Highlights of Paris & Versailles - 5 Days

Upon arrival in Paris, you'll be met and transferred from Orly or Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to your centrally located hotel in Paris. Your first evening in the French capital is at leisure.

Please note: This tour is conducted in English. However, dependent on the mix of the group, touring may also be bilingual, in one additional language as well as English. Please also note that itinerary days may be re-arranged depending on your chose departure date, and if you wish to book additional excursions that are only available on certain days. Your exact itinerary will be confirmed after you book, but all Inclusions remain the same.

Today is a busy day of sightseeing, as we take in the best that Paris has to offer. The morning is set aside for an audio-guided tour of the Louvre, with skip-the-line tickets provided.

In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic bus tour through the heart of Paris, with stops at famous landmarks such as the Quai Branly Museum, the Pont de l'Alma, and Trocadéro Square, which offers a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. The journey continues past the Arc de Triomphe, down the Champs Elysées, and along the banks of the Seine River. We'll see the Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Gardens, then proceed to the Île de la Cité, home to the world-renowned Notre-Dame Cathedral. We also see the Esplanade des Invalides, and conclude at the Champ de Mars at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

Following the bus tour, we embark on a one-hour cruise along the Seine River, aboard one of the famous Bateaux Parisiens. This boat ride offers unique perspectives of landmarks like the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre Museum, and the Eiffel Tower.

The highlight of the day is a visit to the Eiffel Tower, where we'll skip the queues and take an elevator to the second-level observation deck at 150 metres. Here, we can enjoy breathtaking views over Paris and you can explore the monument at your own pace. our tour ends at the Eiffel Tower, so you can spend as much or as little time as you wish here.

Please note: Rarely, the bus tour is unavailable. In this case, a private guided walking tour along with access to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor and the Seine Cruise will be organized for you. The audio-guided visit to the Louvre may be scheduled for the afternoon or another day based on museum availability.

After breakfast, head independently to the meeting point for our Versailles day trip. From this central Paris location, depart for the Palace of Versailles on a luxury air-conditioned coach. During the 45-minute journey, listen to an introduction to the palace's history provided by a local guide.

The Palace of Versailles spans over 721,000 square feet and features more than 700 rooms. With our guide, head directly to the front of the line to explore the palace's most exquisite rooms, including the King's Grand Apartments, which consist of seven rooms, each dedicated to a different god, such as Apollo, Mars, and Venus. The Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring the king's, include notable rooms like the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette. Admire the stunning Hall of Mirrors, a room designed by renowned architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, intended to impress visitors to King Louis XIV (the Sun King). This nearly 240-foot-long hall is illuminated by 17 windows and approximately 350 mirrors, offering breathtaking views of the palace gardens, which we will explore during the second part of our visit.

After time to explore the Palace of Versailles, we head back to Paris at around 12:30. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Meeting Point: Unless otherwise communicated to you, the meeting point for today's Versailles trip is at 8:15 at the Pullman Hotel Tour Eiffel, in front of the Frame restaurant (Address: 18 Avenue De Sugren, 22 Rue Jean Rey Entrée Au, 75015).

Enjoy a free day in Paris today, or consider one of the available optional tours:

Disneyland Paris Tour Experience a day at Disneyland Paris with round-trip transport included. This package includes entry to both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park. Depart from Paris, travelling via the A4 motorway to reach Disneyland Paris in about an hour. After being dropped off near the park entrances, enjoy a fun-filled day exploring the magical worlds within both parks. The coach will depart Disneyland at 19:00, returning to Paris by approximately 20:00 (19:00 in winter).

Mont Saint-Michel Tour Available from November to April on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and daily from April to October, this 14-hour tour takes you to Mont-Saint-Michel. Accompanied by a professional guide, uncover the history and marvels of this "Wonder of the West."

Normandy D-Day Beaches Tour From November to April, join this 13-hour excursion on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays, and in the months from April to October, tours run every day except Sundays and Wednesdays. Discover the historic D-Day Beaches in Normandy with a knowledgeable guide.

Following breakfast, enjoy some free time until your flight departure. A private transfer will take you to either Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Orly Airport, concluding your tour. Au Revoir!