A seaside castle, azure water and the Olympics
Up to 10 days | Starting at $8,750
A luxury travel experience during the 2024 Summer Olympics
French Mediterranean & Barcelona, Spain
A special custom experience on the Mediterranean sea in both France and Spain in August, 2024. We’ll be staying in a unique privately owned 1,000 year old castle on the Mediterranean sea for 5 nights during the Olympics. Our stay coincides with the sailing events and soccer semi finals that take place in the South of France. We then leave the Olympic crowds and head to sunny Barcelona for 4 nights of fabulous foods, wines and exclusive access experiences. What better way to experience Olympic Bliss?
“What a great trip! I would definitely recommend Bliss Travels to friends...It was great to get your knowledge on French wines...in such an intimate atmosphere...All of the food and wines were awesome.”
Bliss itineraries are different
Our itineraries continue to evolve because we are constantly looking for new and unique things to see and do. We tailor our trips to the travelers attending, and select events to best fit their preferences. Providing Bliss-only access to our private venues means we sometimes have to work around personal schedules.
What you see below is our best representation - before the trip is booked and we begin getting to know you - of what you can always expect from Bliss, and what our most popular events, menus and venues from past trips are. Every Bliss trip includes our private “Insider” excursions and events — there will be an exclusive wine-tasting, there will be multi-course chef meals and curated wine pairings, there will be excursions to must-see sites hosted by a private guide — but some of the dates and details may change. And we’ll be ready. That’s why we keep our schedules relaxed and leisurely!
“We both want you to know how wonderful our trip was and how much we enjoyed YOU, our guides, new friends and the amazing [places]...Since we had not travelled with you before and we did not know what to expect, and we were so happy with everything you arranged and provided....You gave us a joyous birthday adventure.”
Itinerary highlights
Luxury accommodations in an authentic French castle that is over 1,000 years old
Arrival and welcome dinner
Private boat rides through the cliffs and crystal clear inlets with picnic, rose, and swimming
Private concert performance in the castle
Pool and beach time
Trip dates during Olympic soccer semi finals and water sports competitions
Privately guided market visits in both France and Spain
Privately guided visit to Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia (skip the line, private door access)
Private walking tours of Gothic and El Born neighborhoods
Gourmet food, beer and wine highlights
Daily breakfasts on a cliffside terrace overlooking the sea
Various dining experiences from Michelin stars to seaside fare
Private roof top tapas and wine tasting in Barcelona
Special rare bottles wine tasting in the castle
Amazing off menu tapas in two of Barcelona’s top spots
Extensive market tours and tastings….
Here’s what you can always expect from Bliss
Food & Wine
Daily gourmet breakfasts in your hotel, at your leisure
Second gourmet, 3-course meal included each day, along with daily tastings featuring an exciting variety of local wines - from rare bottles to local favorites
Third daily meal on your own — free to make your own “Insider” discoveries!
All our private pairings and meals have custom menus and feature unique, hard-to-find bottles
Multi-course meals with curated wine pairings and celebrated chefs — often Michelin-starred!
Small Group Insider Access
Always small groups of 8 - 12
Genuine insider access - see, do and taste what most tourists never get to experience
Immersive experiences and events that cannot be replicated
Private guided tours always by private car or van, and driver - no commercial tours or buses!
Accommodations
Exclusive regional accommodations - only boutique venues and private owners
Personally vetted by Bliss Travels
Trip details
Gaudi architecture in Barcelona
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Luxury accommodations in an authentic French castle that is over 1,000 years old
Luxury boutique hotel with pool and spa for our stay in Barcelona
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9 night trip, early booking rates.
Priority, and discount given to travelers booking full trip.
There are two trip rates: Nonrefundable and partially refundable. Partially refundable does not replace insurance and has very specific rules. Please see below.
August 2 to 11, 2024 starts at $8,750 per person/double room and goes to $9,900 per person for suites. Nonrefundable rate.
Partially refundable rate is $250 higher per person per destination
Train tickets not included, but will be purchased for clients by us.
Option to book either France OR Spain on a space available basis. Below are nonrefundable rates:
France 5 night trip during Olympics, rates start at: $5,600 per person
Spain 4 night trip rates start at: $3,500 per person, plus transfer in from airport
Partially refundable rates are $250 higher per person per destination.
Rates are subject to change until deposits received.
Payment deadlines for this trip:
Initial deposit for full trip is $1500 (nonrefundable rate) per person.
Initial deposit for full trip is $2000 (partially refundable rate) per person.
Deposit locks in rates. Rates are subject to change until deposit is made.
Second payment is due received by January 1, 2024: 50% of total due (excluding trains).
Final payment due received by May 1, 2024.
Partially refundable rate allows the traveler to cancel and receive a refund of all but the first (initial $2000) deposit, for any reason, as long as the cancellation and request for refund is made by email and received by Bliss Travels no later than 9am Eastern, US, January 30, 2024. Bliss Travels will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours and that is your proof of cancellation. You must have proof of receipt of email by Bliss Travels to effect a cancellation. Travelers should expect to initiate their request 24-48 hours before the deadline to comply with the above terms.
This is not insurance. No requests for refunds can be accepted or granted if sent or received later than 9am, Eastern US, on Jan 30 2024, for any reason. Please buy insurance for any trip cancellation needs you might have (health, closures, family issues…). We cannot provide refunds, even for very good reasons, if they are received after the deadlines above. Please see the terms and conditions in our standard contracts.
We are not selling or reselling Olympic tickets.
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French Mediterranean
Private transfer in from airport or train station
Private car and driver to/from the port to watch the Olympic water sports or to/from Soccer semi finals (or any events you have tickets for in the region)
Private car and driver for a custom regional Provence experience, to include wine tastings, sights and lunch. TBD according to client preferences
Private boat with skipper for a custom boat tour of the stunning coast, with picnic and swimming in the crystal clear inlets
Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Private car and driver to visit Sagrada Familia, the Gaudi masterpiece
Private transfer to airport
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By paying the deposit all travelers agree to the terms and conditions in our standard contract release. All travelers are required to sign this contract release and return via email with deposit. Clients who are traveling together can sign jointly on one copy.
All prices are subject to change until deposit and confirmation are received for each specific traveler.
Please see the Rates tab for more details on the specific rates for this trip.
“Thank you again so much for a fabulous trip. I am still in awe of the amazing things we did, ate, and drank! It was a trip to remember forever, that is for sure! Thanks again for all you did to make it such an amazing time.”