Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in. Stop by the information boards at the hotel reception in the afternoon to check on details about when your tour starts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
- Day 2
Paris
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Paris, then you'll head to Montmartre to walk around the street art and grab lunch there. Back at the hotel, there's an optional stop at the Louvre if you're interested. The afternoon is free, and if you want, there's an optional variety show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Paris with local guide
- Transfer to Montmartre district
Optional Activities
- Moulin Rouge Show at 23:00 hrs (2 hours) - 160 EUR
- Moulin Rouge Show at 21:00 hrs (2 hours) - 170 EUR
- Latin Quarter and Seine Cruise (5 hours) - 50 EUR
- Latin Quarter, Seine Cruise and Montparnasse Tower (5 hours 30 minutes) - 60 EUR
- Visit Louvre Museum
Landmarks Montmartre Louvre Museum Moulin Rouge 
- Day 3
Versailles
You'll travel to the Palace of Versailles to see the palace and its gardens (note that admission isn't included). After returning to Paris, you have free time in the afternoon. Your guide can help arrange optional excursions like a boat trip on the Seine or a visit to the Latin Quarter if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Versailles
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles
- Boat trip on the Seine
- Visit Latin Quarter
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Latin Quarter - Day 4
Paris to Normandy
An early start gets you heading toward Normandy. You'll visit Monet's House and gardens in Giverny, where admission is covered, to learn about Impressionist art. From there, continue to Rouen, the capital of Normandy, where you can walk around and have lunch. The afternoon includes a stop at Arromanches to see the D-Day landing beaches before arriving in Caen for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adagio Caen Centre), Hotel (Zenith Caen)
Included Activities
- Visit Monet's House and gardens in Giverny
- Travel through Rouen
- Stop at Arromanches
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen medieval streets and cathedral
- Walk through Rouen
Landmarks Monet's House Rouen Cathedral Arromanches Beach 
- Day 5
Normandy to Brittany
An early morning departure takes you to Mont-Saint-Michel, where you'll explore the city surrounded by sea and visit the abbey. Next, head to Saint-Malo in Brittany to see its medieval walls and enjoy lunch. Later you'll stop in Dinan, a charming Breton village where you can have a crepe and drink before arriving in Rennes, Brittany's capital, with its historic center to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Rennes Alma)
Included Activities
- Visit Mont-Saint-Michel
- Visit Saint-Malo
- Visit Dinan
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Dinan 
- Day 6
Loire Valley
You'll depart for Angers where there's an optional visit to see the castle with its large medieval Apocalypse tapestry. Then travel through the Loire Valley to Tours, the region's main city on the Loire River, with time to walk around and have lunch. In the afternoon, visit Château de Villandry where admission to the gardens is included. You'll finish the day in Amboise with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Amboise)
Included Activities
- Travel to Loire Valley
- Visit Château de Villandry gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit Angers Castle
Landmarks Angers Castle Château de Villandry 
- Day 7
Loire Valley Châteaux
Start with a morning walk through Amboise, visiting Château du Clos Lucé where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years. Then see Château de Chenonceau (tickets included), the famous castle built over the river like a bridge. Continue to Chambord, the Loire Valley's largest castle where park access is included. End the day in Limoges, famous for porcelain, and explore the historic center with its Saint Etienne Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Limoges Centre)
Included Activities
- Explore Amboise
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
- Visit Chambord park
Optional Activities
- Visit Château du Clos Lucé
- Visit Saint Etienne Cathedral in Limoges
Landmarks Château du Clos Lucé Château de Chenonceau Chambord Castle Saint Etienne Cathedral 
- Day 8
Dordogne
Leave Limoges for the Dordogne, a historic river region full of charming villages. You'll visit the Lascaux museum and replica caves (tickets included) to learn about prehistoric paintings. Head to Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with its beautifully preserved Renaissance center, for lunch and exploration. Next is Beynac Castle overlooking the river (admission included), then finish in Rocamadour, a medieval village on a cliff with a sanctuary where you can walk the Via Crucis and take a lift back up. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Du Chateau)
Included Activities
- Visit Lascaux museum and replica caves
- Visit Sarlat
- Visit Beynac Castle
- Visit Rocamadour
Optional Activities
- Walk the Via Crucis in Rocamadour
- Take the lift in Rocamadour
Landmarks Lascaux Caves Sarlat Beynac Castle Rocamadour 
- Day 9
Padirac to Bordeaux
You'll explore the Padirac Chasm with a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground. After that, travel to Collonges-la-Rouge, a village built with red stone on the Way of St. James. Following lunch, head to Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux wine region for a casual stroll before arriving in Bordeaux in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Burdeos Meriadeck), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre), Hotel (Mercure Bordeaux Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Padirac Chasm with boat ride
- Visit Collonges-la-Rouge
- Visit Saint-Emilion
Landmarks Padirac Chasm Collonges-la-Rouge Saint-Emilion 
- Day 10
Bordeaux to Lourdes
Explore Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the famous 'Water Mirror' and historic old town featuring pedestrian streets and an 11th-century cathedral. You'll have free time to walk along the Garonne River banks where restaurants line the way for lunch, or optionally check out the Cité du Vin, an interactive wine museum. Later, travel toward the Pyrenees, reaching Lourdes by mid-afternoon to visit the sanctuary and optionally attend the candlelit procession. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Mediterranee), Hotel (Hotel Alba), Hotel (Padoue)
Included Activities
- Explore Bordeaux historic center
Optional Activities
- Visit Cité du Vin museum
- Visit Lourdes sanctuary
- Attend candlelit procession in Lourdes
Landmarks Water Mirror Bordeaux Cathedral Cité du Vin Lourdes Sanctuary 
- Day 11
Lourdes to Andorra
Travel south through France starting in Carcassonne with time to explore and have lunch in this city known for its medieval walls, castle, and La Cité historic district. Continue toward the Pyrenees with a brief stop in Foix, a medieval town with Château de Foix. You'll pass through the Pyrenees where snowy peaks are visible, make a short stop at Sant Joan de Caselles (a 12th-century Romanesque church), then continue to Andorra la Vella. Explore the capital or optionally visit Caldea, Europe's largest thermal spa. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama)
Included Activities
- Visit Carcassonne
- Visit Foix
- Stop at Sant Joan de Caselles
Optional Activities
- Visit Caldea thermal spa
Landmarks Carcassonne Château de Foix Sant Joan de Caselles Caldea 
- Day 12
Andorra to Barcelona
You'll have free time in Andorra for shopping or a walk. After lunch, continue to Catalonia through the mountains to the Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey. Take a rack train up the mountain (included) for great views. Explore the sanctuary (entrance not included), then head to Barcelona, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Travel to Santa Maria de Montserrat
- Rack train ride to Montserrat
Optional Activities
- Visit Montserrat sanctuary
Landmarks Santa Maria de Montserrat 
- Day 13
Barcelona
A guided panoramic tour shows you Barcelona, one of Europe's most fascinating capitals on the Mediterranean. You'll see Gaudí's modernist architecture, the busy Ramblas, and sites from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. The afternoon is free. In the evening, you'll get a transfer to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment and dining area by the sea near Plaza de Colón, where you can walk around and choose from dining options.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Basilica La Sagrada Familia (1 hour 50 minutes) - 60 EUR
Landmarks Basilica La Sagrada Familia Ramblas Maremagnum Plaza de Colón 
- Day 14
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, taking with you some lasting memories from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
