Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris to Caen
You'll leave Paris early and head toward Normandy. There's a stop in Giverny to see Monet's House and gardens (keep in mind they close November through April). From there, you'll walk through Rouen's medieval streets before moving on to Arromanches and then Caen, where you'll have some free time to explore the central district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adagio Caen Centre), Hotel (Zenith Caen)
Included Activities
- Visit Monet's House and gardens in Giverny (admission included)
- Stroll through Rouen's medieval streets and cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Arromanches beaches and World War II landing sites
Landmarks Monet's House and Gardens Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 2
Caen to Rennes
This morning you're heading to Mont-Saint-Michel early to explore the island city and abbey. Later, you'll get lunch in the walled city of Saint-Malo. After that, you'll stop in the charming village of Dinan for a crepe and a drink. By evening you'll arrive in Rennes, Brittany's capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Rennes Alma)
Included Activities
- Explore Mont-Saint-Michel city and abbey
- Visit the walled city of Saint-Malo
- Crepe and drink in Dinan
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Walled City Dinan 
- Day 3
Rennes to Amboise
You're departing for Angers with an optional castle visit that houses the largest medieval Apocalypse tapestry. Then you'll continue to Tours in the Loire Valley for lunch and some time to look around. Next is Château de Villandry where you can check out its gardens (admission's included). The day ends in Amboise with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Amboise)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Villandry and its gardens (admission included)
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Visit Angers castle with medieval Apocalypse tapestry
Landmarks Château de Villandry Loire River Tours 
- Day 4
Amboise to Limoges
Start the morning walking through Amboise and visiting Château du Clos Lucé where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. After that, you'll see Château de Chenonceau, the famous bridge castle (tickets included). Then it's on to Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley with park access included. You'll finish the day in Limoges, which is known for its porcelain production.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Limoges Centre)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Amboise and Château du Clos Lucé
- Visit Château de Chenonceau (tickets included)
- Visit Chambord castle and park (visit to park included)
- Explore Limoges historic center
Optional Activities
- Visit Saint Etienne Cathedral in Limoges
Landmarks Château du Clos Lucé Château de Chenonceau Château de Chambord Saint Etienne Cathedral 
- Day 5
Limoges to Rocamadour
You're heading to the Dordogne region today. First up is Lascaux with its museum and replica caves (tickets included) where you'll learn about prehistoric cave paintings. Then you'll explore Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with a well-preserved Renaissance center where you can grab lunch. Next is medieval Beynac castle overlooking the river (admission included). The evening ends in Rocamadour medieval village with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Du Chateau)
Included Activities
- Visit Lascaux museum and cave replica (tickets included)
- Explore Sarlat, UNESCO World Heritage town
- Visit Beynac medieval castle (admission included)
- Explore Rocamadour medieval village and sanctuary
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Walk the Via Crucis and take the lift in Rocamadour
Landmarks Lascaux Caves Sarlat Beynac Castle Rocamadour 
- Day 6
Rocamadour to Bordeaux
You'll visit the impressive Padirac Chasm and take a boat ride 75 meters underground. From there, you'll head to Collonges-la-Rouge, a village built with red stone. After lunch, you're traveling to Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux wine region for a leisurely stroll before arriving in Bordeaux for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Burdeos Meriadeck), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre), Hotel (Mercure Bordeaux Centre)
Included Activities
- Boat ride in Padirac Chasm
- Visit Collonges-la-Rouge
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Saint-Emilion
Landmarks Padirac Chasm Collonges-la-Rouge Saint-Emilion 
- Day 7
Bordeaux to Lourdes
Spend the day exploring Bordeaux's World Heritage center, including the Water Mirror and the historic old town with its 11th-century cathedral. You'll have free time to walk the Garonne River banks and grab a meal at one of the restaurants there. There's an optional visit to the Cité du Vin wine museum if you're interested. In the afternoon you'll travel to Lourdes with dinner included and an optional candlelit procession at the sanctuary.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Mediterranee), Hotel (Hotel Alba), Hotel (Padoue)
Included Activities
- Explore Bordeaux World Heritage center and Water Mirror
- Visit Bordeaux historic old town and 11th-century cathedral
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Visit Cité du Vin interactive wine museum in Bordeaux
- Attend candlelit procession at Lourdes sanctuary
Landmarks Water Mirror Bordeaux Bordeaux Cathedral Garonne River Cité du Vin Lourdes Sanctuary 
- Day 8
Lourdes to Marseille
Today takes you through south France with stops along the way. You'll explore Carcassonne, a city surrounded by medieval walls, then continue to Narbonne, a historic Occitan city with free time in the old town. You'll arrive in Marseille, France's second-largest city, in the late afternoon. There's a recommended walk through the vibrant Vieux-Port.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed), Hotel (Novotel Suites Marseille Euromed)
Included Activities
- Explore Carcassonne and its medieval walls
- Visit Narbonne's historic Occitan old town
- Explore Marseille's Vieux-Port (Old Port)
Landmarks Carcassonne Walls Narbonne Vieux-Port Marseille 
- Day 9
Marseille to Lyon
