Wonderful France Summer 2019

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Stroll along Pont du Gard, soak up the sun-kissed charm of St. Tropez and Monaco, and meet the widow of Pierre Salinger, special advisor to John F. Kennedy, over a home-cooked meal.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • WALKING TOUR in Paris with a Local Specialist
    • CITY TOUR in Arles
    • ORIENTATION of Paris, Beaune, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco and Avignon
    • VISIT the Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris and Pont du Gard
    • CRUISE to St. Tropez
    • VIEW Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Place Bellecour and the Basilica of Notre Dame in Lyon, the Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon

What's this trip about?

    Stroll along Pont du Gard, soak up the sun-kissed charm of St. Tropez and Monaco, and meet the widow of Pierre Salinger, special advisor to John F. Kennedy, over a home-cooked meal.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityParis
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France
  • Monaco

Attractions

  • Lyon
  • Paris

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Paris (2 Nights)

Discover romance, sophistication and French joie de vivre in Paris - the launch pad to a memorable journey through the French countryside. Explore the grand boulevards and winding lanes of the City of Lights, before meeting your Travel Director and companions for a We...

Day 2: Paris Sightseeing and Free Time

Join a Local Specialist to delve into the hidden squares and secret lanes of a Paris not normally frequented by tourists. Visit the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then soak up the authentic atmosphere and local day-to-day life of the Parisians as you stroll throu...

Day 3: Paris – Beaune – Lyon

Journey through the picture-perfect Burgundy wine region and stop in its walled regional capital, Beaune - most famous for the colourful geometric-tiled Hôtel-Dieu. We continue to the gastronomic capital of Lyon, where we spend the night. Discover the historic treasur...

Day 4: Lyon – Aix-en-Provence – Monaco – French Riviera (2 Nights)

Follow the Rhône Valley south, enjoying some free time in Aix-en-Provence for a delicious lunch and the sweet flavours of Calissons, then stop in the glamourous Principality of Monaco bound for the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera. View the Palace, which has be...

Day 5: French Riviera Free Day

The sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera are yours to explore today. Consider relaxing on the beach with your fellow sun-worshippers or an Optional Experience could see you visit the hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a popular haunt for actors seeking a relaxing...

Day 6: French Riviera – St. Tropez – Avignon (2 Nights)

We arrive by boat in glitzy St. Tropez for a leisurely morning sojourn to soak up our fashionable surrounds. Continue onto the ancient city of Avignon, once the Seat of the Papacy, where we will spend the next two nights. Our orientation of this extraordinary historic...

Day 7: Pont du Gard And Arles Excursion

We cross the impressive Pont du Gard aqueduct in the company of a Local Specialist and learn about the history of this elevated architectural wonder that has spanned the Gardon River since Roman times. Continue to Arles, to admire the Romanesque Cathedral and Roman am...

Day 8: Avignon – TGV Train – Paris Free Time

The picture-perfect French countryside is our constant companion as we take the high-speed TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the sprawling vineyards of Burgundy back to Paris where you have the rest of the afternoon to explore the city on your ow...

Day 9: Depart Paris

This morning after breakfast, it's time to bid Paris a fond au revoir as our fascinating journey through France comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.

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Price From $2,750
Price per day$306
Last Updated: 8/30/2019

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Poonam

Oct 2017

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Wonderful France

i think the tour could have had more days in Nice as explored the wonderful france trip

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Nancy

Oct 2017

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Wonderful France

Some optional experiences should have been included...

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John

Oct 2017

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Such interesting side trips. Moulin Rouge was terrific!

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Rae

Oct 2017

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Wonderful France

Loved visiting Claude Monet's house.

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Marta

Oct 2017

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Wonderful France

Again, wish there was a trip to Versailles.

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Meals Included
  • 8 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 4 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Hand-picked Trip Highlights
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and a professional Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • TGV Express train between Paris and Avignon.
  • VIP entry to many sights
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