10-Day Best of France Tour Package 

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Product Code: 566182

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Admission to Claude Monet House and Gardens, Gardens of Villandry, Chateau de Chenonceau, Chateau de Chambord, Padirac Cave, Musee National Adrien Dubouche, and Chateau de Beynac included
    • Padirac Cave underground boat ride
    • Visit to St. Emilion wine cellar with tastings
    • Transfer to Palace of Versailles
    9 free breakfasts, 2 dinners
    • Airport (CDG or ORY) pick-up service in Paris
    • Paris, Limoges, and Bordeaux city tours
Tour Code
566182
Duration
10 day
Departure City
Paris
End City
Paris, Bordeaux
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical, Foodie & Wine

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities; Sample local delicacies of guided tours or professional cooking classes

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Paris

Paris

Hotel: Hotel Novotel Paris Saint Denis Stade Basilique / Hotel Novotel Paris Est / Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles or similar

Welcome to Paris! 

Upon entering the arrivals hall at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Orly Airport (ORY), a driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Our guide will be ready to welcome you and will provide the necessary information.

Day 02
Paris

Paris

Hotel: Hotel Novotel Paris Saint Denis Stade Basilique / Hotel Novotel Paris Est / Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles or similar

We include a scenic guided tour of Paris. Discover the history, main boulevards, and the breathtaking monuments of the City of Lights. Later, we provide a transfer to the Montmartre district, known for its painters, artists, and cabarets. Time for lunch (own expense). Return to the hotel or stay to enjoy more free time to discover Paris.

Visiting Attractions

  • Champs-Elysees Champs-Elysees
  • Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe
  • Montmartre Montmartre
Day 03
Versailles

Paris - Versailles - Paris

Hotel: Hotel Novotel Paris Saint Denis Stade Basilique / Hotel Novotel Paris Est / Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles or similar

On Day 3 we include a transfer to Versailles, with its immense palace and beautiful gardens, admission not included. The afternoon in Paris is yours to uncover the city's myriad hidden gems.

Visiting Attractions

  • Palace of Versailles Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles Gardens of Versailles
Day 04
Giverny

Paris - Giverny - Rouen - Arromanches - Caen

Departing from Paris early in the morning, we drive to Giverny for a visit to Monet House and Garden, admission for which is included in your package. Afterward we drive to Rouen, the capital of Normandy with its medieval streets and cathedral. Time for a stroll and lunch (own expense). We then make our way to Arromanches, whose beaches on which we remember D-Day. Overnight in Caen.

Visiting Attractions

  • Monet House and Gardens Monet House and Gardens
Day 05
Saint-Malo

Caen - Mont Saint-Michel - St. Malo - Dinan - Rennes

On Day 5 we travel to Mont Saint-Michel, with ample time to see the town perched on a rock surrounded by the sea. In Brittany we will visit Saint Malo, whose powerful walls once defended the city against attack. Free time for lunch (own expense). In the afternoon we'll take a stroll in Dinan, a Breton village full of charm. Next stop: Rennes, the capital of Brittany.

Visiting Attractions

  • Mont Saint-Michel Mont Saint-Michel
Day 06
Amboise

Rennes - Angers - Tours - Villandry - Amboise / Tours

In the morning we depart for Angers. Those who wish can visit the castle that houses the largest medieval tapestry on the Apocalypse. After this we drive to the Loire Valley, stopping first in Tours, the regional capital on the banks of the Loire River. Time for a stroll and lunch (own expense). In the afternoon we will visit the Gardens of Villandry, included in the display price. Continue to Amboise for an included dinner and overnight accommodations.

Tips:
On some departures we may spend the night in Tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Chateau de Villandry Chateau de Villandry
Day 07
Loire Valley

Amboise - Chenonceau - Chambord - Argenton - Limoges

We'll take a stroll around Amboise, stopping by the statue of Leonardo da Vinci, on an island of the Loire. On the last day we include admission to the Chateau de Chenonceau, in the shape of a bridge over the river. We will also visit Chambord, the largest of the castles of the Loire. We will then travel to the center of France, stopping for a short break in Argenton sur Creuse, a small medieval town on the banks of the river Creuse. Overnight in Limoges.

