Spotlight on Paris
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Be filled with joie de vivre as you soak in the romance and unparalleled charm of Paris. Savor dinner at the Eiffel Tower, featuring wonderful French cuisine and breathtaking views of Paris. Choose how you explore the neighborhood of Montmartre – at the Musée de Montmartre or the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. Explore priceless treasures in the Louvre Museum. Learn about the history, architecture, and gardens of Versailles, one of the world’s most opulent royal palaces. Enjoy free time to discover Paris independently. Glide down the Seine on a romantic river cruise. Revel in the allure of the city and take in its spectacular sights, history, architecture, art, and cuisine.
MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS
- Explore the treasures of the Louvre Museum with a museum expert.
- Feel like a royal when you tour the Palace of Versailles and its gardens with a local insider.
- Take a walk down to the Ile de la Cité to snap a picture of the façade of the awe-inspiring Notre Dame.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS
- Enjoy an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower with unparalleled views of the “City of Light.”
- Admire the city skyline as you float down the Seine on a relaxing dinner cruise.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
- Navigate Paris like a local by riding Le Métro to destinations.
- Explore the Le Marais neighborhood’s winding streets, gorgeous mansions, and oldest planned square in Paris.
- Feel like a true Parisian when you discover the beloved neighborhood of Montmartre.
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INCLUDED
- 7 Days
- 6 Nights
- 5 Breakfasts
- Lunches
- 3 Dinners
Itinerary
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Overnight Flight
Iconic skylines of picturesque towers. A trend-setting culinary scene. The inspirational muse of the world’s greatest artists. Fashion-forward haute couture. This is the “City of Light.” Feel the essence of Paris as the locals do – with its chic cosmopolitan vibe and constant energy. You’re on your way to a five-night stay in the thriving heartbeat of France.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Etoile -
Paris, France
Be swept off your feet as the Paris of your dreams comes alive. Tonight, say salut as you toast the beginning of your tour and savor a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meal included: DinnerAccommodation: Le Meridien Etoile -
Paris
Step into the shoes of a local and navigate Le Métro, your main mode of transportation for the week. Get to know this underground system with a local pro, giving you the freedom to set off later as you wish. First stop – the Louvre Museum.* The ethereal glass pyramid at the Louvre’s entrance serves as your gateway to another realm, where ancient sculptures lead to 19th-century canvases. Wander past and marvel at the palette progeny of Raphael and Botticelli before making your way to Da Vinci’s renowned Mona Lisa. On the next stop, your cultural lessons continue to the hip and historic district of Le Marais. Along the way, stroll among the flourishing trees and bright grassy patches of the spectacular Place des Vosges, the oldest town square in all of Paris. Take a walk down to the Ile de la Cité to snap pictures of the awe-inspiring Notre Dame or relax in one of Le Marais’ cozy cafés and indulge in the Parisian art of people-watching. As your day wraps up, make the most of it, and admire the city skyline as you gently float down the Seine on a dinner cruise.
Meal included: Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation: Le Meridien Etoile -
Versailles
Channel your inner royal at Versailles, an iconic palace located in the heart of France. There’s a reason why Versailles has served as a model for countless international abodes, which you’ll discover as you wind your way through sprawling green gardens and palace halls with a local guide. From the Hall of Mirrors to the opulent bedchamber of the Queen, take in the palace’s most famous sights. This evening, experience Parisian nightlife during an optional dinner at the dynamic Paradis Latin** for a champagne-flowing, can-can kicking, music-driven night at the cabaret.
Meal included: BreakfastAccommodation: Le Meridien Etoile -
Montmartre
Today spend the morning exploring the hip, bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre. Blending artistic roots and quirky modernity, this 18th arrondissement neighborhood is home to classical painters and cultural provocateurs. Choose how you discover the area because it’s your choice! Venture into the Musée de Montmartre and get a glimpse into the roots of cabaret and the lives of Paris's most famous artists with a local guide -OR- head inside Sacré-Coeur and take in the city from this iconic hilltop basilica, and enjoy a stop at a local café. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Paris as you please. Perhaps you’ll take a leisurely stroll through the Tuileries Garden.
Meal included: BreakfastAccommodation: Le Meridien Etoile -
Paris
Enjoy a day on your own exploring Paris however you want. You may choose to take an optional tour and delve into the creative mind of Claude Monet with a visit to his countryside home at Giverny.*** Stroll through the colorful living work of art that is Monet’s garden, where you’ll see the source for the artist’s inspiration, including the setting for his iconic Waterlilies. However you choose to spend your day, tonight say adieu as you toast the end of your Parisian getaway. Nothing compares to the view from within the Eiffel Tower,**** where you’ll enjoy an exclusive dinner featuring savory French cuisine.
Meal included: Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation: Le Meridien Etoile -
Paris - Tour Ends
Au revoir! Your tour comes to a close today.
Meal included: Breakfast
