Unforgettable France

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Explore France on this unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most beautiful and historic countries. From Paris, the “City of Light”, to Normandy, home to the WWII D-Day landings, to Loire Valley, with its luxurious chateaux, to our Provence tours, with its old world charm, and last but not least, to Nice, the stunning capital of Cote D’Azur. Space ...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • City Tour of Paris – Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe & more!
    • Monet’s House & Gardens (Giverny)
    • Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Rouen)
    • Mont St. Michel (Normandy)
    • Normandy Beaches
    • Normandy American Cemetery
    • Chateau de Chambord (Loire Valley)
    • Wine Tasting (Civray de Touraine)
    • Versailles Optional Excursion
    • Aix-en-Provence

What's this trip about?

    Explore France on this unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most beautiful and historic countries. From Paris, the “City of Light”, to Normandy, home to the WWII D-Day landings, to Loire Valley, with its luxurious chateaux, to our Provence tours, with its old world charm, and last but not least, to Nice, the stunning capital of Cote D’Azur. Space is limited for this trip of a lifetime!

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityParis
End CityNice

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France

Attractions

  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Avignon
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Giverny
  • Paris
  • Rhône Valley

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Winetasting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip airfare from New York
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • Intra-France ground transportation and transfers, including TGV train from Paris to Provence
    • Accommodations at first class hotels
    • 17 meals: 12 full buffet breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)
    • Glass of wine with included dinners
    • Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees
    • Experienced English-speaking Tour Director throughout

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Itinerary

Day 1: Depart USA.

Your fascinating journey to France begins this evening with an overnight flight to Paris.

Day 2: Arrive Paris (France)

Accommodation: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles

Arrive in the beautiful city of Paris, also known as the “City of Light.” For centuries, Paris has been been one of the world’s most important cities and certainly one of the world’s most beautiful. Not only is P...

Day 3: Paris/Giverny/Normandy.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance

After breakfast, travel to the lovely town of Giverny. The town rose to fame in 1883, when the famous impressionist Claude Monet “discovered” the village and moved there. Here,...

Day 4: Mont St. Michel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance

Today travel to the rugged coast of Normandy and savor the breathtaking views of magnificent Mont St. Michel, built on an isolated island in the gulf of Saint-Malo. Designated a UNESCO...

Day 5: Normandy Beaches/American Cemetery & Memorial.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance

Spend a remarkable day experiencing and learning about one of the most famous days in history: D-Day. You’ll visit the Normandy Beaches, including Omaha Beach near the coastal village ...

Day 6: Normandy/Chateau Villandry/Loire Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Novotel Amboise Hotel

Morning at leisure to explore Caen (Normandy) independently before traveling to Loire Valley, famous for its old world villages and charming chateaux (castles). En route, pay a visit to the Ch...

Day 7: Chateau de Chambord/Chateau de Chenonceau/Wine Tasting.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Novotel Amboise Hotel

This morning, you’ll visit Chateau de Chambord, the undisputed crown jewel of the region and arguably the emblem of the French Renaissance. Originally a weekend hunting lodge for King Francois I in th...

Day 8: Loire Valley/Paris.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles

After breakfast, travel back to Paris for your second taste of one of the world’s greatest cities. Upon returning to Paris, enjoy a guided city orientation tour of this magnificent city. S...

Day 9: Optional Versailles Excursion.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles

A full day at leisure or perhaps join an optional excursion to Versailles for a fascinating visit of the Chateau and the brilliant hall filled with mirrors and chandeliers, numerou...

Day 10: Paris/Avignon.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Novotel Avignon Centre

After breakfast, you’ll head to the Paris train station and board the TGV train to the historic city of Avignon in the heart of Provence. En route, be sure to admire the beautiful landscapes ...

Day 11: Aix-en-Provence/Les Baux-de-Provence.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Novotel Avignon Centre

Today, visit the arts capital of Provence, Aix-en-Provence (or “Aix”, as it’s commonly called). A vibrant town located in the shadow of Mt. Sainte-Victoire, Aix is famous for its charming squares, el...

Day 12: Marseille/Cassis/Nice
.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame

This morning visit Marseille, a vibrant port city and the oldest city in France with twenty six centuriers of history. Marseille, the second largest city in France, has a contagious energy ...

Day 13: Nice/Antibes.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame

With the beautiful blue waters of Cote D’Azur as its backdrop, Nice is one of the most beloved cities in all of Europe, blending old-world opulence with a lively cosmopolitan vibe. Lo...

Day 14: Nice/USA.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame

After breakfast, say “au revoir” to France and head to the airport for your flight back to the USA. Your exciting journey ends as you touch down in New York. 

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Price per day$250
Single supplement (single occupancy)$799
Last Updated: 6/20/2018

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    • Baggage and personal insurance
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    • Gratuities and optional tours
    • Expenses of personal nature
    • Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
    • Beverages
    • Meals other than specified in the trip itinerary
    • Items of a personal nature.

Accommodation

,Night 2: Paris: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles Nights 3-5: Normandy: Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance Nights 6-7: Loire Valley: Novotel Amboise Hotel Nights 8-9:Paris: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles Nights 10-11: Provence (Avignon): Novotel Avignon Centre Nights 12-13: French Riviera (Nice): Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
Cancellation policy

Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit.

Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure.

Cancellation charges per person are:

Up to 75 days before departure: $300

74-45 days before departure: $600

44-30 days before departure: $1000

29-10 days before departure: $1500

9 days or less before departure: No refund.

All cancellations must be received in writing.

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