Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Your private pickup meets you at Paris CDG or ORY depending on your flight time. After grabbing your luggage, you'll head to the Seine for a glass-canopy boat cruise that takes you past the city's famous boulevards. From there, it's on to the Eiffel Tower summit with skip-the-line tickets, though you'll need to arrive 15 minutes early since your entry is time-slot specific. Note that if your arrival runs late, some activities might shift to the following days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- River Seine Cruise on glass-canopy boat
- Eiffel Tower Summit with skip-the-line tickets
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 2
Paris
A local guide meets you to walk through Paris and show you Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Neuf, and other landmark sights. You'll navigate everything on foot to reach the meeting point. Afterward, the Louvre is yours to explore at your own pace with skip-the-line entry tickets. You have the full day until the museum closes, so spend as much or as little time as you'd like wandering through the galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Paris with local guide (Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Neuf)
- Louvre Museum skip-the-line entry tickets
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame de Paris Pont Neuf Louvre Museum - Day 3
Paris
Start by walking down the Champs-Élysées, the famous boulevard lined with luxury shops. Next, use the provided Google Maps link for a self-guided tour through Montmartre where you'll find museums, old vineyards, and the historic windmills. Later, take yourself through Père Lachaise Cemetery on foot to see the peaceful grounds and tombs of well-known figures from history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Champs-Élysées exploration (entry tickets included)
- Montmartre self-guided walking tour
- Père Lachaise Cemetery exploration (entry tickets included)
Optional Activities
- Disneyland Paris (1-day, 1 or 2 park option) - optional, additional cost
- Palace of Versailles visit - optional, additional cost
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Montmartre Père Lachaise Cemetery Palace of Versailles - Day 4
Paris to Lyon
This morning you're taking a train from Paris to Lyon with tickets provided. You'll arrange your own way to and from the stations using a taxi, tram, or metro. Once you reach your hotel and settle in, the rest of the day is open for exploring Vieux Lyon and Presqu'île, the historic neighborhoods with UNESCO sites. Walk around to find Notre-Dame de Fourviaire, Parc de la Tête d'Or, and the Traboules, those hidden passageways the city's known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviare visit
- Parc de la Tête d'Or exploration
- Place Bellecour visit
- Lyon Cathedral exploration
- Traboules (hidden passageways) discovery
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviare Parc de la Tête d'Or Place Bellecour Lyon Cathedral Vieux Lyon (Old Town) - Day 5
Annecy Day Trip
Today you're taking a day trip from Lyon to Annecy, sometimes called the 'Venice of the Alps'. Wander through the Old Town with its colorful buildings and canals, take a walk or boat ride on the lake which is known for being exceptionally clean, and stop by Palais de l'Isle sitting right in the middle of a canal. Climb up to Château d'Annecy for views over the city. This is a relaxed day at your own pace, and you'll catch a train back to Lyon in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Vieille Ville (Old Town) exploration
- Lac d'Annecy (Lake Annecy) walks or boat rides
- Palais de l'Isle visit
- Château d'Annecy visit with panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Vieille Ville (Annecy Old Town) Lac d'Annecy (Lake Annecy) Palais de l'Isle Château d'Annecy - Day 6
Lyon to Marseille
Early this morning you're heading by train to Marseille with tickets already arranged. You'll handle your own transfers from the train stations using taxi, tram, or metro. Once you're at your hotel and checked in, use the rest of the day to walk around Marseille and get a feel for the city, maybe try some local restaurants or just wander the streets to see what catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Marseille
The whole day is yours to explore Marseille at your own pace. You'll have a 48-hour transport pass that works on the metro, trams, and buses. Check out MuCEM, the contemporary art museum, the Museum of Marseille History, Palais Longchamp, or take a boat tour around the harbor. You'll get information about what's available, but how you structure your day and where you spend your time is entirely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 48-hour transport pass for metro, trams, and buses
- MuCEM (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean) - self-guided
- MAC (Musee d'Art Contemporain) - self-guided
- Musee d'Histoire de Marseille - self-guided
- Palais Longchamp - self-guided
- Round trip boat tour - self-guided
Landmarks/POIs MuCEM (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean) MAC (Musee d'Art Contemporain) Musee d'Histoire de Marseille Palais Longchamp - Day 8
Marseille to Nice
Today you're traveling by train from Avignon to Nice and settling into your hotel. After you've checked in, spend the rest of the day on your own getting familiar with Nice. Walk around, grab dinner at a local spot, and just explore the neighborhoods at whatever pace feels right.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Nice to Monaco and Monte Carlo
You'll start with a walking tour guided by someone local who knows Nice well and can point out the highlights and good views. You'll meet them at a designated meeting point. After that, take a train over to Monte Carlo in Monaco and walk through Place du Casino, past the fancy hotels like Hotel de Paris and Hermitage, browse the luxury shops, and see the Carré d'Or jewelry quarter. Head back to Nice by train once the evening sets in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Nice with local guide
- Monte Carlo and Monaco exploration
Landmarks/POIs Place du Casino (Casino Square) Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo - Day 10
Departure from Nice
Your trip wraps up today. A private cab will collect you from your hotel and take you to Nice airport (NCE), with the pickup scheduled for 3 hours before your flight departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
