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View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower Visit this charming town Orientation of this gastronomic city Visit the Principality Visit an artist’s paradise View the Palace of the Popes and the Pont d’Avignon Explore the walled city View St. Bernadette’s Grotto Visit this seaside resort Orientation tour Visit the famous wine village Visit the Château de Chenonceau with your Local Specialist View the abbey Hear about D-Day Visit this picturesque port View the cathedral Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Accommodation

Courtyard by Marriott La Defense West - Colombes Chromatics Ibis Cannes Mandelieu Ibis Avignon Sud Mercure Imperial Ibis Centre Mériadeck Ibis Styles Sud Ibis Deauville Centre

Meals

12 Breakfast (B) 4 Dinner (D) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

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Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Paris

It’s time to explore Paris’s grand past, its dynamic present and exciting future. This is one capital city that doesn’t hold back and doesn’t expect you to either. Dive right into the history, culture and culinary delights of this extraordinary city, from the iconic Iron Lady to croque monsieurs, lazing on the banks of the Seine, or visiting museums and monuments. After checking in there’s time to relax or explore the city your way, but you might like to get a head start on your sightseeing by joining a Choice Experience - a Seine cruise and scenic drive taking in many of the major sights.
Day 2 Day 2: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time

The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived, which your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit the grand boulevards on a city sightseeing tour through the heart of the city conducted by your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then perhaps choose to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre, exploring the cobbled streets and Artist’s Square. This evening, consider a trip to one of the city’s renowned cabarets.
Day 3 Day 3: Paris – Beaune – Lyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paris – Beaune – Lyon

Au revoir Paris. The City of Light will keep shining, but for now our sights are set on medieval Beaune where the official raison d’être is the local wine. The beautiful marketplace and 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu are yours to explore before later continuing your journey to Lyon. Get your bearings during an orientation tour, then perhaps consider joining a Choice Experience delving into the rich history of the city and the classical French cuisine that helped make it famous.
Day 4 Day 4: Lyon – Aix-En-Provence – Monaco – French Riviera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lyon – Aix-En-Provence – Monaco – French Riviera

Follow the Rhône Valley south and enjoy some free time in the Provençal town of Aix-en-Provence, founded by the Romans over natural hot springs. The last leg of your journey southwards stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco and the Côte d’Azur await. Keep your cameras at the ready as you drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner.
Day 5 Day 5: French Riviera Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: French Riviera Free Day

Ooh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun-lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the beach you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill-town and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera.
Day 6 Day 6: French Riviera – Arles – Pont Du Gard – Avignon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: French Riviera – Arles – Pont Du Gard – Avignon

Fuel up on a characteristically French breakfast of croissant and coffee before embarking on your next adventure. Today we travel west to the Camargue centre of Arles, where Vincent Van Gogh found inspiration for so many of his paintings. Next, you’ll view the magnificent Pont du Gard, an aqueduct carefully constructed in the first century to supply fresh water. Continue to the heart of Provence and the city of Avignon which features one of the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies.
Day 7 Day 7: Avignon – Carcassonne – Lourdes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Avignon – Carcassonne – Lourdes

Like a scene straight from the pages of a children’s storybook, Carcassonne stands proudly on a hillside behind fortified stone walls. Its undeniable charm is evident when you come across the town’s 12th century architecture and turreted medieval castle. From fairy tales to the foothills of the Pyrénées, your next stop is the town of Lourdes where you’ll tread in the footsteps of the millions of pilgrims, who have made the journey to pay homage to St. Bernadette and view the basilica on top of the Grotto where she is said to have seen visions of the Virgin Mary. This evening presents an opportunity to join a procession by torchlight with the pilgrims – a truly magical and moving experience.
Day 8 Day 8: Lourdes – Biarritz – Bordeaux
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Lourdes – Biarritz – Bordeaux

