Paris and Nice City Package

After arrival at the Paris Airport, you will find your own way to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day free at leisure to explore Paris on your own — or you may choose to go on one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Paris

Optional: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour (24 H)
Available: Daily

Check out all the wonderful things Paris has to offer. This sightseeing tour will take you past Opera, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, Orsay Museum, Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Grand Palais and many more. Get a first overview of the city, make your way around, pick the sights you want to explore in more detail and hop off at the closest location to visit the landmarks and attractions. Choose to see the top art masterpieces and paintings at the Louvre Museum, stop at Notre Dame and take a moment to admire its architecture from the left bank of the Seine, shop in the Champs-Elysées or climb the top of the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower for the best views of the city!

Optional: Paris City Tour by Seine River Cruise (1H)
Available: Daily

Embark on a cruise on the River Seine that begins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Glide under the bridges of Paris and marvel at a succession of beautiful monuments along the waterway as you listen to commentary about Paris and the sights you pass by. During your cruise, you pass by the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Hotel de Ville, The Louvre, and more.

Optional: Paris City Sightseeing Half Day Guided Segway Tour with a Local Guide (3H)
Available: Daily     

Enjoy a beautiful hassle-free experience around Paris with a local guide on a Segway! Have a private tour in the city with rich history at any time you want with your friends and family! And the trip does not end here, ask your guide for some other amazing local activities. Stop and admire the beauty of Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde and many more on this 03-hour tour.

Optional: Eiffel Tower Skip the Line Entrance and Evening Illuminations Seine River Cruise
Available: Daily    

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. So, you can head to the structure's second floor for a panoramic view of the city. Later in the evening, once night falls board a river boat for a leisurely ride along the Seine, watching the shadowy figures of pedestrians stroll along the riverbanks, passing beneath charming bridges and marveling at the illuminated exteriors of landmarks like the Louvre and Notre Dame cathedral as you go.

Spend the day free at leisure to explore Paris. Perhaps you may want to head on one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Paris

Optional: Half Day Versailles Tour (5H)
Available: Daily     

Begin your tour of the Palace of Versailles with pickup at a central Paris location (Metro Bir Hakeim). Board a comfortable tour vehicle to the French landmark, located about 13 miles (22 km) outside of Paris. During the relaxing ride, listen to recorded audio commentary that will introduce you to the history, art, and architecture of the palace. Commentary is available in 10 languages. Learn about the origin of the palace, built under orders of King Louis XIX in 1661. Famous architects and decorators, including Le Notre, Mansart, and Le Vau worked together to construct this opulent building. The palace became one of the most prestigious residences in Europe, and its splendor is still on display for visitors today. Once you arrive on the premises, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to spend a few hours on a self-guided tour. Explore the palace, the gardens, and the Grand Royal Apartments, which are all included in your entrance fees. Afterward, relax on the return trip to central Paris, where you'll be dropped off at your original departure point.

Optional: Eiffel Tower Second Floor Access Guided Visit (2.5H)
Available: Daily      

Meet your guide at the meeting point in the morning to pick up the ticket and start your tour with a visit to the Eiffel Tower. Head up the famous tower with the guide. Hear great stories from your guide until you reach the second floor. After your guided tour, head all the way up to the summit and marvel at the fascinating view of the city.

Optional: Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour (2.5H)
Available: Daily except for Tuesdays                                                   

Start your tour in central Paris where your guide awaits, eager to impart their extensive art history knowledge with an in-depth description of the Louvre’s most famous artworks. First, take a short stroll through the Tuileries Garden to Paris' Louvre Museum and appreciate the grandeur of this former palace as you approach. Your skip-the-line ticket lets you sail right past the long lines, right into the heart of the galleries with a direct route to the "Mona Lisa." Learn about Da Vinci and his globally renowned painting while you benefit from your guide's expert insights. Then turn your attention to the "Winged Victory of Samothrace," one of the world’s most acclaimed sculptures. Finally, gazing at the "Venus de Milo" armless sculpture, your guide continues to reveal stories surrounding both the artwork and the artist. With your appetite whetted, bid your guide farewell once your tour has finished. Then you’re free to explore the rest of the museum independently, including the gift shop.

Optional: Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour (2.5H)
Available: Daily     

Cruise the waters of the River Seine before enjoying a unique view of old Paris from the Canal Saint Martin. See the major attractions of Paris from the water including Notre Dame, The Louvre. Pass through tunnels, locks and under bridges as you cruise through some of the Parisian neighborhoods less popular with tourists and explore the city from the water. You can choose a morning or afternoon departure to best fit your schedule.

Optional: Segway by night! Illuminated Paris (2H)
Available: Daily     

Rest your legs and see the "City of Lights" at its most dazzling on this nighttime Segway tour on 8km route, you will enjoy the illuminations of Parisian monuments. Discover how beautiful its attractions are when they are fully illuminated, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower.

