8 days tour

Paris Explorer (8 Days)

$ 3,352 .50 USD

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Paris Explorer (8 Days)

This tour includes:

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

Paris: Celebrate the glamour and style of 1950s Paris when you visit Chez Paul on an exclusive Be My Guest experience with your hosts and owners, Daniel and his daughter Lucie. Youโ€™ll be one of the privileged few who get to enjoy a private visit to this infamous night club โ€“ the haunt of celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, ร‰dith Piaf, Gregory Peck and Brigitte Bardot Paris: Create your own unique fragrance with a certified โ€™noseโ€™ at one of Franceโ€™s most famous perfumeries. Paris: The secrets of la cuisine are yours to discover and enjoy as you learn how to cook the Parisian way with a local chef. Paris: Discover Paris on Parisian terms and see some of the cityโ€™s hidden gems, including a behind the scenes tour of Montmartre to discover the secrets of the artistsโ€™ quarter. Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening. Versailles: Visit the Chรขteau de Versailles, one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. This former royal residence is world renowned for its architecture, grandeur and extravagant gardens. Paris: Explore the romantic and trendy Marais district with your Travel Director and admire the beautiful garden at Sullyโ€™s Mansion. Paris: Visit a world-renowned museum today - the iconic Louvre Museum or the Orsay Museum which houses the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work from such acclaimed artists as Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cezanne and Van Gogh. Paris: Visit an organic Boulangerie for a classic French Experience. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Explore the Royal Estate of Versailles including the Royal Palace, the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinetteโ€™s Hamlet โ€™Le Petit Hameauโ€™ Visit the Eiffel Tower and the โ€™villageโ€™ of Montmartre View Champs-ร‰lysรฉes, the Palais Garnier, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Meals

2 Dinner (D) 7 Breakfast (B) 2 Lunch (L)

Accommodation

Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar 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 clientโ€™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.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Paris Explorer (8 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Paris

      Paris is yours to explore on this in-depth City Explorer. Check in to your centrally located hotel and spend the afternoon getting to know your surroundings. Wander along the grand boulevards and admire the elegant architecture of the French capital, stopping for a leisurely cafรฉ au lait while watching sophisticated Parisians go by. This evening, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a quintessentially Parisian Welcome Reception.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Paris Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Paris Dive Into Culture

      Join your Travel Director this morning for a tour of this mesmerising city. View the grand Champs-ร‰lysรฉes, Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, built for Napoleon in the 19th century and sitting at the heart of the Place de lโ€™ร‰toile. Enjoy aerial views of the city today when you embrace Paris on a different level as you rise from the base to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower for a memorable lunch with Paris at your feet, a truly iconic event. Next, youโ€™ll Dive Into Culture at Fragonard Parfumerie for a visit with a certified โ€˜noseโ€™ who will guide you in the creation of your own unique fragrance.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Consider An Optional Experience To The D-Day Landing Beaches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Consider An Optional Experience To The D-Day Landing Beaches

      You may wish to experience a full-day Optional Experience on the Normandy coast to uncover the poignant history of the D-Day Landings. Alternatively, spend the day soaking up the sights and sounds of this elegant European capital. Your Travel Director will suggest activities and attractions that will ensure a memorable day spent discovering Paris. Spend your evening at leisure exploring the cityโ€™s glittering sights at night.

  • Day 4 Day 4: A Day To Explore Versailles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: A Day To Explore Versailles

      Tread in the footsteps of French nobility and explore the opulence and splendour of Versailles. Join a Local Specialist who will guide you through the palaceโ€™s extraordinary Hall of Mirrors and Battles Gallery. Stroll through the picturesque Royal Gardens and visit the Petit Trianon to see first-hand how the French Royal Family lived in private, before discovering Marie Antoinetteโ€™s Hamlet. Return to Paris later for an evening at leisure. Immerse yourself in Parisian culture on the Optional Experience to a traditional cabaret performance.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Experience The Marais And French Cuisine Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Experience The Marais And French Cuisine Dive Into Culture

      Explore the intriguing and beautiful Marais district on a walking tour. See the mansions and courtyards of this delightful corner of Paris. Then, Dive Into Culture, savouring the exquisite flavours of French cuisine as you meet a Parisian chef for an unforgettable lunch experience. Delve into local culinary secrets, and delicious flavours and aromas, which you will have an opportunity to create yourself and then to enjoy. Later, the included guided museum visit will either be the Louvre Museum or the Orsay Museum depending on availability. Before your tour begins, your Travel Director will send you a welcome email and confirm the included museum visit. They will also advise you how to book the other museum if you wish to visit it during your time in Paris.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Enjoy Montmartre Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Enjoy Montmartre Dive Into Culture

      A leisurely start to our morning sees us take a quaint little train back in time to the colourful hillside โ€™villageโ€™ of Montmartre, home to the picturesque Sacrรฉ-Cล“ur. Dive Into Culture as we tread in the footsteps of Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh, as you discover the hidden squares, artistsโ€™ haunts and romantic hideaways along with ample time for shopping. Spend the rest of the day on your own embracing your inner bon vivant.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Paris Your Way Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Paris Your Way Connect With Locals

      Perhaps admire the exquisite collection of modern art in the Centres George Pompidou or enjoy an Optional Experience to the inspirational gardens of Monet at Giverny. This evening, Connect With Locals during a memorable Be My Guest experience and dinner at Chez Paul, bringing you back to the Paris of the early 1900s.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Au Revoir Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Au Revoir Paris

      After breakfast, itโ€™s time to bid Paris au revoir as you prepare to return home after a memorable break in one of the worldโ€™s greatest cities.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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