Grand Tour of FRANCE • Paris – Versailles – Loire Valley – Mont St. Michel – Normandy
Highlights
Featuring: PARIS – VERSAILLES – LOIRE VALLEY – MONT ST. MICHEL – NORMANDY
- Explore the fashion Paris
- Walking along the Champs Elysées
- Climb the imponent and iconic Eiffel Tower
- Visit the Castles of Chambord, Chenonceau & Amboise
- Reach the magnificent Mont St. Michel
- Tour Claude Monet’s home in Giverny
- Live again the history the Norman conquest
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 590
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1: PARIS Arrival transfer from airport to hotel. Accommodation. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 2: PARIS Breakfast and start this amazing walking tour with our Paris city tour. Let’s start with the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris. Continue to the celebrated “Rive Gauche”, observe artists, philosophers and writers in a long-gone era flourished in the artistic community at Montparnasse. Pass by the imposing Cathedral of Notre Dame and finish your tour at the Louvre Museum, a former fortress and royal palace, where you will find the famous great art masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon free time for individual visits and shopping. Don’t miss the Louvre Museum, the Marais District, the new trendy area with cool individual fashion boutiques and a hidden food market, Canal Saint Martin, with fun street art, cool cafes and a design bookshop plus walking along the historic canal where boats still sail on. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 3: PARIS – CHARTRES – CHAMBORD – LOIRE VALLEY – TOURS Breakfast and departure to Chartres, home to the greatest Gothic cathedral in France. Originally built in 1020, the cathedral contains the sacred Veil of the Virgin relic and a world-renowned collection of stained-glass windows. Lunch on your own. Afterwards travel to the Chateau de Chambord, the largest residence in the Loire Valley. Chambord was built for Francois I in the 16th Century by 1,800 men and master masons. Dinner on your own and free night for party. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 4: TOURS – CHENONCEAU – AMBOISE – TOURS Breakfast and be ready to spend the full day in the Loire Valley exploring the nearby sights. Travel to the magnificent Chateau de Chenonceau. Stretching across the river Cher, the chateau boasts a 197-foot gallery, built over a series of arches. Take some time to explore the extravagantly furnished rooms and formal gardens, added by the mistress of Henry II, Diane de Poitiers. Also, visit the Royal Chateau d’Amboise, the castle is most closely associated with King Francois I who introduced the Renaissance to France and brought Leonardo da Vinci to his court. The artist is buried in the chapel. Dinner on your own and free night for party. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 5: TOURS – MONT ST. MICHEL – SAINT- MALO Breakfast and depart northwards to the iconic Mont St. Michel, rising from the sea on a mighty rock. Cross the causeway by shuttle and browse the narrow streets and admire the views of the surrounding bay, with time for lunch on your own in this charming town. One of France’s most recognizable landmarks, the fortified town is crowned by the mighty 10th century Abbey. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon free time and then continue to your hotel in Normandy/Saint-Malo area. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 6: SAINT-MALO – NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES – CAEN Breakfast and be ready to spend the full day in Normandy exploring the famous sites. Begin by stepping back in time to a historical battle, and see the intricate Tapestry, woven to commemorate the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066. Then turn your attention to World War II and the D-Day invasion, a day that is remembered for true bravery and sacrifice and the beginning of the liberation of France. Visit St. Mere Eglise on the Cotentin Peninsula, where the allied invasion began on June 6, 1944 – D-Day. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon free time for individual visits. Make a stop at the Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Afterwards continue to the site of the Normandy American Cemetery and memorial. The cemetery covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 American soldiers. Continue to your hotel in Caen. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 7: CAEN – GIVERNY – PARIS Buffet Breakfast and departure to Paris. On the way, stop in Giverny and visit the former house of Claude Monet. Explore the famous gardens which inspired many of Monet’s paintings. Lunch on your own. Continue to Paris and free time for shopping and individual visits. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 8: PARIS – VERSAILLES – PARIS Breakfast and enjoy a special guided tour of Versailles to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture on the visit to the Palace and extravagant State Apartments. Lean more about the secret history of Versailles discovering the life and the story of Marie Antoinette and the Sun King, who transformed the palace into a grandiose building, symbol of the power and refinement of the French monarchy. Famous is the Mirrors Gallery, which is 75 meters long and 10 wide, receives light from 17 large windows overlooking the park. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon free time in Paris for shopping and individual visits. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 9: PARIS After breakfast transfer to Paris Airport. Meals: B |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s selected Hotels
- Itinerary Car, Minibus or Bus for the Itinerary (all included)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Paris (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Louvre Museum (closed on Tuesdays)
- Entrance Fee – Chartres
- Entrance Fee – Chateau de Chambord
- Entrance Fee – Chateau d’Amboise
- Entrance Fee – Chateau de Chenonceau
- Half Day Tour Guide in Versailles (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Versailles Palace (closed on Mondays)
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| DAY | BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | ||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Paris | Timhotel Berthier *** | Hôtel Provinces Opéra *** | Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo**** | Hotel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV **** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Paris | Timhotel Berthier *** | Hôtel Provinces Opéra *** | Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo**** | Hotel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV **** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Tours | Kyriad La Boetie *** | Ibis Tours Centre *** | Hotel Mercure Sud**** | Mercure Tours Centre Gare Hôtel **** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | Tours | Kyriad La Boetie *** | Ibis Tours Centre *** | Hotel Mercure Sud**** | Mercure Tours Centre Gare Hôtel **** | or Similar |
| Day 5 | Saint-Malo | Hotel ibis Styles Saint Malo Port *** | Hôtel de l’Univers Saint-Malo *** | Hotel Merure Saint Melo Balmoral **** | Hotel Mercure St Malo Front de mer **** | or Similar |
| Day 6 | Caen | The Originals City Otelinn *** | Royal Hôtel Caen Centre *** | Hotel Mercure Cabourg Hippodrome **** | Hotel Novotel Caen Côte de Nacre **** | or Similar |
| Day 7 | Paris | Timhotel Berthier *** | Hôtel Provinces Opéra | Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo**** | Hotel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV **** | or Similar |
| Day 8 | Paris | Timhotel Berthier *** | Hôtel Provinces Opéra | Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo**** | Hotel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV **** | or Similar |
| Day 9 | / | / | / | / | / |
Prices
| Low Season: Jan – Jul – Aug – Dec | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 599,00 | € 675,00 | € 790,00 | € 1.195,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 180,00 | + € 360,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 650,00 | € 730,00 | € 840,00 | € 1.250,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 180,00 | + € 360,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 725,00 | € 790,00 | € 900,00 | € 1.310,00 | + € 280,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 500,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 755,00 | € 820,00 | € 930,00 | € 1.340,00 | + € 295,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 500,00 |
| Mid Season: Feb – Mar – Oct – Nov | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 680,00 | € 745,00 | € 860,00 | € 1.265,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 180,00 | + € 360,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 725,00 | € 790,00 | € 900,00 | € 1.310,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 180,00 | + € 360,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 760,00 | € 820,00 | € 935,00 | € 1.345,00 | + € 280,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 500,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 790,00 | € 855,00 | € 970,00 | € 1.375,00 | + € 295,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 500,00 |
| High Season: Apr – May – Jun – Sep | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 710,00 | € 775,00 | € 885,00 | € 1.295,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 360,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 765,00 | € 835,00 | € 945,00 | € 1.355,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 180,00 | + € 360,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 800,00 | € 870,00 | € 980,00 | € 1.390,00 | + € 280,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 500,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 845,00 | € 910,00 | € 1.020,00 | € 1.430,00 | + € 295,00 | + € 250,00 | + € 500,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option