Paris, Normandy & Loire Valley

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Romantic cities, remnants of a tumultuous past, fairy tale palaces - experience it all on this adventure in France! You'll spend six nights based out of France's capital city of Paris, where you can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, stroll through some of the world's most famous gardens, and indulge in freshly-baked Parisian pastries to your heart's conte...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
    • The Tootbus Must-See Paris Hop-on/Hop-off Tour + River Cruise (24 hours)
    • Guided Tour of Normandy & The D-Day Beaches
    • Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of Versailles Palace & Gardens (Half-Day Morning-VAM)
    • Guided Tour to the Loire Valley Castles (from Paris)

What's this trip about?

    Romantic cities, remnants of a tumultuous past, fairy tale palaces - experience it all on this adventure in France! You'll spend six nights based out of France's capital city of Paris, where you can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, stroll through some of the world's most famous gardens, and indulge in freshly-baked Parisian pastries to your heart's content! Included in this vacation are four unique tours. Enjoy seamless access through Paris with your hop-on/hop-off bus pass, then follow the footsteps of WWII and the Allied invasion with your guided tour of Normandy and the D-Day beaches. You'll also be whisked away to one of France's most famous palaces, where you'll enjoy a guided tour followed by free time in Versailles' breathtaking gardens. Lastly, you'll be treated to a trip straight out of a storybook with a guided exploration of the Loire Valley's most iconic castles. Tour a home designed by Leonardo da Vinci, then explore the former residence of one of the art world's most famous patrons: Catherine de Medici.  Please note: depending on availability, tours may be scheduled on different days than mentioned in the itinerary.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityParis
End CityFrance

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France

Attractions

  • Paris

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Winetasting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Paris (CDG)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 6 nights in Paris at the Hotel Square Louvois, or similar
    • The Tootbus Must-See Paris Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour + River Cruise (24-hour)
    • Guided Tour of Normandy & The D-Day Beaches
    • Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of Versailles Palace
    • Guided Tour to the Loire Valley Castles
    • Breakfast daily *Please note tours may operate in a different order than listed, based on availability

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Paris!

Arrive at Paris' Charles De Gaulles Airport and be transferred to your Paris hotel. Activate your hop-on/hop-off bus pass and begin exploring the City of Light! You can take an entire loop for a unique perspective of the city, then start hopping off as you plea...

Day 2 Paris

Continue utilizing your hop-on/hop-off bus pass! Gawk at incredible architecture, then lose track of time in the breathtaking Luxembourg Gardens.

Once you've explored all the nooks and crannies of the gardens, head to the nearby Latin Quarter, an area with a...
Day 3 Paris

Today, spend an entire day following the footsteps of WWII and the Allied invasion with your Normandy and D-Day Beaches tour!

Day 4 Paris

Spend the first part of your day discovering the splendors of the Palace of Versailles, from the iconic gardens to the many works of art and furniture, created by the greatest craftsmen of the day.

Return to Paris in the early evening, and prepare to expe...

Day 5 Paris

Spend today soaking up the highlights of the Louvre! Fall in love with the Venus de Milo, sneak a peek at Botticelli's Venus, then follow the iconic gaze of the Mona Lisa.

After a day spent surrounded by some of the world's most famous masterpieces, consi...

Day 6 Paris

Spend an entire day exploring France's most breathtaking chateaux on your guided tour today.

In the evening, head to the Eiffel Tower to experience this landmark one more time as it becomes illuminated in the evening - the perfect way to spend your last evening in Paris!

Day 7 Depart France

Say au revoir to France as you are transferred from the hotel to the airport in time for your departure flight home.

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Last Updated: 0/3/2024

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