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Wonderful France 2013

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Promenade des AnglaisArc De TriompheChamps ÉlyséesEiffel TowerNotre Dame Cathedral
Promenade des Anglais
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Champs Élysées
Eiffel Tower
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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1

    DEPART USA

    Overnight flight to Paris.

  • Day 2

    ARRIVE PARIS (2 NIGHTS)

    Welcome to Paris! Relax after your journey or take a leisurely stroll through the City of Light. Tonight, meet your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Reception. Later, enjoy an evening drive to see some of the most famous Parisian landmarks.


    Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)

    Hotel: Renaissance La Defense (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 3

    PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

    Your Local Guide takes you on an informative sightseeing tour. Enjoy views of the Paris skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. See the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité. Later, consider an optional trip to Monet’s garden at Giverny.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 4

    PARIS - TGV TRAIN - PONT DU GARD - AVIGNON

    Take the impressive and fast TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the sprawling vineyards of Burgundy to the Rhône Valley. View the Roman Pont du Gard. Your orientation of Avignon includes views of the impressive Palace of the Popes and the ruined bridge straddling the River Rhône, which inspired the famous French song, ‘sur le pont d’Avignon’. Dine tonight at your hotel.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Mercure Pont D’Avignon (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 5

    AVIGNON - ARLES - AIX-EN-PROVENCE

    Today begins with a visit to the hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Later marvel at the Roman Amphitheatre and Romanesque cathedral during your sightseeing and walking tour of Arles, a city where Vincent Van Gogh lived for a time. This evening in the elegant city of Aix-en-Provence, join your companions for an authentic Be My Guest dinner of regional food at a provençal family restaurant.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest)

    Hotel: Aquabella/Escale Oceania (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 6

    AIX-EN-PROVENCE - ST. TROPEZ - CANNES - MONACO - NICE (2 NIGHTS)

    Traverse scenic hills to the coast and the glitzy resort of St. Tropez. The playground of the rich and famous, St. Tropez is where Brigitte Bardot was ‘discovered’. Take a boat cruise to Ste. Maxime. Continue by road to Cannes - the jewel in the Côte d’Azur - and see the Film Festival Centre on the sophisticated Boulevard de la Croisette. Later, a scenic drive brings you to the Principality of Monaco, where you see the Palace of the ruling Grimaldi family and the cathedral where the late Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. Then evening, join your companions for a delicious Highlight Dinner at one of the principality's many bustling restaurants. Later, your orientation of Nice includes a drive along the Promenade des Anglais as well as views of Place Massena and the Old Town.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: NH Nice (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 7

    NICE - FREE TIME

    Spend the morning relaxing. Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, swim in the Mediterranean or shop in chic boutiques.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 8

    NICE - ROUTE NAPOLEON - LYON

    Drive along part of the scenic Route Napoleon inland and travel via Manosque and the Durance Valley to the town of Sisteron. Take the alpine route along the Col de la Croix to Lyon, France’s second largest city. Standing at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon is known as one of the greatest gastronomic cities in the world. Enjoy an orientation which includes Place Bellecour and views of the Basilica of Notre Dame.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Lyon Gerland (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 9

    LYON - BEAUNE - PARIS

    Journey via the vineyards of Macon and Beaune to Paris. Stop in Beaune where there is plenty of time to shop for souvenirs. Tonight, celebrate with your Travel Director and newfound friends at a very special Farewell Dinner.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Evergreen Laurel (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 10

    PARIS – USA

    This morning after breakfast, say ‘au revoir’ to Paris, your fellow companions and Travel Director as this fascinating journey through France comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Insider Experiences

  • Be My Guest Enjoy a speciality dinner cooked in a wood-fired oven in a rustic provençal family-run restaurant.
  • Local Guide in Paris and Arles.
  • Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.

Sightseeing Highlights

  • ParisView Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées and the Louvre with your Local Guide. Enjoy spectacular city views from an included ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower.
  • AvignonOrientation includes views of the Papal Palace and St. Bénezet Bridge.
  • Pont du GardView the Roman aqueduct.
  • Les Baux de ProvenceVisit this astonishing village.
  • ArlesSee the Roman Amphitheatre and Romanesque Cathedral on your walking tour with a Local Guide.
  • Aix-en-ProvenceOrientation tour includes the Cours Mirabeau.
  • St. TropezVisit the most fashionable resort on the Riviera and cruise to stylish Ste. Maxime.
  • CannesSee the Film Festival Centre.
  • NiceOrientation includes the Promenade des Anglais.
  • MonacoExcursion to see the palace and cathedral.
  • Route NapoleonScenic drive.
  • LyonOrientation of this gastronomic city.
  • BeauneVisit this town with cobbled streets known as the capital of the Burgundy wine region.

Dining

  • 8 hot buffet breakfasts.

  • 5 evening meals including:
  • Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Paris.
  • 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
  • Be My Guest Dinner in a provençal restaurant.
  • Highlight Dinner with wine in Nice.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris.

Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom.
  • TGV Express train between Paris and Avignon.
  • Cruise from St. Tropez to Ste. Maxime.
  • The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey.
  • Audio HeadsetsProvided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
  • A travel wallet with your documentation.
  • Complimentary keepsake photo.

Airport Transfers

  • For full details on transfers, please click here.
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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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