A Private Luxury Tour to France including Paris and Normandy

Half Day Private Tour to Versailles from Paris and an Evening Dinner Cruise

Meet your guide this morning for a private tour to Versailles. Skip the line entrance tickets and a 3-hour guided tour to the Palace of Versailles are included. After the tour you will be transferred back to the city centre. There will be time for an optional lunch and at the Louvre you will be met by our expert local art guide for a private 3-hour tour of The Louvre including entrance to the world-famous museum. Afterwards, you may return to your hotel at your leisure.

The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682. A succession of kings continued to embellish the Palace up until the French Revolution. Today the Palace contains 2,300 rooms spread over 63,154 m2. In 1789, the French Revolution forced Louis XVI to leave Versailles for Paris. The Palace would never again be a royal residence and a new role was assigned to it in the 19th century, when it became the Museum of the History of France in 1837 by order of King Louis-Philippe, who came to the throne in 1830

The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement.

Paris Dinner Cruise: You will be met at your hotel for a private transfer to the pier where you’ll meet your host and climb aboard a luxury Bateaux Parisien sightseeing boat that departs at 8:30PM. We include the Premier menu option. Take a seat at the front of the elegant dining room surrounded by large windows and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne. As your boat floats down the river past some of Paris’ famous sites, you will enjoy an appetiser, choice of starter, main dish, dessert and cheese with a 2nd glass of champagne with dessert. Your meal will include a selection of fine wines. After your meal, step out onto the open-air deck for a breath of fresh evening air and immerse yourself in the romance of the City of Lights. At the end of your cruise, step back onto solid ground and enjoy the rest of the evening to yourself.

Half Day Tour from Paris to Giverny, The Eiffel Tower and an Evening Food Tour.

This morning you will meet with your English-speaking driver for a half day private return transfer from Paris to Giverny. Skip the line entrances are included at Giverny. Return to Paris at lunchtime and your driver will drop you off near the Eiffel Tower where you can enjoy an optional lunch before an included visit to the Eiffel Tower (including tickets to the summit). This evening we include a small group scheduled food walking tour in the Montmartre district. Return to your hotel afterwards at your leisure.

Giverny Monet's Garden: There are two parts in Monet's garden: a flower garden called Clos Normand in front of the house and a Japanese inspired water garden on the other side of the road. The two parts of Monet's garden contrast and complement one another. When Monet and his family settled in Giverny in 1883 the  piece of land sloping gently down from the house to the road was planted with an orchard and enclosed by high stone walls. A central alley bordered with pines separated it into two parts. Monet had the pines cut down, keeping only the two yews closest to the house to please Alice. From this Clos Normand of about one hectare, Monet made a garden full of perspectives, symmetries and colours. In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway.

The Eiffel Tower: Tickets are included to the summit of The Eiffel Tower. The tower offers three experiences: With its transparent floor and its new glass balustrades, the 1st floor offers you a brand-new experience and a breath-taking view. Walk on the glass floor, 57m from the ground, and experience the unique sensation of stepping out into the void. On the second floor, treat yourself to some modern French gastronomic cuisine and a unique visual and culinary experience, all in an immaculate and classy setting. Or simply be wowed by Paris and all her splendour with clear views to the Capital's monuments. After a spectacular ascent in glass-walled lifts, you will reach the top of the Tower, 267m up! Explore Gustave Eiffel’s office which has been restored to its original condition. With its very life like wax models, the scene depicts the Tower’s creator and his daughter Claire welcoming the famous American inventor, Thomas Edison. Among other things you can also see the gramophone which he presents to Gustave Eiffel as a gift. The Tower also represents the magic of light. Its lighting, its sparkling lights, and its beacon shine and inspire dreams every evening.

Montmartre Evening Food Tour: There is a very good reason why Paris is called the "City of Light". It is stunningly beautiful during the day, but it is even more magical at night. The Montmartre and South Pigalle areas really come alive in the evening, when the tourists are gone, and the true Parisians come out to enjoy the area's secret wine bars and restaurants. The little streets and cobbled lanes are transformed at night, illuminated by the warm glow of the Paris Street lamps and candles from restaurants. It is the perfect place for a wonderful dinner. Firstly, your local Parisian guide will take you to a chocolate shop where you will have the chance to eat mouth-watering chocolates. This visit will be followed by a lovely and local macaron shop of the Montmartre area. Your tour will include a stop at a boulangerie where you can sample and learn about classic French breads and baguettes (and why you should never eat a baguette the wrong way around)! After the bakery, you will visit the best cheese shop in Abbesses to try Nico's favourite "fromages". The tour even includes a visit to a butcher shop, where you can taste succulent French hams and the finest cured sausages. Finally, our guide will lead you to our secret place so you can enjoy all the food we have bought along the way. Your guide will pick out the perfect wine to match your food and taste and designed to enhance the whole experience.

