Overview
6 Days
Paris
Paris
Spotlights
4 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
Fully Guided
COL533
Itinerary
Be swept off your feet as the Paris of your dreams comes alive. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today.
Tonight, say salut as you toast the beginning of your tour and savor a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Step into the shoes of a local and navigate Le Métro, your main mode of transportation for the week. Get to know this underground system with a local pro, giving you the freedom to set off later as you wish. First stop – the Louvre Museum. The ethereal glass pyramid at the Louvre's entrance serves as your gateway to another realm, where ancient sculptures lead to 19th-century canvases. Wander past and marvel at the palette progeny of Raphael and Botticelli before making your way to Da Vinci's renowned Mona Lisa.
On the next stop, your cultural lessons continue into the Quartier Latin, the intellectual and bohemian heart of Paris, known for its historic universities and lively streets. Then, stroll to the nearby Île de la Cité, the city's ancient core, where the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral stands – an 850-year-old Gothic masterpiece watching over the Seine. As your day wraps up, make the most of it, and admire the city skyline as you gently float down the Seine on a dinner cruise.
Channel your inner royal at Versailles, an iconic palace located in the heart of France. There's a reason why Versailles has served as a model for countless international abodes, which you'll discover as you wind your way through sprawling gardens and palace halls with a local guide. From the Hall of Mirrors to the opulent bedchamber of the Queen, take in the palace's most famous sights. Afterward, a visit to Versailles wouldn't be complete without venturing beyond the palace, so take some time to explore the local market.
This evening, experience Parisian nightlife during an optional dinner at the dynamic Paradis Latin for a champagne-flowing, can-can kicking, music-driven night at the cabaret.
Enjoy the day on your own, exploring Paris however you wish. If you'd prefer to venture beyond Paris, you can choose to join a full-day optional tour to Normandy, retracing the history of World War II with visits to see the Mulberry harbour (an engineering marvel), the Normandy American Cemetery, and the D-Day landing site at Omaha Beach.
Today, spend the morning exploring the hip, bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre. Blending artistic roots and quirky modernity, this 18th arrondissement neighborhood is home to classical painters and cultural provocateurs. Have some free time to head inside Sacré-Coeur and take in the city from this iconic hilltop basilica and enjoy a stop at a café.
Then, it's your choice! Venture into the Musée de Montmartre to get a glimpse into the roots of cabaret and the lives of Paris's most famous artists with a local guide -OR- step off the tourist trail for a peaceful stroll through the Montmartre Cemetery. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Paris as you please. Nothing compares to the view from within the Eiffel Tower, where you'll enjoy an exclusive dinner featuring savory French cuisine.
Au revoir! Your tour comes to a close today.
Trip Inclusions
- Navigate Paris like a local by riding Le Métro.
- Feel like a true Parisian when you discover the beloved neighborhood of Montmartre.
- Feel like a royal when you tour the Palace of Versailles and its gardens with a local insider.
- Take a walk down to the Île de la Cité to take in the sight of the awe-inspiring Notre Dame.
- Explore the treasures of the Louvre Museum with a museum expert.
- Admire the city skyline as you float down the Seine on a relaxing dinner cruise.
- Enjoy an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower with unparalleled views of the “City of Light.”
- To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Optionals
- Location: Paris. Cost: $235.
- Join us for an unforgettable evening at one of Paris's most cherished venues, the renowned Paradis Latin. Nestled in a historic building linked to Napoleon and masterfully reconstructed by Gustav Eiffel, this iconic cabaret has been enchanting audiences since 1889. Indulge in a lavish dinner accompanied by fine wine, followed by a sparkling celebration with champagne as the dazzling show begins! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 5 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. As with a typical Parisian cabaret, the show contains some tasteful nudity and may be considered unsuitable for children.
- Location: Paris. Cost: $199.
- Retrace the history of World War II in Normandy. Trek north from Paris about 175 miles to Arromanche-les-Bains. See Mulberry Harbor, one of the greatest engineering feats of WWII that allowed the Allies to establish strategic bridgeheads on D-Day. Pause for a break then continue to the Normandy American Cemetery. Take time to pay respects to the 9,386 servicemen and women who have been laid to rest here. Conclude your time in Normandy at a D-Day landing site: Omaha Beach. Duration approximately 12 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Please note, that it's a long Bus Day. About 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon. Except to leave early from Paris and arrive late.
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