Day 1 - Arrive in Paris
Welcome to Paris. Transport to Hotel. Dinner and Accommodation.

Day 2 - City Tour/Seine River Cruise
Start your visit with an afternoon guided tour of the city's architectural gems of "les Champs Elysées", "la Concord", "l'Arche de Triumph", the astounding "Eiffel Tower" and the exquisite "Notre Dame". Then, lunch in a Parisian café that dwells uniquely underneath the city streets. Afterwards, spend your evening on the Seine by river cruise viewing the city lights that will illuminate your heart. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 - The Louvre/Montmartre
The following morning take a fascinating trip to the "Grand Louvre" entering through the famous glass pyramid. The massive collection encompasses more than 3 million works of art with its legendary "Mona Lisa", various paintings and sculptures from the French school. In the evening you are obliged to stroll through the "Butte Montmarte", a favorite meeting place of the artists, painters and poets along with a visit to "Sacré Coeur" with a breathtaking view of the city, followed by dinner at "Café Montmarte" for traditional French cuisine, upbeat atmosphere and courteous staff. * Fondue Party is available upon request. *Optional: Gourmet dinner and Cabaret at the world renowned "Moulin Rouge" or the French classic "Canotier".

Day 4 - Independent Day
Free to explore your own interests through the city. A lovely way to spend the day is to wander through the "Saint Germain des Prés" quarter, center of Parisian intellectual life and a favorite haunt of such literary luminaries as Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. Paris also boasts a large number of excellent museums that are just waiting your discovery. From medieval art (musée de Cluny) to fashion (musée de la mode) and the musée de Orsay, housing the world's largest permanent collection of impressionists works. Dinner and accommodation. *Optional: Paris Magic - Spend a day in luxury and visit the prestigious fashion houses, designer studios and the best beauty salons in Paris. Unravel secrets of Dior, Saint Laurent and Channel, gain advice from fashion experts on wardrobe an()makeup selections and receive an exclusive fashion show.

Day 5 - Chàteau de Versailles
Morning excursion outside of Paris to the "Chàteau de Versailles", known as the "residence of Sun King", one of the most attractive royal palaces in all of France with its mirror gallery and beautiful gardens. Afternoon with free time to explore more delights of this cosmopolitan city and a chance for shopping at the "Galleries Lafayette". Farewell dinner and accommodation.

Day 6 -Depart
Return flights home or begin optional excursion.

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NORMANDY

Day 1 - Caen
Morning departure from Paris to Caen, the ancient city of William the Conqueror. It became the most important target of the Normandy Operation. In the afternoon visit the Caen Memorial Museum, which takes you into the crucial period that began with World War II and finished with the fall of the Berlin Wall. One can recall the onset of the war and view its aftermath. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 - Arromanches/Bayeux
Start the day visiting the History Museum at the Harbor at Arromanches. There you will discover how the construction of the artificial harbor was a key to success after D-Day. With a view of these ruins you can fully grasp the magnitude of this event. Afternoon head to Bayeux, a medieval city, unscathed from the allied bombing raids of 1944. Bayeux is home to a magnificent masterpiece, the "Bayeux Tapestry," that hangs 50 centimeters high and 70 meters wide and represents the conquest of England in 1066 by "William the Conqueror". Dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 - Depart
Return to Paris for departure flights or additional tours of the city.

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THE KINGS ROUTE

Day 1 - Chateau de Chenonceau/Minichateaux Park
Morning departure from Paris to the Loire Valley. Visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, "Ladies Castle" amazingly constructed on the Cher river. Afternoon, lunch at the Minichateaux Park, where you can comprise the vast architecture and style of both the renaissance and medieval periods, while strolling along the models of the Loire castles. Dinner and accommodation in Hotel or Chateau. *Option: Dine at a restaurant inside the caves of the Troglodyte region.

Day 2 - Chaumont-sur-Loire/Chambord Park
Drive to the "Chaumont-sur-Loire" castle and feel its essence dominate the Loire valley. Lunch and an excursion to Chambord Park with lovely gardens and the grand castle constructed with vast chimneys and windows. Possibility to take a hot air balloon ride seizing an aerial view of the valley. Dinner and accommodation. *Option: Renaissance Dinner Party in a beautiful castle complete with costumes and a gourmet feast.

