9 Day France with Loire Valley & Normandy
9 days
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3 Paris, 2 Tours, 2 Bayeux
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- View the Cathedral in Chartres, the finest architectural example of High Gothic style Visit the fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau, stretching across the river Cher Stop in Amboise and tour the Royal Chateau of Amboise Cross the causeway to the magnificent Mont St. Michel, built on an isolated island View the immense Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England Commemorate the D-Day invasion with a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery Tour Claude Monet’s home in Giverny Drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates*Some departures operate in reverse order, going to Normandy after Paris instead of Tours
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3 Paris, 2 Tours, 2 Bayeux
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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 7 nights accommodations*
- 3 nights Paris 2 nights Tours 2 nights Bayeux Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 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 and Amboise 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, the City of Lights; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and enjoy the endless delights of Paris. Your tour begins at 6 PM when you join your Tour Manager for a Welcome Drink and orientation meeting on the wonderful jo...
DAY 3, Sunday - Paris City Tour
This morning, take a guided city tour of Paris, including a drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Latin Quarter, and the lively Opera district. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join the optiona...
DAY 4, Monday - Giverny, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy
This morning, depart for Normandy. On the way, stop in Giverny and visit the former house of Claude Monet. Explore the famous gardens which inspired many of Monet's paintings. Begin your introduction to Normandy by stepping back in time to a historic battle, and see the ...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Normandy Landing Beaches
Spend the full day in Normandy exploring the famous sites. Turn your attention to World War II and the D-Day invasion, a day that is remembered for true bravery and sacrifice and the beginning of the liberation of France. Visit St. Mere Eglise on the Cotentin Peninsula, ...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Mont St. Michel, Loire Valley
Depart westwards today to the iconic Mont St. Michel, rising from the sea on a mighty rock. Cross the causeway by shuttle and browse the narrow streets and admire the views of the surrounding bay, with time for lunch on your own in this charming town. One of France's mos...
DAY 7, Thursday - Loire Valley, Wine Tasting
Spend the full day in the Loire Valley exploring the nearby sights. Travel to the magnificent Chateau de Chenonceau. Stretching across the river Cher, the chateau boasts a 197-foot gallery, built over a series of arches. Take some time to explore the extravagantly furnis...
DAY 8, Friday - Chambord, Chartres, Paris
Depart Tours and travel to the Chateau de Chambord, the largest residence in the Loire Valley. Chambord was built for Francois I in the 16th century by 1,800 men and master masons. After a photo stop, continue with a visit to Chartres, home to the greatest Gothic cathedr...
DAY 9, Saturday - Depart France
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Meals: Breakfast
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Price per day$367
Last Updated: 10/20/2023
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