Spend the day free at leisure to explore Paris. Perhaps you may want to head on one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Paris

Optional: Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and Moulin Rouge Show with a glass of Champagne (5H)
Available: Daily     

Your Paris by night experience starts with a sightseeing tour, which takes you past the City of Light’s most popular landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe and Ile de Cité. On board either a 50-person coach or an 8-seater minivan, depending on the option selected when booking, travel through the twinkling city to admire it in its illuminated glory. Start at a central departure point (coach tour) or with pickup at your hotel (minivan tour) and take off down Paris’ tree-lined avenues dotted with bustling cafes. Pass by Place de la Concorde, Place Vendome and Place Pigalle, and see the Opera House, La Madeleine Church, the Champs-Elysées, Rue Royale, the Trocadero, Les Invalides, Chatelet Square, and the Eiffel Tower. Then head up to Montmartre, where the Moulin Rouge stands proud with its iconic windmill lighting up the lively neighborhood. Take a seat and settle in with a provided glass of Champagne while ‘Feerie’ begins. This French revue features 100 artists, including 60 dancers known as Doriss Girls, who take the stage in glittery feathered costumes. They dance the cancan on vibrant sets that include moving staircases, swings and an aquarium. When the show is over, you are returned to your original departure point.

Optional: Paris Catacombs Skip the Line Tour (5H)
Available: Except Sun & Mon                                                    

Dig deep into history with an underground Paris Catacombs tour. Learn why the bones of more than six million people were deposited under the city in a complex maze of tunnels that you need a guide to navigate. Meet your knowledgeable guide at street level and prepare for this guided tour of the Paris Catacombs. Head down 130 steps to reach the intricate network of tunnels and follow your guide through what can be a confusing labyrinth. Hear stories about how the Paris Catacombs were built as a massive underground cemetery, housing the bones of roughly six million people since the 18th century. Paris' dead were moved en masse from existing cemeteries to the Catacombs from 1786 to 1788. By the early 19th century, the Catacombs had already started to attract tourist attention. You have plenty of chances to ask questions of your guide as you walk through the tunnels. It's a unique opportunity to see the side of Paris most people miss. After touring the Catacombs, the tour comes to an end back at street level when you climb back up the stairs where you started the tour.

Optional: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens and Fountains Show from Paris (5H)
Available: Daily except Monday   

Meet your guide for the Versailles tour in central Paris. Climb into the comfortable air-conditioned coach for the drive to Versailles. The Palace of Versailles was originally built as a relatively modest hunting retreat for Louis XIII in 1623, but his successor—Louis XIV—expanded it and turned it into the symbol of luxury and extravagance that we know today. The palace we see today was completed in 1710 and remains one of the most famous palaces in Europe. When you arrive, walk past the queues with your guide thanks to your skip-the-line access. Follow along as your guide walks you through the Royal Apartments where the King and Queen of France, Louis XIV, and Marie Antoinette once spent the majority of their time. Visit the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine—the heirs apparent to the throne. See the various drawing rooms, private studies, and bed chambers where the royal family once lived, and imagine what life might have been like for them in the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue to one of the most photographed parts of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors, built in 1678. Look around as your guide explains its most important features. The Hall of Mirrors leads from the Royal Apartments to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. At the conclusion of your palace tour, enjoy some free time to explore the gardens at your leisure. Walk through the perfect gardens, studded with statues and sculptures, and admire the incredible fountains. On Saturday nights in the summer, those fountain displays are set to music that dates from the time of Louis XIV’s court for a memorable visual and auditory experience. After your free time in the Versailles Garden, rejoin your guide at the appointed location to climb back into the coach for the return drive to Paris.

Optional: Paris Cooking Class including 3-Course Lunch & Wine (6H)
Available: Daily except Monday

Meet your instructor at a cookery school in central Paris (59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine) to begin your class. Start with a croissant and a cup of coffee or tea before heading to an open-air food market near Paris' Latin Quarter, where you'll pick up the ingredients for your meal and taste some cheese with your instructor. Begin by planning your 3-course lunch menu, which includes an appetizer, main, and dessert course. Then, get started under the watchful eye of your instructor. As you prepare your meal, pick up tips and gain insight into traditional French cooking techniques. After two hours in the kitchen (and a glass of wine or two), head to the dining table with your fellow cooks. Sit down to the delicious meal you’ve prepared and enjoy half a bottle of white or red wine. You'll also learn the fine art of pairing food with wine. Before leaving, you'll receive electronic copies of your recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home.

Optional: Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle (12H)
Available: Daily except Monday

Visit two of the most renowned castles in the Loire Valley—aka French château country—on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord are known for their Renaissance architecture and picturesque riverside settings. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy views from little-known panoramic spots, and hear historical details and amusing anecdotes about the French kings and other nobles who have lived here. As a bonus, enjoy a relaxing lunch away from the crowds at a private, family-owned château.

Spend the day free at leisure to explore Paris. Perhaps you may want to head on one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Paris

Optional: Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier Guide (2H)
Available: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat

Spend a decadent afternoon in the French capital with a wine and cheese tasting in Paris, guided by a knowledgeable sommelier. Sample wines from various regions, including Rhone, Bordeaux and Sancerre, learning how each region produces different wines. Find out the proper way to taste wine. Nibble on wine-friendly snacks like French cheeses and cured meats for lunch while you sip in a comfortable converted wine cellar in the center of Paris.

