Day 01 – Arrive Paris

Private transfer to hotel. Rest of the day to unwind. Depending on your flight arrival, a Seine cruise can be scheduled.

Day 02 – Paris

Today get introduced to the city on a scheduled panoramic tour which covers the min landmarks such as Chaps de Elysees, opera, place de la Concorde, rue St Honore - and the famous squares and boulevards.

Post-tour we take the Seine River cruise past many landmarks for an hour and then proceed to Eiffel tower at the scheduled time for an ascend to the 2nd stage for a fascinating view of the city.

Evening at leisure. Why not take our Evening Special... a show at the Lido or the more famous “Can-Can” show. The show begins at 11 pm.

Private city tour possible at a supplement for a group of 4+.

Day 3 – Paris

Today we savor some of France’s heritage and art in a preset guided tour covering the Louvre ... one of the greatest museums and which hosts the Mona Lisa and the Palace of Versailles... where you get an insight into the opulence of an era gone by and on whose layout and design, many palaces have been built in other countries.

The evening is free. Suggest taking a stroll on the Champs Elysees.

Day 4 – Paris

Day at leisure to browse the city or the Loire experience

This is perhaps the most vaunted excursion out of Paris las it brings together an opulent past nestled in vineyards with lovely Chateaus that tare a living embodiment of Renaissance architecture with even a Da Vinci and Medici connection.

But for this, an early start by 6 am in the wonderous journey to the Loire valley... it’s not just an excursion... it’s an experience!

The first stop is Chambord Castle, the most majestic and visited in the Loire Valley. It is a living embodiment of Renaissance architecture, and you will discover how this was the most ambitious and expensive architectural project undertaken by a French monarch. Chambord Castle is every bit the castle you would expect and is complete with astounding staircases, one reportedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, as well as a land filled with red deer and wild boar.

Then visit Nitray private castle and vineyards. Here we enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch using local ingredients, with a chance to sample some of the region’s best wines. The owner will take you to the pigeon-house and you will have free time to explore the grounds at your own pace before we make our way to our final stop...the Chenonceau Castle, the so-called ‘Château de Dames’. The castle holds testament to a history of leading female owners who all added to the construction and design of this attractive castle.... its arches over the Loire River and the manicured gardens.

Lastly, the fortress bridge that crosses the River Cher. The castle, in addition to being used to celebrate dances and parties, also served as a hospital during World War I and as a refuge in World War II. It’s beautiful gardens are just as charms the castle itself.

Day 5 – Paris – Reims

Today we take the TGV to Reims... the Champagne capital of France.

We take a morning train and arrive Reims and proceed to hotel. Afternoon we visit a champagne cellar... there are several and our prearranged tour will be to one of the champagne cellars. You could take the tour at 14.00 hrs or next morning at 0900 hrs.

Many of the champagne houses headquartered there offer tastings and cellar tours also of the importance of the city is that for more than 1,000 years, French kings were crowned at its Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims. This grand cathedral is known for its stained-glass windows and Gothic carved portals, including the Smiling Angel.

Must visit... you have enough time in hand.

In the evening, enjoy the nightlife... not far from the Cathedral area.

Day 6 – Reims – Strasbourg

Based on the scheduling of the Champagne Cellar tour, we book your TGV tickets to Strasbourg seat of the European parliament and located on the Rhine and bordering Germany.

Lesser known than Paris or Munich, Strasbourg is the 2nd most visited tourist city in France. You’ll admire the confluence of cultuzzzzzzres, the Notre Dame cathedral here (its counterpart in Paris now under renovation).

Sightseeing includes visit through the narrow alleys of quarter des Tanneurs (la Petite France), Maison kmmerzell, the cathedral, its covered bridges and more... culminating with a memorable canal cruise.

Day 7 – Strasbourg – Lyon

We do the canal cruise in the morning on the Batorama for a little over an hour with a narrative on the 3000-year-old history and how it became a part of Germany and later transferred to France!

For 3000 years, Strasbourg has watched extraordinary people and historic events unfold on her streets. I'll tell you how people changed world history, passing through Strasbourg in the center of Europe. From the Roman Empire to the European Union, through Clovis, Vauban.

Discover Strasbourg, its history and its most famous monuments from the river which passes through it. From the Petite France district to the European Quarter, you can admire some of Strasbourg's finest areas during this semi-urban, semi-rural tourellermann.

