Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and start with a welcome dinner alongside your group. Then you're heading out on a coach tour through the city after dark, where you'll see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre from the outside. After that, you'll take a Seine River cruise to see how the city lights up at night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with the crew)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Paris night tour by coach viewing Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Louvre
- Seine River cruise at night
Optional Activities
- Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Dinner and Show - Adults €143.00
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
This morning involves exploring local patisseries to get a feel for Parisian pastry culture, followed by a visit to a French perfumery where they'll teach you how fragrances are created. You'll have free time later to wander through museums like the Louvre on your own. For dinner, you'll pick a local restaurant that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour of Parisian patisseries
- Visit to a French perfumery for a fragrance workshop
Optional Activities
- Museum visits including the Louvre
- Dinner at local foodie hotspots
Landmarks Louvre - Day 3
Paris to Normandy to Caen
You're traveling from Paris to Normandy today. Along the way, you'll stop in the medieval town of Bayeux for lunch. From there, you'll head to Omaha Beach to see the D-Day memorial sites and the Omaha Beach Museum, which covers the WWII landing history. By evening you'll be settled in Caen for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Bayeux)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Caen Mondeville (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lunch in Bayeux
- Visit to D-Day Landing Beaches
- Self-guided tour of Omaha Beach Memorial Museum
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local Caen restaurants
Landmarks Bayeux Omaha Beach Omaha Beach Memorial Museum - Day 4
Normandy to Loire Valley to Orleans
After breakfast, you're heading to Mont-Saint-Michel, an island with an abbey at its peak where you can wander the medieval streets at your own pace. Later you'll drive through the Loire Valley to Château de Chambord, known for its distinctive design and the deer that roam the grounds. Dinner's included, then you'll have time to explore Orleans's historical sites in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Tours Centre Gare (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Mont-Saint-Michel with shuttle bus and free exploration
- Visit to Château de Chambord
- Orleans historical tour with Trip Manager
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel Château de Chambord Orleans - Day 5
Orleans to Reims
You're traveling to Reims today, the center of France's champagne region. You'll tour a historical champagne house to see how it's made and taste some samples. Once you've checked in at your hotel, your Trip Manager will show you around the city, including the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Appart City Confort Reims Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of a champagne house with tasting
- Reims city orientation including Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims
Landmarks Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims - Day 6
Reims to Paris
Before heading back to Paris, you'll stop at another château where you can choose between exploring the gardens or visiting a workshop to learn how traditional Chantilly cream is made. You'll return to Paris for your last evening, where you'll watch a Moulin Rouge cabaret show with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Moulin Rouge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Château de Chantilly with gardens
- Moulin Rouge show with dinner
Optional Activities
- Workshop to learn how Chantilly cream is made
Landmarks Château de Chantilly Moulin Rouge - Day 7
Paris
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to France. You'll exchange contact information with the people you've traveled with before you head out. From there, you're either heading home or moving on to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
