Dreaming of France of Alsace
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an enchanting 8-day journey through the heart of France, exploring its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. This multi-day tour takes you from the romantic city of Paris to the charming towns of the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Bordeaux, the medieval walls of Carcassonne, the lively port of Marseille, the picturesque Provence, the wine capital of Burgundy, the Germanic roots of Alsace, and back to the City of Lights. Along the way, you'll discover world heritage sites, dine in historic downtowns, attend candle processions, explore ancient citadels, and even learn the secrets of the world's most famous sparkling drink. With a mix of guided tours and free time, this journey offers a perfect balance of structured sightseeing and personal exploration.
Included
Basic travel insurance included.
Breakfast buffet
1 Dinner Included in: LOURDES
Experiences: Champagen winery with visit and tasting in Epernay
Ticket admission: Carrieres de Lumiere show, Savigny Medieval Castle
Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
TOURS
: LE GRAND HOTEL DE TOURS or HOTEL ALBA or LE MEDITERRANEE
MARSELLA
: IBIS MARSEILLE CENTRE EUROMED or NOVOTEL SUITES MARSEILLE EUROMED or SAPHIR LYON
LYON
: TRIBE LYON CROIX ROUSSE or HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DIJON or IBIS DIJON CENTRE CLEMEANCEAU
ESTRASBURGO
: AC MARRIOTT STRASBOURG or NOVOTEL EST - BAGNOLET
We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.
Destinations
Narbonne
Marseille
Besançon
Dijon
Paris
Carcassonne
Beaune
Tours
Strasbourg
Bordeaux
Lyon
Lourdes
Arles
Colmar
AvignonMap
Attractions
Palais des Papes
La Basilique Notre Dame de FourvièreDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Paris to Tours
- Paris
- Tours - Arrival day
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Kick off your journey in the romantic city of Paris, before heading to the regional capital of the Loire Valley, Tours, in the late afternoon. Here, you'll have the opportunity to stroll and dine in the beautiful historic downtown.
Day 2 – Day 2: Tours to Bordeaux to Lourdes
- Bordeaux
- Tours
- Lourdes
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- Porte Dijeaux
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Travel south through fragrant vineyards to the World Heritage Site of Bordeaux. After exploring the city and having lunch, continue towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes in the late afternoon. Attend the candle procession and visit places of worship. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Day 3 – Day 3: Lourdes to Carcassonne to Narbonne to Marseille
- Lourdes
- Carcassonne
- Marseille
- Narbonne
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Travel through the south of France, stopping in Carcassonne, a city surrounded by Europe's most beautiful walls. After lunch, continue to the historic Occitan city of Narbonne, before arriving in Marseille, the second city of France, in the late afternoon. Enjoy a walk through its vibrant 'Vieux port', full of life and small restaurants.
Day 4 – Day 4: Marseille to Arles to Les Beaux to Avignon to Lyon
- Marseille
- Arles
- Avignon
- Lyon
- Les Baux-de-Provence
- More
- Jardin des doms
- Palais des Papes
- La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
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Discover some of the most beautiful places in Provence, starting with the world heritage city of Arles. Visit the small medieval village of Les Beaux, where you'll have the chance to experience the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive show of art, image, and sound. After lunch and a stroll in Avignon, continue to Lyon, where you'll take a cable car to the Notre Dame de Fourviere for a great view over the city.
Day 5 – Day 5: Lyon to Tournus to Beaune to Dijon
- Lyon
- Beaune
- Dijon
- More
- Crkva Gospa od Otoka
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Set off from Lyon to the Burgundy region, stopping at Tournus, a quaint town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. Continue to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, where you'll have time for lunch and exploration. Visit the Castle of Savigny, situated in the heart of this winemaking region, before ending the day in Dijon, the capital of Burgundy.
Day 6 – Day 6: Dijon to Besançon to Colmar to Riquewihr to Ribeauville to Strasbourg
- Dijon
- Besançon
- Colmar
- Strasbourg
- More
Travel from Dijon to Besançon, a city of Roman origin with a beautiful historic center. Continue to Alsace, stopping in Colmar, a city with unique architecture and colorful wooden houses. Visit two of the most beautiful towns in Alsace, Riquewihr and Ribeauville, before arriving in Strasbourg in the evening. Enjoy a walk through the cathedral area and Petite France, full of charming places and small restaurants.
Day 7 – Day 7: Strasbourg to Epernay to Paris
- Strasbourg
- Paris
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- Taittinger
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Spend some time in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, before taking a boat trip through the canals of Petite France. Visit a traditional Champagne cellar in Epernay, where you'll learn the secrets of the world's most famous sparkling drink. After a brief stop in Epernay, continue to Paris, arriving in the evening.
Day 8 – Day 8: End of Tour
- Paris - Departure day
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After breakfast, your journey comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful, lasting memories of your multi-day tour through the heart of France.
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