Best of France (Busreis)

Hoogtepunten

Dining Summary

• 6 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Villandry: Return to 17th-century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a delightful Be My Guest experience.

Iconic Experience

• Beaune: Visit the Hospices de Beaune and learn about its captivating past as well as admiring its flamboyant Gothic architecture.
• Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
• Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
• Arles: Hear more about the city that is famed for being the inspiration behind the Van Gogh paintings during a city orientation.
• Lourdes: Explore Lourdes, globally renowned as a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and attracting over three million faithful visitors every year.
• Saint-Émilion: Take in the vine-laden surroundings and established wine-making heritage of Saint-Émilion.
• Mont-Saint-Michel: Savour your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel and cross the causeway to explore the tidal island town.
• Omaha Beach: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings and visit Omaha Beach.
• Giverny: View the gardens that inspired many of Impressionist Claude Monet’s most famous masterpieces.
• Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Villandry: Join Local Specialist and environmental educator Elise in the beautiful gardens of the Château de Villandry to see how organic gardening helps biodiversity thrive. Through a hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the tools and techniques gardeners use to care for these historic grounds — an interactive experience that connects you to nature and the people preserving it. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Carcassonne and Paris
• Discover Lyon, Avignon, Monaco, Arles, Lourdes, Bordeaux and Nice
• Visit the Hospices de Beaune, Château de Villandry, the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach and Claude Monet's home at Giverny.
• View the Papal Palace in Avignon, Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena in Nice, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux, Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day Beach of Omaha in Normandy, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris
• See the Roman Amphitheatre and the Cathedral in Arles
• Scenic Drive through the Dordogne and the Loire Valley

Trafalgar Difference

• Loire Valley: A symbol of the passing of time, step back with a stay in the regal 16th and 17th- century Chateâu de Beauvois, which opens its doors to those who wish to experience exceptional moments.

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Whats Included

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Optional Experiences and free time
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Reisaanbieding

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