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Best of France 2010
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 Sample a local wine in Lyon, relax in lovely Nice, and see the gorgeous city of Paris from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. You can never get enough of the gourmet food, fine wine, and beautiful locales during this travel experience. Highlights Beaune
Avignon
NiceMonaco
Cannes
Carcafessonne
Lourdes
BordeauxSt. Emilion
Dordogne Valley
La Roque-Gageac
Les Eyzies
Limoges
Loire Valley
Mont St. Michel
Liberty Highway
Normandy
Giverny
Paris Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Beaune: Visit the medieval town. Wine-tasting at a local wine cellar.Avignon: See the Papal Palace.Nice: See the Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena.Cannes: Drive along the Croisette.Carcafessonne: Guided tour of this walled city.Lourdes: See St. Bernadette's grotto.Bordeaux: Orientation includes the Esplanade des Quinconces.Dordogne Valley: See Chateau of Beynac, Chateau of Castelnaud and Chateau des Milandes.Loire Valley: Visit fairytale Chenonceau cafestle.Mont St. Michel: Visit the island-town and view the abbey.Liberty Highway: Drive along this historic route.Normandy: Visit the D-Day landing beaches and the new D-Day museum.Giverny: Visit Claude Monet's home.Paris: Ascend the Eiffel Tower and view Champs Elysees and Notre Dame, plus Les Invalides visit.Loire Valley: Visit fairytale Chenonceau Castle.Monaco: See the Palace, the cathedral and the Monte Carlo Casino.Dining Highlights
12 hot buffet breakfasts.3 three-course dinners.Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Nice."Be My Guest" speciality restaurant dinner with wine in our chateau-hotel.Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris. 18 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.A qualified local city guide in Paris and Carcafessonne.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 14.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Paris. | | Day 2 | Paris | Arrive Paris :
Welcome to Paris, capital city of France! After check-in you are free to explore this beautiful city or just relax. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel | | Day 3 | Lyon | Paris - Beaune - Lyon :
We drive southwards into Burgundy wine country and past the Cote d'Or vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits St. Georges to the medieval town of Beaune. Here we sample some of the regional wines at one of the local wine cellars before we head to Lyon for the night. Tonight, why not try out some of the gourmet specialties for which Lyon is justifiably famous? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Lyon Gerland | | Day 4 | Nice | Lyon - Avignon - Monaco - Nice (2 nights) :
Our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure today! But first to Avignon where we see the Papal Palace and famous bridge. Then through the Provence of Van Gogh and Cezanne to the tiny but incredibly wealthy Principality of Monaco, which we visit and remember the late Prince Rainier and his beautiful wife, Princess Grace. Later we enjoy a Highlight Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Boscolo Plaza (2 nights) | | Day 5 | Nice | Nice at leisure :
After breakfast you'll have a full day at leisure to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Cote d'Azur. Perhaps lounge on the beach, shop in the elegant boutiques or maybe visit the hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. This evening, why not dine in one of the many pleasant seaside restaurants? (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 6 | Carcafessonne | Nice - Cannes - Carcafessonne :
Today our drive takes us through sophisticated Cannes on this magnificent coast where we see the Film Festival Center on the Boulevard de la Croisette. Then we drive on, passing Alaric's Mountain to reach the walled city of Carcafessonne where we enjoy a guided tour of this magical city on arrival. The fortified city, which was thoroughly restored in the 19th century, was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Porte de La Cite | | Day 7 | Biarritz | Carcafessonne - Lourdes - Biarritz :
This morning we wind our way through the Corbieres Hills and "Cathar" landscapes toward the Pyrenees and the pilgrimage site of Lourdes. Here we will see the Basilica on top of St. Bernadette's grotto en route to Biarritz. There is time for a walk along the renowned surfing beach where the Atlantic waves come crashing in, before we reach our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Anglet Aeroport | | Day 8 | Bordeaux | Biarritz - Bordeaux :
We leave Biarritz and cross the country of Les Landes to the classical town of Bordeaux. Here an orientation tour shows us the magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces and the banks of the Gironde. This evening we will enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of regional specialties. (Buffet breakfast / 'Be My Guest' Dinner)
Hotel: Relais de Margaux Golf & Spa Hotel | | Day 9 | Bordeaux | Dordogne Excursion :
First we drive to the renowned wine village of St. Emilion. Then we take a scenic half day to the beautiful countryside and scenery of the Dordogne region, best known for the enchanting medieval "Bastide" villages, built with narrow grid streets, central covered market squares and strong rampart walls to protect the inhabitants during the period of the 100 years war in the 12th & 13th centuries. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 10 | Tours | Bordeaux - Loire Valley - Tours :
Heading north today our journey takes us through the Poitou Charentes region to the Loire Valley, where we stop to visit the beautiful fairytale Palace of Chenonceau, set over the Cher river. Don't miss the black room of Louise of Lorraine or the Renaissance Kitchens, then on to our hotel for the night. This evening, why not take the opportunity of dining in the old town? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Mercure Tours Nord | | Day 11 | Omaha Beach | Tours - Mont St. Michel - Omaha Beach :
This morning we continue our journey into Brittany, to visit the island-town of Mont St. Michel with its picturesque streets and abbey. From here we travel along the Liberty Highway to St. Lo and the D-Day landing beaches. Here we have the chance to see where this momentous event took place and to remember the lives that were touched by this conflict. Then we have the chance to visit the new D-Day museum, which recalls the events in every detail and is such a poignant reminder of this recent history. Then we continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Omaha Beach | | Day 12 | Paris | Omaha Beach - Giverny - Paris (2 nights) :
This morning we set off towards the valley of the River Seine to make a stop in Giverny. Here we visit the house and gardens of Claude Monet - inspiration for his water-lily paintings. Next we continue to lively Paris. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel (2 nights) | | Day 13 | Paris | Paris sightseeing & at leisure :
Today's sightseeing tour with a local guide includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower to its second level for wonderful views over the city. Other highlights include views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elysees. Our main highlight will be a stroll through the gardens of Les Invalides where we will visit the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, housed in the magnificent golden domed church. The rest of the day is at leisure. Later we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner) | | Day 14 | Return USA | Paris - USA :
This morning, after breakfast, it is "au revoir" to our Tour Director and fellow travelers as our French vacation comes to an end. There are transfers available to Charles de Gaulle Airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast) |
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