Paris (and Versailles) in 5 Days

Day 1: Arrival meeting a Airport transfer to Hotel.. Overnight in Paris.

This tour centers around Ile de la Cité, the tiny island on the Seine River that's considered the birthplace of modern-day Paris. It's here that a small Celtic settlement created over 2000 years ago grew to become one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You'll start the tour with a delightful stroll along the Seine, seeing lovely sights and learning about Paris' history. Along the way, you'll see the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, and the enchanting Place Dauphine. You'll be ndependent.

Meet your guide at our office neat the Tour Eiffel. Today you will explore the magnificent Palace of Versailles with its luxuriant gardens. 
Your guide will introduce to you the State Apartments with its 8 rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, the King and Queens’ apartments and since July 2006 some new rooms recently renovated, the Royal Chapel and the Royal Opera Opera, then you will explore the Gardens and the Park.

Today, you will have free time to enjoy Paris or the nearby region. You can customize your experience. We offer many optional tours, take advantage of them! You may visit the Champagne Region, discover the Castles in the Loire Valley, reach Normandy and learn about the D-Day and walk on the landing beaches. Or join a cooking class or ... Not easy to list all the chance the Ville Lumiere has to offer. Overnight in Paris. (B)

You'll also explore the atmospheric streets of the Latin Quarter before reaching thThis tour centers around Ile de la Cité, the tiny island on the Seine River that's considered the birthplace of modern-day Paris. It's here that a small Celtic settlement created over 2000 years ago grew to become one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You'll start the tour with a delightful stroll along the Seine, seeing lovely sights and learning about Paris' history. Along the way, you'll see the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, and the enchanting Place Dauphine. You'lle majestic Notre Dame Cathedral. It's still being restored after the fire that hit it but can be admired from close enough to appreciate its beauty. Among the highlights of this tour is Sainte Chappelle, the sacred building erected by Louis IX to house his relic collection and widely regarded as Paris' most stunning church. Your skip-the-line ticket will quickly get you inside, where grand vaulted ceilings and mesmerising stained glass windows depicting biblical stories await you. After the visit, the tour ends with a scenic river cruise to admire Paris from a unique angle. In the afternoon, reach a designated meeting point. During this half-day tour you will see the best that Versailles has to offer without having to wait in line ! We will take you back to the Golden Age of France with an afternoon at the Palace of Versailles. The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery which boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows and crystal chandeliers. Overnight in Paris.