Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and step right into the holiday spirit with decorations covering the city. After settling in, you'll have dinner with your group, then board a Seine cruise to see the city's famous landmarks lit up for Christmas. The river views at night during the season are really something special.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine River Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Seine River - Day 2
Paris
Start the morning at a Parisian perfume house learning about French fragrance creation. Then you've got free time to wander through Christmas markets and holiday displays scattered around the city. By evening, regroup for a theatre visit that's been decorated for the season. It's one of Paris's most impressive venues.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Parisian Perfume House - Fragrance Learning Experience
- Theatre Visit
Optional Activities
- Christmas Markets Exploration
- Day 3
Paris to Loire Valley - Tours
Head out from Paris toward the Loire Valley to visit a chateau dressed up for Christmas with holiday lighting and festive displays. In the evening, explore Tours' Christmas markets at your own pace. Since you're staying in the town centre, you can check out the markets whenever you want, even late into the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Loire Valley Chateau Visit - Christmas Decorated
Optional Activities
- Tours Christmas Markets Tasting Experience
Landmarks/POIs Loire Valley - Day 4
Tours to Dijon to Beaune
Travel east to Dijon where your Trip Manager walks you through the town's medieval streets and Renaissance architecture. You'll follow owl symbols marking important monuments as you explore on your own. Later, continue to Beaune, a walled town where you'll check in and have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dijon Town Highlights Orientation Tour
Optional Activities
- Dijon Self-Guided Exploration - Owl Symbol Trail
Landmarks/POIs Dijon - Day 5
Beaune to Colmar to Metz
Visit two of Europe's top Christmas markets today. The first stop has vibrant stalls and cobblestoned streets with time to browse freely. Then head to Strasbourg for even more markets, plus an optional walking tour focused on French-German holiday food if that interests you. Wrap up the day by heading to your hotel in Metz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colmar Christmas Markets and Canals
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg Festive Food Walking Tour - French-German Cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Colmar Strasbourg - Day 6
Metz to Reims
Travel to Reims in champagne country and do a tasting at a classic champagne house. Your Trip Manager gives you an orientation of Reims, showing you the town's medieval architecture and explaining its historical importance. The day ends with a warm farewell dinner celebrating the week you've had.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Champagne House Tasting Experience
- Reims Orientation Tour
Landmarks/POIs Reims - Day 7
Reims to Paris
On your final day, if you're heading back to Paris, join the group for the coach journey returning to the capital. You'll leave with memories from a week of Christmas markets, champagne tastings, chateau visits, and the festive French holiday atmosphere throughout the trip.
Optional Activities
- Coach Transfer to Paris