Visiting Attractions

  • Amboise Amboise
  • Chateau de Chenonceau Chateau de Chenonceau
  • Chateau de Chambord Chateau de Chambord
Day 08
Rocamadour

Limoges - Collonge la Rouge- Padirac- Rocamadour

In Limoges we include a brief guided tour of the city, its cathedral, the old station, and the Porcelain Museum (entrance included), housing one of the most beautiful porcelain collections in the world. We continue to Collonge la Rouge, a picturesque village along the Way of St. James. Free time for lunch (own expense). After lunch we'll visit the impressive Padirac caves and take a boat trip 75 meters underground, included in the display price. Our last stop on Day 8: Rocamadour, a beautiful mediaval village with an important sanctuary suspended above the village on a high cliff. We recommend a stroll down the via crucis followed by an ascent by lift. Dinner is included.

Day 09
Bordeaux

Rocamadour - Roque Gageac - Beynac Castle - Sarlat - St. Emilion - Bordeaux

We are now in the region of the Dordogne, one of the great historic rivers of central France. Few regions
contain so many charming villages, and so much unforgettable scenery. We'll take a stroll around La Roque Gageac, a small village full of flowers on the banks of the Dordogne.

In Beynac we'll visit a medieval castle perched above the river (admission included). Then we'll make a stop in Sarlat-la-Caneda for a stroll through the incredibly well-preserved Renaissance historic center. Free time for lunch (own expense).

Afterward we travel to St. Emilion, in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. Time for a stroll. We include a visit to an ancient wine establishment, tasting included. Overnight in Bordeaux.

Visiting Attractions

  • Rocamadour Rocamadour
  • Saint Emilion Saint Emilion
Day 10
Bordeaux

Bordeaux - Paris

In the morning, we include a 2-hour tour of Bordeaux with a local guide. The 11-century cathedral, the Theatre of Bordeaux, the monument to the Girondins, and the Place Royale all stand out. Free time. After lunch (own expense) we take you to the railway station, where we include a ticket to Paris on the modern high-speed train. In a little under two hours, you will cover the 500 km between Bordeaux and Paris. Arrival in Paris. End of our services. Check the time of your flight in case you need an additional night in Paris.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Please note that for tours with airport pick-up service, the waiting time for pick-up is up to 1 hour after flight arrival.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) / Orly Airport (ORY) pick-up service
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Travel by motorcoach
  • 9-night hotel accommodations
  • 9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • Paris, Limoges, and Bordeaux city tours
  • Transfer to Palace of Versailles
  • Admission to Claude Monet House and Gardens, Gardens of Villandry, Chateau de Chenonceau, Chateau de Chambord, Padirac Cave, Musee National Adrien Dubouche, and Chateau de Beynac
  • Padirac Cave underground boat ride
  • Visit to St. Emilion wine cellar with tastings
  • Basic travel insurance

Package Excludes

  • Airfare
  • Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
  • Palace and Gardens of Versailles admission fees
  • Tips
  • Additional meals and beverages
  • Own-expense activities

Special Notes

    • Cancellation policy:
      - 33 working days and more prior to departure date: 25 Euro applies;
      - 13-32 working days prior to departure date: 10% penalty + 25 Euro applies;
      - 4-12 working days prior to departure date: 25% penalty +25 Euro apples;
      - 3 working days or less prior to departure date: 100% penalty applies.
    • Airport pick-up details will be confirmed after placing a booking. We strongly recommend booking your flight after the tour has been confirmed.
    • Alternatively, you may join the tour at the hotel on Day 1.
    • The tour leader will not be present during evening transfers to commercial districts in major cities. These transfers are included in your package, and give you the opportunity to dine in restaurants that cater to your dietary preferences, as well as the chance to explore the city further. You will be given about an hour of free time, after which the driver will take you back to the hotel for the evening. Please note that the driver may not be able to offer suggestions on where to find vegetarian or ethnic meals.
    • Each passenger is allowed a maximum of 20 kg for luggage. The local operator may refuse to accept excessively bulky luggage.
    • Please bring all valuable items with you at all times. Do not leave valuable items on the bus or at the hotel, attraction, or restaurant. Tours4Fun, local operators, drivers, and tour guides are not responsible for any loss or theft at any location.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving to the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher. In case you failed to notify this information, the transfer agent, after waiting for 1 hour, in the case of airports and 30 minutes in the case of train stations, would leave and you would lose any right to the transfer service. In case you have also requested a departure transfer, please verify with your guide the schedule for our pick-up time on the day of your flight.
  • Please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
  • For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Adult: 16 and older
* Child: 3-15 years of age (minimum one adult per child)
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please leave a note if you are traveling with an infant so that customer service can make the necessary adjustments.
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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