Itinerary Details
Paris, Normandy & Chateaux Country With London
Day 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCEWelcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2 PARISJ’adore Paris PARIS Free time this morning. Your sightseeing this afternoon comprises a guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters. [LF] Dinner on the first floor of the Tour Eiffel. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LOCAL FAVOURITE The only thing better than seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris is dining inside of this beloved landmark. Dine with us in a restaurant on the first floor of Gustave Eiffel's creation and toast your time in Paris. C'est Magnifique!
Day 3 PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–DEAUVILLEA Big Impression GIVERNY [LF] 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 FAVORITE
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.
Day 4 DEAUVILLE–EXCURSION TO NORMANDY BEACHESHeroes & 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.
Day 5 DEAUVILLE–MONT ST. MICHELCastle 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.
Day 6 MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEYFrench 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!
Day 7 LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHaTEAUX COUNTRYFrench Country Homes LOIRE VALLEY Visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles followed by [LF] a wine tasting. (B,D)
112 mi / 180 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
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.
Day 8 LOIRE VALLEY–PARISCity Lights & River Nights PARIS Explore Paris with free time this afternoon. This evening, enjoy [LF] a dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city. (B,D)
155 mi / 250 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
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!
Day 9 PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND 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)
Day 10 LONDONTraditions 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.
Day 11 LONDONLondon 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.
Day 12 LONDONSafe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