Day 3 - Depart
Return to Paris or continue your stay.

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BOURGOGNE

Day 1 - Dijon
Sightseeing in Dijon, the capital of Bourgogne, is a city filled with the numerous historical treasures such as the clock tower of "Jacquemart", "Hôtel de Ville" and "Musée de vin", superb experience for learning wine cultivation and tasting. Afterwards, tantalize your taste buds with the delicious foods of the region along with the infamous "Dijon Mustard". Accommodation in Hotel or Monastery.

Day 2 - Beaune/Le Cassissium
Morning in Beaune, a historical town beaming with distinctive architecture, embraced by pleasant vineyards of Bourgogne. Feast your eyes on "L' Hôtel- Dieu", a prized possession of this historical town, is a must see with its elaborate décor and roof tops. Lunch. Afternoon drive to the center of the black current field and visit "Le Cassissium", the largest European venue devoted to blackcurrants, encompassing a production area, museum, the art of tasting and a gift shop. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 - Depart
*Option: 4 to 7 day river cruise on a luxurious house-boat or prepare your departure home.

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BORDEAUX

Day 1 - Beautiful Bordeaux
Vintage Bordeaux, once called "Little Rome" holds the many monuments, such as the "Pont de Napoleon", listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Spend the evening on the river front in a café, savoring the delectable entrees that compliment their prestigious wines. *Option: Exclusive dinner party held in a local Chateau. Accommodation in Hotel or Chateau.

Day 2 - Wine Tour
Spend the day touring through the largest and oldest wine producing region in the world. Enter the medieval architecture of Saint-Émilion with wine tasting and sampling of "fois gras," a regional entree. Venture to vineyards with local wine connoisseurs and uncover the secrets to grape harvesting and wine production. Dinner with gastronomic delights from the area and accommodation.

Day 3 -Depart
Departure home or further exploration of this acclaimed agriculture.

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PROVENCE

Day 1 - Avignon
Enter the walled medieval town known as Avignon, "City of Popes," and traverse its famous bridge. Afternoon, lunch and a guided scenic drive though the breathtaking Gordes, Roussilon and Fantaine de Vaulcuse villages. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 - Arles/Camargue
Morning jaunt to Arles, a town with a touch of Italy, that gloats with a wealth of ancient remains such as a roman amphitheatre and baths. Next, a visit to Camargue, a vast marshland with treasures of exotic wildlife and landscapes immortalized by Van Gogh's paintings. Dinner with "Provençal" mouthwatering cuisine. Accommodation.

Day 3 - Depart
Excursion to Aix-en-Provence for a promenade down the "Cezanne Walk" and view the lavender fields and olive groves. Afternoon spend in Marseille, the oldest city in France, visiting the exquisite Notre Dame church with a panoramic view of the metropolis and its boisterous port. Prepare for departure flight or venture to the French Riviera.

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THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Day 1 - Cannes
Spend the Day in Cannes, home to the international film festival and shop amongst the stars at some of the most fabulous boutiques of the Mediterranean. Evening, dine on terrace tasting traditional seafood, while captivating the animated atmosphere billowing in the streets. Accommodation.

Day 2 - Nice
Nice - stroll down the famous "Promenade des Anglais" or take a dip in the clear waters of the sea. *Beach wheelchair, exclusively designed for the sand, available upon request. Afternoon, visit to the Old Town and the famous Flower Market. Dinner at sunset and accommodation.

Day 3 - Monte Carlo
Morning, spin your luck in one of the many lavish casinos of Monte Carlo. Afternoon, lunch and an opportunity to relish the beauty of Monaco, where the prince captured the heart of Grace Kelly. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 4 - Depart
Return flights home or continue your coastal adventures. *Option: Visit to the Grasse region with a "Tarlinologie" at the Molinard Perfumery, workshop creating your own scent assisted by a master perfumer.

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