An extraordinary roundtrip...
…through Vineyards, Valleys and Chateaux, to discover Normandy, Brittany, Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Avignon, French Riviera, Monaco, Lyon and Burgundy, before getting back to Paris and experiencing the most beautiful city in the world.
ITINERARY
Transfer to your hotel. Dinner and night.
After breakfast, departure to the medieval town of Rouen. In the heart of Normandy, the land of Impressionism, and crossed by the Seine, Rouen is overflowing with rich heritage. After a city tour and a visit to the Cathedral of Notre Dame, you will continue to Honfleur, where you can admire the picturesque port and have lunch. Arrive later at your hotel in Deauville, the elegant resort known for its characteristic architecture and international events such as famous race courses and a film festival.
Travel to the historic D-Day Landing beach and the American cemetery at Omaha Beach. After lunch, continue your journey to visit Mont St. Michel and its abbey.
After breakfast, departure to St. Malo, a historic French port in Brittany on the Channel coast. Discover the walled city which has had a long history of piracy and overseas adventures. Continue to Rennes, the capital of the Brittany region. After the city tour, you will continue your journey through the scenic countryside to Tours and the unique Loire Valley.
Explore the beauty and scenery of the Loire Valley with a sightseeing drive. Visit the Château d’Amboise and Chenonceau. Dinner with a typical Old World ambience.
Take the high-speed train and reach the wine capital of Bordeaux, its impressive Garonne riverfront and amazing architecture. After the sightseeing tour, you can visit a typical Chateau in the Bordeaux area and taste the famous wine of the region.
Early departure to fortified city of Carcassonne. Explore this exquisite ancient town, view the Cité, and admire the double ring walls, ramparts and 52 towers.
Visit Arles, its Roman ruins and Avignon with the famous Palais des Papes.
Departure to Aix en Provence, Cézanne’s hometown, and after a tour of this elegant city, continue to Nice to enjoy its old town, “Promenade des Anglais” and colorful “provençal” markets.
Today you will visit the hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a popular hide-out for artists, and walk through its picturesque streets discovering elegant fountains, vine-covered ramparts and nice galleries. Continue with the sightseeing of the Principality of Monaco, before getting back to Nice for the night.
After visiting beautiful Cannes, famous for its “Croisette” and International Film Festival, your journey continues to Marseille, for an orientation tour and some time to walk through Vieux Port. High speed train will bring you to Lyon, the gourmet capital of France, where you can enjoy the typical dinner in a “bouchon Lyonnais”.
After a sightseeing tour in Lyon, you will continue to Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy’s famous vineyards, to discover one of France’s most prestigious historic monuments, The Hospice de Beaune. Then you will travel back to Paris.
This morning, your sightseeing tour features views of the most important monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Louvre etc. The rest of the day is free for the visits of your own arrangement or shopping. In the evening, you can join an optional tour of the Montmartre Village or take a cruise on the Seine river.
Transfer to the airport to take your flight back home.
Details
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price
From 1790 € / person
Availability
Year-round
What is included
- The above itinerary in Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Train tickets in second class from Tours to Bordeaux and from Marseille to Lyon
- Local English-speaking guide
- Accommodation in dbl/twin room in 4 stars hotels in mentioned cities or their surroundings.
- Full board starting from the dinner on the first day to the breakfast of the 14th day, excepted the lunch and dinner on 13th day
- Orientation tours in cities mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to following sites and museums: Notre Dame Cathedral in Rouen, D Day Museum, Mont St Michel Abbey, Chateau d’Amboise, Chateau de Chenonceau, Chateau Comtal Carcassonne, Arles Amphitheater, Papal Palace Avignon, The Hospice of Beaune.
- Porterage (one piece per person)
- All taxes
- 24-hour emergency contact service
What is excluded
- All air travel to and from France and associated costs
- Lunch and dinner on 13th day
- Single supplement
- Gratuities
- All items of a personal nature
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Inclusions” list.
Please note
*The example of price here is valid for departures in January, based on 25 people travelling; supplement apply if less than 25 people. The rate is subject to reconfirmation, depending on effective date of travelling and accommodation availability.
History
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Culture
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