Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris to find the city dressed up for the holidays. After getting settled, you'll meet up with your group for dinner before heading to the Seine for an evening cruise. From the water, you'll see all the famous landmarks lit up against the night sky, and the decorations throughout the city really set the festive mood for the week ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine River cruise viewing Paris landmarks
Landmarks/POIs Seine River - Day 2
Paris
This morning you'll visit a French perfumery where you can learn how fragrance actually gets made. After that, the rest of the day is yours to wander through the Christmas markets scattered around Paris. Later in the evening, your group meets up again for a guided tour of one of Paris's most spectacular theatres, which has been decorated beautifully for the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- French perfumery visit and fragrance experience
- Guided evening visit to Paris theatre
Optional Activities
- Christmas markets exploration during free time
- Day 3
Paris to Loire Valley
You'll travel from Paris to the Loire Valley to see a château that's been decorated for Christmas with illuminated halls and festive trees throughout. After exploring the château, you head into Tours for the evening. The Christmas markets there give you plenty to see, and since your accommodation is in the town centre, you can walk around late if you want to soak in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Loire Valley château visit with Christmas decorations
- Tours Christmas markets tour
Landmarks/POIs Loire Valley - Day 4
Tours to Beaune
After leaving Tours, you'll drive east to Dijon where your Trip Manager shows you the highlights of this medieval town. There's free time to follow the owl symbols around town and explore famous monuments on your own. Later, you'll head south to Beaune, check in, and have dinner at a local restaurant with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dijon town orientation tour with Trip Manager
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Dijon monuments marked with owl symbols
Landmarks/POIs Dijon - Day 5
Beaune to Colmar to Metz
This day takes you to two of Europe's most well-known Christmas markets. The first stop has cobblestoned streets and vibrant markets where you'll have free time to browse and shop. Then you'll drive to Strasbourg for even more Christmas markets, and there's an optional walking tour available if you want to try festive food that blends French and German flavors. You'll end the day in Metz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colmar Christmas markets visit with free exploration time
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg festive food walking tour exploring French-German cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Colmar Christmas Markets Strasbourg Christmas Markets - Day 6
Metz to Reims
You'll travel to Reims, the heart of France's champagne region. A visit to a classic champagne house lets you taste authentic champagne and learn how it's made. Your Trip Manager then takes you on an orientation tour of Reims so you can see the medieval architecture and sites related to Roman and WWI history. The day ends with a warm farewell dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Warm & wholesome farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Champagne house visit and tasting
- Reims orientation tour with Trip Manager
Landmarks/POIs Reims - Day 7
Reims to Paris
This is your final day. If you're staying longer, you'll take the coach back to Paris. Otherwise, you'll depart from Reims. Either way, this marks the end of your week experiencing France's festive season and all the Christmas celebrations throughout the country.
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer to Paris (optional)
