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Soak in the beauty, charm, and romance of the French capital as you explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world with this tour of Paris!
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Price per person, Double Occupancy in a Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible,* based on 28 Jun, 2026 Departure
Between extravagant boulevards, luxurious shopping boutiques, and legendary museums, Paris is not only a beautiful and romantic city that is loved all around the world, but it is the perfect place to learn about French history and culture! Take the opportunity to explore the mesmerizing neighborhoods of El Marais, Saint Germain, and Montmartre you will discover delicious bistros, riveting art galleries, and extravagant shopping areas. Take in the breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower and see the lamplit bridges spanning the River Seine come to life as you take the opportunity to head on a delightful cruise. Uncover the mystery of the Mona Lisa with an optional excursion to the Louvre Museum, taste the delicacies of Parisian cuisine with thousands of exquisite restaurants and charming cafes to choose from, or see the fine exterior of the Notre Dame Cathedral before your tour of Paris comes to an end!
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| Optional Tours Selection | |
|---|---|
Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour (24 H) - Day 2  Available: Daily This tour will show you all of the wonderful sites that Paris has to offer. This sightseeing tour will take you past the Opera, the Louvre Museum, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, the Orsay Museum, Concorde, Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Grand Palais and many more incredible attractions. Get a first look at the city as you make your way around and pick the sites you want to see in more detail, where you may hop off at the closest location to visit the landmarks and attractions. Choose to see the major masterpieces of art and paintings at the Louvre Museum, get off near Notre Dame and take a moment to admire its architecture from the left banks of the Seine, go shopping in Champs-Elysées, or climb up to the top of the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower to see the best views of the city! |
+ $35 |
| Paris City Tour By a Seine River Cruise (1H) - Day 2 Available: Daily Meeting Point: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris France Meeting Time: Every hour from morning to evening Embark on a cruise on the River Seine that starts at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Glide under the bridges of Paris and marvel over a succession of beautiful monuments along the waterway as you listen to the local commentary about Paris and the sites you pass by. During this cruise, you will pass by the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame, Hotel de Ville, the Louvre, and more. |
+ $35 |
| Paris City Sightseeing Half-Day Guided Segway Tour with a Local Guide (3H) - Day 2 Available: Daily Meeting Point: 20 Avenue Duquesne, 75007 Paris, France Meeting Time: 10.30 AM & 2.30 PM Get ready for a beautiful hassle-free experience around Paris with a local guide on a Segway! Head on a private tour of the city to uncover its rich history at any time you want with your friends and family! And the trip will not end here – ask your guide for recommendations on other amazing local activities. Stop to admire the beauty of the Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde, and many more attractions with this 3-hour tour! |
+ $70 |
| Eiffel Tower Skip the Line Entrance and Evening Illuminations Seine River Cruise - Day 2 Available: Daily Meeting Point: 45 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France Meeting Time: 03.30 PM Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Eiffel Tower in Paris! You will be able to head to the structure's second floor to see the panoramic views of the city. Later in the evening, once the night takes over, you will board a boat for a leisurely ride on the River Seine, watching the shadowy figures of pedestrians stroll along the riverbanks, passing beneath the beautiful bridges and seeing the illuminated exteriors of famous landmarks like the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral as you go. |
+ $95 |
| Half-Day Versailles Tour (5H) - Day 3 Available: Daily Meeting Point: 2 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France Meeting Time: 09.00 AM Whether your interest lies in rich history, royalty, architecture, or horticulture, the Palace of Versailles certainly has something to suit every traveler’s tastes. Indulge yourself with a visit to the Versailles Palace to feast your eyes upon the extravagant architecture and decor of this royal residence. Relive the glorious periods of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI as you explore the Palace at your own pace. This Versailles tour will give you the freedom to explore the decadent State Apartments, with its elegant reception halls, the Queen's Bedroom, and the wonderful Hall of Mirrors. Then, take your time to roam around the vast palace gardens, designed by André le Notre. On route towards Versailles, you can listen to the recorded commentary regarding the history of Versailles (with background baroque style music) to give you some insight into the background of the palace so you can get the most out of your visit to this fascinating historical site. Travel back into time through French history to a period of decadence and royal excess that took place prior to the French Revolution. Versailles is known as the ultimate celebration of the flamboyant styles of King Louis’ fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth. Combining a mixture of Classical and Baroque styles, the Palace has been on the World Heritage List for 30 years. Versailles also boasts an impressive history from the bygone years. Keep your eyes open for the hidden door in the Queen’s Bedchamber where Marie-Antoinette escaped when the Palace was stormed by a Parisian mob during the Revolution. |
