City of Lights & Valley of Castles
Paris | Loire Valley | Chantilly (9 Days)
Discover a world of luxury and splendor at France’s most famous royal residences from Paris to the Loire Valley.
Highlights
- Marvel at the famous landmarks and architecture of the ‘City of Lights’
- Be wowed by the extravagant Palace of Versailles
- Have time at leisure for shopping or enjoying Parisian café culture
- Delight in the Renaissance gems of the Loire Valley’s grand castles and manicured gardens
- Taste your way through the wines of the Loire, such as Vouvray
- Admire Chantilly’s lovely castle, sprawling forest, and famous whipped topping
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Brief Itinerary
| Day |
Highlights |
Overnight |
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Paris and private transfer to your hotel. |
Paris |
| Day 2 |
Paris city orientation including the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and a Seine River Cruise. |
Paris |
| Day 3 |
Day trip to the opulent Palace of Versailles. Guided tour of the Louvre. |
Paris |
| Day 4 |
Day at leisure in Paris. Optional day trip to Giverny or Paris food tour. |
Paris |
| Day 5 |
Train from Paris to Tours. Guided tour of Château d'Amboise and wine tasting. Check in at your hotel in the Loire Valley. |
Loire Valley |
| Day 6 |
Guided tour of Chateau de Chenonceau and Chateau de Chambord, and wine tasting. Optional hot air balloon ride over the Loire Valley. |
Loire Valley |
| Day 7 |
Guided tour of Château de Villandry and its gardens, and wine tasting in Chinon. |
Loire Valley |
| Day 8 |
Transfer to your hotel in the castle town of Chantilly, near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. |
Chantilly |
| Day 9 |
Private transfer to the airport in Paris for departure. |
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