Trip Highlights
Want to see Europe outside of France? Want to explore the European continent in one go? Circular bus tour group fulfills your European travel dream! There are a total of 8 routes: the hot beaches of Spain and Portugal, the leisurely afternoon tea in England, the heroic epic of the Balkans, the ultimate beauty of Northern Europe, and the brilliant history of Eastern Europe.
Weekly cycle, guaranteed departures all year round! Hop on, hop off, combine freely between all routes!
The following cities have fixed pick-up and drop-off locations:Paris, London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne, Trier, Rome, Milan, Zurich, Lucerne, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm , Oslo, Luxembourg, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik
What is a cycle group?
There are a total of 8 European travel routes, cycled every week, guaranteed departures all year round, only 99€ per person per day! Travel to 75 cities in 22 countries! Participate in local tours in Europe and hop on and off. There are more than 15 local tour locations in Europe to choose from. All routes can be freely matched. Traveling around Europe in one go is not a dream!
What are the advantages of looping groups?
- Guaranteed departures throughout the year, one person per trip, fixed departures every week
- Free combination of routes, 8 routes can be participated in part or full, and can be combined with other routes
- Customized number of days, 7 days for each route, group tours available for 1 day to 56 days
- Choose your own tour location, more than 30 designated tour locations, hop on and off, free and convenient
- The tour fee is calculated on a daily basis, and the price is the same throughout the year. It depends on how many days you play, and it is 99 euros per person per day.
Itinerary
SATURDAY:Madrid - Zaragoza(320 km)
The Yellow Line tour starts from the capital of Spain, Madrid, where you will pass by the Cibeles Fountain, and then arrive and visit Plaza Mayor, Piazza di Spagna, and Royal Palace of Madrid. The Royal Palace of Madrid was built by the Spanish Royal Family, showing the magnificent and splendid former empire and its historical grandeur. Then you’ll arrive at the Puerta del Sol, a public square in Madrid. You can find the Km 0 square tile on the pavement, which represents the Puerta del Sol, the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. In the afternoon, we say farewell to Madrid and head to Zaragoza.
After arriving in Zaragoza, you'll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, which is a Roman Catholic Church in the city. The Basilica venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary, praised as "Mother of the Hispanic People". It is reputed to be the first church dedicated to Mary in history. There are a lot of coffee shops and restaurants around the Basilica.
Accommodation: Zaragoza or nearby cities
SUNDAY:Zaragoza - Barcelona (300 km)
In the morning, you will drive directly to the Spanish warm and charming coastal city of Barcelona. After arrival you will visit the Columbus Monument and Las Ramblas, followed by the Sagrada Família, which is a large Roman Catholic Church in Barcelona, designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí’s unique, colourful, fairy tale decorations can be seen throughout the city and makes the place feel like a fantasy of the artist’s mind.
Then it’s on to a photo stop at Camp Nou, a football stadium in Barcelona, which has been the home of FC Barcelona since its completion in 1957. You’ll also visit Estadi OlímpicIluís Companys, the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympics located in Montjuïc, a large hill to the southwest of Barcelona, which overlooks the city. The remaining time is spent in the bustling Plaza Catalonia, where you can have free time and do some shopping.
Due to a limited daily access control in Sagrada Família church, to avoid disappointment, we recommend customers who strongly request to visit this place to book tickets online in advance at www.sagradafamilia.org
Visit time for reservation: 2:00 - 2.30 pm.
Accommodation: Barcelona or nearby cities
MONDAY:Barcelona - Valencia - Alicante (525 km)
After having breakfast at the hotel, you’ll leave Barcelona for Spain’s third largest city, Valencia. In Valencia's history, the city was celebrated as the gateway to the Mediterranean. It’s commercially and culturally rich, with Moorish and Arab culture and food. Although today’s Valencia is less prominent, it’s still an important city for large commerce exhibitions and trade fairs to be held in throughout the year.
Upon arrival, you will visit the Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia, Valencia’s Ancient City Gates and the Valencia Cathedral, where the true Holy Grail is preserved.a photo stop at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. After the tour the day is rounded off with a drive into Alicante.
