Because France is not just Paris, after-all !

This is a unique tour where the chic meets countryside (minus its usual rigidity). This tour is only for singles, couples and group of friends (no kids). It takes you from the French chic to the rustic countryside in 10 days.

In keeping with the backpacking-explorer spirit, we ensure that we take you beyond the typical touristy destinations. We use central budget 2-3* hotels and ensure that time (& money) is better spent on sightseeing and experiencing the local culture.

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ITINERARY

DAY 1. PARIS 10AM (Group Day)

Arrive at Paris airport (CDG) Pick up by a private coach & transfer to your hotel. Settle in for 3 nights.
After arrival into the hotel the group the group meets for lunch (included) for a round of introductions. Get to know you travel buddies and discuss you interests so that you can utilise your Open Days in right company ;)
Late afternoon, we visit the majestic Eiffel tower and then proceed for the relaxed cruise on Seine river cruise. Food and drinks are available on the cruise for purchase.
After cruise, drop back to hotel. Those who want to explore on own can reach the hotel on their own.

DAY 2. PARIS  (Open Day)

Today is a Open day – based on your interests, you can either take a hop-on-hop-off bus to for a quick orientation tour or head to one of the bigger museums like Louvre and check out the Monalisa smile!
People who want to go a further afield can take a day tour to following places:
1. Campagne region including champagne tasting
2. Loire valley castles
3. Mont Saint Micheal
4. Paris Disneyland
5. Burgundy/Dijon day trip and wine tour
6. London day trip (requires UK visa)
7. Brugges (Belgium day trip)
8. Brussels day trip on own by train
9. Versailles palace half/full day trip (can be done on own or using a prebooked sightseeing tour)
All above  trips can be booked via us or if you prefer can book them on your own.

DAY 3. PARIS (Open Day)

You can continue to explore the day trips above or visit other local Paris attractions like Orsay museum. See the options for Day 2.

DAY 4. AVIGNON (Group Day)

Breakfast & check out.  Morning Transfer to Gare de Lyon. Board the TGV from Paris to Avignon.  Pick up at Avignon train station by a private coach & transfer to hotel in Avignon for 2 night stay

Later the guide will take you around Avignon and show you around the Palace of Popes and Pont d'Avignon (entrance fee €4 not included)
Optional: You can go in for the visit at  Palace of the Popes, the largest gothic palace in Europe (entrance fee €9 not included) Evening free at will.

DAY 5. AVIGNON  (Group Day) PROVENCE TOUR

Breakfast.
Pick up by a private coach at your hotel in Avignon & departure for a full day trip : Provence Le Grand Tour covering Triumphal Arch in Orange, the legendary vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape (wine tasting optional - €10), and the beautiful mountain villages of Gordes and Roussillon.

DAY 6. NICE (The French Riviera) – Open Day

Breakfast & check out.
Pick up by a private coach at your hotel in Avignon & transfer to hotel in Nice for 3n.
Later you can explore the centre of Nice : The Promenade des Anglais, the waterfront boulevard, is one of the most famous streets in France. Behind the pebbly beach is the old town with its rambling old lanes. This is the charismatic heart of the city and it contrasts well with the belle époque buildings that line the waterfront and the west of the city.

DAY 7. MONACO – Group Day

Pick up by a private coach at your hotel in Nice & departure for a full day tour of Monaco. Walk in the small streets of the old town on the rock. See the Prince's Palace and the changing of the guards just before midday. Monte Carlo: Discover the old Casino, the famous Hôtel de Paris and the Café de Paris, the beautiful gardens and deluxe boutiques. Drive on the Monte-Carlo world- famous race- track.
Eze Village: visit of the old medieval village perched like eagles nests. Visit of the Perfumerie Fragonard.

DAY 8. CANNES & ANTIBES – Group Day

Pick up by a private coach at your hotel in Nice & departure for half day tour to visit the region east of West of Nice: Cannes, the star of the Riviera is famous for its film festival, glitzy hotels, shopping, the old port, beaches, exotic sports cars and yachts. Walk the renowned “ Croisette Promenade”. Then following the coast road, drive through Antibes and the old town where Picasso lived, the incredible harbour and its ramparts built by Vauban.

DAY 9: DEPARTURE

Transfer Nice airport or stay on longer if you want to explore the coast.

PRICE (on twin sharing basis)

Rs. 1,05,000 + airfare (early bird if booked by 15 July 2015)
Rs. 1,23,000 + airfare (from 16 July 2015 onwards)

Single Occupancy in room: Add Eur. 500 to twin costs.

We welcome single travellers to join. Based on the other bookings, we try to match single travellers up and allocate twin sharing rooms with (same-gender) travel buddies in the group.

Rates based on 1 Eur = 71 INR
Cost includes visa and insurance from India. Additional service tax applicable (3.09%)

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MEALS

Breakfast (daily) + 1 lunch on Day 1

SIGHTSEEING INCLUDED

1. Paris Eiffel tower entry
2. Paris Cruise
3. Provence Tour
4. Monaco Tour
5. Cannes Tour

All other items not mentioned above excluded from the cost.

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