Optional: Paris Historical Craft Beer Walking Tour with Tasting (3H)
Available: Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat

Thought France was all about wine? Think again. The country has a long history of brewing beer and Paris has some fantastic craft breweries. Learn about the forgotten history of brewing in France, why French beers fell off the radar and how the craft beer scene is heading today, with tastings as you go. On this incredible walking tour you will get to know about the oft-overlooked history of French beer and taste beers at three different craft breweries.

Today you will find your own way to the Train Station in Paris to board your train to Nice. Upon arrival at the Nice Train Station, you will make your own way your hotel, where you will check-in upon arrival. Spend a magical evening at leisure – perhaps you can choose between one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Nice

 

Optional: Monaco and Eze Half-Day Trip from Nice (5H)
Available: Daily

See more of the French Riviera from a base in Nice with a half-day trip from Nice to Eze and Monaco. Explore two of the highlights along the Mediterranean, from the luxurious city-state of Monaco to the Medieval hilltop town of Eze. Tour a traditional perfumery in Eze, watch the changing of the guard at Monaco's Royal Palace and do a lap of Monaco's Formula One Grand Prix circuit. Tour group size is limited to eight people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention from your guide

Optional: Coastal Cruise from Nice (1H)
Available: Daily (Except Mon)

Bask in the beauty of the Mediterranean Coast from the water with a one-hour sightseeing cruise from Nice. Board the ship at the Port of Nice and start your tour in La Baie des Anges. Venture around the Cap de Nice to see the imposing Citadel and the myriad of historic hamlets that dot the lovely landscape, as well as the lovely Promenade des Anglais along the beach in Nice. As you take in these breathtaking views, listen to the commentary on the rich history of the French Riviera to learn about the facing past of this region.

Optional: Half-Day Electric Bike Tour of the French Riviera from Nice (4H)
Available: Sun, Mon & Thu

Visit multiple scenic hotspots, and see the sights without tiring yourself out, on an electric bike tour of the French Riviera. Set off with only a small group for company; begin along Nice’s scenic Promenade des Anglais before heading to Villefranche-sur-Mer, where you’ll admire the port and historical attractions like the Citadel of St. Elme. Continue to Mont Alban fort to enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of Villefranche-sur-Mer harbor.

Optional: Half Day Tour of Cannes, Antibes, and St-Paul de Vence (4H)
Available: Daily

Discover stretches of the most glamorous coastline in France with this tour of the French Riviera from Nice. Also known as the Côte d'Azur, the shores are home to the city of Cannes and town of Antibes, along with glitzy marinas such as Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan. You’ll see them all on this half-day trip, as well as the Provence hilltop village of St. Paul-de-Vence, a place beloved by the likes of Marc Chagall.

Spend the day free at leisure to explore Nice. Perhaps you may choose to head on one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Nice

Optional: City Tour of Nice on a Pedicab (1.5H)
Available: Daily

Discover the major highlights of Nice with this pedicab tour as you listen to incredible commentary from a local guide. This is the perfect way to explore Nice in a limited period — and it sure takes the stress out of navigating the city on your own! You will explore the narrow streets in the Old Town, and access places that can’t be reached by public transport. Potential highlights (depending on the duration of the tour) include the Justice Palace, the Garibaldi Square, and the Flower Market.

Optional: Half-Day Walking Food Tour and Wine Tasting (3H)
Available: Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat

Treat your taste buds to the rich flavors that Provence has to offer with a walking food tour in Nice. Explore the old town, or Vieux Nice, with a gastronomic guide, and taste various samples of regional favorites, including locally produced French wines. Discover the finest markets, delis, and specialty food shops in town and find out how the locals shop and prepare their meals daily. Taste the Italian influence on Provencal cuisine, and find out how you can make an authentic Niçoise salad back at home.

Optional: Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour (2H)
Available: Daily

Roll through the charming sights of the French Riviera on a fun Segway tour of Nice! On your choice of a 1- or 2-hour tour, ride a gyropode Segway past highlights of the beautiful seaside town, including the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, and the vibrant Cours Saleya flower market. Learn about Nice’s rich heritage from your expert guide and its anecdotes. Appreciate the pleasure and the fun of riding on Gyropode Segway! With the 2-hour tour, take the heights from Castle Hill and enjoy its spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city.

Optional: Nice City Walking Tour of Old Town Visit (3H)
Available: Daily

Experience Nice’s Old Town on a small-group tour with a multilingual guide. Learn some Niçoise history and local secrets as you wander through the narrow, cobbled stone streets and passages. Stop for a traditional snack and visit a flower and produce market near the beach. This tour is ideal for visitors who want local tips and knowledge about Nice’s many sights. Your guide can also help you avoid tourist traps with restaurant recommendations.

Today you will make your own way to the international airport in Nice to board your final flight back home.