Accommodation: Alicante or nearby city
TUESDAY:Alicante - Granada (485 km)
In the morning, you depart for the city of Granada on the plateau of the Andalusian province. This historic city has been ruled by the Visigoths and Arabs. It became the last stronghold of the Arab dynasty during its eight-hundred- year-long rule of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 15th century, King Ferdinand successfully expelled the Arabs and managed to unite Spain. You would enter and visit the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, also known as the Red Palace. Alternatively, heading to visit the old city of Granada, with its exquisite and delicate architecture. Following that, embark on a drive to the Mijas, a self-paid group activity, to visit famous white village and winding streets, charming nooks and crannies, flower decked house and numerous tiny squares.
Due to limited daily access control in Alhambra Palace, and to avoid disappointment, we recommend customer who strongly request to visit this place to book tickets online in advance on https://www.alhambra-patronato.es/ Reservation visit time: 1:30- 2:00pm.
Accommodation: Granada or nearby cities
WEDNESDAY:Granada - Seville (240 km)
In the morning, Embark on a self-paid group activity in the morning and head to Ronda, the birthplace of Spanish bullfighters. Ronda proudly holds the distinction of being home to Spain's oldest bullring, where the love, hatred, and passion of the fighters of that era were witnessed. Despite its seemingly serene facade, Ronda emanates a vibrant Spanish charm that is unmatched. The town's romantic and peaceful white houses perched on the dramatic cliffs serve as a testament to its allure.
After the group activity to Ronda or Mijas the tour will go northbound to the largest city of the autonomous region of Andalusia, Seville. This city was the capital of the Muslim dynasty, considered to be the guardian angel of culture in Andalusia and the birthplace of the flamenco dance. Seville is the primary setting of many operas, of which the best known is Bizet’s Carmen. As the fourth largest city in Spain, it has hosted the Universal Exposition of Seville in 1992. Upon arrival, you will visit the Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. Its completion dates back to the early 16th century and now the cathedral halls serve as the Royal Chapel, the burial place of the kings for over a century. The tomb of Christopher Columbus, who discovered the New World, is also in the church as a credit to the great navigator.
From there onwards you will see the Alcázar of Seville, which used to be a Muslim palace and a Spanish Royal Palace. The upper levels of the Alcázar are still used by the royal family as the official Seville residence today, which makes it the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the Seville Cathedral. We will walk to Santa Cruz, Torre del Oro (the Tower of Gold) and Maria Luisa Park, where the 1992 World Expo was located. In Plaza de España (Spain Square), you can admire crafted porcelain paintings, detailing the history and elegance of historical Spain.
Accommodation: Seville or nearby cities
THURSDAY:Seville - Lisbon (460 km)
Today the tour departs for the capital and the largest city of Portugal, Lisbon. You are expected to arrive in Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) in the afternoon. This is the most western extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. At the cape, you can see the enormous Atlantic Ocean surrounded by endless scenery. Don’t forget to buy the remembrance certificate to prove that you once set foot on the west point.
Later we will head back to the Lisbon city centre and visit the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, both were classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Belem Tower was important during the Age of Discovery, as this was the place where the ships would depart. The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. You will pass through the Marquis of Pombal Square and then stop at the Rossio Square for some free time. Those who are interested in Portuguese custard tarts can taste the authentic ones at a century-old bakery.
Accommodation: Lisbon or nearby cities
FRIDAY:Lisbon - Toledo - Madrid (675 km)Today we will drive back to Madrid via Toledo, a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage. This old city is located on a mountaintop, surrounded on three sides by a bend in the Tagus River, and contains many historical buildings. By strolling across the city, overlooking the Alcázar of Toledo and visiting the grand structure of the Toledo Cathedral, you will feel the bustling of Spain in the old time. Then take a well-earned rest as you sit back, drive through the breath-taking landscape of Spain and enjoy its rich palette of colours in natural surroundings, while you journey to Madrid.
