About This Trip
Explore Paris differently on this 7-day authentic tour. You will visit Versailles Palace, a grandiose complex and former royal residence outside of Paris, have a walking tour to explore the Marais and taste cheeses and chocolates here, and learn to make some French dishes in a Cooking Class at Le Foodist. Also, you will enjoy a private driving illuminations tour at night. Before your vacation finishing, take 2-day to explore some classic sites in this city on your own.
Itinerary Summary
| DAY | PLACE | HIGHLIGHTS |
| 1 | Paris | Arrival |
| 2 | Versailles | Versailles Palace |
| 3 - 7 | Paris | Seine River Cruise, Le Marais Walking Tour, Champs-Elysées, French Cooking Class, Latin Quarter, Dinner and Show at Lido, Illumination Paris Driving Tour, 2-Day at Leisure |
Suggested Itinerary
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Around 20km southwest of Paris, Versailles Palace is one of the greatest symbols of France's old monarchical system: remnant of the "Ancient Régime". Today, either in the morning or afternoon, as you prefer, your licensed guide-driver will take you to explore it, traveling back through French history and feeling the Sun King's extravagance and endless thirst for Grandeur. After the tour, you will be dropped back at your accommodation.
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During the walking tour in the iconic quarter of Le Marais, you can dive into its storied past and discover what makes the Marais so unique and how it has set itself apart from the rest of Paris. In the tour, you will meet a cheesemaker and taste four to five cheeses defined according to your taste, discover original creations imagined by the media French pastry chefs at a pastry shop, visit one of the oldest chocolate factories in Paris, and delight your taste buds with a rich variety of chocolates made by local artisans.
The afternoon is yours to explore the Champs-Elysées and the streets around it, purchasing clothes from many of the world's leading designers or have one of the best dinings in the city.
In the evening, at 7:30 pm, a chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to enjoy the dinner and show at Lido - "Soirée Étoile". At around 11:30 pm, be transferred back to your hotel with the same driver.
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This morning, in the Hands-On Cooking Class at Le Foodist, you will learn some basic and advanced French cooking techniques while creating a three-course meal. At lunchtime, white wine and red wine as well as some stories about these dishes from the host will help you understand French culture more comprehensively. Transfers between your hotel and Le Foodist are included.
In the afternoon, a self-guided tour to the Latin Quarter is suggested for you. By day or night, the Latin Quarter is one of Paris's liveliest districts. Visit the booksellers along the river banks, wander the historic little streets, watch the students studying in the neighboring Luxembourg Garden, and admire the historical mansions. This is where you need to go to be a part of the authentic Parisian life!
At night, your tour assistant driver will pick you up at your accommodation for the Illumination Paris Driving Tour & Cruise on the Seine, in which you will immerse in the experience of discovering the city and pass by the Opera Garnier - one of the world's most famous opera houses, the Palace Vendome - Paris' most luxurious square, and many other monuments brimming with history.
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France's charming capital is full of historical buildings, traditional cafes, brasseries, as well as world-class museums. It is a leisure day for you to explore more about Paris. You may like to spend the day discovering the masterpieces housed in the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and Paris' other fine museums.
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It's another day for you to explore Pairs in your way. Go shopping, discover more commendable restaurants, or get more involved in local life.
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Today, at the appointed time, your driver will pick you up and transfer you safely to the airport for your departure flight.
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What's Included in Your Private Tour
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A dedicated travel expert will work with you to design and arrange your itinerary based on your interests, travel style, schedule, and budget. Your trip can be adjusted as your plans take shape.
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Accommodation is selected based on location, quality, your preferences, and budget. Depending on the destination and itinerary, options may include international hotel chains, boutique hotels, and locally distinctive properties.
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Local guides are arranged in each destination, with strong language skills and in-depth local knowledge. Your guide will help you make the most of each destination while sharing local history, culture, and everyday life.
Guide arrangements may vary depending on your destination and itinerary. Please refer to your Tour Program for the specific guide arrangements for your trip.
If you have any special requirements for your guide, such as in-depth historical and cultural interpretation or expertise in a particular industry or subject, please let us know in advance so we can take your preferences into consideration when arranging your trip. -
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver, as specified in the itinerary
- Domestic trains as specified in the itinerary
- Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- International flights for selected multi-country tours, as specified in the itinerary.
Transportation arrangements can be adjusted to suit your itinerary and travel needs.
*As each trip is tailor-made, transportation arrangements may vary by itinerary and destination. The final arrangements will be detailed in your Tour Program.*International flights to and from your home country are normally not included in the initial Tour Program. If you would like, your travel expert can also help arrange these flights upon request.
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- Breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D) as specified in the itinerary
- Additional meals can be arranged upon request
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request
Gallery
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Versailles Palace, Versailles
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Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees, Paris
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Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Louvre Museum, Paris
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