Private Transfers and 1^st Class Rail from Paris to Bayeux.

After breakfast this morning meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel for a private transfer to the rail station to catch a train to Bayeux.  We include first class tickets on the train and upon arrival an English-speaking driver/guide will meet you, they will be holding a sign with your name on it.  We include a visit to see the Bayeux Tapestry and afterwards a transfer to check into your hotel.

The Bayeux Tapestry:  Step into the engrossing story of the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy in 1066, told in a 70 meters long embroidery. With a visit to the museum, you can discover the complete Bayeux Tapestry, study it close up without causing damage to it, and understand its history and how it was created thanks to an audio-guide commentary available in 16 languages. A commentary for children is also available in French and English. A permanent exhibition on the first floor and a film will enrich your visit.

2 nights at Chateau La Cheneviére in a Double Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast.

A former mansion and farm, this magnificent Norman chateau of the eighteenth century, “La Chenevière”, finds its charm in the testimony of the times it went through.

Full Day Private Landing Beaches Tour.

On this full day private tour, you will cover a large area, stopping to visit all of the major sites in the U.S sector. Discover the extraordinary actions of the paratroopers in St Mere-Eglise and the Airborne Museum and also go to Utah beach where U.S 4th Division landed. During the day, your driver/guide will discuss the history of the war (from German occupation to French Resistance) and speak about so many different soldiers’ war stories. After a quick stop at the German Cemetery, visit Pointe du Hoc and you will also make a stop at the best-known Bloody Omaha. A second stop for Omaha is the heart-breaking U.S cemetery, for yet another perspective of the beach from the high ground. Your guide will give you time on your own at the end, to either stay longer in the cemetery or save time for the Visitor Centre.

Private Transfers and 1^st Class Rail to Paris and an Evening at Leisure.

Today you will check out of your hotel, meet your driver for a private transfer to Bayeux Rail Station to catch the train back to Paris. 1^st class tickets are included, upon arrival in Paris you will be met by a local English-speaking driver and privately transferred to your hotel for a final overnight stay. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight at Hotel d'Aubusson in a Double Grand Luxe Room inclusive of breakfast.

In the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Hôtel d’Aubusson is a short walk from many exceptional tourist sites: the Louvre and Orsay Museums, Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame, the Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Gardens, the Odéon Theatre, etc.

Private Departure Transfer Paris CDG Airport Product Description Meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel for a private transfer to Paris Charles De Gaulle airport for your departing flight.

All our suggested tours are created by locals, using years of country knowledge. It’s your tour though. That’s why any of our itineraries can be tailored to exactly suit your needs. And that might mean fitting it to your budget. Do you have a particular destination in mind, We can include any specific request, so please ask.

The Cost for this Wonderful Private Tour to Italy based on 2 Guests sharing a room ranges from €5495 - €6995 per person sharing.

What is included in your European experience with Luxury European Tours

Hotels: You’ll enjoy 6 nights’ bed and breakfast in the most sumptuous rooms at the following hotels including breakfast.

(**city taxes of between 2-7 Euro per person per day will be charged locally upon check out of each hotel)

Driver, Guide and Rail Services

You’ll have exclusive use of our professional driver and expert local guide services as stated. You’ll be safely returned to the airport on your return. A party of up to two passengers will travel in a luxury saloon vehicle. We’ll provide a luxury minivan for three to five passengers. For a larger group, we’ve got many luxury vehicles to suit your needs.  Where Rail is included its 1st Class all the way!

Transport, Transfers Rail and Experiences Included

We also include hotel taxes and fees, communication costs and the help of our local travel experts throughout your trip; 24/7.

We simply want you to focus on having an incredible time. It’s that simple.

What's Not Included

• Your flights to and from Europe
• Gratuities and tips to driver-guides and local guides
• Anything that we’ve not mentioned above

BOOKING: The proposal is subject to availability and subject to our terms and conditions available on request. To book we require a 30% deposit which is non-refundable as required to pre-book all services.  We accept payments by credit card or by bank transfer. The balance of your trip would be due by 60 days prior to travel.  We strongly suggest taking out travel insurance with your local broker or online provider.