TOUR Itinerary
On arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, you will be met by our local representative in France for a brief meet and greet. Later, proceed to your city centre hotel in Paris for check-in.
Counted among the most beautiful cities in the world, Paris is the economic, historic and political capital of France. ‘The city of Light’ is a global center for fashion, art, culture and gastronomy. The cityscape consists of beautiful wide boulevards criss crossing each other and the river Seine flowing through the city and dividing into two halves – north and south. The city is most popular for its cafe culture, Eiffel tower, the Notre Dame cathedral and fantastic museums.
In the evening, we will visit the iconic Eiffel tower. Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French revolution, The Eiffel tower is a majestic 324m tall iron tower that has been the object of desire and fascination for millions of tourists around the world. We will go to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower from where you can enjoy spellbinding views of the city.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paris.
SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – After visiting the Eiffel tower, hop onto one of the luxurious dinner cruises on the river Seine. The cruise offers spell binding views of the ‘city of light’ which looks even more beautiful after sunset. The cruise shows you the most popular highlights of Paris while enjoying great food and live entertainment.
After breakfast, we will venture out for a half day city tour of Paris.
During the city tour, we will visit the most fascinating and beautiful monuments in Paris. The list of sites include Notre Dame -a breathtakingly beautiful medieval cathedral built in the 12th century and a symbol of France, the majestic Arc de Triomphe – which was commissioned by French king Louis Philippe to dedicate to the armies of the revolution and the empire. The world famous French museums – Louvre and Musee d’Orsay apart from visiting the most famous shopping street – Champs Elysees.
In the evening, hop onto the wonderful river cruise on the Seine river. The cruise offers spell binding views of the ‘city of light’ which looks even more beautiful after sunset. The cruise shows you the most popular highlights of Paris while enjoying great food and live entertainment.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paris.
After breakfast, we will proceed for a fun filled day at Disneyland Paris.
Disney Land Paris is one of the first Disneyland park that opened outside USA and is also one of the largest. The park transports you to an enchanting world full of wonder and Disney characters. Walk through the sleeping beauty castle, attend the Disney parade and enjoy the fun rides such as the Hyperspace mountain and Pirates of Carribean. The is also the Walt Disney Studios Park which is inspired by the world of Disney and Pixar.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paris.
After breakfast, depending upon your interest, you can either choose to spend a fun day at Disney Land Paris or visit La Vellee Village for a fantastic shopping experience.
- Palace of Versailles is one of the most opulent and beautiful palaces in the world and was the principle residence of French royalty till the French revolution. Built in 1682, the palace houses the fabulous hall of mirrors, royal apartments, beautiful paintings and magnificent sculptures. The vast Gardens of Versailles that span the
royal estate consists of manicured lawns and sculptured fountains. The ‘Treaty of Versailles’ that marked the end of World War 1 was also signed here. - La Vellee village is home to more than 110 boutiques from the world’s leading designers. It is part of 11 global shopping destinations that offer leading luxury brands at one places and discounted prices. Those uninterested in shopping can enjoy the culinary experience offered by numerous restaurants and coffee shops present in the village.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paris.
After breakfast, transfer to Paris railway station to board a high-speed train to Nice.
Nice is a beautiful city located on the coast of Mediterranean sea at the base of the French Alps, whose pleasant climate attracted the European aristocracy and rich merchants from as early as 18th century. It is popularly called ‘Nice La Belle’ which means Nice the beautiful as it’s stunning beaches and old-world opulance bewitches anyone who visits this city.
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel in Nice. Rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the city on your own – you can laze around the beautiful sandy beaches or indulge in luxury dining experiences in the world famous French Riviera.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Nice.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed for a tour of famous french towns in the French Riviera (also called Cote d’Azur) – Cannes, Antibes and St. Paul de Vence. The region situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, stretching from Toulon in the west to Menton in the east, is generally considered the French Riviera. Some of the most popular resort towns are located here which have been the playground for the rich and famous.
Cannes is one such town, which hosts the famous Cannes film festival in May every year which attracts celebrities from all over the world. During the tour we will visit Boulevard de La Croisette, a beautiful street overlooking the sea famous for its high street fashion outlets. The street is home to Palais des Festivals which is the venue for the famous film festival. Feel the celebrity vibe as you take pictures while walking down its famous red carpet.
After a visit to Cannes, we shall proceed to Antibes. Antibes is a historic walled town built in the 16th century. We shall visit the old town lined with pastel coloured buildings and narrow cobbled streets. Later, we will visit the Port Vauban where the most luxurious yachts are stationed. Also visit Musee Picasso, an old fort which was once home to Pablo Picasso and features his artwork that was gifted by him to the town.
Lastly, we will visit St Paul de Vence, an important fortified town during Medieval France. The village preserves its medival-era charm with stone buildings and beautiful cobbled pavements. Explore the town’s ancient fountains, gateways and art museums.
Later return to Nice for overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will transfer to one of the smallest and also one of the richest country in the world – Monaco. Enroute we will visit a perfume factory at Eze. Eze is a popular medieval French village which is famous for its spectacular views and authentic perfumeries. At the perfume factory in Eze, specialists will explain to you how perfumes are made. Learn how the special ingredients are extracted from nature and the specialised machinery convert them into exotic fragrances.
After the factory tour, we will proceed to Monaco. With a population of just 40,000 residents, Monaco is one of the most expensive and wealthiest countries in the world with 30% of its population deemed millionaires. The country changed its financial fortune by opening the Monte Carlo Casino which attracted the rich from all over Europe. Today it is a major banking centre.
We will start our tour of Monaco by witnessing the changing of the guards ceremony at the Palace of Monaco. The ceremony which remains unchanged for the last 100 years, involves soldier marching past in perfect co-ordination at the main entrance of the palace complex. Next we will visit the Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee, a beautiful roman catholic church where members of the royal family are buried after their death. Also try your luck at one of the most famous casinos in the world – Monte Carlo. Built in the 19th century, it is not only an entertainment hub but also an architectural marvel. Lastly, enjoy the drive on the track where the famous Monaco Grand Prix is held.
Return to Nice and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and transfer to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport to board a flight to India.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your France tour organized by State Express Global Voyages, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
