Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll be picked up from Paris airport (CDG or ORY) based on your arrival time. If you get there early, there's a River Seine cruise with glass canopy views of the city's grand boulevards, followed by a trip up the Eiffel Tower with skip-the-line access. If your flight lands late, these activities can shift to another day. You'll stay overnight in Paris.
Included Activities
- River Seine cruise with glass canopy boat
- Eiffel Tower summit visit with skip-the-line tickets
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 2
Paris
Start the day with a guided walking tour hitting major Paris landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and Pont Neuf. From there, you'll head to the Louvre Museum with skip-the-line tickets and have the afternoon free to wander through at your own pace. Overnight in Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Paris with local guide (Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, Pont Neuf)
- Louvre Museum skip-the-line entry and self-guided exploration
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris Pont Neuf Louvre Museum - Day 3
Paris
This day is yours to explore Paris on your own. Walk down the Champs-Élysées and then make your way to Montmartre to see its museums, old vineyards, and windmills using a provided Google Maps link. There's also the option to visit Père Lachaise Cemetery if you're interested in seeing where famous people are buried. Sleep in Paris again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Champs-Élysées walk with entry tickets
- Montmartre self-guided walking tour
- Père Lachaise Cemetery self-guided tour with entry tickets
Optional Activities
- Disneyland day pass (1 park) at additional cost
- Disneyland 2-park pass at additional cost
- Palace of Versailles visit at additional cost
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Montmartre Père Lachaise Cemetery - Day 4
Paris to Bordeaux
You'll take a train from Paris to Bordeaux this morning. Your ticket is included, but you'll need to handle getting to the station and from Bordeaux's station to your hotel on your own using taxis, trams, or metro. After checking in, spend the rest of the day getting oriented to Bordeaux. Overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Bordeaux
After breakfast, head out to Saint-Émilion, a medieval village in the wine region nearby. You'll walk through stone streets with historic buildings, art galleries, and local shops. The day includes time at vineyards and wine estates where you can learn about how wine is made and taste some of it. There's a carved underground church to see and views out over the vineyards from higher ground. Back to Bordeaux for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Saint-Émilion day trip with self-guided vineyard and village exploration
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Émilion - Day 6
Bordeaux to Toulouse
Another train journey this morning takes you from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Like before, your ticket is included but station transfers are on you using taxis, trams, or metro. Once you reach your hotel and settle in, the rest of the day is open for getting to know Toulouse. Overnight in Toulouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Toulouse to Carcassonne
After breakfast, you'll take a train from Toulouse to Carcassonne, a major medieval site that's on UNESCO's list. The journey itself goes through nice countryside. When you arrive, spend time exploring the fortified city with its castle and old ramparts that give you wide views of the area. Wander through cobbled streets with centuries of history around you. You'll return to Toulouse by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Carcassonne castle and ramparts visit with entry tickets
- Carcassonne self-guided exploration
Landmarks/POIs Carcassonne Castle - Day 8
Toulouse to Marseille
You're heading to Marseille by train this morning from Toulouse. Train tickets are covered, but getting to and from stations on your end. A public transportation pass gets provided for Marseille's system. After you check into your hotel, the evening is free to start exploring the city. Stay overnight in Marseille.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Marseille
Spend this full day seeing Marseille on your own with your 48-hour transportation pass. You can visit places like Mucem (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean), MAC (contemporary art museum), the History of Marseille Museum, and Palais Longchamp. There's also a round-trip boat tour option. Your pass works on the metro, trams, and buses throughout the city. Overnight in Marseille.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided Marseille city tour with 48-hour transportation 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
- Metro, tram, and bus travel within Marseille
Landmarks/POIs Mucem Palais Longchamp - Day 10
Marseille to Nice
You'll take a train from Marseille to Nice this morning. Tickets are included in your package, though station transfers are your responsibility using taxis, trams, or metro. After getting to your hotel and settling in, you'll have the afternoon and evening to look around Nice. Overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Nice and Monaco
A local guide leads you on a walking tour through Nice to see the city's highlights at a relaxed pace. Then you'll travel to Monte Carlo in Monaco, known for its luxury and high-end atmosphere. There you can walk through Place du Casino, check out the fancy hotels, and browse upscale shops in the Carré d'Or district. Return train tickets to Nice are included. Sleep in Nice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nice with local guide
- Monte Carlo visit with return train transfer from Nice
Landmarks/POIs Nice Monte Carlo Place du Casino - Day 12
Nice Departure
Your trip ends today. A private cab will pick you up from your Nice hotel and take you to Nice airport (NCE). The transfer is scheduled for 3 hours before your flight departs.
