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Duration 11 days
Price From $ 2,599
Price Per Day $ 236
Highlights
  • Explore the romantic city of Paris
  • Visit the Palace of Versailles and where Marie Antoinette Retreated
  • Discover France’s Southern Heritage, Taste the Wines and visit the vineyards of Loire Valley
  • Explore the Chateaux’s of the Kings & Queens
  • Go to Puy de Dôme UNESCO World Heritage Side
  • Visit the Popes Palace & Avignon Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Discover the Lavender Countryside
  • Relish the views of the French Riviera
  • Go to the American Landing Beaches in Normandy
  • Discover the French Cuisine of Paul Bocuse
Trip Style Small group tour
Lodging Level Luxury
Physical Level
  • 2- Easy
Travel Themes
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Train & Rail Journeys
Countries Visited
Cities and Attractions
  • Avignon
  • Loire Valley
  • Lyon
  • Paris
Flights & Transport Ground transport included
Activities
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Swimming
  • Winetasting
Meals Included

Breakfast on all days and Dinner on every 1st day in each city

Description

Take this journey of hidden delights through France’s culture, which has defined the country it is in this modern age. Through the various region where you’ll escape, your trip manager will accompany your exploration of the refined culinary delights, the past of the Kings & Queens, the way of living, and exquisite landscapes. Not to mention gothic, medieval, and modernize architecture, which has shaped each region having its own identity. Many unforgettable experiences await during this exquisite journey.

Itinerary: France's Cultural Escapade

Day 1: Paris

Your memorable trip starts in Paris, as you arrive you will be welcomed by your Trip Manager and a delightful Breakfast or Lunch (Depending on your time of arrival) at the hotel. Then on, you will embark on a tour of Paris discovering the highlights of the city, and it's hidden secrets. After that, you will make your way to the Palace of Versailles, exploring the entire estate where Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette resided. As you arrive back at your hotel, you'll enjoy an excellent time to relax just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.

Day 2: Paris

Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You'll then enjoy Paris on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours in Paris and to Normandy or Loire Valley. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Paris and the region in fashion.

Day 3: Paris to Loire Valley

You'll start your day early and make your way to Avignon via the fabulous french TGV in first-class while discovering the countryside of Ile de France and parts of Loire Valley. Before heading to your elegant hotel, we'll make our way to Chateau Chenonceau designed in 1500's you'll stroll through the Renaissance as your guide explains the hidden secrets, then, on you will head for an exclusive lunch to remember. After that, you'll go through the meticulous paths of Chateau Chambord built by King Francis I of France while you indulge the heritage which it prevails to have in the Loire Valley region. As you arrive at your elegant hotel, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours. Discover the unique spots of the Loire Valley just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.

Day 4: Loire Valley

Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You'll then enjoy Loire Valley on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye with a Winetasting & Lunch in a Loire Vineyard, the Delights of Bretagne, Loire Valley Vineyards or even Bordeaux's Heritage. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Loire Valley and its region in fashion.

Day 5: Loire Valley to Lyon

Begin your day early and make your way to Lyon via a first-class coach while discovering further the countryside of Loire Valley. On your way to Lyon, we'll stop at Puy de Dome to tour through this UNESCO World Heritage Natural site, along with your guide stroll through part of the 80 aligned puys aligned over 32KM, making it the youngest volcanic complex in France. As you arrive in Lyon, before embarking on a city tour, you'll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. After that, you will discover the highlights of the city and the secrets of its old town with the delightful touch of local tastes. Returning at your elegant hotel, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Lyon just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.

Day 6: Lyon

Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You'll then enjoy Paris on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours in Paris and to Normandy or Loire Valley. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Paris and the region in fashion.

Day 7: Lyon to Avignon

You'll start your day early and make your way to Avignon via the fabulous french TGV in first-class while discovering the countryside of France's Burgundy and Provence. As you arrive in Avignon, you will embark on a city tour discovering the highlights of the town and its hidden secrets. Then on, you will make your way to the Pope's Palace, Europe's most significant and most gothic architecture. You'll also explore Avignon's historical bridge on the Rhone river build between 1177 and 1185. It is one of the most famous medieval bridges in Southern France. Returning at your elegant hotel, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Avignon just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.

Day 8: Avignon

Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. Then, enjoy Avignon on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours. The Villages of Provence, Marseille's Delights & Soap Revelation, Van Gogh Arles, Aix en Provence, or even escape to Pond-du-Gard & Vallon Pont-d'Arc's Chauvet Cave. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Avignon and the region in fashion.

Day 9: Avignon to Nice

Begin your day early and make your way to Nice via a first-class coach while discovering further fascinating sites of Provence. You'll start with a discovery of Gordes, the famous village based on a hill-top projecting magnificent views while strolling through exclusive architecture. Then on, you'll continue to Nice, before on the other hand, you'll make a second stop to the remarkable lavender fields of Plateau de Valensole and indulge in a tour through the heritage of lavender while inhaling its mesmerizing senses and pictures. As you arrive in Nice, before embarking on a city tour, you'll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. After that, you will discover the highlights of the town, and it's hidden secrets while indulging in an exclusive tasting. Returning at your elegant hotel, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Nice just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.

Day 10: Nice

Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You'll then enjoy Nice on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours to sightsee Whales & Dolphins, St. Paul de Vence & Cote d'Azur's Vineyard, Monaco, Cannes or even Italy's famous Portofino's Regional Heritage. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Nice and the region in fashion.

Day 11: Nice to your next destination or home

You'll start your last morning with us on a delightful breakfast. You'll then either head to your next destination or explore the wonders of Nice.

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