Paris Explorer
Explore the magical City of Lights on this 8 Day Paris Explorer escorted tour. Exceptional highlights include an evening at The Louvre, touring the Palace of Versaille and the lovely village of Montmartre. View Champs Élysées and Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe. Romance, culture, delicious cuisine, art and more surround guests in this exciting city.
As you stroll the streets of Paris the scent of freshly baked baguettes and other treats wafts through the air while quaint cafés dot your path. Visit a parfumerie for a visit with a certified 'nose' and create your own fragrance. Spend a day meandering through the Palace of Versailles extraordinary Hall of Mirrors Battles Gallery and picturesque Royal Gardens. Meet and prepare a delicious meal with a Parisian chef. Travel back in time on a private street trolley car to the vibrant "village" of Montmartre. Walk in the steps of world-renowned artists to haunts and hideaways they frequented. Experience for yourself the "Joie de Vivre" and allure of this delightful capital city.
8 Days • fr. $3,352
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- ORIENTATION tour of Paris
- SMALL GROUP SIGHTSEEING at Louvre Museum
- VISIT the Royal Estate of Versailles
- VIEW the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe
- SEE the Paris Opera House and Place de la Concorde
- CREATE your own unique fragrance at a perfumerie
- EXPLORE the 'village' of Montmartre
- SPEND TIME at Marie Antoinette's Hamlet 'Le Petit Hameau'
- WALKING TOUR of Paris with a Local Specialist
- COOK with a local Parisian chef
- STROLL through elegant Marais district
- RELAX and enjoy a bite at local Brasserie
- MARVEL at Notre Dame Cathedral
- SEE the Champs Élysées
- Handcrafted Highlights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
- All porterage and local charges included
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- VIP entry to many sights
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your tour director, local hosts, guides, and drivers are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Le Méridien Etoile in Paris, France (7 nights)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Trafalgar Tours reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE PARIS Location Information Description
Paris, France
Paris is yours to explore on this in-depth City Explorer. Check in to your centrally located hotel and spend the afternoon getting to know your surroundings. Wander through the leafy boulevards and winding lanes of the French capital, stopping for a leisurely café au lait while watching sophisticated Parisians go by.
This evening, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a quintessentially Parisian Welcome Reception.
Dinner
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 2
PARIS SIGHTSEEING AT LEISURE Location Information Description
Paris, France
Join your Travel Director this morning for a tour of this mesmerising city. View the grand Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe, built by Napoleon in the 19th century. Delve into its hidden squares and secret passages, visiting one of Paris's most historic neighbourhoods and a favourite local haunt that remains a secret to outsiders.
'Dive Into Culture' at Fragonard Parfumerie for a visit with a certified 'nose' who will guide you in the creation of your own unique fragrance. Later, you’ll experience a true Parisian highlight. Ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for incredible views of the city, then enjoy an afternoon tea at the Tower's restaurant.
Breakfast
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 3
PARIS AT LEISURE OR OPTIONAL D-DAY BEACH EXPERIENCE Location Information Description
Paris, France
Spend the day soaking up the sights and sounds of this elegant European capital. Your Travel Director will suggest activities and attractions that will ensure a memorable day spent discovering Paris.
Location Information Description
Normandy Beaches, France
You may wish to purchase a full-day Optional Experience on the northern coast of France to uncover the poignant history of the D-Day Landings.
Location Information Description
Paris, France
Spend your evening at leisure exploring the city's glittering sights at night.
Breakfast
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 4
FULL -DAY EXCURSION TO THE PALACE AND ROYAL ESTATE OF VERSAILLES Location Information Description
Paris, France
Tread in the footsteps of French nobility and explore the opulence and splendour of Versailles. Join a 'Local Specialist' as you wander through the palace's extraordinary Hall of Mirrors and Battles Gallery. Stroll through the picturesque Royal Gardens and visit the Petit Trianon to see first-hand how the French Royal Family lived in private before discovering Marie Antoinette's Hamlet.
Return to Paris later for an evening at leisure.
Breakfast
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 5
WALKING TOUR IN THE MARAIS AND FRENCH CUISINE EXPERIENCE Location Information Description
Paris, France
Enjoy a leisurely start to the morning as you take a private street trolley car back in time to the colorful hillside 'village' of Montmartre, home to the picturesque Sacré-Cœur. Dive Into Culture and tread in the footsteps of Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh, as you discover the hidden squares, artists' haunts and romantic hideaways along with ample time for shopping.
Spend the rest of the day on your own embracing your inner bon vivant, before embarking on a special evening experience at the renowned Louvre museum. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the museum during this Small Group Sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist.
Breakfast
Le Meridien Etoile
Day 6
VISIT MONTMARTRE AND THE LOUVRE Location Information Description
Paris, France
A leisurely start to your morning sees you taking a private street trolley car back in time to the colorful hillside "village" of Montmartre and home to the picturesque Sacré-Coeur. Join your 'Local Specialist' and 'Dive Into Culture' as you tread in the footsteps of Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh, while wandering through hidden squares, artists' haunts and romantic hideaways.
Spend the rest of the day on your own embracing your inner bon vivant, before embarking on a special evening experience at the renowned Louvre museum. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the museum during this Small Group Sightseeing tour with your 'Local Specialist'.
Breakfast
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 7
PARIS MORNING AT LEISURE AND FAREWELL DINNER Location Information Description
Paris, France
Spend the day as you wish, the city is brimming with things to see, do and taste. Perhaps admire the exquisite collection of modern art in the Centres George Pompidou or enjoy an Optional Experience to the inspirational gardens of Monet at Giverny. This evening, Connect With Locals during a memorable Be My Guest experience and Farewell Dinner at Chez Paul, bringing you back to the Paris of the early 1900s.
Breakfast, Dinner
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 8
DEPART PARIS Location Information Description
Paris, France
After breakfast, it's time to bid Paris au revoir as you prepare to return home after a memorable break in one of the world's greatest cities. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
- 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Trafalgar Terms & Conditions for more information.