Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Paris
You'll arrive at either Orly or CDG airport where your guide meets you for a private transfer into the city center. Once you reach your hotel, take time to settle in and get some rest before things kick off tomorrow.
- Start point
- Aéroport de Paris-Orly (ORY), Aéroport de Paris-Orly, Villeneuve-le-Roi, Val-de-Marne 94290, France (Pick up from Paris airports (24 hours))
- Day 2
Paris
You'll start with breakfast, then meet your guide for a panoramic bus tour of central Paris. The route takes you through some of the city's most iconic spots, including Quai de Branly Museum, Pont de l'Alma, Trocadéro Square, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre Museum, Île de la Cité, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. You'll also pass by the Invalides esplanade and Champ de Mars. After the bus tour, you board a one-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise with English narration, which gives you a different perspective of the city from the water. Later, you'll head to the Eiffel Tower with skip-the-line access to the second-level observation deck at 150 meters (492 feet), so you won't spend your time waiting in queues.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic bus tour of central Paris with English commentary
- One-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise with English narration
- Eiffel Tower visit with skip-the-line access and elevator to second-level observation deck (150 meters)
Landmarks/POIs Quai de Branly Museum Pont de l'Alma Trocadéro Arc de Triomphe Champs Élysées Place de la Concorde Tuileries Gardens Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Notre-Dame Cathedral Invalides Champ de Mars Eiffel Tower Musée d'Orsay 
- Day 3
Paris to Caen
You'll depart at 7:15 am on a luxury coach for a 2-hour ride to Rouen. Your guide walks you through this medieval city to see the Gros Horloge clock and the Gothic Cathedral. From there, head to Honfleur to catch views of the Pont de Normandie bridge and have lunch at your own pace along the port. Afterward, visit the Normandy Beaches to learn about World War II history, including the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer and Arromanches where the Allies built an artificial port. You'll finish in Caen for the night with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exquisite dinner at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rouen medieval city
- Visit to Gros Horloge astronomical clock
- Visit to Gothic-styled Cathedral in Rouen
- View of Pont de Normandie suspension bridge
- Visit to American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Visit to Arromanches beach
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Honfleur restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Gros Horloge Rouen Cathedral Pont de Normandie Honfleur Port Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial Arromanches Beach - Day 4
Saint-Malo - Mont Saint-Michel - Angers
After breakfast, you'll travel south by coach to Saint-Malo on the Atlantic coast. Once there, you tour the city walls and visit landmarks including the Cathedral and National Fort. You'll have free time to explore on your own and grab lunch at a spot of your choosing. From Saint-Malo, the coach continues to Mont Saint-Michel, a rocky island known for its cobbled streets and the Benedictine Abbey sitting at the top. Your guide walks you through the charming alleyways, sharing stories about medieval legends and the pilgrimage history of this remarkable place. By evening, you board the coach again and head to Angers for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Malo city walls on the Atlantic coast
- Visit to Saint-Malo Cathedral
- Visit to National Fort in Saint-Malo
- Guided tour of Mont Saint-Michel and Benedictine Abbey
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Saint-Malo
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Malo Saint-Malo Cathedral National Fort Mont Saint-Michel Benedictine Abbey - Day 5
Angers - Château de Chenonceau - Château de Chambord - Paris
You'll travel from Angers to Château de Chenonceau, where you have free time to have lunch before a guided tour. This striking fortress is known for its arches that cross directly over the Cher River, which makes it visually unique. After Chenonceau, you continue to Château de Chambord for another guided tour. This one features the famous double helix staircase that Leonardo da Vinci designed, so it's a highlight worth seeing. You then return to Paris, arriving around 9 pm. From there, you'll make your own way back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Château de Chenonceau
- Guided tour of Château de Chambord
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Chenonceau
Landmarks/POIs Château de Chenonceau Cher River Château de Chambord - Day 6
Paris to Airport
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport according to your specific flight schedule. If you need accommodation before or after your tour, those options are available to arrange during the booking process.
- Meals
- Breakfast
