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- Destination: France
- Duration: 7 Days
- Tour Type: Private Tour
- Tour Style: Luxury
About This Trip
Experience Paris from a fresh perspective on this 7-day immersive tour. Visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles, once the royal residence located just outside the city, enjoy a guided walking tour through the Marais with tastings of local cheeses and chocolates, and take part in a hands-on French cooking class at Le Foodist. You will also delight in a private nighttime driving tour to admire Paris’s illuminated landmarks. Before your journey comes to an end, spend two days exploring the city’s iconic attractions independently at your own pace.
Summary
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Versailles Palace
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Seine River Cruise, Le Marais Walking Tour, Champs-Elysées, French Cooking Class, Latin Quarter, Dinner and Show at Lido, Illumination Paris Driving Tour, 2-Day at Leisure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Paris & Private Chauffeured Transfer to Your Hotel
Welcome to Paris—the City of Romance and a global fashion capital. Upon arrival, you will be provided with personalized arrival assistance, including fast-track immigration services from the aircraft to the parking area. A professional private chauffeur in a Mercedes E-Class will then escort you to your luxury 5-star hotel, perfectly located in central Paris, just moments from iconic landmarks such as the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.
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- Day 2: Private Half-Day Visit to Versailles with Licensed Guide-Driver
Situated about 20 kilometers southwest of Paris, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most iconic representations of France’s former monarchy and a lasting symbol of the Ancien Régime. Today, at your preferred time in the morning or afternoon, your licensed private guide-driver will accompany you on a journey through French history, revealing the splendor, ambition, and lavish lifestyle of the Sun King. Following the visit, you will be comfortably returned to your accommodation.
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- Day 3: Exclusive Walking Tour of Le Marais & Evening Dinner Show at the Lido
Start your day with a privately guided walk through the historic and vibrant Le Marais district, where you will explore its fascinating history and learn what makes this neighborhood so distinctive within Paris. During the tour, you will meet a local cheesemaker for a tasting of four to five cheeses tailored to your preferences, sample unique pastries created by well-known French media pastry chefs, visit one of Paris’s oldest chocolate factories, and savor an assortment of fine chocolates crafted by local artisans.
Your afternoon is free to enjoy the Champs-Élysées and the surrounding streets. Take time to browse boutiques featuring collections from many of the world’s top designers or treat yourself to an exceptional dining experience at one of Paris’s finest restaurants.
In the evening, at 7:30 pm, your private chauffeur will collect you from your hotel and drive you to the Lido for the “Soirée Étoile” dinner and show. At approximately 11:30 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel with the same driver for a comfortable return.
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- Day 4: French Culinary Workshop, Paris Night Lights Tour & Seine River Cruise
This morning, take part in an interactive cooking class at Le Foodist, where you will practice both introductory and advanced French culinary methods while preparing a three-course menu. During lunch, accompanied by white and red wines, your host will share stories and insights about each dish, offering a richer perspective on French cuisine and culture. Round-trip transfers between your hotel and Le Foodist are included.
In the afternoon, you are encouraged to enjoy a self-guided visit to the Latin Quarter. Lively at all hours of the day, this historic neighborhood is one of Paris’s most animated areas. Browse the bookstalls along the riverbanks, stroll through charming old streets, observe students in the nearby Luxembourg Gardens, and admire elegant historic buildings. This district offers an authentic glimpse into everyday Parisian life.
In the evening, your tour assistant driver will collect you from your accommodation for the Paris Illumination Driving Tour combined with a Seine River cruise. As you experience the city after dark, you will pass iconic landmarks including the Opera Garnier—among the world’s most celebrated opera houses—the prestigious Place Vendôme, and numerous other monuments steeped in history and grandeur.
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- Day 5: Independent Discovery of Paris
France’s captivating capital is filled with historic landmarks, classic cafés, lively brasseries, and internationally renowned museums. Today is designed as a relaxed day for personal exploration, allowing you to further experience the essence of Paris. You may choose to spend your time admiring artistic treasures at the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, or exploring other outstanding museums across the city.
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- Day 6: Free Day to Enjoy Paris at Your Own Pace
Today is another opportunity to experience Paris in your own style. You may choose to spend the day shopping, discovering additional noteworthy restaurants, or immersing yourself more deeply in the rhythms of local Parisian life.
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- Day 7: Departure from Paris & Private Airport Transfer
At the scheduled time today, your private driver will collect you from your hotel and provide a comfortable and safe transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.
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