Later a convenient start today for Lyon... the gourmet capital of France.

Proceed to hotel and check-in.   the town center is over a small area and allows for private exploration.

Must do is to try out one or two gourmet restaurants.

Day 8 – At Lyon

Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.

We include a hop-off hop-on tour to see the town at leisure. There is also an option to see the city on foot with a local English-speaking guide.

Excursions out of Lyon for visit to wine yards out inside the city.

The old town also offers visitors the Saint-Sauveur cathedral and its cloister of the 12th and 13th centuries, the town hall with its square and its Horloge tower, the so romantic Albertas square, and its muse

It is best experienced on foot though a hop-off hop-on tour ticket is provided.

Day 9 – At Aix en Provence

Today we strongly recommend you rent a car and explore the Provence and the beautiful villages around. Visit Luberon. Moutier’s-Sainte-Marie. It may be small, but Moustiers-Sainte-Marie has been named one of the most beautiful villages in the South of France.

Roussillon, Coult,Isle-Sur-La-Sorgue, Cassis. During mid June to august, a must-visit here is to the lavender fields in the Valesole region.

During mid-June to end august, a recommended must is a visit to Valesole for viewing the rolling lavender fields.

For those interested in self-drive option we ll give you a broad plan and a suggested schedule.

For those who would prefer not to go in for it, we’ll suggest regular tours covering the beautiful region around and many quaint villages including lavender fields in season and for which Provence is so famous.

Day 10 – Aix en Provence – Nice

Today a short train ride takes you to Nice. The smell of the air is refreshing as we get our first impression of the Queen of the Riviera. Check in to hotel & then step out for a stroll. You feel younger!

We normally book clients at hotel on or close to Promenade de Anglia’s ... dare we say it is a bit like our Marine drive in Mumbai!

Day 11 – At Nice

Today we cover Nice and Monte Carlo in a guided tour to get a first impression of the Riviera.

Evening you may wish to go again to Monte Carlo when the dusk falls. the drive during the day is great. Evening its brilliant and glittering... we let you experience.

Day 12 – At Nice

Full day riviera tour covering Cannes, in a  prearranged coach tour included) or take a rebate on it and rent a car for a Riviera exploration.

Day 13 – At Nice

Day at leisure. you must have a free day to go around on your own. We suggest a morning visit to the famous flower market.

Day 14 – Depart Nice

Transfer to airport for your flight to your next destination.

Inclusions:

• Transfer airport -hotel -airport as applicable
  Hotel.
• Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis with full breakfast daily.
  
• Sight seeing at each city as provided in the day by day itinerary.
  
• Entrance tickets to various attractions as provided in the itinerary.
• 2nd Class rail pass Paris - Reims-Strasbourg-Lyon- Aix en Provence- Nice.

Exclusions:

• Transfer hotel-station-hotel.
• Booking fees and resrvation as may be applicable.
• City tax at each city hotel to be paid directly.
• GST and TSC as applicable.
• Air Fare, VISA, Insurance.

Please note that prices are packaged in this program to include sightseeing components as mandated by the contract and can not be quoted as a stand alone component. 

TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE COMPUTATION : 

Simply add your chosen hotel combination in the three cities to arrive at the total package price !

Supplement:

• For full day Loire valley tour EURO 150 pp.
• For Lido 2nd show Euro 110 pp.
  For 1st Class train travel for the entire sector Euro 90 pp.
• For full day Provence tour on joining basis Euro 90pp.
• For self drive car hire Euro 50-90 pp per day.
• However in case a self drive car hire is taken there would be reduction from the tour price where "joining regular tour " has been costed in.

NOTE:

• Prices are based on dynamic prices at hotels and may vary depending on date of travel and time of booking.
• Date & room specific prices will be quoted.
• Transfers Station-Hotel-Station is NOT included as it is simpler and cheaper to take a taxi (UBER).
• Transfers Station-Hotel-Station is NOT included as it is simpler and cheaper to take a taxi (UBER).
• We work on centrally located hotels and guests are expected to report to the meeting point of each tour at least 15 minutes before starting time.
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 TOTAL PRICE COMPUTATION

Simply add your chosen hotel combination in the respective city to arrive at total package price.