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France
Paris & Bordeaux
8 Days - 7 Nights
from $ 7917 * P.P. DBL
This tour takes you from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the territories
of Bordeaux.
Day 1, Arrive in Paris: Upon arrival at the airport, meet your personal
English-speaking driver in the arrival hall and a private transfer to your
hotel for a 3-night stay.
Day 2 & 3, Panoramic Tour, The Louvre, Giverny, and Versailles: Two
full days of private touring. On the Panoramic Tour, you’ll visit the Eiffel
tower, cruise on the River Seine, and drive to the Arc de Triomph,
Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Opera District, and
Montmarte. In between will be a guided visit to The Louvre. On the
following day, a visit to Giverny and the Claude Monet Fondation where
the famous impressionist lived. In the afternoon visit the Chateau de
Versailles. In the evening, enjoy a unique gastronomic dining experience
aboard a bus while taking in the sights of Paris by night! (2B, 1D)
Optional: After-hours tour of the magnificent Paris Opera House when it's
closed to the public. You'll be accompanied by our guide to explore the
mysteries, history and myths of the Palais Garnier (extra cost).
Day 4, Paris – Bordeaux: A private transfer to the Paris Montparnasse
1 et 2 Train Station to board a high speed train to Bordeaux. Upon
arrival at Saint Jean Train Station, meet your English-speaking driver at
the exit of the station. A private transfer to your hotel for a 4-night stay.
Rest of the day at your leisure. (B)
Day 5, 6 & 7, Bordeaux, Excursion to St. Emilion, Pomerol, Medoc
Castle Road and the Wine Region: Three days to take in the sights and
flavours of Bordeaux. A self-guided visit to the recently opened Cité du
Vin Museum is a must and entrance tickets are included. Enjoy two
full-day excursions to discover a cultural mix such as St. Emilion with its
historic underground monolithic church, and the various famous
vineyards in Pomerol and along the mythical Route des Chateaux, such
as Chateau Beau-Sejour Bescot, Chateau Petit-Village, Chateau
Giscours and Chateau Pontet-Canet. Rest assured, your experienced
driver-guide will indulge you with his passion for wines, making your
trip unforgettable (3B, 4Tastings)
Day 8, Departure: Checkout after breakfast and a private transfer to
the Nice Airport. (B)
Hotels (First Class) Paris: Les Jardins du Marais; Bordeaux: L’Hotel Particulier
Hotels (Deluxe) Paris: Hotel Napoleon; Bordeaux: Intercontinental Bordeaux-Le
Grand Hotel
Includes: Meet & Greet service at arrival, private arrival/departure transfers in
Paris and Bordeaux, choice of accommodations as described or similar based on
double occupancy and including taxes, breakfast daily, 1 special gastronomic
dinner in a bus, services of an English-speaking experienced driver-guide, privately
guided sightseeing and excursions as described, train tickets Paris – Bordeaux,
entrance tickets to the Top of the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Claude Monet Foundation,
Cité du Vin, 1-Hour Seine River Cruise, wine tasting at Chateau Beau-sejour Bescot,
Chateau Petit-Village, Chateau Giscous, and Chateau Pontet-Canet.
Not Included: See Page 3
* Rates shown apply to low season periods 23 Oct. – 16 Dec. 2017; 11 Jan. – 27 Feb. 2018.
Nice to Marseille Nice – Aix-En-Provence –
8 Days - 7 Nights
Marseille
from $ 6110 * P.P. DBL
Experience Provence’s sun-drenched sights, fragrances and flavours.
Day 1, Arrive in Nice: On arrival at Nice Airport, meet your personal
English-speaking driver in the arrival hall and a private transfer to your
hotel. Check-in for a 3-night stay.
Day 2 & 3, Arts, Perfume & Pastry Class: Your private full-day
excursion includes visits to St Paul de Vence and to Maeght Foundation,
both are treasure troves of paintings, sculptures, drawings and graphic
works. A drive to Grasse to visit the famous Fragonard Perfumery. The
following day, get yourself to the workspace of a local pastry chef and
create your own French pastry, learning the basics of French baking. (2B)
Optional Activity: At Fragonard Perfumery, take a special workshop to learn the
art of fragrance and create your own customized eau de toilette (extra cost).
Day 4, Nice - Aix-en-Provence: A private transfer to Nice Train Station
to board a high speed train to Aix-en-Provence, the city of a thousand
fountains. Your English-speaking driver awaits you at the exit of the train
station and will transfer you to your hotel for a 3-night stay. (B)
Day 5 & 6, City Tour, St Remy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence:
Enjoy two full-day private excursions. On the city tour visit the old town
and its open-air market, Cezanne’s Studio, and the Confiserie du Roy
René to try their Calissons. The following day, visit St Remy de Provence
to see its 17th and 18th century architecture and to Saint-Paul de
Mausole where Van Gogh painted some of his greatest works. Also visit
historic Les Baux de Provence and witness the unique exhibition of
digitized masterpieces of art at Carrières de Lumière. (2B)
*Optional Activity: A private lesson to learn to make your own calisson at
the Confiserie du Roy René.
*Optional VIP Experience – Multimedia show by Carrières des Lumières
while enjoying a glass of Champagne and without the flock of tourists.
Day 7 & 8, Marseille: A private transfer to Marseille, and check-in at
your hotel or a 2-night stay. On the following day, enjoy a half-day
tour visiting Le Panier, La Major Cathedral, the historic Fort Saint –Jean,
and the neo-byzantine Notre Dame de la Garde basilica. (2B)
Day 8, Departure: Checkout after breakfast and private transfer from
the hotel to the Marseille Airport. (B)
Hotels (First Class), Nice: La Perouse; Aix-en-Provence: Renaissance
Aix-en-Provence; Marseille: Grand Hotel Beauveau Marseille
Hotels (Deluxe) Nice: Hyatt Regency Palais de la Mediterannèe;
Aix-en-Provence: Villa Galici; Marseille: Intercontinental Hotel Dieu
Includes: Meet & Greet service at arrival, private arrival/departure transfers in
Nice, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, choice of accommodations as described or
similar based on double occupancy and including taxes, daily breakfast, services of
an English-speaking experienced driver-guide, privately guided sightseeing and
excursions as described, private baking class with an English-speaking pastry chef,
train tickets Nice - Aix-en-Provence, entrance tickets to the Maeght Foundation,
Cezanne's Studio, Saint Paul de Mausole, Carrieres de Lumiere, and the castle of
Les Baux de Provence, wine tasting in Confiserie du Roy René.
Not Included: See Page 3
* Rates shown apply to low season periods 23 Oct. – 16 Dec. 2017; 11 Jan. – 27 Feb. 2018.
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