Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Paris
You'll travel to Paris by either high-speed TGV train or flight, depending on your preference. Once you arrive, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel in the afternoon. Dinner that evening is a chance to get to know the rest of the group before your Paris adventure really begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Paris City Tour
The morning starts with a comprehensive city tour in a comfortable minibus or coach. You'll see Place de la Concorde with its 22-metre obelisk, then head down the Champs-Élysées and pass by the Arc de Triomphe. The Eiffel Tower and Invalides are also on the route. After lunch, you'll explore the Marais district and check out Place des Vosges, wandering through the 16th-18th century city palaces that line the streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Paris landmarks
- Visit to Place de la Concorde
- Visit to Champs-Élysées
- Visit to Arc de Triomphe
- Visit to Eiffel Tower
- Visit to Invalides
- City walk through the Marais
- Visit to Place des Vosges
Landmarks/POIs Place de la Concorde Obelisk of Luxor Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Invalides Place des Vosges - Day 3
Île de la Cité and Seine Boat Trip
Start with the Paris metro to reach Île de la Cité, where you'll visit Notre-Dame de Paris. The cathedral recently reopened after the 2019 fire, so it's worth seeing the Gothic architecture up close. After touring the cathedral, you'll head to the equestrian statue of Henry IV before taking a leisurely boat trip on the Seine. The afternoon is free, and you have a museum pass that covers various art sites. The Louvre is worth the trip if you plan ahead and book an online time slot, though it's your call how to spend the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Notre-Dame de Paris
- Boat trip on the Seine
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Louvre Museum
- Visit to other art museums with included pass
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame de Paris Île de la Cité Equestrian Statue of Henry IV Seine River Louvre - Day 4
Musée d'Orsay and Palais Royal
You'll visit the Musée d'Orsay, which sits in a converted 1900 World's Fair station and holds the largest collection of Impressionist art. Lunch happens in the Tuileries Gardens, the old palace park that stretches between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. Later, you'll stroll through the arcades at Palais Royal and check out the 19th century passages scattered throughout the area. The day wraps up near the Opera House close to Galeries Lafayette. Consider heading up to the roof terrace there for views across the city. There's an optional visit to the nearby Musée du Parfum if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Musée d'Orsay
- Stroll through Palais Royal arcades
- Visit to Opera House
Optional Activities
- Visit to Musée du Parfum
- Escalator visit to Opera House roof terrace for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Musée d'Orsay Tuileries Gardens Place de la Concorde Louvre Palais Royal Opéra Garnier Galeries Lafayette Musée du Parfum - Day 5
Montmartre and Eastern Paris
Spend the morning in Montmartre, the artists' quarter that's central to Parisian nightlife. You'll walk through Place du Tertre and see Sacré-Coeur, taking in the views over Paris's rooftops. The afternoon is yours to explore independently with your museum pass opening doors to various cultural sites. If you prefer guided exploration, your tour guide can take you through the transformed eastern districts near Bibliothèque Nationale and Bercy, where you'll see recent urban redevelopment, a city park, and Bercy Village. In the evening, there's an optional fully glazed boat tour between the Eiffel Tower and Pont Neuf, complete with dinner, wines, and live music if you want a more refined evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City walk through Montmartre
- Visit to Sacré-Coeur
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of eastern Paris districts (Bibliothèque Nationale and Bercy area)
- Evening boat tour with dinner between Eiffel Tower and Pont Neuf
- Museum visits with included pass
Landmarks/POIs Montmartre Place du Tertre Sacré-Coeur Bibliothèque Nationale Bercy District Bercy Village Eiffel Tower Pont Neuf - Day 6
Versailles and Farewell Dinner
You'll take the regional train out to Versailles to see the royal palace and gardens from the French court's golden age. Walking through the extensive baroque gardens and touring the royal apartments and Hall of Mirrors takes up most of the day. Your guide will point out lesser-known historic details along the way. Back in Paris that evening, you can optionally visit Napoleon's tomb at Invalides Cathedral, walk through Jardin de Luxembourg, or just relax with coffee at artist cafés in Saint-Germain des Prés. A farewell dinner at a typical Parisian restaurant wraps up the day with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Versailles
- Visit to Palace of Versailles
- Stroll through Versailles gardens
- Visit to royal apartments and Hall of Mirrors
- Farewell dinner at typical restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit to Napoleon's tomb in Invalides Cathedral
- Stroll through Jardin de Luxembourg
- Café au lait in Saint-Germain des Prés artist cafés
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Versailles Gardens Hall of Mirrors Invalides Cathedral Napoleon's Tomb Jardin de Luxembourg Saint-Germain des Prés - Day 7
Departure from Paris
Your final morning is yours to soak in Paris and the atmosphere of the city before you leave. Take a last walk or grab coffee somewhere you loved, then head to the train or airport for your departure to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
