopping center historical quarter and the site of many cultural centers, modern museums and arts foundations in Vigo. La Playa de Samil is Vigo's largest beach and is the location of the mouth of the Lagares River. Las Islas Cies (The Cies Islands), are a cluster of islands situated just off the coast of Pontevedra in Galicia, Spain. These islands were declared a nature reserve in 1980 as well being added to the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park in 2002. Vigo, the Gateway to the Atlantic, is a great combination of ancient history, beautiful beaches and a modern cosmopolitan outlook. A truly amazing city, that offers a warm welcome along with beautiful surroundings. Which together with its water reforms, amazing landscapes and friendly atmosphere will give even the seasoned traveler a truly unique experience to take home.

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Day 8

southampton, england

Arrival: 05:30

"Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The local council is Southampton City Council, which is a unitary authority. The city represents the core of the Greater Southampton region, and the city itself has an estimated population of 253,651. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The Bargate. A medieval gatehouse sat slap bang in the middle of the shopping centre. The top floor is now a Heritage Visitor Centre • Central Parks. Established in the 19th century and listed Grade II on English Heritage's Register of Historic Parks. • The yearly Southampton Boat Show • Sea-City Museum • Tudor House"

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