Compare Paris & Chateau Experience by Great Value Vacations vs Paris and Versailles by Eskapas
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| Duration | 7 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 2,303 | $ 1,190 |
| Price Per Day | $ 329 | $ 238 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | NA | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
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Experience two diverse regions of France in six nights! Step into Paris and tour through the iconic city, taking in the splendor of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre and more. Cruise along the Seine, seeing the sights, and take advantage of the city's famous shopping districts. Then pick up your car and take a trip to Chantilly to experience the regal atmosphere of castles, royal gardens and stables, and restaurants that have been serving as long as the castle has been standing. |
A city that simply oozes romance – the original city of love! Paris is the city of a thousand walks and is as close to perfection as is possible for a fabulous city break holiday. Paris’ monument-lined boulevards, museums, nightlife, its romantic Seine river, colorful lives, classical bistros, boutiques and much more. Paris is one of the world’s best places for food and drink. Our selection of 3*** city centered hotels and guided visits of iconic areas such as Versailles Palace, Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise etc. during this full 5 days visited journey will make your trip unforgettable. Paris can be anything you want, but as a romantic city break it is just unmissable. In fact, for business or pleasure, Paris is a city beyond compare. “Once seen, never forgotten” Join our small group tour in Paris |
Day 1 Welcome to Paris!
Arrive in Paris and be transferred to your hotel. Your first night in the City of Light begins. Pick out a cafe to try local pastries in the nearby shopping district, pick up a bottle of French wine, or wander through the streets of Paris, window shopping and preparing for your first full day.
Day 2 Paris
Indulge in a delightful Parisian breakfast, then spend the day sightseeing, using your included 48-hour Tootbus Hop-on//Hop-off Tour, including a Seine River cruise. As a fun introduction to the city, you can see all the highlights of Paris and hop off to explore at any point!
Day 3 Paris
Continue seeing the city using your Hop-on/Hop-off tour pass today! Walk through the manicured lawns and magnificent statues that adorn the Jardin du Luxembourg. Then, walk toward the River Seine and over one of the many beautiful bridges. You can also wander through the Marais which is the best shopping neighborhood in Paris or visit Rue des Martyrs, which is the old market street lined with authentic cheese shops, bakeries and butcher shops. It maintains the balance with high-end chocolatiers, gourmet cafes and upscale boutiques.
Day 4 Paris - Chantilly
Pick up your car and drive to your chateau hotel in Chantilly. A commune in the valley of the Nonette in the northern region of France, it is surrounded by Chantilly Forest which has a very dense network of forest roads that are wonderful for walking. You could also visit many of the beautiful historic and architectural sites around the city. With the Foret de Chantilly, a once-royal hunting estate with gorgeous walking and riding trails and the Chateau de Chantilly, a storybook castle open for all to explore, Chantilly projects an almost wistful atmosphere.
Day 5 Chantilly
With so many riding trails, you might want to take a look at the historic Grandes Ecurises, or the Grand Stables which was built between 1719 and 1740 to house 240 horses and over 400 hounds. These stables now house the Musee Viviant du Cheval and showcases riding equipment and artwork. Or you could take a leisurely stroll through the wondrous gardens of the Chateau de Chantilly. With extensive and exquisite grounds, a stunning castle, and a restaurant in the kitchens that serves local cuisine the old-fashioned way, Chateau de Chantilly has entertainment that could last all day.
Day 6 Chantilly
Make sure to visit Chantilly's twice-weekly opan-air market, which is excellent for picking up picnic supplies and food. With such lush surroundings, a picnic overlooking a castle is almost a must. If the days aren't quite right for a picnic, you could also visit local restaurants, many of which serve up local specialties with vintage atmospheres.
Day 7 Depart Chantilly
Grab one last photo of the stunning castles and grounds, pick up your souvenirs, drop off your car rental and bid farewell as you catch your flight home.
Day 1: Arrive in Paris, France
Arrival to Paris, “Bienvenue a Paris”, meet and greet and transfer to your city centered hotel in Paris.
Overnight: Paris Meals: N/A
Day 2: Paris Highlights
Spend a day exploring Paris in a very unusual way. This excursion on foot and riverboat will show you the highlights of Paris: visit the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower with our professional guide.