The beach is back on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz on the Atlantic coast. There’s no need to think about what to do next. Take your cue from the European royals who have been visiting this resort town since the 1800s and find your new favourite spot on a wicker chair in the sun. If watching local surfers perform their stunts isn’t enticing enough, you could choose a Choice Experience into the Basque country. After a good dose of sun, sea and lofty peaks, it’s back into the rolling countryside of Les Landes and onwards to our final destination of the day, Bordeaux.
Day 9 Day 9: Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion – Tours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion – Tours

After a night sampling Bordeaux blends and the city’s eclectic mix of street life and well-preserved 18th century architecture, a new adventure awaits. The hilltop village of Saint-Émilion is an appealing stop for red wine lovers. This is château country and there’s no better way to explore it than joining an optional wine tasting at a historic vineyard. Continue to your hotel by the city of Tours, known as the gateway to the Loire Valley.
Day 10 Day 10: Loire Valley And Châteaux Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Loire Valley And Châteaux Excursion

Indulge your inner king or queen when you embark on a whimsical tour to Chenonceau with a Local Specialist. This enchanting, fairy-tale château straddling the Cher River is the most photographed sight in the Loire Valley and it’s easy to see why. Explore its priceless collections of Renaissance art and furniture and stroll through the exquisite landscaped gardens before continuing to the royal town of Amboise where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Your encounter with French nobility not quite at its end, you’ll view the splendid Château de Chambord, one of the world’s most remarkable châteaux. Make the most of your last night back in Tours with an Optional Experience to visit the Old Town and enjoy Touraine cuisine in a traditional restaurant.
Day 11 Day 11: Tours – Mont Saint-Michel – D-Day Landing Beaches (Omaha) – Deauville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Tours – Mont Saint-Michel – D-Day Landing Beaches (Omaha) – Deauville

Only the epic sight of a medieval town rising out of the sea could compete with the beauty of the Loire Valley and your visit to Mont Saint-Michel will certainly not disappoint. Hear how the Archangel inspired the Bishop of Avranches to build a church atop this rocky outcrop, then continue your journey to the iconic D-Day landing beaches where thousands of Allied soldiers first landed on French soil, in what became the largest seaborne invasion in history. After a poignant stop at the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach, you’ll continue on to your hotel in Deauville. This elegant resort is renowned for its racecourse, harbour and high-profile international film festival held in September.
Day 12 Day 12: Deauville – Honfleur – Rouen – Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Deauville – Honfleur – Rouen – Paris

You’ll wish you had the talents of Monet during your brief visit to the colourful port town of Honfleur. It’s easy to see why this ’most ravishing spot in the world’ was immortalised on canvas by many of the world’s greatest artists. Next head to Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Despite this tragic episode, there’s much to fall in love with here, from the cobbled streets to Gothic churches and the impressive cathedral. After a busy day engaging with all that history, return to the glittering French capital for the final evening of your adventure. Consider joining an Optional Experience dinner for a celebration of your memorable journey with new friends.
Day 13 Day 13: Depart Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Depart Paris

And just like that, you’ve seen all the highlights of France. From Paris and beyond, you’ll be finishing your trip this morning with a lifetime’s supply of memories. Say a fond au revoir to your Travel Director and newfound friends.

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Highlights Of France (13 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of France (13 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Paris

Day 2: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Paris – Beaune – Lyon

Day 4: Lyon – Aix-En-Provence – Monaco – French Riviera

Day 5: French Riviera Free Day

Day 6: French Riviera – Arles – Pont Du Gard – Avignon

Day 7: Avignon – Carcassonne – Lourdes

Day 8: Lourdes – Biarritz – Bordeaux

Day 9: Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion – Tours

Day 10: Loire Valley And Châteaux Excursion

Day 11: Tours – Mont Saint-Michel – D-Day Landing Beaches (Omaha) – Deauville

Day 12: Deauville – Honfleur – Rouen – Paris

Day 13: Depart Paris

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