Paris & Provence

Arrival to Paris and Siena River Cruise
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. 

In the evening, we recommend taking a Seina river cruise to  meet the most romantic city in the world. Feel free to ask to arrange it for you!

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.

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 du 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.

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.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out, meet your driver and continue your journey. 

Arrival
Upon arrival to Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, you are taken to your centrally located hotel for check-in.
 

Lyon City Tour & Pastry Tasting
After breakfast at your hotel, you meet your private guide for city tour of Lyon, that was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls and is often called the culinary capital of France today.

You get to see the top attractions of Lyon during a 3-hour guided walking tour (public transport included). Together with your guide you see the Old Town of Lyon, ride on a funicular to the Fourviere hill. Lyon has been an epicenter of high-quality silk manufacturing in Europe and today you have a chance to visit one of the remaining silk workshops, specialized in hand-made frame printed silk squares.

After exploring the city, try unique French sweet and pastry specialties with your passionate and learn where locals go to satisfy their sweet tooth on this chocolate and pastry secret food tour. In a small-group setting, sample different and unique varieties of sweets and pastries, including chocolates, macarons, crepes and pastries.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer. 

Arrival 
At the train station meet your driver and have a transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. 

Marseille Sightseeing and Calanques
Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your private driver-guide and embark on the exciting trip.

First, you travel to an outstanding viewpoint - Cape Canaille and continue to Cassis, with its picturesque fishing port lined with cafes. Here you take a 45-minute public boat trip to discover 3 Calanques, steep-walled coves with tiny harbors or beaches at the end. Return to Marseille and have a panoramic city tour with a photo stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica. Here you have a great view to the city and may observe the Frioul islands and If Castle.

Continue to the Corniche Road and finally arrive by the 11th-century Saint-Victor Abbey that guards the entry of the Old Port.

After the tour you are taken back to the hotel.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Marseille.