Accommodation: Madrid or nearby cities
Price List
Daily Rate : Adult € 99 ,Children € 89 ( 2 -11 years )
【Includes:】
1. Hotel standard : Three star hotel accommodation, based on shared twin room with private facilities. **GUARANTEED UPGRADES** Each(7 days) circle tour will have 2 nights at the hotel upgrade to 4 starts (except Purple line)
A. With continental breakfast ( coffee/tea, juice, bread and jam).
B. European hotels may be modest in size, and not provide complimentary bath . Please bring your own toiletries
C. Due to moderate European climate, hotels may not be equipped with standard air conditioning.
2. Sightseeing and orientation tours on modern air-conditioned coaches.
3. English speaking tour manager and licensed coach driver.
【Excludes】
1. Travel insurance, travel document and visa fees.
2. Optional on-tour activities and entrance tickets to attractions. (please refer to Optional On-Tour Activities list)
3. Service gratuity for the Tour Manager and Driver at € 10 / £ 10 per passenger per day. (payable for adult and child)
4. International or connecting flight tickets and excess luggage
5. Meals (lunch, dinner and drinks),Personal overheads such as laundry, internet, phone calls, etc.
6. CFA Voyages will accept no responsibility for loss of personal possessions or financial loss
7. City entrance fees + taxes.(*Another city : Please Note - City Tax or OPTIONALS LIST for details)
【Additional remarks on Tour Fee】
To protect your right, Before booking, please read the following (Booking Procedures & Circular Tour-Booking Details ). and agree that before book the tour, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Use . If you do not agree, please stop to processing the booking
Includes:
1. Overnight accommodation will not be provided on the last day of the tour and for daily tours. Tour price is including continental breakfast (CBF) starting from the first overnight of the tour.
2. Children aged 2-11 years requiring an extra bed for accommodation, adult tour price + single supplement is applied.
3. Infant (Aged under 2) : Free . But Infant gets no coach seat, on lap-only, room share with two adults, no extra bed.
4. Please note that the drop off time is for reference only and may vary slightly due to traffic/unforeseen circumstances.
5. Please note that there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the Pink Line accommodation due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.
6. Please note that there will be an extra charge of € 25 per person per night for the Brown Line in the city of Dubrovnik. Accommodation in this city are particularly high.
7. Group Activity : Pink, Orange and Yellow Line : According to the itinerary there are group activities arranged, these activities are compulsory for all tour participants The cost of these activities is to be paid by the participants themselves.
8. Compulsory gratuity/tipping of € 10 / £ 10 per person per day (this must be paid on the spot cash).
【Single Room Supplement】
If customer is willing to share the room with other tour members of the same gender, we will NOT charge the single supplement fee. Once a final decision has been made, it is not possible to amend the choice later. Complaints regarding this issue will not be accepted.
Excludes:
1. Price: € 60 per person per night (noted: sharing room only apply on tour, not possible for pre and post hotel).
2. Pink Line and Brown Line (Dubrovnik 2 night ) single supplement: € 85 per person per night (same conditions as above).
3. If customer is willing to share the room with other tour members of the same gender, we will NOT charge the single supplement fee. Once a final decision has been made, it is not possible to amend the choice later. Complaints regarding this issue will not be accepted.
4. If client decides not to share a room after joining the tour, an additional of €120 per night will be need to be charged.
5. Noted: sharing room only apply on tour, not possible for pre and post hotel.
【Transfer pickup and drop off . This service is only provided for the convenience of the guest.】
Shuttle service is available at the following airports:
Paris (CDG), Paris (ORY), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Lisbon(LIS), Madrid (MAD), London (LHR/LGW), Manchester(MAN), Barcelona (BCN), Rome (FCO/CIA), Vienna (VIE), Prague (PRG), Budapest (BUD), Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm (STO), Oslo (OSL). The service is available only from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. An additional overtime fee of 20 euros per person per journey will be charged for services exceeding the working hours.
