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Compare Paris, Barcelona and Madrid Tour by Discovery Nomads vs Malawi's highlands & islands by Audley Travel

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Duration 7 days 10 days
Price From $ 1,296 $ 6,388
Price Per Day $ 185 $ 639
Highlights
  • City Tour in Paris with local guide, see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Check out Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Guided tour to Louvre.
  • City tour in Madrid with local guide, see the Gran Via, the Puerta del Sol & Plaza de Espana and take an opportunity to stop at the Hard Rock Cafe with welcome drink.
  • Visit La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
  • See Montjuïc and Barceloneta beach.
  • Walk the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district.
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Trip Style Private guided tour Private guided tour
Lodging Level Premium Standard
Physical Level
  • 2- Easy
  • 2- Easy
Travel Themes
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Transformative
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Scuba Diving
Countries Visited
Cities and Attractions
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Barcelona
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Madrid
  • Paris
  • The Louvre
  • Lake Malawi
Flights & Transport Ground transport included Ground transport included
Activities
  • Camel Riding
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Bird watching
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Wildlife viewing
Meals Included N/A N/A
Description

Take a short trip from Paris to Madrid, walk on Champs Elysees, see Paris from Eiffel Tower, explore masterpieces of Gaudi and visit Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, discover cosmopolitan Madrid and Museo del Prado and try amazing food of France and Spain.

Best known for its sea-like lake, Malawi is also a land of forest-covered hills where monkeys leap through the trees, open grassland dotted with grazing antelope, and tea estates rambling across the foothills of Mount Mulanje. Our safari specialists have visited each corner of the country and will put together a holiday to Malawi that matches your interests, whether you’re looking for a safari, a beach break, or both.

While not Africa’s most obvious safari destination, Malawi’s Liwonde National Park is growing in popularity. Here, you can embark on game drives, bush walks and boat trips along the Shire River, which is regularly visited by hippo, crocodiles, elephant and an array of birdlife. For a change of scene, head to the Thyolo region, staying on a tea estate and following walking trails through the plantations. Then, end your trip on Lake Malawi’s sandy shores or fly to the remote Likoma Island, home to Africa’s third-largest cathedral.

Itinerary: Paris, Barcelona and Madrid Tour

Day 1-3: Paris

Accommodation: Mercury Paris Opera or similar

Explore fascinating Paris, visit the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, take a walk through the creative Montmartre, visit Sacre Coeur Cathedral and in the evening you will have free time to explore the nightlife of the city.

Day 3-5: Madrid

City tour in Madrid with local guide, see the Gran Via, the Puerta del Sol & Plaza de Espana and take an opportunity to stop at the Hard Rock Cafe with welcome drink. Additionally you can visit the Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum where you will see the works of Picasso and Dali, or you can go to a bullfight in the evening (please book the tickets in advance).

Day 5-7: Barcelona

 Today you will fly to Barcelona, exploring this beautiful city, visiting the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, and in the evening go to try tapas and Spanish wine.

Itinerary: Malawi's highlands & islands

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lilongwe.

Day 2 : Nyika Plateau

On arrival in Lilongwe you'll be met and assisted to your light aircraft, which will fly you to the Nyika Plateau. Here you'll be met by a private driver who'll take you to your lodge.

Day 3 : Nyika Plateau

You can spend the day exploring the plateau. Activities to choose from include mountain biking, walking, horse riding and game drives.

Day 4 : Nyika Plateau

Another day to experience the unique surroundings of the Nyika Plateau. You may spot animals such as Burchell's zebra, leopard, hyena and antelope in the grassland, as well as a variety of birdlife.

Day 5 : Likoma Island

This morning you'll take an hour and a half light aircraft transfer from Nyika to Likoma Island on Lake Malawi. You'll then be met by your hosts from Kaya Mawa, who'll drive you to your beautiful lodgings.

Day 6 : Likoma Island

You can choose to spend the day out on the lake, where water sports include snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, kite surfing, water skiing and sailing.

Day 7 : Likoma Island

You may wish to explore the local area today, paying a visit to St Peter's Cathedral, which was built in 1911 and is located in the middle of the island, and visiting local villages and their markets, where women can be seen weaving textiles.

Day 8 : Likoma Island

You could spend your last day on the island relaxing on the beach and dining on delicious meals at Kaya Mawa's restaurant.

Day 9 : International return flight

You'll have an hour's light aircraft transfer to Lilongwe Airport, arriving in time for your onward flight.

Day 10 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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