Paris Explorer
Tour Type: City Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Remember why you love to travel on this in-depth Paris trip. You'll learn the art of French cuisine, go behind the scenes and uncover the secrets of Montmartre's artists' quarter and imagine the charmed life of the 'Sun King' as you explore Versailles.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Remember why you love to travel on this in-depth Paris trip. You'll learn the art of French cuisine, go behind the scenes and uncover the secrets of Montmartre's artists' quarter and imagine the charmed life of the 'Sun King' as you explore Versailles.
Be My Guest
- Paris Celebrate the glamour and style of 1950s Paris when you visit Chez Paul on an exclusive Be My Guest experience with your hosts and owners, Daniel and his daughter Lucie. You'll be one of the privileged few who get to enjoy a private visit to this i
- 2 Lunch (L)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- Paris Create your own unique fragrance with a certified 'nose' at one of France's most famous perfumeries.
- Paris Discover Paris on Parisian terms and see some of the city's hidden gems, including a behind the scenes tour of Montmartre to discover the secrets of the artists' quarter.
- Paris The secrets of la cuisine are yours to discover and enjoy as you learn how to cook the Parisian way with a local chef.
- Paris Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening.
- Paris Visit a world-renowned museum today - the iconic Louvre Museum or the Orsay Museum which houses the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work from such acclaimed artists as Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cezanne and Van Gogh.
- Versailles Visit the Chateau de Versailles, one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. This former royal residence is world renowned for its architecture, grandeur and extravagant gardens.
- Paris Explore the romantic and trendy Marais district with your Travel Director and admire the beautiful garden at Sully's Mansion.
- Visit the Eiffel Tower and the 'village' of Montmartre.
- View Champs-elysees, the Paris Opera House, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde
- Explore the Royal Estate of Versailles including the Royal Palace, the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet 'Le Petit Hameau'.
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Call (303) 504-0400 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18891730
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Paris | Welcome to Paris: Paris is yours to explore on this in-depth City Explorer. Check in to your centrally located hotel and spend the afternoon getting to know your surroundings. Wander along the grand boulevards and admire the elegant architecture of the French capital, stopping for a leisurely cafe au lait while watching sophisticated Parisians go by. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a quintessentially Parisian Welcome Reception. Accommodations: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles |
| Day 2 | Paris | Paris Dive Into Culture: Join your Travel Director this morning for a tour of this mesmerizing city. View the grand Champs-elysees, Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, built for Napoleon in the 19th century and sitting at the heart of the Place de l'etoile. Enjoy aerial views of the city today when you embrace Paris on a different level as you rise from the base to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower for a memorable lunch with Paris at your feet, a truly iconic event. Next, you'll Dive Into Culture at Fragonard Parfumerie for a visit with a certified ?nose' who will guide you in the creation of your own unique fragrance. Accommodations: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles |
| Day 3 | Paris | Consider an Optional Experience to the D-Day Landing Beaches: You may wish to experience a full-day Optional Experience on the Normandy coast to uncover the poignant history of the D-Day Landings. Alternatively, spend the day soaking up the sights and sounds of this elegant European capital. Your Travel Director will suggest activities and attractions that will ensure a memorable day spent discovering Paris. Spend your evening at leisure exploring the city's glittering sights at night. Accommodations: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles |
| Day 4 | Paris | A Day to Explore Versailles: Tread in the footsteps of French nobility and explore the opulence and splendor of Versailles. Join a Local Specialist who will guide you through the palace's extraordinary Hall of Mirrors and Battles Gallery. Stroll through the picturesque Royal Gardens and visit the Petit Trianon to see first-hand how the French Royal Family lived in private, before discovering Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Return to Paris later for an evening at leisure. Immerse yourself in Parisian culture on the Optional Experience to a traditional cabaret performance. Accommodations: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles |
| Day 5 | Paris | Experience the Marais and French Cuisine Dive Into Culture: Explore the intriguing and beautiful Marais district on a walking tour. See the mansions and courtyards of this delightful corner of Paris. Then, Dive Into Culture, savoring the exquisite flavors of French cuisine as you meet a Parisian chef for an unforgettable lunch experience. Delve into local culinary secrets, and delicious flavors and aromas, which you will have an opportunity to create yourself and then to enjoy. Later, the included guided museum visit will either be the Louvre Museum or the Orsay Museum depending on availability. Before your tour begins, your Travel Director will send you a welcome email and confirm the included museum visit. They will also advise you how to book the other museum if you wish to visit it during your time in Paris. Accommodations: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles |
| Day 6 | Paris | Enjoy Montmartre Dive Into Culture: A leisurely start to our morning sees us take a quaint little train back in time to the colorful hillside 'village' of Montmartre, home to the picturesque Sacre-C?ur. Dive Into Culture as we tread in the footsteps of Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh, as you discover the hidden squares, artists' haunts and romantic hideaways along with ample time for shopping. Spend the rest of the day on your own embracing your inner bon vivant. Accommodations: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles |
| Day 7 | Paris | Paris Your Way Connect with Locals: Perhaps admire the exquisite collection of modern art in the Centers George Pompidou or enjoy an Optional Experience to the inspirational gardens of Monet at Giverny. This evening, Connect With Locals during a memorable Be My Guest experience and Farewell Dinner at Chez Paul, bringing you back to the Paris of the early 1900s. Accommodations: Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles |
| Day 8 | Paris | Au Revoir Paris: After breakfast, it's time to bid Paris au revoir as you prepare to return home after a memorable break in one of the world's greatest cities. Accommodations: |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Twin prices are per person.
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
