Tour Jewels Of France Including Normandy (8 Days)

Accommodation

Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme Best Western Plus Le Havre Centre Gare Mercure Centre Gare Ibis Styles Sud

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Others

View the cathedral Visit this picturesque port Visit the D-Day Landing beaches of Omaha Visit the island town and view the abbey Visit the magnificent Château de Chenonceau with your Local Specialist and view the Châteaux at Amboise and Chambord View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower on your sightseeing tour Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

7 Breakfast (B) 2 Dinner (D) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Not included:

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers (available on request). Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Paris

Ah Paris! Audrey Hepburn described it best when she said ’Paris is always a good idea’. We’re sure you’ll agree. After checking in, hit the streets and explore the city your way, perhaps seeking out delicious French flavours at a local café. Later, meet your Travel Director for a glimpse into what lies ahead and then why not discover why Paris is so deserving of its title, the ’City of Light’ by joining an optional tour through the maze of streets in Montmartre, where the talents of great artists and writers were once nurtured.
Day 2 Day 2: Paris – Rouen – Honfleur – Le Havre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris – Rouen – Honfleur – Le Havre

Retrace the steps of one of France’s beloved daughters, St. Joan of Arc, when you visit medieval Rouen today. Here you’ll view the city’s impressive cathedral whose towers, statues and pinnacles were favourite subjects in the paintings of French Impressionist, Claude Monet. There’s time to stretch your legs along Honfleur’s colourful 17th-century harbour before heading to Le Havre. Located at the mouth of the river Seine and the English Channel, Le Havre became associated with Impressionist painters including Boudin, Sisley and Monet. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Modernist, rebuilt town centre.
Day 3 Day 3: Le Havre – D-Day Landing Beaches – Mont-Saint-Michel – Rennes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Le Havre – D-Day Landing Beaches – Mont-Saint-Michel – Rennes

Begin your day with a moving visit to the D-Day Landing beaches and American cemetery at Omaha Beach. Today the views may be serene, but you can’t help thinking back to that summer day in 1944 when thousands of Allied soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice to reclaim Europe. After this incredibly humbling experience, continue on to UNESCO-listed Mont Saint-Michel, which seems to rise magically up from the sea at high tide. The spire of the Abbey seems to almost touch the heavens, crowned with a golden statue of the Archangel, who legend has it ordered the construction of the chapel in this unusual island location. Arriving in Rennes later, you have a free evening to explore the city as you wish.
Day 4 Day 4: Rennes – Saumur – Tours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rennes – Saumur – Tours

Today we head into châteaux country, where elegant estates and manicured gardens dot the countryside near the Loire River as it meanders through the heart of France. You’ll soon see why this scenic area has attracted French aristocracy for centuries. Discover Saumur, sitting elegantly astride the Loire and home to France’s national equestrian school. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the magnificent château and gardens of Villandry. Then it’s on to the city of Tours, not only the former capital of France and beautiful gateway to the Loire Valley, but also heaven for foodies as you’ll have an opportunity to Discover on your free evening. Raise a glass to good food and good friends by joining an Optional Experience dinner in the Loire Valley.
Day 5 Day 5: Loire Valley Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Loire Valley Sightseeing

All that glitters really is gold which you’ll come to discover as you explore the fairy-tale châteaux of the Loire Valley today. Your first stop is at Château d’Amboise whose art and architecture were both inspired by the Italian Renaissance. Join an optional guided tour delving into the life of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, including a visit to the Manor House and gardens where he spent his last years. The next jewel to admire is stylish Chenonceau, straddling the Cher River. Join your Local Specialist for a whimsical tour of this 16th-century château and its garden, a pleasure palace deserving of its nickname the “château of the ladies”. Admire the priceless collections of Renaissance art and furniture and its extraordinary collection of 16th-century tapestries before returning to your hotel in Tours where you’ll enjoy dinner tonight.
Day 6 Day 6: Tours – Chambord – Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tours – Chambord – Paris

There’s another château in store this morning as you begin your return journey to Paris. We’ve saved the biggest for last and you’ll be dazzled by the views of the grand Château de Chambord and its surrounding forest. Imagine royal hunting parties combing the woods for wild game as you wind your way north past orchards, vineyards, cathedrals and châteaux. Later you’ll arrive in Paris in time to enjoy a memorable Optional Experience this evening featuring dinner and a dazzling cabaret show. It’s the perfect way to spend the first of your two nights in the French capital, indulging in its legendary nightlife and making lasting memories with new friends.
Day 7 Day 7: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time

This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris with your Travel Director, taking in the Eiffel Tower and grand Champs-Élysées as well as the iconic Arc de Triomphe, honouring those who fought and died for France over the centuries. Then there’s time to discover Paris your way. Take a stroll through the medieval Latin Quarter with a Local Specialist during an Optional Experience or perhaps simply people-watch at a sidewalk bistro. This evening enjoy a final dinner with your travelling companions in this incomparable city.
Day 8 Day 8: Depart Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Depart Paris

Your whirlwind adventure through France has come to an end. You’ve seen medieval cities, walked in the footsteps of saints, soldiers and noblemen, and immersed yourself in the art, culture, history and cuisine of northern France – just enough to whet your appetite for another visit. Say a fond au revoir to your Travel Director and newfound friends.

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Jewels Of France Including Normandy (8 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Jewels Of France Including Normandy (8 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Paris

Day 2: Paris – Rouen – Honfleur – Le Havre

Day 3: Le Havre – D-Day Landing Beaches – Mont-Saint-Michel – Rennes

Day 4: Rennes – Saumur – Tours

Day 5: Loire Valley Sightseeing

Day 6: Tours – Chambord – Paris

Day 7: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 8: Depart Paris

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