Highlights of Paris & Versailles - 5 day tour

Upon arrival in Paris, you'll be greeted with a warm "Bienvenue à Paris." Enjoy a meet and greet followed by a private transfer from Orly or Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to your centrally located hotel in Paris. Overnight stay in Paris. Meals are not included. Please note that the itinerary may change based on opening hours and other factors.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast before embarking on an exciting sightseeing adventure in Paris. Your morning is set aside for an audio-guided tour of the Louvre, with skip-the-line tickets provided. This visit can also be organized for the afternoon or another available day, depending on the museum's schedule. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic bus tour through the heart of Paris, featuring English commentary. The tour includes stops at famous landmarks such as the Quai Branly Museum, the Pont de l'Alma, and Trocadéro Square, which offers a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. The journey continues past the Arc de Triomphe, down the Champs Elysées, and along the banks of the Seine River. You'll see the Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Gardens, and marvel at the exterior of the Louvre Museum. The tour proceeds to the Île de la Cité, home to the world-renowned Notre-Dame Cathedral, then to the Esplanade des Invalides, and concludes at the Champ de Mars at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Following the bus tour, embark on a one-hour cruise along the Seine River with narration in English aboard one of the famous Bateaux Parisiens. This boat ride offers unique perspectives of landmarks like the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre Museum, and the Eiffel Tower. The highlight of the day is a visit to the Eiffel Tower, where you'll bypass the lines and take an elevator to the second-level observation deck at 150 meters. Here, you can enjoy breathtaking views over Paris and explore the monument at your own pace. The excursion concludes at the Eiffel Tower. Important Note: If the bus tour is unavailable, Eskapas may arrange a private guided walking tour along with access to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor and the Seine Cruise. The audio-guided visit to the Louvre may be scheduled for the afternoon or another day based on museum availability. Overnight: Paris Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, please meet at 8:15 a.m. at the Pullman Hotel Tour Eiffel, in front of the Frame restaurant (Address: 18 Avenue De Sugren, 22 Rue Jean Rey Entrée Au, 75015) to avoid traffic congestion. Note that hotel pickups are not provided. From this central Paris location, depart for the Palace of Versailles on a luxury air-conditioned coach. During the 45-minute journey, listen to an introduction to the palace's history provided by your guide. The Palace of Versailles spans over 721,000 square feet and features more than 700 rooms. With your guide, head directly to the front of the line to explore the palace's most exquisite rooms, including the King's Grand Apartments, which consist of seven rooms, each dedicated to a different god, such as Apollo, Mars, and Venus. The Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring the king's, include notable rooms like the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette. Admire the stunning Hall of Mirrors, a room designed by renowned architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, intended to impress visitors to King Louis XIV (the Sun King). This nearly 240-foot-long hall is illuminated by 17 windows and approximately 350 mirrors, offering breathtaking views of the palace gardens, which you will explore during the second part of your visit. Return to Paris at 12:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of free leisure time. Overnight stay in Paris. Meals: Breakfast. Please note: - We strongly recommend wearing flat shoes due to parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard. - Strollers are not allowed inside the palace. - Access may be challenging for those with reduced mobility. - Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace. - Skip-the-line access may be delayed due to Versailles Palace procedures, such as the Vigipirate plan, security checks, or unexpected crowds.
Overnight: Versailles

Enjoy a day of leisure with breakfast provided, followed by an overnight stay in Paris. Optionally, consider these tours: 1. **Disneyland® Paris Tour**: Experience a day at Disneyland® Paris with round-trip transport included. This package includes entry to both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park. Depart from Paris, traveling via the A4 motorway to reach Disneyland® Paris in about an hour. After being dropped off near the park entrances, enjoy a fun-filled day exploring the magical worlds within both parks. The coach will depart Disneyland at 7:15 PM, returning to Paris by approximately 8:00 PM (7:00 PM in winter). Price: €200 per person. 2. **Mont Saint-Michel Tour**: Available from November to April on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and daily from April to October, this 14-hour tour takes you to Mont-Saint-Michel. Accompanied by a professional guide, uncover the history and marvels of this "Wonder of the West." Price: €250 per person. 3. **Loire Valley Castles Tour**: Offered from November to April on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and from April to October on Sundays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, this 13-hour adventure invites you to explore the heart of the Loire Valley. Visit the renowned Chateau de Chenonceau, Chateau de Chambord, and Clos Lucé castle, the latter being associated with Leonardo da Vinci. Travel in comfort from Paris at 7:15 AM. Price: €250 per person. 4. **Normandy D-Day Beaches Tour**: From November to April, join this 13-hour excursion on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays, and in the months from April to October, tours run every day except Sundays and Wednesdays. Discover the historic D-Day Beaches in Normandy with a knowledgeable guide. Price: €250 per person.
Overnight: Paris