Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive at Paris CDG or Orly airport where pickup is arranged based on your flight time. After getting settled at your hotel, you'll take a River Seine cruise on a glass canopy boat to see the Parisian boulevards from the water. Then it's off to the Eiffel Tower summit with skip-the-line tickets so you can go straight up. Depending on when you arrive, some activities might shift to the next couple of days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- River Seine Cruise - glass canopy boat tour
- Eiffel Tower summit visit - skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 2
Paris
Start the day with a guided walking tour around Paris where your local guide will show you Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Neuf, and other iconic spots. After lunch, head to the Louvre Museum with skip-the-line tickets. You'll have the rest of the day to explore at your own pace and see what interests you most before the museum closes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Paris - Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, Pont Neuf
- Louvre Museum - skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris Pont Neuf Louvre Museum - Day 3
Paris
This morning you'll walk down the Champs-Élysées checking out the high-end shops and the atmosphere. Later, use Google Maps to navigate through Montmartre on your own, wandering the charming streets, finding the old vineyards, and spotting the windmills. Before evening, take a self-guided walk through Pere Lachaise Cemetery. If you want something different, Disneyland or the Palace of Versailles are options too.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Champs-Élysées walk
- Montmartre self-guided tour
- Pere Lachaise Cemetery walk
Optional Activities
- Disneyland (1 day, 1 or 2 parks) - available at additional cost
- Palace of Versailles visit - available at additional cost
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Montmartre Pere Lachaise Cemetery Disneyland Paris Palace of Versailles - Day 4
Paris to Dijon
Take the train from Paris to Dijon this morning with your ticket provided. From the train station, you'll arrange your own way to the hotel using a taxi, tram, or metro. Once you're checked in, spend the rest of the afternoon and evening getting familiar with Dijon at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Dijon
Explore Dijon on your own today. Wander around the medieval half-timbered streets, visit the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy where the Musée des Beaux-Arts is located, and see Place de la Libération and the cathedral. Look for the bronze owl symbols marking the 'Owl Trail' that leads to important landmarks around town. Check out the local gardens and try some of the city's famous mustard.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Dijon historic center
- Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy
- Dijon Cathedral
- Jardin Darcy and Parc de la Colombière
- Owl Trail (Parcours de la Chouette) self-guided walk
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 Lyon
Take the train from Dijon to Lyon with your ticket included. Arrange your transfer from the station on your own using taxi, tram, or metro. After settling in, explore Lyon's historic neighborhoods starting with Vieux Lyon, then the Presqu'île district, and finishing at Fourvière Hill, all part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Lyon historic neighborhoods
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Place Bellecour Lyon Cathedral - Day 7
Annecy (Day trip from Lyon)
Head out on a day trip to Annecy, known as the Venice of the Alps. Spend time in the Old Town walking along the canals past colorful medieval houses. Visit Lake Annecy, one of Europe's cleanest lakes, and walk out to the Palais de l'Isle for photos. Climb up to Château d'Annecy for views over the whole area. Your return train ticket gets you back to Lyon by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vieille Ville (Old Town) exploration
- Lac d'Annecy (Lake Annecy)
- Palais de l'Isle visit
- Château d'Annecy visit
Landmarks/POIs Vieille Ville (Old Town) Lac d'Annecy Palais de l'Isle Château d'Annecy - Day 8
Lyon to Avignon
Take the train from Lyon to Avignon with your ticket provided. Arrange your own transfer to your hotel. After settling in, explore the walled old town checking out the Popes' Palace, Avignon Cathedral with its gilded Virgin Mary statue, and the Doms Rock Gardens. Walk through Clock Square, visit the Market Halls, and end at the historic Bridge St Benezet before dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Avignon old town walk
- Popes' Palace visit
- Avignon Cathedral visit
- Doms Rock Gardens visit
- Avignon Market Halls visit
- Bridge St Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) visit
Landmarks/POIs Popes' Palace Avignon Cathedral Doms Rock Gardens Avignon Market Halls Bridge St Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) Hotel des Monnaies - Day 9
Nîmes (Day trip from Avignon)
Catch the train to Nîmes this morning, about a 30 minute trip with your ticket included. Explore the city's Roman heritage starting with the UNESCO-listed Maison Carrée temple from 2 AD and the well-preserved arena. Grab lunch at Les Halles de Nimes, then stroll through Les Jardins de la Fontaine before heading back to Avignon by train.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Maison Carrée (Roman temple) visit
- Nîmes arena visit
- Les Jardins de la Fontaine exploration
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Les Halles de Nimes (local food market)
Landmarks/POIs Maison Carrée Nîmes Arena (Amphitheatre) Les Jardins de la Fontaine Les Halles de Nimes - Day 10
Avignon to Marseille
Travel by train from Avignon to Marseille with your ticket provided. From the station, arrange your own transfer to your hotel using taxi, tram, or metro. Spend the rest of the day exploring Marseille on foot, walking around different neighborhoods and finding a place to have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Marseille
Explore Marseille using your 48 hour public transport pass which covers metro, trams, and buses throughout the city. Check out MuCEM, the Museum of Civilizations of Europe and Mediterranean, and MAC for contemporary art. Visit the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille and Palais Longchamp. Later, take a round trip boat tour to see the city from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Marseille
- MuCEM (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and Mediterranean) access
- MAC (Musée d'Art Contemporain) access
- Musée d'Histoire de Marseille access
- Palais Longchamp access
- Round-trip boat tour access
Landmarks/POIs MuCEM (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and Mediterranean) MAC (Musée d'Art Contemporain) Musée d'Histoire de Marseille Palais Longchamp - Day 12
Marseille to Nice
Board the train from Marseille to Nice with your ticket included. Once at Nice station, arrange your own transfer to your hotel using taxi, tram, or metro. After getting settled, spend the evening walking around Nice and exploring local restaurants and neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Nice and Monaco
Start with a guided walking tour of Nice where your guide will show you the city's key highlights and viewpoints. Later, take the train to Monte Carlo to explore the most famous part of Monaco. Walk around Casino Square, see the luxury Hotel de Paris, browse the jewelry shops, and get the feel of this glamorous district. Your train ticket gets you back to Nice in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nice with local guide
- Monte Carlo exploration
Landmarks/POIs Monte Carlo Place du Casino (Casino Square) Carré d'Or (Gold Square) - Day 14
Departure from Nice
Your tour ends today. A private cab will pick you up from your hotel about 3 hours before your flight and take you to Nice airport so you can head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
