From the timeless elegance of Paris to the fairytale castles of the Loire Valley, explore France’s royal legacy through art, architecture, and history.
Board your international flight to Paris, ready to explore the culture, grandeur, and charm of France’s capital and countryside.
Day 2: Arrive in Paris and meet your English-speaking tour liaison. Transfer by private coach to your hotel and head out to explore:
Walk along the Champs-Élysées and view the Arc de Triomphe
Visit Galeries Lafayette rooftop for a panoramic view of the city
Enjoy a welcome crêpe dinner to celebrate your first night in Paris
Day 3: Start your day with a tour of the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa and countless masterpieces.
Walk to Île de la Cité and see the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Lunch in the vibrant Latin Quarter
In the afternoon, head to Montmartre: visit Sacre-Cœur Basilica, stroll Place du Tertre, and take in city views
Dinner at a local bistro before returning to the hotel.
Day 4: Take a full-day excursion to the Palace of Versailles, the opulent residence of Louis XIV:
Tour the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Apartments, and gardens
Learn about the French monarchy, revolution, and court life
Enjoy lunch on-site or at the Versailles town market
Return to Paris in the evening for dinner and rest.
After breakfast, board your private coach and head to the Loire Valley, known as the “Garden of France.”
Visit two of the region’s most famous châteaux:
• Château de Chambord – known for its dramatic Renaissance architecture and double-helix staircase
• Château de Chenonceau – the romantic “Ladies’ Castle” spanning the River Cher
In the evening, settle into a nearby town like Amboise or Tours for dinner and an overnight stay.
Spend the morning visiting another iconic château:
Château de Amboise, residence of kings and resting place of Leonardo da Vinci at nearby Clos Lucé
After lunch, return by coach to Paris. In the late afternoon:
Visit the Eiffel Tower and ride the elevator to the summit
Walk through Champs de Mars and snap photos at Trocadéro
Enjoy a farewell dinner cruise aboard a Bateaux Mouches as you glide past illuminated landmarks on the Seine River
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home—bringing back memories of elegant Parisian streets and storybook castles.
Board for 6 nights (no lunches included)
Accommodation in hotels
Breakfasts at the hostels
Dinner at local restaurants
All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program
Local public transportation
The presence of a guide throughout the trip
Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France
