Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris to find the city dressed up for the holidays. After getting settled, you'll meet up with your group for dinner before heading to the Seine for an evening cruise. From the water, you'll see all the famous landmarks lit up against the night sky, and the decorations throughout the city really set the festive mood for the week ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Seine River cruise viewing Paris landmarks
Landmarks Seine River - Day 2
Paris
This morning you'll visit a French perfumery where you can learn how fragrance actually gets made. After that, the rest of the day is yours to wander through the Christmas markets scattered around Paris. Later in the evening, your group meets up again for a guided tour of one of Paris's most spectacular theatres, which has been decorated beautifully for the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- French perfumery visit and fragrance experience
- Guided evening visit to Paris theatre
Optional Activities
- Christmas markets exploration during free time
- Day 3
Paris to Tours
You'll leave Paris and travel to Tours in the Loire Valley. Once you arrive, the evening is yours to walk through the Christmas markets in town centre and try some seasonal treats. Since your accommodation is right in the heart of things, you can take your time wandering around the stalls as late as you want.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Tours Centre Gare (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour the Christmas markets in Tours and sample local delicacies
Landmarks Tours Christmas Markets - Day 4
Tours to Beaune
After leaving Tours, you'll drive east to Dijon where your Trip Manager shows you the highlights of this medieval town. There's free time to follow the owl symbols around town and explore famous monuments on your own. Later, you'll head south to Beaune, check in, and have dinner at a local restaurant with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Greet Hotel Beaune)
Included Activities
- Dijon town orientation tour with Trip Manager
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Dijon monuments marked with owl symbols
Landmarks Dijon - Day 5
Beaune to Colmar to Metz
This day takes you to two of Europe's most well-known Christmas markets. The first stop has cobblestoned streets and vibrant markets where you'll have free time to browse and shop. Then you'll drive to Strasbourg for even more Christmas markets, and there's an optional walking tour available if you want to try festive food that blends French and German flavors. You'll end the day in Metz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Metz Talange (or similar))
Included Activities
- Colmar Christmas markets visit with free exploration time
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg festive food walking tour exploring French-German cuisine
Landmarks Colmar Christmas Markets Strasbourg Christmas Markets 
- Day 6
Metz to Reims
You'll travel to Reims, the heart of France's champagne region. A visit to a classic champagne house lets you taste authentic champagne and learn how it's made. Your Trip Manager then takes you on an orientation tour of Reims so you can see the medieval architecture and sites related to Roman and WWI history. The day ends with a warm farewell dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Warm & wholesome farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Hotel Reims Centre Erlon (or similar))
Included Activities
- Champagne house visit and tasting
- Reims orientation tour with Trip Manager
Landmarks Reims - Day 7
Reims to Paris
This is your final day. If you're staying longer, you'll take the coach back to Paris. Otherwise, you'll depart from Reims. Either way, this marks the end of your week experiencing France's festive season and all the Christmas celebrations throughout the country.
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer to Paris (optional)
