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Le Mont Saint-Michel at sunset, Normandy, France

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Le Mont Saint-Michel at sunset, Normandy, France

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  • Eiffel Tower, Paris

    A family journey through Paris & the French Alps

    France
    • Explore Paris by night for a true understanding of why it is considered the City of Light.

    • Indulge your sweet tooth on a chocolate and pastry tour.

    • Step back in time as you visit Pérouges, one of the most well preserved medieval villages in Europe.

    • Explore the alpine meadows, ancient glaciers and mountain lakes surrounding Mont Blanc.

    9 days from $4,930pp

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

    Paris in depth

    France
    • Discover the covered passages of Paris and the Opéra Garnier.

    • Taste the best pastries and chocolates of Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.

    • Uncover the history of Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte.

    • Explore the highlights of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay.

    • Marvel at the grandeur of Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle.

    7 days from $6,095pp

  • The American Cemetery, Normandy

    Classic Paris & the Normandy D-Day beaches

    France
    • Visit two American D-Day beaches: Omaha and Utah.

    • Tour Saint-Mère-Église, the first French town liberated by the Americans.

    • Walk among the gravestones at the American Cemetery.

    • Discover the significance of renowned Parisian monuments during WWII.

    • Learn about French military history.

    9 days from $6,995pp

  • Arc de Triomphe, Paris

    Highlights of London & Paris

    England and France
    • Explore the Tower of London with an iconic Beefeater guard.

    • Indulge in a classic afternoon tea that you helped prepare yourself.

    • Travel through London's backstreets with a local in a vintage Mini Cooper.

    • Enjoy a day trip to Château de Versailles with skip-the-line access.

    • Explore the Louvre by night for a unique way to see the museum’s most famous works.

    • Eat your way through Saint-Germain on a delicious pastry and chocolate tour.

    7 days from $6,995pp

  • Musée d'Orsay, Paris

    Introduction to French art & architecture

    France
    • Take in all of Paris’s major monuments by boat.

    • Explore the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay with a private guide.

    • Venture to Giverny to visit Claude Monet’s famous ’Water Lilies’ garden.

    • Wander around the old-world fishing village of Honfleur.

    • Discover the royal chateaux of the Loire Valley.

    11 days from $7,995pp

  • Mountain goat relaxing, Chamonix

    The Rhône-Alpes in depth

    Switzerland and France
    • Experience the gastronomic hub of Lyon.

    • Discover Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions.

    • Visit the serene Lac d'Annecy.

    • Hike the French Alps.

    • Walk inside an ancient glacier.

    11 days from $8,195pp

  • Roman Forum ruins, Rome

    London, Paris & Rome in a nutshell

    England, France and Italy
    • Explore London aboard a vintage double-decker bus that serves afternoon tea.

    • Discover some of London's finest small businesses on a food walking tour that includes several tastings.

    • Enjoy visiting the iconic highlights in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre.

    • Explore the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel with a private guide.

    • Zip around Rome on a classic Vespa motorbike.

    10 days from $8,715pp

  • Château de Chambord, Loire Valley

    An introduction to French wine

    France
    • Discover the famous chateaux and wineries of the Loire Valley.

    • Cycle through the vineyards in Saint-Émilion.

    • Taste the wines of the Médoc appellation.

    • Explore the Beaujolais and Burgundy wine regions.

    10 days from $9,595pp

  • Nuremberg's historic old town

    Germany river cruise, Paris & Prague

    Luxembourg, Czechia (Czech Republic), Germany and France
    • Enjoy guided tours of Paris and nearby Château de Versailles.

    • Cruise in comfort from Luxembourg to Nuremberg along the Moselle, Rhine, and Main rivers.

    • Ride a gondola to the Niederwalddenkmal monument for sweeping views over the vineyards below.

    • Learn pretzel making in a Wertheim bakery and indulge in Bamberg's renowned smoked beer, Rauchbier.

    • Hike to several of Germany’s well-preserved castles to unravel their histories.

    13 days from $12,895pp

  • Views from the river, Lyon

    Rhône river cruise: Roman ruins & truffles

    France
    • Cruise through France from Lyon to Arles.

    • Visit a hilltop village in search of truffles with a local farmer and his dog.

    • Indulge in a wine tasting in the Beaujolais wine region.

    • Cycle a portion of the ViaRhôna bike route.

    • Ride a steam train along the Gorge du Doux.

    13 days from $17,595pp

  • Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley

    Grand tour of France

    France
    • See the highlights of Paris including the Louvre, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower.

    • Experience the D-Day beaches in Normandy.

    • Take a tour of Mont Saint-Michel in Brittany.

    • Marvel at the grandeur of Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley.

    • Discover the Roman history of Provence at the Pont du Gard.

    • Soak up the sun on the French Riviera.

    21 days from $19,395pp

  • Provençal village, France

    Luxury Provence & the French Riviera

    France
    • Hunt for truffles with a local expert and trained dog before enjoying a four-course gourmet meal in Ménerbes.

    • Sample some of France’s best-known wine appellations at Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

    • Explore the Roman and medieval heritage of Pont-du-Gard, Uzès and Arles with a guide.

    • Walk the streets of Monaco, Monte Carlo and Èze.

    • Relax and enjoy coastal views over a glass of champagne on a private sunset cruise.

    13 days from $20,295pp

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