Excludes:
This service is only provided for the convenience of the guest (minimum 2 pax))
55€ per person one way (minimum 2 pax)
Pink Line (CPH, STO, OSL): € 70 per person per way (minimum 2 pax)
1.This service is only available for bookings made 15 days prior to the tour date. Services cannot be provided for departures within 15 days. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
2. Flight information must provide at least 7 days in advance. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation of the transfer service. We appreciate your understanding.
3. Airport transfer service needs to be arranged at least 4 hours before the flight departure time to avoid any inconvenience for the guests missing their flight.
4. For any other pick-up or drop-off locations and service requests outside the specified requirements, the agent should make their own arrangements or consult for further information.
【Pre / Post Tour Accommodation】
This service is only provided for the convenience of the guest.
Excludes:
1. 75€ per person per night shared in half twin.
2. Please note : For Pink and Brown line per-and post- tour hotel : 85€ per person per night
3. Pre-accommodation: the night before the tour starts Post-accommodation: on the last day of the tour (based on shared twin room, sharing option for single traveler is not possible for pre-and-post accommodation)
4. Hotel city tax have to pay at hotel by client
【City Taxes】
Tourist tax, accommodation tax, must be collected. Please pay these expenses in cash to the tour guide. Otherwise, passengers are not allowed to take the bus to the city for sightseeing.
Includes:
Paris City Entrance Tax + Overnight Tax (per person, per day) 15€
Venice City Entrance Tax + Overnight Tax + Boat Trip 25€
Florence City Entrance Tax + Overnight Tax 15€
Rome City Entrance Tax + Overnight Tax 10€
Pisa City Entrance Tax 5€
Monte Carlo City Entrance Tax 5€
Czech Republic City Entrance Tax 5€
Vienna City Entrance Tax 5€
Dubrovnik City Entrance Tax10€
Compulsory ØresundBridge fees (crossing bridge, each way) 5€
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Joining points
Meetings Points
SATURDAYS-Madrid
Time:09:30
Meeting Point :Los reyes españoles de la plaza de Oriente, at the statues Felipe IV
Address:Monument to Felipe IV,Pl. de Oriente, 28013 Madrid, Spain
After meet up, we will visit the city Madrid
SUNDAYS-Barcelona
Time:12:30
On Sunday, after meet up, city orientation in Barcelona.
MONDAYS-Barcelona
Time:12:30
After meet up, we will drive ahead to Valencia and not visit Barcelona.
MONDAYS-València
Time:16:30
After meet up, we will drive ahead to Alicante and not visit Valencia.
MONDAYS-Lisbon
Time:19:00
After meet up, we will drive ahead to group hotel and not visit Lisbon.
Precautions
【Precautions】
Please fill in the "email address and mobile phone number" truthfully so that you can reply and send "confirmation information" in the future. The purposes include:
1. Guests who want to purchase air tickets to join the group must purchase the air tickets after receiving the “Booking Confirmation”.
2. The "tour ticket" contains information related to the departure of the group, including the "emergency phone number". Please be sure to print it and bring it with you. You must show it for verification when boarding the bus. The "tour ticket" must be issued by our company. If the travel agency formulates its own ticket, any additional information or terms will have nothing to do with the company, and the company reserves all rights to pursue liability.
3. The travel agency is not responsible for any delays or expenses incurred by individual passengers or groups due to passenger negligence, missed connections, late arrival at the meeting point. For any serious emergency, please call the emergency number printed on your "tour ticket".
4. To ensure your pick-up service is smooth, please use the mobile number registered during the group registration on the "pick-up day"! This will allow the driver to contact you if he fails to meet you after you leave the country.
5. Before making a reservation, in order to safeguard your rights and interests, please carefully read the "Terms and Conditions, Registration Instructions, Liability Issues, etc." in the "Registration Procedure & Circular Group-Registration Information". Once you register, it means that you have accepted and understood the terms listed by us. Thanks!
RESERVATION GUIDELINES
CANCELLATIONS, RESCHEDULE AND REFUNDS
16 days prior departure – Full Refund;
15-08 days prior departure – 50% of tour invoice will be deducted for rescheduling or cancelling;
Less than 7 days prior departure – NO REFUND will be given for rescheduling or cancelling;