You're visiting several Provence locations today. In Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city, you'll explore its Roman and medieval legacy and Van Gogh connections. Next is Les Baux medieval village with admission to Carrières de Lumières underground show. After lunch, you'll stroll in Avignon near the Palais des Papes. You'll finish in Lyon exploring its World Heritage old town and taking a cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale), Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone)
Included Activities
- Explore Arles, UNESCO World Heritage city
- Visit Les Baux medieval village with Carrières de Lumières show (admission included)
- Stroll through Avignon near Palais des Papes
- Walk through Lyon's World Heritage old town
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica
Landmarks Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières Palais des Papes Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 10
Lyon to Dijon
You're heading to the Burgundy region today. First stop is Tournus, a quaint town with an imposing stone gate and large abbey. Then you'll reach Beaune for lunch and exploration of this wine capital. After that, you'll visit Savigny Castle with its extraordinary museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. The day ends in Dijon, Burgundy's capital, with its lively streets and medieval and Renaissance buildings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Dijon), Hotel (Mama Shelter Dijon)
Included Activities
- Visit Tournus with stone gate and abbey
- Explore Beaune wine capital
- Visit Savigny Castle and its museums
Optional Activities
- Visit Beaune wine museum or historic hospice
Landmarks Tournus Abbey Beaune Savigny Castle Palace of the Dukes 
- Day 11
Dijon to Strasbourg
You'll stop in Besançon, a city with Roman origins, beautiful historic center, and a 17th-century citadel overlooking the town. Then you're heading to Alsace, a French region with German dialect and Germanic culture. In Colmar you'll see its unique architecture, colorful half-timbered houses and canals, grab lunch, and take a leisurely walk. Next is Riquewihr, a medieval town with cobblestone streets. You'll visit a local winery for wine tasting with typical sweets included. The evening finds you in Strasbourg exploring the cathedral area and Petite France.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Marriott Strasbourg), Hotel (Appartcity Confort Strasbourg Centre)
Included Activities
- Explore Besançon historic center and 17th-century citadel
- Visit Colmar with half-timbered houses and canals
- Explore Riquewihr medieval town
- Wine tasting at local winery with typical sweet
Optional Activities
- Walk around Strasbourg cathedral area
- Explore Strasbourg Petite France
Landmarks Besançon Citadel Colmar Riquewihr Strasbourg Cathedral Petite France 
- Day 12
Strasbourg - Freiburg im Breisgau - Triberg - Gengenbach - Baden-Baden
You'll start in Strasbourg by walking through the medieval center and checking out the Gothic cathedral. After that, take a boat trip through the canals of Petite France to see the half-timbered houses from the water. Later, you'll cross into Germany's Black Forest region and stop in Freiburg for lunch. Spend some time walking around the university city and getting a feel for the place. From there, continue on to Triberg where you can see the famous cuckoo clocks and visit Germany's highest waterfalls. Before heading to Baden-Baden for the night, stop in Gengenbach to take photos of the colorful town. You'll arrive in Baden-Baden by evening, ready to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Baden Daden)
Included Activities
- Boat trip through the canals of Petite France, Strasbourg
- Walk through Freiburg medieval center
- Admission to Triberg Waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Freiburg
- Explore Freiburg Cathedral
- Cuckoo clock shopping in Triberg
- Photo stop in Gengenbach central square
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petite France Freiburg Cathedral Triberg Waterfalls Gengenbach 
- Day 13
Baden-Baden to Frankfurt
You'll have free time in Baden-Baden for a relaxing stroll through parks before heading to Rhineland-Palatinate. You'll stop in Speyer to explore the grand Romanesque cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage) and the old quarter. Then you'll go to Heidelberg for a cable car ride to the impressive castle with city views (tickets included). You can explore castle gardens, wineries, and the apothecary museum. The afternoon is spent in Frankfurt having beer and German sausage with sauerkraut in Römerberg Square.
- Meals
- Dinner (German specialty: beer paired with Frankfurt sausage and sauerkraut in a beer garden at Römerberg Square)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Macrander Frankfurt), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Baden-Baden parks
- Explore Speyer Romanesque cathedral and old quarter
- Cable car to Heidelberg castle (tickets included)
- Access Heidelberg castle gardens, wineries, and apothecary museum
- Walk through Heidelberg old town and Marktplatz
- Beer tasting with Frankfurt sausage and sauerkraut in Römerberg Square
Landmarks Baden-Baden Speyer Cathedral Alte Münze Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Marktplatz Römerberg Square 
- Day 14
Frankfurt to Paris
You're traveling to France via Luxembourg, a small country where Luxembourgish (a German dialect) and French are spoken. You'll arrive in Luxembourg City, which blends rich history with the modernity of European institutions. You'll explore the old town (UNESCO World Heritage), fortifications, Grand Ducal Palace, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Then you'll continue into France to Reims in the Champagne region to see the Gothic cathedral, the site of French royal coronations. You'll arrive in Paris by the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Explore Luxembourg City old town (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Visit Luxembourg City fortifications, Grand Ducal Palace, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit Reims Gothic cathedral
Landmarks Luxembourg City Old Town Grand Ducal Palace Notre-Dame Cathedral Luxembourg Reims Cathedral 
- Day 15
Paris
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You're leaving with lasting memories of your time traveling through France, Germany, and Luxembourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
