14 Day Classic France
14 days
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3 Paris, 1 Dijon, 1 Lyon, 2 French Riviera, 1 Carcassonne, 1 Lourdes, 2 Bordeaux, 1 Loire Valley
From$3,489
Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower Travel to the famed Champagne region with tastings of this bubbly delight View the striking Dijon Cathedral and Ducal Palace, remarkable Gothic structures Drive via the Route des Grand Crus to Beaune, celebrated capital of Burgundy wines Visit Avignon, "City of Popes" and the spectacular Roman Aqueduct of the Pont du Gard Witness the stirring candlelight procession in Lourdes and behold the holy waters Wine and Cognac tastings throughout your journey in the wine country Visit the fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau, stretching across the river Cher †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
3 Paris, 1 Dijon, 1 Lyon, 2 French Riviera, 1 Carcassonne, 1 Lourdes, 2 Bordeaux, 1 Loire Valley
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Round trip flights New York-Paris, Paris-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 12 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights Paris 1 night Dijon 1 night Lyon 2 nights French Riviera 1 night Carcassonne 1 night Lourdes 2 nights Bordeaux 1 night Loire Valley Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 18 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in Paris, Dijon, Lyon, Carcassonne and Bordeaux Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for France
Depart for France
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris, "City of Lights" and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM. Afterwards, a cruise on the River Seine introduces you to the beauty of Paris at night
Overnight: Paris
DAY 3, Sunday - Paris City Tour
Drive along the impressive Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris. On to the celebrated "Rive Gauche", the vivacious Left Bank, the artistic community at Montparnasse. View the Latin Quarter, and pass the colo...
DAY 4, Monday - Champagne Tasting, Dijon
Travel from Paris to the famed Champagne region with its stretches of vineyards as far as the eye can see. This historic province in the northeast of France, formerly ruled by the Counts of Champagne, is best known for the sparkling white wine that bears its name. In Epe...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Beaune's Burgundy Vineyards, Lyon
Depart Dijon via the Route des Grand Crus to Beaune, celebrated capital of Burgundy wines, nestled in the heart of France's finest vineyards. The facilities and cellars of many prominent wineries, are situated in Beaune itself. This walled city still displays its origina...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Fields of Provence, French Riviera
Heading south, journey through the colorful landscapes of Provence, an inspiration for the early Impressionist painters. Travel past the olive groves and pine forests to the city of Aix-en-Provence, famous for being the birthplace of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézan...
DAY 7, Thursday - Full Day in the French Riviera
A full day to enjoy the delights of the Cote d'Azur and your resort in the Mediterranean twin towns of Antibes and Juan-Les-Pins. Don't miss the optional tour to St. Paul de Vence. Drive into the pine-scented hills above Nice to visit the hilltop St. Paul de Vence - a wa...
DAY 8, Friday - Avignon, Pont du Gard, Carcassonne
This morning journey on to Avignon, the "City of Popes" named after seven popes who reigned there during the 1300s. Admire the Place de l'Horlorge, the city's main square and the vast Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), a fortress-like palace that once served as the ...
DAY 9, Saturday - Carcassonne, Lourdes, Candlelit Procession
This morning, take a walking tour of Carcassonne. Stroll along the cobbled streets to the St. Nazaire Basilica, adorned with stained glass and intricate carvings. Afterward, sip a small tasting of Hippocras wine. This spiced wine, was highly prized during the medieval er...
DAY 10, Sunday - Visit Lourdes, Wine Tasting in St. Emilion, Bordeaux
In Lourdes, visit the sacred church, sanctuary, and grotto where the apparitions took place and behold the healing water spring from the grotto, believed to possess healing properties. Afterward, drive north, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Emilion. Views of the...
DAY 11, Monday - Tour of Bordeaux
Take a morning tour of Bordeaux, on the crescent-shaped Garonne River. Bordeaux is distinguished for the wines that bear its name. The city tour begins at the Place des Quinconces, with its mighty pillar centerpiece, the Girondist Column. In the historic Old Town, design...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Cognac Tasting, Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley
Depart Bordeaux for the town of Cognac, world-famous for the grape-based spirit produced here for over 300 years. Visit one of the cellars, hear about the history of cognac and enjoy a tasting! Onward to the very heart of the Loire Valley. Tour the elegant Chateau de Che...
DAY 13, Wednesday - Return in Paris
Begin by crossing the Loire River and head back to the capital city of Paris for time at leisure. Tonight, gather together for dinner in a Parisian bistro, including wine as you bid au revoir to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 14, Thursday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 5/26/2024
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