Best Of France Tour

Arrival to Paris , "Bienvenue a Paris" , meet and greet and private transfer (Pick-up from Orly or CDG) to your city centered hotel in Paris.

Overnight: Paris
Meals: N/A.

Note: that the order of the visit can change due to opening hours etc.

The activity begins in Place de Sydney (or similar)  with a panoramic bus tour (Audio guided) through the center of Paris. We’ll visit iconic places such as the Quai de Branly Museum, the Pont de l’Alma, and the Trocadéro square, which offers a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. We’ll continue our panoramic tour of Paris passing by the Arc de Triomphe. We’ll then drive through the Champs Elysées and head to the banks of the Seine. On the banks of this famous river, we’ll pass by the Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Gardens, from where we’ll admire the exterior architecture of the Louvre Museum. Next, we’ll continue our tour along the Ile de la Cité, where the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral is located. Lastly, we’ll go to the esplanade of the Invalides and end the panoramic tour at the Champ de Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. After the bus tour, we’ll board one of the famous Bateaux Parisiens for a one-hour cruise along the Seine River. From the boat, you’ll enjoy a different view of various landmarks such as the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre Museum, or the Eiffel Tower. The icing on the cake will be the visit to the Eiffel Tower, where we will skip the queues and walk straight in and take an elevator to its second-level observation deck at 150 meters. You’ll admire breath-taking views over Paris. Then, discover this monument at your own leisure. The excursion ends at the Eiffel Tower.

Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast.

Early departure from designated location in Paris  (no pick up in Paris please make your own way to our bus)and sit back during a 2-hour journey to Rouen. The first stop includes a guided visit through this fascinating medieval city and its famous landmarks, including the Gros Horloge, an astronomical clock, which is the subject of many mysterious legends. You’ll also visit the impressive Gothic-styled Cathedral, which has been painted by the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet several times. You’ll continue the itinerary towards the mouth of the Seine River and admire the Pont de Normandie suspension bridge, one of the longest in Europe. Upon arrival in Honfleur, you can enjoy some free time and have lunch in one of its typical restaurants and stroll through the Port where the boats are docked in front of pretty colored houses. In the afternoon, you’ll head to the Beaches of Normandy. Here, you'll discover the history of France and you'll also probably recognize this part of the coast of France, as it has been the set for numerous films about World War II, including “Saving Private Ryan. ” Visit the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and Arromanches beach, where the Allies built an artificial port to disembark in France. The last stop of the day is Caen, where you'll spend the night in a 3 star hotel and enjoy a exquisite dinner at your hotel.

Overnight: Caen
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.

After a good breakfast at the hotel, the coach will head south to Saint-Malo. Follow the guide on a tour of the city walls on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and discover its landmarks, like the Cathedral or the National Fort, where several bloody battles between pirates took place. You’ll then have time to explore the city at your own leisure and have lunch before heading to Mont Saint Michel. Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island with winding cobbled streets. It houses the magnificent Benedictine Abbey at the very top. Follow the guide through the charming alleyways and discover some of the most famous legends about this Medieval pilgrimage site, many of which have inspired film directors and writers. After visiting Saint-Michel, board the coach and get off at Angers.

Overnight: Angers
Meals: Breakfast.

From Angers, we'll head towards Château de Chenonceau, where you'll have free time to get lunch before going on a guided tour of the famous castle. The arches of this striking fortress cross the Cher River, making it one of the most visited monuments in France. Next, you'll visit Château de Chambord, where you'll go on a guided tour to see its famous double helix staircase, designed by the Tuscan genius Leonardo da Vinci. After our visit to this stunning castle, we'll make our way back to our starting point in Paris. We will arrive back in the French capital around 9 pm. Make your own way to your hotel. (there is no drop off in Paris).

Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. Please see pre and post accommodation options during your booking.

Overnight: N/A
Meals: Breakfast. Request more information.