Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Paris
You'll touch down at Paris CDG or Orly and get picked up by your driver. Depending on when you arrive, there's a chance to do the River Seine cruise with skip-the-line Eiffel Tower access, though if your timing doesn't work out, these activities can shift to another day in your itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- River Seine Cruise on glass canopy boat
- Eiffel Tower summit visit with skip-the-line tickets
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 2
Paris Walking Tour and Louvre Museum
Start the morning with a guided walking tour that covers Paris's key sights like Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Neuf. After that, you'll head to the Louvre Museum where you can wander through at your own pace, and you've got skip-the-line access so no long queues to deal with.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Paris with local guide covering Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris and Pont Neuf
- Louvre Museum skip-the-line entry with self-guided exploration
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris Pont Neuf Louvre Museum - Day 3
Paris: Champs-Élysées, Montmartre, and Père Lachaise Cemetery
Begin on the Champs-Élysées boulevard for some shopping and people-watching. Then make your way to Montmartre on foot to check out the museums, local vineyards, and the windmills scattered around. By evening, take a self-guided walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery, which has its own quiet, interesting atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Champs-Élysées exploration
- Montmartre self-guided walking tour with Google Maps link
- Père Lachaise Cemetery visit with entry ticket
Optional Activities
- Disneyland Paris (1 day, 1 or 2 parks) - additional cost
- Palace of Versailles visit - additional cost
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Montmartre Père Lachaise Cemetery - Day 4
Paris to Dijon
Catch a train from Paris to Dijon and handle your own transfers to and from the stations. Once you settle into your hotel, you'll have the rest of the afternoon and evening to wander around Dijon and get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Dijon
Take the full day to explore Dijon at your own pace. Walk through the historic center where medieval half-timbered houses and Renaissance buildings line the streets. See the Palace of the Dukes, check out Place de la Libération and the cathedral. If you're up for it, head to Jardin Darcy or Parc de la Colombière for some green space. Look for the Owl Trail marked with bronze owl symbols on the ground as you walk around. Sample the local mustard, browse the markets, and grab coffee at one of the cafés.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Dijon historic center
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy Dijon Cathedral Place de la Libération Jardin Darcy Parc de la Colombière - Day 6
Dijon to Marseille
Take the train from Dijon to Marseille and arrange your own transfers from the station to your hotel. Once you've checked in, you'll have time to start exploring the city and get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Marseille
Use your 48-hour transport pass to explore Marseille over the full day. Visit Mucem (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean), MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art), and the Museum of History of Marseille. Walk over to Palais Longchamp and take a round trip boat tour from the harbor. The pass works on metro, trams, and buses, so you can move around the city easily without buying individual tickets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Marseille using 48-hour pass
- Access to Mucem (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean)
- Access to MAC (Musée d'Art Contemporain)
- Access to Musée d'Histoire de Marseille
- Access to Palais Longchamp
- Round trip boat tour
- Unlimited metro, tram, and bus travel
Landmarks/POIs Mucem (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean) MAC (Musée d'Art Contemporain) Musée d'Histoire de Marseille Palais Longchamp - Day 8
Marseille to Nice
Board your train from Marseille to Nice and handle your own transfers to and from the station and your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day wandering through Nice and getting a first look at the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Nice Walking Tour and Monte Carlo
Join a guided walking tour of Nice in the morning with a local guide who'll show you around and point out the views. Later, take transportation to Monte Carlo in Monaco to see the famous Casino Square, walk past luxury hotels like Hotel de Paris and Hermitage, and browse the high-end shopping in Carré d'Or where the jewelry district is located.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nice with local guide
- Monte Carlo exploration including Place du Casino and luxury shopping district
Landmarks/POIs Place du Casino (Casino Square) Hotel de Paris Carré d'Or (Gold Square) - Day 10
Departure from Nice
Your trip wraps up with a private cab transfer from your hotel to Nice airport. The transfer gets arranged 3 hours before your flight departs, so plan your morning around that timing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