After breakfast, meet with our guide in the center of Paris at 08:15 am. (Arc de Triumph of the Carrousel facing the Louvre pyramid)
He/she will take you straight to the famous Louvre Museum, through this must-see museum and tell you about the main artworks: the Venus of Milo statue representing the goddess Aphrodite, the impressive painting of The Wedding at Cana the Coronation of Napoleon illustrating the emperor’s crowning in the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa which is the most visited work in the Museum.
After your tour of the Louvre Museum which takes about 2.30 hours, your guide will take you to the riverbank, before the Pont du Carrousel, to board a Batobus boat. This short cruise will show you Paris from a different angle. You will see some of the superb bridges over the Seine and Paris monuments along the banks. The boat moors at the Quai de la Bourdonnais at the foot of the Trocadéro, right opposite the Iron Lady
You will have time then for lunch on your own before going up to the Eiffel Tower
Your guide will let you disembark to go to the iconic monument of Paris. He/she will lead you up to the second floor where the secrets of the Eiffel Tower will be revealed. After hearing remarkable commentaries, you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of Paris and see the top Parisian landmarks. Keep on visiting the Tower on the second level and get down to the first one to experience the incredible glass floor.
The services of our professional guide will end on the second level of the Eiffel Tower and you will have free time at leisure (End approx 04:30 pm)
Day 3: Paris – Versailles
After breakfast, randez-vous at 08:15 am.
Departure from the center of Paris to the Palace of Versailles. Make the most of the 45-minute journey by luxury air-conditioned coach and listen to your guide’s introduction to the history of the palace.
The Palace of Versailles covers an area of over 721,000 square feet and has more than 700 rooms.
Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to see the palaces most beautiful rooms: the Kings Grand Apartments, with seven rooms each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.) and the Queens Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queens Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, among others. Also, admire the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, a unique room in which guests were received and impressed, designed by the famous architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Almost 240 feet-long, it was created to dazzle visitors to the Sun King, Louis XIV; it is lit by 17 windows and some 350 mirrors, and overlooks the palace’s breath-taking gardens, the second part of your visit.</span></div>
Return to Paris at 12:30 pm
After noon free time at leisure
Overnight: Paris Meals: Breakfast</span></div>
Please note:
We strongly advise against high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
Access to the palace is challenging for those with reduced mobility
Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace
The skip-the-line access is subject to the Versailles Palace procedures: The Vigipirate plan, the security control or an unforeseen crowd can slow down the entrance.
Day 4: Paris
Breakfast and free day at leisure. Overnight: Paris Meals: Breakfast
Optional Tours:
Disneyland® Paris: 1 Day 2 Parks with round trip transport:
1 entrance ticket 1 day / 2 Parks
We begin our day by crossing Paris as far as the Porte de Bercy to join the A4 motorway leading to Disneyland ® Paris. (average journey : 1 hour). Our driver will leave you at the group parking area close to the park entrances. Take advantage of a nice day with your family at Disneyland ® Paris. Both adults and children will enjoy discovering the magic world of Disneyland Paris. You will be able to enter both parks:
Disneyland ® Park: Magic world where you will meet all the Disney characters who live in an endless fairy tale.
Walt Disney Studios ® Park: Go behind the scenes of the movies, cartoons and tv shows.
The group will re-join the coach at the same spot at the end of the day at 7.15 PM
Come back to Paris around 08.00 PM. Departure at 7.00 PM in winter 200€ per person Children Mont Saint-Michel Tour with lunch: (Only Friday – 14 Hour Experience) An exceptional day at Mont-Saint-Michel in the company of a professional guide. Discover the history and the riches of this Wonder of the West; through the enthusiastic commentary of our guide. 250€ per person
Loire Valley Castles: (Only Mondays - 13 Hours) Come and live an exceptional day in the heart of the Loire Valley in France. You will visit the Chateau de Chenonceau and the Chateau de Chambord with our guide, two of the greatest castles of the Loire Valley. This dive into French history will be completed by a visit to the Clos Lucé castle, the emblematic place of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Take a seat in an air-conditioned vehicle, departure from the center of Paris at 7:15 am! 250€ per person
Normandy D-Day Beaches: (Only Saturdays - 13 Hours) Enjoy a full day excursion from Paris to the D-Day Beaches in Normandy in the company of an official guide, who will bring these historic sites to life. 250€ per person.
Day 5: Paris Departure
After breakfast, free time until your flight time. Transfer to the airport and end of ou services.
Au Revoir!
