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Heart of France
Private tour

Heart of France

frFrance
1 city
8 days, 7 nights
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Day 1 Paris

Arrival to Paris
As they say, Paris is always a good idea! Bonjour and welcome to the most romantic city in the world and the charming capital of France - Paris!

Upon arrival, your driver meets you and takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Breakfast included
Hôtel Opéra Richepanse
Hôtel Opéra Richepanse
14, Rue Du Chevalier de Saint George, Paris, Paris, FR, 75001
Superior Room Queen
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
17 m²
Breakfast not included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 2 Paris

Exploring Crème de la Crème of Louvre & the Latin Quarter
After breakfast your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you on a full-day walking tour of the two famous districts of Paris: Latin Quarter (5th) and Marais (4th). Your tour of the fabulous capital of France begins with the UNESCO Site Heritage - Banks of Seine river.

Continue to the Latin quarter and taste a Bohemian charm of the medieval narrow streets and stone-paved alleyways. Reach the Ile de la Cite where you see the world’s most famous gothic cathedral - Notre Dame. Walk through the Ile Saint Louis and get closer to more sights: Hôtel de Ville (city hall), Fountain of the Innocents and Palais Royal.

You then proceed with the tour of the Louvre Museum, one of the world’s largest museums, taking advantage of your skip-the-line tickets. You see the crème de la crème collections and the most celebrated works of art, ancient artifacts, Greek sculptures, including the famous Venus di Milo, Winged Victory, and masterpieces of Michelangelo, Eugène Delacroix, Paolo Veroneseand the world’s most enigmatic Portrait of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

8h
Tour of Louvre & Latin Quarter
Tour of Louvre & Latin Quarter
Day 3 Paris

Tour of the Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts
Following breakfast your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you on a 6-hour walking tour of the Champs-Elysees (8th) and Eiffel Tower (7th) districts.

Today you start with outstanding Places Vendome and Concorde and proceed to the Tuileries Gardens - the oldest park in the city. You get to see one of the most recognizable landmarks with its magnificent glass-domed roof - Grand Palais and smaller but similar Petit Palais, built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Step on the most ornate and extravagant bridge in the city - Pont Alexandre III and continue to the Place de Trocadero which is the vantage point of the Eiffel Tower*.

After the tour you may return to the hotel or take an optional boat cruise along the Seine river.

*Note: Tickets to the Eiffel Tower are not included in the city tour due to limited availability. Please, ask your travel specialist about available tickets for your tour date if you would like to include it. Upon request, the tickets can be arranged for a visit to the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour. Your guide would escort you to the Eiffel Tower, where you would have free time on your own for the visit.

6h
Tour of Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts
Tour of Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts
Day 4 Paris

Tour of Versailles Magnifique
Following breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide in the lobby for a day tour to the famous residence of French kings. Together with your experienced guide, you take a short train ride to taste what it means to be a local, and appear in the heart of Versailles in just 1 hour*.

Prepare to be awestruck as you step inside the Palace of Versailles, marveling at its grandiose opulence. Wander through the iconic Hall of Mirrors, where the historic Treaty of Versailles was signed, and explore the actual rooms once occupied by the extravagant King Louis XIV. As you absorb the rich history and breathtaking beauty, take a well-deserved break for coffee and delectable snacks (not included). Indulge in the flavors of France, savoring the moment amidst the splendor of the palace grounds.

With renewed energy, continue your exploration, strolling through the world-famous Le Notre gardens, admiring the majestic exterior of the Grand Trianon, and venturing inside the enchanting Petit Trianon, Marie-Antoinette's cherished estate. After the tour, you are taken back to your hotel and have the evening at leisure.

*Round trip by the train can be replaced with a private driver. Refer to your travel specialist for more details.

8h
Versailles Tour by Train
Versailles Tour by Train
Day 5 Paris

Chateaux of the Loire Valley Tour
Upon arrival in Tours, join a small group tour to the Loire Valley. Your first stop is the stunning Chateau de Chenonceau, which you will explore with skip-the-line access. Enjoy a guided tour of this enchanting castle, often referred to as ‘the lady's chateau’, beautifully situated on the Cher River and surrounded by lush gardens on its terraces and riverbanks. Next, visit the unique troglodyte cellar caves located along the central area of the Loire River, where you'll indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience.

Your journey continues to the magnificent Chateau de Chambord, renowned for its distinctive French Renaissance architecture and iconic status among the world's chateaux. With your guide, explore this grand castle, again benefiting from skip-the-line entry. After a day filled with history and beauty, return to the Tours train station for your journey back to Paris.

*Note: Group size is limited to 8 people. 


*The tour is available from March 1st to December 21st. Meals are not included.


11h
Loire Valley Treasures
Loire Valley Treasures
Day 6 Paris

Free Day in Paris
Today you have the day free to continue enjoying Paris on your own or join one of our carefully planned optional tours. 

Day 7 Paris

Champagne Tour & Reims Sightseeing  
In the early morning, you are met by your guide-driver at your hotel, and set off on a sightseeing small group tour* of main attractions of the Champagne region that is bubbling over with heritage sites and fine Champagne.

During the tour you get to visit two famous Champagne houses as well as one smaller local producer to have an excellent overview of the process of making world-class Champagne, its history and have a Champagne tasting.

Then continue to Reims to see its main sight from inside and outside, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims. This Gothic cathedral was the site of 25 coronations of the kings of France, from Louis VIII in 1223 to Charles X in 1825.

After the tour, you are taken back to Paris to your hotel.

*Group size is up to 8 people. Refer to your travel specialist to upgrade this tour to private.

10h
Tour of Reims & Champagne Region
Tour of Reims & Champagne Region
Day 8 Paris
Hôtel Opéra Richepanse
Address
14, Rue Du Chevalier de Saint George, Paris, Paris, FR, 75001
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Palais Royal, Louvre Museum and more
Entrances to Palais Royal, Louvre Museum and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Reviews

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