Overview
France is the world’s most visited country — and this 8-day itinerary captures its greatest highlights. Three days soaking in the magnificence of Paris, a day trip to the Palace of Versailles, then the Azure Coast: the glamour of Nice, the medieval hilltop villages of Provence, and a day in the Principality of Monaco.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at CDG. Hotel check-in, evening Seine river cruise under the Eiffel Tower lights.
Eiffel Tower summit, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre artists' quarter.
Louvre Museum (Leonardo's Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo), Musée d'Orsay Impressionist collection, evening at Le Marais.
Full-day Versailles: Hall of Mirrors, Queen's Apartments, Grand Trianon, formal gardens. Return to Paris for farewell dinner.
Morning TGV train to Nice (5.5 hrs). Afternoon walk along Promenade des Anglais, Old Town (Vieux Nice) & flower market.
Day trip: medieval cliff village of Èze, Monaco (Casino Square, Prince's Palace, F1 circuit, Oceanographic Museum).
Morning Provençal market, afternoon wine tasting in the hills above Nice. Optional boat trip to Saint-Tropez.
Breakfast, transfer to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- 7 nights hotel (4-star)
- Daily breakfast
- Paris City Pass (2 days)
- Versailles skip-the-line entry
- High-speed TGV train (Paris–Nice)
- Monaco day tour
- English-speaking guide in Paris
Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches & dinners
- Perfume workshop (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Personal shopping