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Bienvenue! Your France trip begins in Paris, nicknamed Ville Lumière or the City of Lights, the pulsating, vibrant and yet elegant capital soaked in centuries of history, as well as art, fashion, and romance welcomes you.
Upon arrival, you'll be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to head out and familiarise yourself with your surroundings. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkles for 5 minutes every hour on the hour in the early evening and finally make sure you get a good rest before exploring the streets of Paris next day.
This evening, you can opt for the spectacular extravaganza – Le Lido!
Overnight in Paris
This morning, after breakfast at your hotel, get ready to explore the city with a local guide. This full-day tour gives you plenty of time to experience the highlights starting with the Royal Palace, the Sainte Chapelle, and Notre Dame. From here, wander through the streets of the trendy Le Marais district and explore symbolic places within such as the Place des Vosges.
After a lunch on own, it's time to explore the Louvre - the largest museum in Europe, with skip-the-line-access, where you can get up close to Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. After this cultural visit, relax with some fresh air in the Tuileries Gardens, and then continue to the Champs Elysees and the majestic Arc de Triomphe.
Finally, visit the architectural wonder that is the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy the beauty of this monument before ending the epic tour with a boat cruise along the Seine.
Overnight in Paris
After breakfast this morning, for splendor with a capital S, visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles. A symbol of flamboyance, it was the royal palace for two centuries right up to the French Revolution. Take a stroll around the Versailles Gardens to follow in the footsteps of Louis XIV, the infamous Sun King.
Inside the palace, you’ll find extravagance in every room. Don’t miss out on the Royal Apartments and the fabulous Mirror Hall (Galerie des Glaces). Visit the Hall of the Battles (Galerie des Batailles) to see France’s military history in paintings and in sculptures.
Alternately, if history is not your thing then head to Euro Disney on a full day excursion to discover the child in you as you visit the Studios and the Park.
Overnight in Paris
After breakfast, proceed to the train station to board your high speed train to Nice. The city of Nice is located on the Mediterranean coast near the Italian border. It’s one of the most popular tourist cities in France, second only to Paris. Enjoy the gentle sea breeze on the Promenade des Anglais and work on your tan on Nice’s beautiful beaches. Only twenty minutes away from Nice you’ll find the tiny city-state of Monaco. Take a daytrip there to see the yachts in the marina and the Lamborghinis in the streets. If you’re feeling lucky, you can place a bet at the famous Monte Carlo casino.
Overnight in Nice
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in your hotel and take in the relaxed pace of the city.
Overnight in Nice.
This morning, get ready to finish your French trip near the Italian border. Nicknamed Nissa La Bella -"Nice the Beautiful", Nice is a historic city famous for its artistic spirit, grand plazas, crescent-shaped pebble beaches, and the narrow streets of its colorful old town, Vieille Ville. It is a densely populated coastal metropolis, which means there are plenty of secrets to discover and adventures to be had around every corner.
Enjoy one such adventure on a tour of the city led by an expert local guide. It's an immersive experience that reveals Nice's highlights, landmarks, and legends. Your guide will take you to must-visit sites like the Greek quarter (Nice was actually founded by the Ancient Greeks of the Massalia region in 350 BCE), and the Roman remains of an amphitheater and arena in the historic Cimiez neighborhood. This is also the location of two other notable landmarks: the opulent Excelsior Régina Palace, where Queen Victoria of England used to summer on the French Riviera, and the Musée Matisse, a museum showcasing the works of one of Nice's most famous residents, the expressionist master painter Henri Matisse.
Other highlights of the tour include stops at the Promenade des Anglais, Port Lympia, the aforementioned Vieille Ville, and the ornate St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral. The tour ends, fittingly, with a visit to one of the city's most famous landmarks, the Negresco Hotel, a throwback to France at the turn of the 20th century. Here you can enjoy an aperitif in style and make a toast to your very own slice of the Belle Époque.
After breakfast, check out and board your train to Paris from where you bid adieu to France and board your flight back home.