Tour Details - NORMANDY, BRITTANY & CHATEAUX COUNTRY
NORMANDY, BRITTANY & CHATEAUX COUNTRY
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Tour Duration: 8 days Tour Code: RC2012 Tour Type: Prices From: A$1819 [Tour Dates]
Tour Itinerary
Day
Description
1
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE. The day is free to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one of Paris' lively restaurants. After dinner you may wish to join an optional outing to get a first impression of the "City of Light." (D)
2
PARIS. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysees. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. Balance of the day at leisure and lots to do. An optional excursion to Versailles Palace and Gardens as well as exciting evening outings are available. (B)
3
PARIS-ROUEN-CAEN. A pleasant morning drive takes you to Rouen. Time here for a leisurely stroll along the lovely cobblestone Rue du Gros-Horloge leading from the cathedral to the square where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. Then, continue to Caen and look forward to a visit to the fascinating MEMORIAL MUSEUM FOR PEACE with its great exhibits and audiovisual show about the Battle of Normandy. Continue to Caen for your overnight stay. (B,D)
4
CAEN-NORMANDY BEACHES-MONT ST. MICHEL. Focus on the scene of the Allied Forces' landing on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. Drive by Juno Beach, then stop at Gold Beach for a view of the Mulberry Harbour remains at Arromanches. Visit the AMERICAN CEMETERY and its visitor centre at Omaha Beach. Continue to Sainte Mere Eglise, the first town to be liberated, with its evocative parachute memorial. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit of the famous ABBEY OF MONT ST. MICHEL, perched on a rocky isle in the Gulf of Saint Malo. Overnight on the coast near Mont St. Micheland a special dinner is included. (B,D)
5
MONT ST. MICHEL-LOIRE VALLEY. Enjoy a scenic ride right across Brittany via Chateaubriant to Angers. Stop here for pictures of the impressive 13th-century castle. Then, continue your journey to the Loire Valley, where you will stay for the next two nights. Tonight, why not sample French cuisine at one of the area's excellent restaurants? (B)
6
LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CASTLE COUNTRY. A rich day of sightseeing. Visit the jewel of the French Renaissance, Chateau CHAMBORD, and the 16th-century Chateau of Catherine de Medici, lovely CHENONCEAU. On to Amboise. Visit CLOS LUCE and marvel at an amazing collection of models of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, painstakingly reconstructed from the drawings of the great renaissance genius.(B,D)
7
LOIRE VALLEY-CHARTRES-PARIS. This morning, visit Chartres with its superb 13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL, a jewel of medieval architecture. Arrive in Paris in the afternoon. An optional excursion to the Louvre Museum is available as well as exciting possibilities for an unforgettable night out on the town. (B)
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PARIS. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
PARIS: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, ascend the Eiffel Tower.
ROUEN: Walking tour.
CAEN: Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace.
NORMANDY BEACHES: Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and its visitor centre.
MONT ST. MICHEL: Guided visit of the abbey; dinner at a local restaurant.
CHATEAUBRIANT: Morning break.
ANGERS: Take pictures of the castle.
LOIRE VALLEY: Full-day guided sightseeing, visit the Castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Leonardo da Vinci's home of Clos Luce.
CHARTRES: Visit the gothic cathedral.
MEALS: Full buffet breakfast (B); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Paris and a special dinner in Mont St. Michel
HEADSETS: Throughout the tour.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Meals Breakfast - 7 Lunch - 0 Dinner - 4
Optional Excursions
To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.
Cost
Description
25
EUR
Name:VILLE LUMIERE - ILLUMINATION DRIVE Location:PARIS Details:Enjoy a drive through the illuminated city and learn why Paris is called the "City of Lights"; a vision to last a lifetime!
37
EUR
Name:SEINE CRUISE AND MONTMARTRE Location:PARIS Details:Discover more of beautiful Paris with a cruise on the Seine river and a visit to the artistic district of Montmartre, famous for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur.
61
EUR
Name:EXCURSION TO THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES Location:PARIS Details:Take a short journey out of Paris with your local guide to the lavish 17th-century baroque palace built by Sun King Louis XIV, with its magnificent STATE APARTMENTS, Hall of Mirrors, and the Royal Chapel. Time to stroll through parts of the elegant 101 hecatare (250-acre) GARDENS. Note: This excursion is not available on Mondays and public holidays.
50
EUR
Name:BLOIS DINNER Location:BLOIS Details:Savour a three-course French dinner with drinks at a lovely restaurant.
45
EUR
Name:EXCURSION TO THE LOUVRE MUSEUM Location:PARIS Details:Let your guide bring to life the most celebrated treasures of the impressive LOUVRE MUSEUM including da Vinci's famous "Mona Lisa." Note: This excursion is not available to groups on Tuesdays, public holidays, and Sundays.
166
EUR
Name:DINNER AND SHOW AT MOULIN ROUGE Location:PARIS Details:An exciting evening at the world-renowned Parisian cabaret. Dinner with half a bottle of wine is served during the show and a glass of champagne completes your evening in style.
27
EUR
Name:LE MARAIS & ST. LOUIS ISLAND WALKING TOUR Location:PARIS Details:A walking tour in Le Marais, once the aristocratic district, which hosts many outstanding architectural buildings located across the 3rd and 4th districts. Due to the presence of a Synagogue, it is also a major centre for the Jewish community. Later continue to St. Louis Island, an oasis of peace in the middle of the city with it's beautiful 17th century buildings.
124
EUR
Name:DINNER AND SHOW AT LA NOUVELLE EVE Location:PARIS Details:No visit to Paris is complete without a night out at the cabaret! A whirling international dinner show (unlimited wine) at Pigalle's one and only LA NOUVELLE EVE.
Optional Excursions
