6-Nights Highlights of Paris & Bordeaux - Luxury Vacations, Arts & Culture from $2,606

Day 1: Arrive in Paris

Transfer: Paris Charles de Gaulle Aptto Paris - Arr10/11: Gare du Nord-Republique

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Paris Republique (4 Star Rating)

Located in Paris' characteristic 11th arrondissement, facing Place de la Republique square, the 4-star Crowne Plaza Paris Republique is a great central base to explore the city. It is conveniently located within minutes from Gare du Nord station for easy access in and out of the city. The hotel is housed in a historic building where guests will enjoy comfortable and spacious rooms, with modern furnishings and amenities. WIth 328 rooms, the hotel also has a main restaurant or take advantage of the area's bustling bistros and bars and the trendy Canal Saint Martin neighbourhood.

Day 2: Paris City Tour with Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Access and Seine River Cruise

Take a tour by air-conditioned panoramic coach and enjoy the opportunity to see Paris and learn about its history and most famous sights through an audio guide commentary. Marvel at Paris's best-known sights: Place Vendome Square, the Opera House, the Pantheon, the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, the Orsay Museum, Place de la Concorde Square, the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe (Arc of Triumph), and the Invalides.

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, step aboard for an hour-long musical cruise along the Seine with an audio guide. Marvel at the amazing architecture of the heart of Paris's most prestigious monuments lining the banks of the Seine: the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Orsay Museum, the Conciergerie. Then, with your priority access, skip the line and speed up by elevator to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, Paris's most unmissable monument.

This tour ends at Place de Sydney.

Day 3: Guided Tour of Louvre Museum and Dinner Cruise on the Seine

Your priority access ticket will allow you to follow your guide straight into the world's largest museum. No need to stand in line! This guided tour offers the perfect opportunity to learn about the museum's huge collection and its greatest works of art, such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Coronation of Napoleon.

Before it became a museum in 1793, the Louvre had long been one of the principle palaces of the Kings of France. Located right in the heart of Paris, the Louvre's galleries stretch for 786,000 square feet. It is home to the world's largest collection of art works, spanning more than 7,000 years from ancient civilizations to the 19th Century. The museum's collections are split into eight different departments: Egyptian antiquities, Greek, Etruscan & Roman antiquities, Near Eastern antiquities, Islamic art, Paintings, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, and Prints & Drawings.

Spend time discovering these collections with your guide, who will show you some of the museum's most famous works and tell you about the stories that lie behind them. Marvel at the Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1506, one of the most famous female portraits in the world; the Venus de Milo, a celebrated Greek sculpture dating from 100 BC depicting the goddess Aphrodite; or the giant 33-foot-long painting of the Coronation of Napoleon, painted in 1807 by Jacques-Louis David to commemorate the crowning of Napoleon Bonaparte in Notre Dame Cathedral.

After your guided tour, spend time exploring other parts of the museum at your own pace.Enjoy a wonderful evening on board a Bateaux Parisiens. We advise you to arrive at around 8:15pm at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007, Paris, to board your boat on the Seine. Bateaux Pariseiens crew will greet you and sit you at your table for an unforgettable 2.5-hour dinner cruise.

The Etoile Service menu allows guests to discover the essence of Paris. Enjoy a menu including a choice of a starter, a main dish, a dessert, welcome glass of Kir au Blanc de Blancs, selection of wines, mineral water and coffee. You will be accommodated in a table of 2 to 10 people at the centre of the boat.

Admire a magnificent view of the illuminated monuments along the Seine and the bridges of Paris that lie across it. From the boat's large bay windows, you will see the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the Conciergerie located on the Ile de la Cité, as well as the Louvre. This exceptional view will also include a chance to observe the illuminated Eiffel Tower as the boat passes by. In the boat's cozy and intimate surroundings, enjoy a romantic or relaxed dinner in a warm atmosphere.

Day 4: Paris to Bordeaux

Transfer: Paris - Arr10/11: Gare du Nord-Republique to Gare de L'Est

Transfer: Bordeaux Train Station to Bordeaux - City Centre

Hotel: Le Boutique Hotel (5 Star Rating)

Le Boutique Hotel offers a bespoke retreat with 27 uniquely adorned guestrooms, each a canvas of individuality. Embrace modern comforts with iPod docking stations and indulgent minibar treats, while complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you seamlessly connected. Immerse in entertainment with satellite programming, or unwind in the well-appointed bathrooms stocked with premium toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of safes, desks, and free international calls. Indulge your palate at the restaurant or savor snacks at the café, with room service available. Conclude your day with a libation at the chic bar. With complimentary wired internet, a business center, and attentive services, every need finds its satisfaction.

Day 5: Historical Walking Tour of Bordeaux

Immerse in regional delicacies guided by a personal tour companion. Hand-selected cheeses with unique and exquisite flavor profiles. Traverse a curated path from one charming shop to another. Sample renowned mustards, Médoc region hazelnuts, and Bordeaux cannele (custard-filled pastry infused with rum and vanilla, encased in a caramelized crust).

As you stroll between these culinary gems, your private guide regales you with captivating tales of Bordeaux's history and its recent surge in popularity among both international travelers and French tourists. It's a delightful blend of flavors and insights that will leave you with a profound appreciation for Bordeaux's cultural and culinary heritage.

Day 6: Garonne River Cruise with Wine Tasting

Join a seasoned wine expert for a captivating wine tasting experience aboard a river cruise on the Garonne river. As you indulge in this delightful tasting, prepare to be enthralled by the intriguing tale of Bordeaux's history, where the river and the local wine trade share an intimate and intertwined narrative.

Enjoy a spectacular view of the back of Cité du Vin from the boat where a guide will provide commentary (in both French and English) as you pass important monuments along the way. Discover the Pont de Pierre, the Chaban Delmas bridge, the Place de la Bourse and the Aquitaine bridge.

The second half of the cruise is dedicated to a wine tasting with local white and red wines. Your guide will explains each wine during the tasting. This captivating wine tasting experience, will give you chance to savor fine wine carefully selected from a local vineyard, representing the essence of the region. Admire the longest 18th-century façade in Europe on the return trip and prepare to be amazed by the intriguing tale of Bordeaux's history, where the river and the local wine trade share an intimate and intertwined narrative.

Day 7: Depart from Bordeaux

Transfer: Bordeaux - City Centre to Bordeaux Train Station