As a vacation favorite in Europe, France is a veteran. Americans have been traveling to France since our country's inception. It was Benjamin Franklin who made fur hats oh so a la mode in the 18th century France. In the 1930s, Josephine Baker was one of Paris' top musical acts. Ernest Hemingway lived in the Latin Quarter. Opera singer Maria Callas had an apartment across the street from the Garnier Opera House (in what is today's Museum of Perfume). For Americans, France is a very popular, special destination place! We go there for cooking classes, for wine courses and for royal palaces. While in France we can cruise the Seine, go truffle hunting or lay on the beaches of the Cote d'Azur. And one a more serious note – thousands of American and Canadian visitors still flock to the shores of Normandy to honor the fallen from the D-day Invasion.
Perhaps your group has a special interest in France such as perfume making, Victor Hugo, the literary works of Alexandre Dumas, Paul Cezanne, pastry making, Claude Monet, the Normandy Invasion, the Norman Conquest, Edgar Degas, Champagne, Impressionism, the French Revolution or Loire Valley castles. Your group might be interested in traveling extensively throughout the French countryside, taking cooking classes and doing wine tastings – or it might prefer basing itself in its elegant capital city of Paris for an urban holiday complemented by some easy-to-do day trips. Paris is also easily combined with nearby European capital cities like Brussels, Amsterdam and London. Europe Express regularly handles groups of all sizes and works directly with deluxe hotels as well as budget-conscious properties. Let our team create a truly memorable vacation experience in France that meets your group's interests, expectations and budget.
Amsterdam & Paris – 8 Days
This vacation itinerary allows your group to experience two distinctly different European capital cities and their respective charms. The Netherlands welcomes visitors with picturesque canals, colorful flower markets and a laidback atmosphere. Its history centers on the merchants and fishermen who leveraged the city's location and waterways. Often referred to as "The City of Light," Paris is an energetic, cosmopolitan capital city that somehow maintains a provincial ambience in some of its loveliest neighborhoods. It is the city of fashion, Napoleon's tomb and 3rd century Roman baths. In Paris one can discover the Moulin Rouge, neighborhood cafes once frequented by some of the world's best writers, incredible art collections – and food markets playing host to daily shoppers and local vendors selling everything from oysters to Camembert cheese.
Highlights and Inclusions
Guided city tour of Amsterdam
Tour Keukenhof Gardens' seventy-nine acres of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in Lisse
Guided tour of the remarkable Anne Frank House
Guided city tours of the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles
Walking tour in Paris' historic Latin Quarter
Seine River sightseeing cruise
Admission inside the Eiffel Tower or the Montparnasse Tower
Accommodations: Amsterdam 4 nights, Paris 3 nights
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Paris and Brussels – 7 Days
This vacation itinerary allows your group to experience two distinctly different European capital cities and their respective charms. Often referred to as "The City of Light," Paris is an energetic, cosmopolitan capital city that somehow maintains a provincial ambience in some of its loveliest neighborhoods. It is the city of fashion, Napoleon's tomb and 3rd century Roman baths. In Paris one can discover the Moulin Rouge, neighborhood cafes once frequented by some of the world's best writers, incredible art collections – and food markets playing host to daily shoppers and local vendors selling everything from oysters to Camembert cheese.
As the capital of Belgium and the unofficial capital of the European Union, Brussels houses a remarkable mix of cultures. While the majority of its residents speak French, visitors to Brussels will also encounter many Flemish speakers. And – due to Brussels' international presence, you'll hear a lot of English spoken here as well. Its terrific mix of cultures, rich heritage, excellent museums, green parks and exceptionally tasty food are just a few reasons to spend some time enjoying Brussels. As part of this itinerary, the group will also experience the Flemish Region of Belgium with day trips to Ghent & Bruges.
Highlights and Inclusions
Guided city tours of the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles
Walking tour in Paris' historic Latin Quarter.
Seine River sightseeing cruise
Admission inside the Eiffel Tower or the Montparnasse Tower.
