Welcome to Paris! Upon arrival, meet your local guide and board the private motorcoach for the city. Upon arrival, begin your guided panoramic city tour. See the magnificent Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Elysées, the Trocadero, Les Invalides, Palais du Luxembourg, the Opera, the Pantheon and the historic Latin Quarter. Continue to the Ile de la Cité to see the Conciergerie and the Palais de Justice, and the Gothic masterpiece, Notre Dame. On to the Jardin des Tuileries and the stunning Place de la Concorde with its 3,300-year-old Obélisque from Luxor. Spend dinner together with the group at a local restaurant. D

This morning, enjoy a French Revolution guided tour to include Place de la Concorde, Ile de la Cite, Place de la Bastille. This afternoon, continue exploring the city with your tour leader. Transportation by metro pass. Dinner at a local restaurant. B, D

Transfer by private coach to the Palace of Versailles, home of Louis XIV, the Sun King. See the magnificent Hall of Mirrors and imagine it filled with silk gowns and powdered wigs, lit by thousands of candles. The mirrors, a luxurious rarity at the time, were a reflection of a time when aristocrats felt good about their looks and their fortunes. In another age altogether, this was the room in which the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I. Stroll through the fabulous formal gardens and marvel at the splendor in which royalty lived. Return to Paris. Enjoy dinner with your group before ascending to the third and highest level of the iconic Eiffel Tower to take in panoramic views of this beautiful city. B, D

Continue your guided revolutionary themed tour of Paris this morning to include Square Henri Galli, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame, Conciergerie, Palais Royal, South face of the Louvre. In the afternoon, visit the Pantheon and Basilica of St. Denis. Make your way to the famous arts district of Montmartre. Walk through the cobblestone-filled streets and appreciate the bohemian atmosphere. Dinner at a local restaurant. B, D

After breakfast, proceed to the Louvre for a guided visit by metro pass. The Louvre, the largest museum on earth, was originally constructed in 1200 as a fortress. In the 17th century, it served as Louis XIII’s palace. After the French revolution, the Louvre was opened as a museum and its fabulous collection was rightfully made accessible to the public. Among the priceless art treasures to see are the beautifully proportioned Venus de Milo, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. After dinner, take a relaxing Bateau Mouche cruise on the Seine River. B, D

Depart on a full day guided excursion to visit Château de Chambord, one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world. It has a very distinctive French Renaissance architecture style that blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. Also visit Château Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful castles in France; its Renaissance splendor spanning the river. Return to Paris and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. B, D

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay. This beautiful museum, once a railroad station, now houses a staggering collection of Impressionist art, as well as other items created between 1848 and 1914. Climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe that honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. Enjoy spectacular views of Paris. B, D

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour of Marais, Place des Vosges and a visit of the Musée Picasso. It is located in the Hôtel Salé, one of the most beautiful 17th century private mansions in Paris. The Musée Picasso collection comprises over 5,000 works and tens of thousands of archived pieces. Dinner at a local restaurant. B, D