Day 1 Paris Effortless Transfers (22 km)
Day 2 Monet's Gardens and Versailles (118 km)
Day 3 Mont Saint-Michel (568 km)
Day 4 Loire Valley (401 km)
Day 5 Normandy and the D-Day Beaches
Day 6 Bruges
Day 7 Louvre Museum - 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower - Dinner cruise on the Seine - Moulin Rouge show
Day 8 Time for Yourself
Day 9 Paris Effortless Transfers (31 km)
Day 1:
Paris Effortless Transfers (22 km)
Arrive in Paris, where you will be greeted with an airport transfer to your hotel.
Day 2:
Monet's Gardens and Versailles (118 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
A full-day excursion to Normandy and Versailles, including Monet's Gardens, a traditional Normandy lunch, and a guided tour of the Versailles Palace and Gardens.
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Giverny, FRANCE
A settlement has existed in Giverny since neolithic times and a monument uncovered attests to this fact. Archeological finds have included booties dating from Gallo-Roman times and to the earlier 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The town was known in ancient deeds as "Warnacum". The cultivation of grapes has been an occupation of the inhabitants of Giverny since Merovingian times.
Monet House
For more than 40 years, this house was the home of legendary impressionist painter Claude Monet. After his death, his don donated it to the Academie des Beaux-Arts, who restored it and turned it into a museum.
Admission (Optional): Adult $12 / €11; Child $7 / €6.50
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Versailles, FRANCE
A city renowned worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles, designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km from the centre of Paris.
Palace of Versailles
Louis IV's opulent mansion is one of the most famous symbols of French political history and power. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the center of French politics for nearly a century, until the beginning of the French Revolution.
Admission (Optional): Adult $85 / €80; Child $85 / €80; Ticket resource is tight, it is strongly recommended that you book in advance! Dosen't include The Garden.
Day 3:
Mont Saint-Michel (568 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, we will drive through Normandy until we reach Mont-Saint-Michel. Explore the majestic Mont Saint-Michel with a knowledgeable guide. Admission to the iconic abbey is included,
ensuring you experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site to its fullest.
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel, FRANCE
is an island commune in Normandy, France. It is located about one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. 100 hectares (247 acres) in size, the island has a population of 44 (2009).
Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel is a town of 44 people located on an island off the coast of Normandy. The island is dominated by a massive castle that is one of France's most popular landmarks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mont Saint Michel Abbey
Located on the miraculous island on Mont Saint-Michel, this abbey is the most prominent building in the town and was essential to the structure of the feudal society.
Day 4:
Loire Valley (401 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, we will take guided visits of the Chateau de Chenonceau, Chateau de Cheverny and the Chateau de Chambord.
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Chenonceaux, FRANCE
The population of permanent residents hovers about 400, as of 2012, but there is a large influx of tourists during the summer months, because the village adjoins the former royal Chateau de Chenonceau, one of the most popular tourist destinations in France.
Chateau de Chenonceau
The Chateau de Chenonceau dates back literally a millennia. The first mention of it in writing occurs in the eleventh century A.D. It is immediately recognizable due to the sweeping arches that make up the base of the building.
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Cheverny, FRANCE
A commune in the French department of Loir-et-Cher. It lies in the Loire Valley, about 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Blois. The Château de Cheverny is located at Cheverny.
Chateau de Cheverny
The Chateau de Cheverny is a French noble estate with a tumultuous past. It has passed through many hands since the early seventeenth century, and in 1914, the owners decided to open it to the public.
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Chambord, FRANCE
Chambord is a town in Loir-et-Cher in France. It is famous for the royal Chateau de Chambord.
Chateau de Chambord
is one of the most recognizable chateaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King Francis I of France.
Day 5:
Normandy and the D-Day Beaches
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to Normandy for a deeply moving guided tour of the D-Day beaches, where history comes alive
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Normandy, FRANCE
One of the 18 regions of France, roughly referring to the historical Duchy of Normandy.It covers 30,627 square kilometres,comprising roughly 5% of the territory of metropolitan France.
Arromanches-les-Baines
This small township on the northeastern coast of France is significant due to its location at the center of the area in which the Allied invasion of Axis-occupied France took place on D-Day during World War II.
Omaha Beach
Though this beachfront is not actually called Omaha Beach, that was the codename given to the Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in World War II.
Day 6:
Bruges
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Spend a day exploring the quaint old-world charm of the Belgian city of Bruges, one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in Europe!
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Bruges, BELGIUM
The capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country.
Day 7:
Louvre Museum - 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower - Dinner cruise on the Seine - Moulin Rouge show
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Dinner cruise on the Seine (coffee or tea included))
Experience the wonders of the Louvre Museum on a guided tour that highlights its most iconic masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa.
Avoid the lines with reserved tickets to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, offering spectacular views of the City of Light.
Indulge in a romantic dinner cruise on the Seine, complete with coffee or tea.
Enjoy the magic of the Moulin Rouge show, where a half-bottle of champagne awaits each guest.
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Paris, FRANCE
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
The Louvre
One of the most well-known art museums in the world with one of the largest collections, the Louvre houses such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa and works by artists ranging from Raphael to Monet and everyone in between.
Eiffel Tower
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Eiffel Tower has been a symbol of Paris, France, and Europe since 1889. It was erected as the entryway to the 1889 World's Fair, and has been wowing visitors ever since.
River Seine
The River Seine is perhaps the most important waterway in Paris. More than 37 bridges cross its waters within the city alone, and cruises along the River pass by almost every important location and sight in the city.
Moulin Rouge Show
The famous Moulin Rouge - where the hit musical movie got its name - was founded in 1889, and is credited with popularizing cabaret performances and the can-can dance. It is marked by the red windmill on the roof.
Day 8:
Time for Yourself
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Take a full day to explore at your own pace. Whether you prefer wandering through Parisian streets, shopping in charming boutiques, or relaxing at a sidewalk café, the choice is yours.
Day 9:
Paris Effortless Transfers (31 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Enjoy a convenient transfer to Paris Airport for your departure.