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Best of France: Paris & Provence

9 days2 cities
France1 country
Tour rating: 4.91 / 5, Based on 23 Reviews
Private tour to France

Dive into the remnants of history and stroll through the gardens and palaces of Paris during a number of guided tours. Explore the most iconic places such the Eifel Tower, the emblem of the city, and one of the world's greatest museum, the Louvre. Find many gems hiding around Avignon, and all must-sees such as the Popes’ Palace and the Hill-top Villages of Luberon.

9 days2 cities
France1 country
From
 $4,108 
Paris, France
5
days
France

The city that needs practically no introduction, sparkling and elegant Paris has a strong association with romance, fashion, and glamour. Paris is all about attention to detail and has everything a traveler can dream about.​

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
1
day
Arrival in Paris

Today you arrive at the French capital, Paris! Your private driver welcomes you at the airport and drives you to your hotel, set right in the city center. After check-in, you have the remaining part of the day free.

  • Transport: airport transfer.
  • Meals: not included.
2
day
Visiting Louvre & the Latin Quarter

Today with your guide you set off on a pleasant walking tour of the Latin Quarter and Marais districts. Starting from the banks of the Seine river and the Latin Quarter, you will visit some of the most visited and exciting historical sights, and one of the most famous museums in the world.

  • Meals included: breakfast.
  • Sightseeing: banks of Seine River, Ile de la Cite, Notre Dame,  Hôtel de Ville, Fountain of the Innocents, Palais Royal, Louvre Museum.
3
day
Visiting the Champs-Elysees & Eiffel Tower Districts

After breakfasts, you set off on an outstanding walking tour to discover the beauty of the Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower districts. Together with your professional guide, you explore such recognizable landmarks as the Pont Alexandre III bridge and the Tuileries Gardens.

  • Meals included: breakfast.
  • Sightseeing: Places Vendome and Concorde, Tuileries Gardens, Grand Palais and Petit Palais, Pont Alexandre III, Place de Trocadero, Eiffel Tower (tickets not included due to limited availability, please consult with your travel specialist).
4
day
Day at Leisure

Today you are invited to enjoy Paris by yourself. We recommend going on an optional trip to the Champagne wine-growing region, or visiting the French Market and learning some cooking techniques on a well-arranged cooking class.

Meals included: breakfast.

5
day
Exploring the Palace of Versailles

After breakfasts, you meet your guide and start your train journey to Versailles. Upon arrival, approximately in 1 hour, you start one of the most exciting guided tours, during which you visit the beautiful Palace and Gardens of French kings.

  • Transport: regular class train.
  • Meals: breakfast.
  • Sightseeing: Palace of Versailles.
Your choice of Hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you.

Hotel Opera Richepanse, Paris

Hotel Opera Richepanse is located in the very heart of the prestigious district of Paris and has everything for a perfect stay. This boutique hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the famous Champs Elysées and luxury shops. Modern guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV, lighting control system device, music in the private bathroom as well as facilities for making tea and coffee.

train
Paris
Avignon
2 hrs 40 min

Have an enjoyable time traveling on a high-speed train along the French countryside. These modern trains are fitted with nice seats, provide great onboard amenities, and plenty of legroom.

Avignon, France
4
days
France

One of the most beautiful cities of the Provence region in France, Avignon, is a true charm on the banks of the Rhône River which enjoys a privileged location among the other cities of the country.

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Hotel
Day-by-day program
6
day
Arrival to Avignon & Sightseeing

Following breakfast, you start your train journey to Avignon, one of Provence’s biggest cities. Upon arrival, approximately 2 hours 40 minutes, you are met by your driver and taken to your centrally-located hotel. After check-in, you meet your private guide and enjoy a walking tour during which you explore the famous Pont de Avignon Saint Benezet bridge, the Place de l'Horloge, and the Popes’ Palace.

Transport: 1st class train (tickets included).
Meals included: breakfast.
Sightseeing: Pont de Avignon Saint Benezet bridge, Place de l'Horloge,  Popes’ Palace.

7
day
Exploring the Hill-top Villages of Luberon

Today is dedicated to exploring the Provence countryside!

Meals included: breakfast and wine-tasting.
Transportation: driver-guide.
Sightseeing: Luberon region (hill-top villages, local market, local winery).

8
day
Day at Leisure

After breakfast, you have this day to enjoy Avignon by yourself. We recommend going on an optional trip and explore the best-preserved Roman monuments in the south of France.

Meals included: breakfast.

9
day
Departure

This is the final day of your exciting exploration of France. Following breakfast, your driver transfers you to the airport and you have a flight home.

Transfer: airport transfer.
Meals included: breakfast.

Your choice of Hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you.

Hotel Le Cloitre Saint Louis, Avignon

Nestled in a gorgeous historic 16th-century edifice, Hotel Le Cloitre Saint Louis offers a quintessence of style and traditions. Each air-conditioned guest room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel also boasts an elegant restaurant, Le Saint Louis, which offers gourmet French cuisine.

What's included

  • Stays at hand-picked hotels in Paris and Avignon
  • Buffet breakfasts at the hotels
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Train tickets Paris - Avignon, Avignon (1st class) - Charles de Gaulle Airport (1st class)
  • Other transportation as indicated in the day-by-day program
  • Guided tours in English with local professional tour guides
  • Skip-the-line tickets to sights: Louvre Museum, Palace of Versailles, Pope's Palace
  • Support line available during your tour

Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.

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Tour Highlights

  • A customizable itinerary which can be tailored around your preferences
  • Accommodation options of your choice
  • Only reliable guides and drivers
  • Sightseeing tour of Paris

What To Know

  • You can use your bank card to pay almost anywhere in Europe.
  • If you need some local cash, it is best to use an ATM. This is true for all European countries, except for Hungary. When you withdraw cash from an ATM, the currency conversion will be done automatically by your bank, and the exchange rate will usually be much better than if you exchange currency at a local bank.
  • The tour program includes some walking tours, we recommend you to pack comfortable shoes.