Guided city tour of Brussels including brewery visit
Excursions to Ghent & Bruges
Canal cruise in Bruges
Accommodations: Paris 3 nights, Brussels 3 nights
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Paris and London – 7 Days
This vacation itinerary allows your group to experience two distinctly different European capital cities and their respective charms. Often referred to as "The City of Light," Paris is an energetic, cosmopolitan capital city that somehow maintains a provincial ambience in some of its loveliest neighborhoods. In Paris one can discover the Moulin Rouge, neighborhood cafes, fashion, incredible art collections – and food markets playing host to daily shoppers and local vendors selling everything from oysters to Camembert cheese. As the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, London oozes culture, cosmopolitanism and fascinating history. Home to some of the world's best museums, a fantastic theatre scene, and beautiful city parks – some of history's best characters called London home – including Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Queen Elizabeth I, and Virginia Wolff to name a few.
Highlights and Inclusions
Guided city tours of the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles
Walking tour in Paris' historic Latin Quarter.
Seine River sightseeing cruise
Admission inside the Eiffel Tower or the Montparnasse Tower.
Panoramic tour of London's top monuments
Guided tour of the Tower of London + guided tour of a London museum
Cruise down the River Thames
Accommodations: Paris 3 nights, London 3 nights
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
The Best of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley – 13 Days
France abounds in cultural and historical heritage. Simply put – there is so much to see! You could spend two months here and not see the half of it. For that reason, it's best to tackle a few regions you've always dreamed of visiting. This itinerary will show you the very best of Paris, Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley. You will begin your journey in "the City of Light," as the energetic, cosmopolitan capital city of Paris is affectionately called. Paris is the city of fashion, Napoleon's tomb and 3rd century Roman baths.
From here you will continue north to Normandy, where you will experience its medieval past and traditional cuisine – as well as pay respect to the soldiers who bravely fought in the WWII's Normandy Invasion. Afterwards you will travel south into the heart of France to experience the rich, historical heritage of Brittany as well as the out-of-this-world castles of the Loire Valley Region. While it is a comprehensive itinerary that will keep you on your sightseeing toes, there are also plenty of moments of downtime to relax, shop and explore on your own.
Highlights and Inclusions
Guided city tours of the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles
Walking tour in Paris' historic Latin Quarter.
Seine River sightseeing cruise
Admission inside the Eiffel Tower or the Montparnasse Tower.
Guided tour of Claude Monet's stunning home in Giverny
Walking tour of medieval Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake
Explore the harbor town of Honfleur, a source of inspiration for many Impressionist painters
View the famous tapestry of Bayeux
Norman Food & Drink day
Full day dedicated to the soldiers of the D-Day Invasion
Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mont-St-Michel and the Chartres Cathedral
Visit the incredible, Renaissance Loire Valley castles
Accommodations: Paris 3 mights, Caen 3 nights, Pontorson 2 nights, Tours 2 nights, Rouen 1 night, Paris CDG Airport 1 night
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Provence & the Cote d'Azur – 10 Days
France's region of Provence and the Cote d'Azur is home to fields of lavender, rose wines, castles, bouillabaisse soup, Roman ruins, turquoise beaches, perfume-making, pastis liqueur, ratatouille and picturesque rocky inlets along the Mediterranean. Stroll down Nice's seaside promenade. See the countryside that inspired Matisse, Cezanne and Van Gogh. Experience the glamour of Monaco. Visit the picturesque and historic town of Avignon. Cruise through Marseille's iconic calanques. Visit Nimes' 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre. See the Pont de Gard aqueduct. Taste local Provencal wines. This tour will show you the charm of the countryside – and the glamour of the French Riviera.
Highlights and Inclusions
Guided tour of a working French perfumery in Eze
Ride the "petit train" in Cannes
Day excursion to glamorous Monaco
Wine taste in Le Lavandou and Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Boat cruise through Marseille's picturesque calanques
Tour of Nimes' 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre-turned-bullring
See the Roman aqueduct known as the "Pont de Gard,"
Sightseeing tours in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Nice, Marseille, Arles, Nimes, Cassis and Monaco
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