Overview
While you’re sampling soufflé and champagne, why not indulge in shepherd’s pie and shandy, too? It’s easy when you add a 3-night extension to London to your tour of France. Board the high-speed Eurostar train to London, where you’ll join a guided sightseeing and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Then, have ample time on your own to explore the palaces, pubs, and pints that await.
Itinerary
Welcome to Paris!
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
J'adore Paris
PARIS: Free time this morning followed by guided sightseeing that features the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysees and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CITY SIGHTS: As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tempting shops of the Champs-Elysees or the irresistible charms of a corner cafe, our hearts are set on sharing France's captivating City of Light any time you please.
A Big Impression
GIVERNY: Visit the home and gardens of master impressionist painter Claude Monet.
ROUEN: Orientation walk. Free time for lunch.
DEAUVILLE: Free time to walk along the Promenade des Planches. (B) 149 mi / 240 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - CULTURAL GEM: Wander through the gardens which inspired Monet to create some of his most celebrated Impressionist paintings at his home in Giverny. This special retreat evokes the serenity and artistry of the natural world captured in the master's works.
Heroes & Hope for Peace
NORMANDY BEACHES: Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave. See the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches. (B/D) 155 mi / 250 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: Walk in the footsteps of heroes on the beaches of Normandy, where Allied Forces stormed the beach with courage and heroism in World War II. Visit the final resting place of American soldiers who gave their lives for liberty.
Castle in the Sand
MONT ST. MICHEL: Guided visit at the abbey. (B/D) 155 mi / 180 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: A real-life castle in the sand, magical Mont St. Michel Abbey sits on top of a tidal island on the coast of Normandy. Learn how this strategic position has protected it from being invaded but also has made it the ideal location for a place of confinement. Napoleon closed the abbey and converted it into a prison for his opponents.
French Treasures & Views
ANGERS: See the medieval castle and take a scenic drive en route to the Loire Valley. (B) 217 mi / 350 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: Historic tapestries, half- timbered houses and, of course, the Castle. Take all of this and much more in while you wander the charming cobble streets or walk along the banks of the Maine river. Make sure you don't forget to bring your cameras with you!
French Country Homes
LOIRE VALLEY: Visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles followed by a wine tasting. (B/D) 112 mi / 180 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Sip the very best in French wine in the picturesque French countryside along the Loire River Valley, where many stately castles dot the landscape. Hear about the history of the region that with more than 55.000 hectares of vineyards is France's longest vineyard with an annual turnover of 320 million bottles of wine.
City Lights & River Nights
PARIS: Explore Paris with free time this afternoon. This evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city. (B/D) 155 mi / 250 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: What better way to celebrate your visit to France than with a dinner cruise along the Seine. Gaze at the City of Light from your ship, while indulging in French fare and wine. Bon Appetit!
Cheers, London!
Travel from Paris to London by Eurostar train (Standard class). Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time. (B)
Traditions on the Thames
LONDON: Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOTS: England's national treasure of St. Paul's Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art - from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria's jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
London Calling
LONDON: Enjoy a full day at leisure to see the very best of London. (B)
FREE TIME TIPS - EXPLORE MORE: Double-decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet shoppes are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in London town. Find your hideaway in Hyde Park's lush gardens or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain's most famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington, or Chelsea.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 11 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- Paris Cedex 17 Le Meridien Etoile (Superior First-Class)
- Deauville Royal Barriere (Deluxe)
- Mont Saint Michel Mercure Mont St. Michel (First-Class)
- Tours Océania L'Univers (Superior First-Class)
- Paris AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot (First-Class)
- London Millennium Gloucester (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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