Best of France Tour

Name: Best of France Tour
Brand: YMT Vacations
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Rating: 4.27 (267 reviews)

Highlights

Enjoy fully-guided city tours of Paris, Lyon and Avignon
Sample a selection of wines at Saint Emilion in Bordeaux
Visit Chambord Châteaux in Loire Valley

Experience joie de vivre on a guided tour of France. Be enchanted by Paris, the City of Light, take in the UNESCO-listed old town of Lyon, and immerse yourself in art and beauty in Avignon. Round off your vacation with a visit to Bordeaux and Loire Valley to sip some of the finest French wines. This tour promises to be unforgettable!

Activity level

Relaxed
Easy Going
Moderate
Active
Very Active

Tour Includes

1 Country

France

Sightseeing:

Paris
Dijon
Lyon
Avignon
Nice
Carcasson
Bordeaux
Loire Valley

Service

A professionally trained English-speaking local tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.

Tour Starts:

Paris, France

Tour Ends:

Paris, France

Day 1

Depart for Paris

Your adventure begins as you depart on your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2

Arrive in Paris

Arrive in historic Paris. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and learn about the exciting days ahead, then relax over a tasty Italian dinner. (D)

Day 3

Paris

Start your day with a tour of Paris, the world- famous City of Light! Take in the sights as your motor coach ventures past Bercy, home to France’s Finance Ministry and Bercy Village, an entertainment district with shops and restaurants in former wine warehouses. You’ll also see the F. Mitterrand National Library, the Bastille, and the Marais, a fashion district filled with boutiques, galleries, and bars. View the Latin Quarter, chic St. Germain, and the iconic Louvre Pyramid, as well as the Opéra Garnier, the Champs-Elysées, and the Arc de Triomphe. Plus, no trip to Paris would be complete without seeing Trocadéro, and the famous Eiffel Tower. Enjoy admission to Fragonard, and pass by Place Vendôme, and the Place de la Concorde. (B)

Day 4

Paris - Dijon - Lyon

Today, you’ll leave Paris and head to Dijon, with some free time to have lunch on your own. Enjoy an included city tour of Dijon before proceeding to Lyon for the night, where your dinner at the hotel is included. (D)

Day 5

Lyon

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Lyon. The old town “Vieux Lyon” features Renaissance houses and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is known for its high quality silk products and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which towers over the city. (B)

Day 6

Lyon - Avignon

Leave for Avignon today, and enjoy lunch on your own in your free time. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Avignon. Ringed by incredibly preserved 800 year old stone ramparts, Avignon’s turn as the seat of papal power bestowed upon the city a treasury of magnificent art and architecture. The ramparts were erected to keep the plague and invaders out during the turbulent Middle Ages. (B)

Day 7

Avignon - Nizza - Avignon

Depart from Avignon and head to sunny Nice. This beachside getaway is the cultural capital of the French Riviera and is known for its azure waters, golden beaches and its quaint old town. Enjoy a guided tour of the resort town’s attractions, and have lunch on your own before returning to Avignon for dinner(included) at your hotel. (D)

Day 8

Avignon - Carcassonne - Bordeaux

Today, you’ll leave Avignon for Carcassonne, a medieval fortified town set amid rugged hills. You’ll have some time for lunch on your own, and then proceed to Bordeaux for the evening. (B)

Day 9

Bordeaux

Go on a fully-guided city tour of Bordeaux today, and later, enjoy a wine tasting session at Saint-Émilion. (B)

Day 10

Bordeaux - Loire Valley - Paris

Depart from Bordeaux to Loire Valley and visit Château de Chambord (entrance included). The largest château in Loire Valley, it has a distinctive Renassaince style architecture, and was built as a hunting lodge in the 1500s. You’ll have some free time for lunch on your own. Continue on to Paris and enjoy a farewell dinner (included) at the hotel. (D)

Day 11

Paris

Enjoy your final day in Paris on your own. Spend the day relaxing or stroll the cobblestoned streets and savor a meal at a Parisian cafe. (B)

Day 12

Depart for Home

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

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