Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
ParisIncluded Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Louvre Montmartre Marais 
- Day 2
Paris to Bayeux
Paris to Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local crêperie)
Included Activities
- Claude Monet's Gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit Musée de l'Orangerie (alternative if Monet Gardens closed November 1 - April 1)
Landmarks Claude Monet's Garden Honfleur Musée de l'Orangerie - Day 3
Bayeux
Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- D-Day Historical Experience
- D-Day Beaches & Memorials
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc Secqueville-en-Bessin War Cemetery American Cemetery and Memorial - Day 4
Bayeux
Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel
Optional Activities
- Visit the abbey
- Visit the monastery
- Visit museums at Mont-Saint-Michel
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel 
- Day 5
Bayeux
Bayeux- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Bayeux
- View the Bayeux Tapestry
Landmarks Cathedral of Bayeux Bayeux Tapestry - Day 6
Bayeux to Paris
Bayeux to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Rouen - Day 7
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guided lunch presentation of French wine and cheese pairings)
Included Activities
- French Wine and Cheese Pairing Lunch
- Orientation with Expedition Leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Visit the Louvre
- Visit other iconic landmarks and museums (pre-bookings required, tickets available for purchase)
Landmarks Pyramide du Louvre Pont Neuf Conciergerie Notre Dame de Paris Eiffel Tower Louvre - Day 8
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Optional Activities
- Visit Galerie Vivienne
- Visit Musée de l'Orangerie
- Explore La Butte-aux-Cailles
Landmarks Galerie Vivienne Musée de l'Orangerie La Butte-aux-Cailles - Day 9
Paris to Loire Valley
Paris to Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Self-guided Visit at Château de Cheverny
Landmarks Blois Château de Cheverny - Day 10
Loire Valley
Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Guided Visit of Château de Chenonceau
Landmarks Amboise Château de Chenonceau Cher River - Day 11
Loire Valley
Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at family-run winery with regional wine tastings)
Included Activities
- Wine Tasting in the Heart of the Loire Valley
- Cruise on the River Cher
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with your group
Landmarks Cher River Château de Chenonceau Chisseaux - Day 12
Loire Valley to Bordeaux
Loire Valley to Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local café)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Led by Expedition Leader
- Cite du Vin Museum Visit and Wine Tasting
Landmarks Bordeaux Cité du Vin - Day 13
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Saint Emilion's Monolithic Church and its Catacombs
- Wine Tasting in Bordeaux Region
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 14
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in seaside Arcachon)
Included Activities
- Visit Dune du Pilat
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner featuring regional specialties
Landmarks Dune du Pilat Arcachon - Day 15
Bordeaux to Biarritz
Bordeaux to Biarritz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Landmarks Bayonne St. Marie's Cathedral Biarritz - Day 16
Biarritz
Biarritz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning Les Halles Stroll
- Piment Espelette Farm Visit & Tasting
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Landmarks Les Halles Market Espelette St. Jean Pied de Port - Day 17
Biarritz to Pau
Biarritz to Pau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Les Bistrot des Halles with fresh regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Storied Strolls Through Pau
- Lunch at Les Bistrot des Halles
Optional Activities
- Visit Château de Pau
Landmarks Pau Boulevard des Pyrénées Les Halles Market Château de Pau Gave de Pau River - Day 18
Pau to Lourdes
Pau to Lourdes- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Visit of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes & Basilica
Landmarks Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary Underground Basilica of Saint Pius X Lourdes - Day 19
Pau
Pau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of local produce with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Secrets of Jurançon wine
Landmarks Lescar Gan Jurançon - Day 20
Pau to Toulouse
Pau to Toulouse- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Landmarks Toulouse Garonne River - Day 21
Toulouse
Toulouse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Victor Hugo Market with local cheeses, meats, and regional treats)
Included Activities
- Toulouse Walking Tour and Lunch at Victor Hugo Market
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with your group
Landmarks Victor Hugo Market - Day 22
Toulouse to Avignon
Toulouse to Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Landmarks Nîmes Arènes de Nîmes Maison Carrée Avignon - Day 23
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant on Place de l'Horloge)
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour & Cathedral Visit
- Self-Guided Visit of the Palais des Papes
Landmarks Cathedral of Avignon Pont d'Avignon Rhône River Place de l'Horloge Palais des Papes - Day 24
Avignon to Arles
Avignon to Arles- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- LUMA Arles & Frank Gehry Tower
- Guided Visit to Arles Amphitheatre
- Arles Old Town and Van Gogh Cafe
- Play Pétanque Like a Local
Landmarks LUMA Arles Frank Gehry Tower Arles Amphitheatre Van Gogh Café Arles Old Town - Day 25
Saint-Rémy & Les Baux en Provence
Saint-Rémy & Les Baux en Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Marché de Saint Rémy
- Guided Tour of Les Baux
Landmarks Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Marché de Saint Rémy Les Baux-de-Provence - Day 26
Camargue
Camargue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Pink Waters of Aigues-Mortes
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Landmarks Camargue Salines d'Aigues-Mortes Aigues-Mortes Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer - Day 27
Arles to Aix-en-Provence
Arles to Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning Market in Aix-en-Provence
- Guided Walking Tour of Aix-en-Provence
Optional Activities
- Visit Atelier de Cézanne (Paul Cézanne's studio)
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence Atelier de Cézanne - Day 28
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fabrique de Calissons Guided Visit
Optional Activities
- Visit local art galleries
- Shop for regional ceramics
- Optional final dinner with your group
Landmarks Fabrique de Calissons - Day 29
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
