14D13N Grand Tour Of France (4780)
Adventure is knocking. Turn "never thought I would" into "glad I did" with a budget-friendly tour that includes all the essentials plus a great mix of included excursions and free time. We know why you travel. We know that another day in an amazing destination means more than a fancy chocolate on a pillow! Cosmos travel experts still insist that you enjoy comfortable, clean and attractive hotels; a professional Tour Director; guided sightseeing of must-see sights; and seamless transportation that makes getting there half the fun!
Tour Highlights
- Drive first to the historical capital city of Normandy, Rouen-one of the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe.
- Visit lovely Honfleur, known for its picturesque port and houses with slate-covered facades.
- Stroll on the shores of St. Malo, a popular seaside resort, then depart for Angers to visit its cathedral.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, rich in agricultural resources including vineyards, forests, and cereal fields, and stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees in the South.
- Visit Arles, known all over the world for Van Gogh’s paintings.
- Admire the famous Roman amphitheatre, then continue to Aix-en-Provence.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Paris, France
Check into your hotel and spend free time strolling around Paris. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Caen
Drive first to the historical capital city of Normandy, Rouen-one of the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. Walk through its centre, rich in Gothic architecture. Next, visit lovely Honfleur, known for its picturesque port and houses with slate- covered facades. Continue to Caen.
breakfast · dinner
Day 3 Caen - Normandy landing Beaches - Mont St. Michel - St. Malo
Time to see Caen before visiting the legendary beaches where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago. Experience the most moving sites at Arromanches, St. Laurent, and the American Cemetery at Omaha. Next, journey to Bayeux, home to the famous tapestry, listed by UNESCO, depicting William the Conqueror’s epic battle in 1066 (entrance fee extra). Then, on to the unique beauty of Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessed via a causeway
breakfast
Day 4 St. Malo - Angers - Chateaux Country
Time to enjoy a visit of Mont St. Michel before departing for Angers to visit its cathedral. Then, travel along the banks of the Loire River to reach the enchanting Chateaux Country. This evening, join an optional dinner at a local restaurant
breakfast
Day 5 Chateaux Country
Spend the day at leisure or take an optional excursion to see some of the most spectacular castles of the Loire Valley, steeped in the history of noblemen and kings since the 11th century. Gothic spires, medieval turrets, great fortresses, and beautiful chateaux make for splendid panoramas.
breakfast · dinner
Day 6 Chateaux Country - Bordeaux
This morning spend some time in the picturesque town of La Rochelle, situated on the Atlantic coast, then enjoy a scenic drive through the Bordeaux wine region. Stop for a wine tasting session at one of the celebrated cellars. Next, enjoy an orientation walk of the city centre of Bordeaux.
breakfast
Day 7 Bordeaux - Dordogne - Rocamadour - Toulouse
Discover one of France’s most scenic regions, the Dordogne. Stop in the medieval town of Rocamadour, dramatically perched high upon a cliff. Continue southwards to Toulouse.
breakfast · dinner
Day 8 Toulouse - Carcassonne - Pont Du Gard - Avignon
Travel to Carcassonne for a walk in this well-preserved medieval town. Then, stop for a picture at famous Pont du Gard before reaching Avignon.
breakfast
Day 9 Avignon - Arles - Aix - En-Provence - French Riviera
Visit Arles, known all over the world for Van Gogh’s paintings. Admire the famous Roman amphitheatre, then continue to Aix-en-Provence. Walk down its main street, the Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane trees in the French tradition, and the 17th-century palace, houses, and fountains. Finally, head to the French Riviera on the shores of the Mediterranean.
breakfast
Day 10 French Riviera
Take time to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera at your own leisure. Tonight, maybe join the optional “Monte Carlo by Night” excursion to see the Principality of Monaco.
breakfast
Day 11 French Riviera - Orange - Lyon
First to Grasse to visit a traditional perfume workshop. See more of Provence and follow one of France’s great panoramic routes, the Route Napoleon, which Napoleon took on his return from his exile in Elba in 1815. From Grenoble, join the expressway to the Lyon area.
breakfast · dinner
Day 12 Lyon - Beaune - Paris
Travel through the picturesque vineyards and fields of Burgundy to medieval Beaune, the region’s wine capital since Roman times. Stop to visit the famous Hotel-Dieu. Return to the French capital of Paris.
breakfast
Day 13 Paris
Discover the glorious ville lumieres (City of Lights) and its many boulevards and monumental buildings. On your included sightseeing tour, a local expert will guide you through Parisian history, tradition, and modern living. Optional excursions are also available to complete your experience.
breakfast
Day 14 Paris
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
breakfast
What's included
Included
- 13 nights accommodation
- Professional Tour Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Meal as per itinerary
Not included
- Tipping
- Airport transfer
- Safety net protection
- Gratuities
- Others not mentioned
Your hotels
Ibis Avignon Centre Ponte De l'Europe
★★★
Avignon 12, Blv St.Dominique Avignon France
Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port
★★★★
Nice 8 Rue Emmanuel Philibert Nice France
Mama Shelter Lyon
★★★
Lyon 13 rue Domer Lyon France
Novotel Amboise
★★★★
Amboise 17 Rue Des Sablonnieres Amboise France
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
★★★
Caen 52 Quai Amiral Hamelin Caen Cedex France
Ibis Styles Port St Malo
★★★
Saint Malo 6/8 Quai Du Val Saint Malo France
Ibis Pont Jumeaux
★★★
Toulouse 99 boulevard marquette Toulouse France
Tribe Paris La Defense Esplanade
★★★★
Paris 11 Rue De L'Abreuvoir Courbevoie France
Ibis Styles Bordeaux Meriadeck
★★★
Bordeaux Av. Du Général Larminat Bordeaux France