+ $130 |
| Eiffel Tower Second Floor Access Guided Visit (2.5H) - Day 3 Available: Daily Meeting Point: 21 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France Meeting Time: 8.45 AM In the morning you will meet your guide at the meeting point to pick up the ticket and start your tour of the Eiffel Tower. Make your way up the famous tower with a knowledgeable local guide. Listen to incredible great stories from your guide until you reach the second floor. After your tour, head all the way up to the summit and marvel over the fascinating views of the city. |
+ $70 |
| Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour (2.5H) - Day 3 Available: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun Meeting Point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Place du Carrousel, 75001 Paris Meeting Time: 10.00 AM & 3.30 PM Paris’s Louvre Museum is no less than the world’s biggest museum, visited by 10.5 million in 2018 alone. LUncoverearn the secrets of three of its biggest crowd-pleasers, including the mysterious Mona Lisa, with this two-and-a-half-hour guided tour. You will waste no time waiting in line and head straight to the Mona Lisa, where your knowledgeable guide will delight you with fascinating tales and tidbits about the lady with the unavoidable gaze and the wry smile, before whisking you off to discover two more unmissable masterpieces. From there, you will be free to wander around the museum on your own, coming face to face with works by artistic masters and discovering new personal favorites by lesser-known artists. |
+ $95 |
| Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour (2.5H) - Day 3 Available: Daily Meeting Point: Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France Meeting Time: 10.30 AM & 2.30 PM Cruise down the waters of the River Seine before you uncover a unique view of Old Paris from the Canal Saint-Martin. See the major attractions of Paris from the water including the Notre Dame and the Louvre Museum. Pass through the tunnels and locks, and glide by under bridges as you make your way through Parisian neighborhoods which are less popular with tourists and explore the city from the water. You can choose between a morning or afternoon departure that best suits your schedule. |
+ $40 |
| Segway by Night! Illuminated Paris - Day 3 Available: Daily Meeting Point: Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France Meeting Time: 8.00 PM Rest your legs and explore the "City of Lights" at its most dazzling with this nighttime Segway tour on an 8-kilometer route as you see the grand illuminations of the Parisian monuments. Discover how beautiful these attractions look when they are fully illuminated and come to life, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower. |
+ $99 |
| Versailles Bike Tour with Skip-the-Line Entrance to Palace (8H) - Day 4 Available: Tue, Wed, Thu Meeting Point: TBA Meeting Time: TBA Pedal your way around the parks of Versailles and enjoy the skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn about the secrets of life in the palace and discover the truth of Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Next, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Palace of Versailles, where you will have time to explore the palace on your own and see the King’s Apartments and the famous Hall of Mirrors. |
+ $140 |
| Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and Moulin Rouge Show (5H) - Day 4 Available: Daily Meeting Point: Tour Eiffel, 75007 Paris Explore Paris at its best with this nighttime tour that includes a show at the Moulin Rouge. Start your trip with an illuminations tour past the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and other famous sights, which will become even more beautiful as they light up after dark. Then, head on over to the Moulin Rouge, the home of the cancan, in the Montmartre District for a dazzling performance of ‘Feerie’. Choose between a standard coach tour or a small-group tour with a minivan for a more intimate sightseeing experience. |
+ $230 |
| Paris Catacombs Skip The Line Walking Guided Tour (5H) - Day 4 Available: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun Meeting Point: Tour Eiffel, 75007 Paris Dig deep into history with an underground Paris Catacombs tour. Find out why the bones of more than six million people were deposited under the city in a complex maze of tunnels, where you will certainly need a guide to help you navigate. Meet your knowledgeable guide at street level and prepare to head on a guided tour of the Paris Catacombs. Head 130 steps down to reach the intricate network of tunnels and follow your guide through what can be a confusing labyrinth. Listen to the stories about how the Paris Catacombs were built as a massive underground cemetery, housing the bones of roughly six million people since the 18th century. Paris' dead were moved en masse from existing cemeteries to the Catacombs from 1786 to 1788. By the early 19th century, the Catacombs had already started to attract the attention of tourists. You will have plenty of chances to ask your guide questions as you walk through the tunnels. This is a unique opportunity to see a side of Paris which most people miss. After exploring the Catacombs, the tour will come to an end back at street level as you will climb back up the stairs where you started the tour. |
+ $105 |
| Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens and a Fountains Show from Paris (5H) - Day 4 Available: Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun Meeting Point: Invalides (Métro), 107 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris, France Meeting Time: 8:45 AM Meet your guide for a tour of Versailles in Central Paris. Climb into the comfortable air-conditioned coach for the drive to Versailles. The Palace of Versailles was originally built as a relatively modest hunting retreat for Louis XIII in 1623, but his successor — Louis XIV — expanded it and turned it into the symbol of luxury and extravagance that we know today. The palace we see today was completed in 1710 and is now one of the most famous palaces in Europe. When you arrive, walk past the queues with your guide with skip-the-line access. Follow your guide as they will take you through the Royal Apartments where the King and Queen of France, Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette, once spent the vast majority of their time. Visit the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine — the heirs apparent to the throne. See the various drawing rooms, private studies, and bed chambers where the royal family once lived, and imagine what life might have been like for them in the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue your tour to see one of the most photographed parts of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors, built in 1678. Take a look around as your guide will describe its most important features. The Hall of Mirrors leads from the Royal Apartments to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. At the end of your tour of the palace, take some free time to explore the gardens at leisure. Walkthrough the picturesque gardens, studded with statues and sculptures, and admire the incredible fountains. On Saturday nights in the summer, those fountain displays are set to music that dates from the time of Louis XIV’s court for a memorable visual and auditory experience. After some free time in the Versailles Garden, rejoin your guide at the appointed location to climb back into the coach for your return drive to Paris. |
+ $110 |
| Paris Cooking Class including 3-Course Lunch & Wine (6H) - Day 4 Available: Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun Meeting Point: 9:00 AM Meeting Time: 59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine Meet your instructor at a cooking school in Central Paris (59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine) to begin your class. Start with a croissant and a hot cup of coffee or tea before heading to an open-air food market near Paris' Latin Quarter, where you will pick up ingredients for your meal and taste some cheese with your instructor. Begin by planning your 3-course lunch menu, which will include an appetizer, a main dish, and a delightful dessert. Then, get started under the watchful eye of your instructor. As you prepare your meal, pick up tips and gain insight into traditional French cooking techniques. After two hours in the kitchen (and a glass of wine or two), head through to the dining table with your fellow cooks. Sit down to the delicious meal you have prepared and enjoy half a bottle of white or red wine. You will also learn about the fine art of pairing food with wine. Before leaving, you will receive electronic copies of your recipes so you can recreate these dishes at home. |
+ $270 |
| Loire Valley Chambord and Chenonceau Castles Day Trip with Wine Tasting (12H) - Day 4 Available: Tue & Sat Meeting Point: Catacombs of Paris, 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France Meeting Time: 7:30 AM Majestic castles and fine wine tastings make up this unforgettable day trip to the charming Loire Valley. Skip-the-line admission to the chateaux of Chambord (or Amboise) and Chenonceau will be included, with your choice of a licensed guide or audio guide. Get an up-close look at the extravagant glamour of the French aristocracy and gain insight into the life within these Renaissance residences. Travel by a luxury coach from Paris, with optional hotel pickup and drop-off services. |
+ $210 |
Make your own way to your International Airport to board your international overnight flight to Paris. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
Overnight Onboard Flight
After arrival at the Paris Airport, you will find your own way to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day free at leisure to explore Paris on your own — or you may choose to go on one of our optional tours.
Overnight in Paris
Optional: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour (24 H): USD 35, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
This tour will show you all of the wonderful sites that Paris has to offer. This sightseeing tour will take you past the Opera, the Louvre Museum, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, the Orsay Museum, Concorde, Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Grand Palais and many more incredible attractions. Get a first look at the city as you make your way around and pick the sites you want to see in more detail, where you may hop off at the closest location to visit the landmarks and attractions. Choose to see the major masterpieces of art and paintings at the Louvre Museum, get off near Notre Dame and take a moment to admire its architecture from the left banks of the Seine, go shopping in Champs-Elysées, or climb up to the top of the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower to see the best views of the city!
Optional: Paris City Tour By a Seine River Cruise (1H): USD 35, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris France
Meeting Time: Every hour from morning to evening
Embark on a cruise on the River Seine that starts at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Glide under the bridges of Paris and marvel over a succession of beautiful monuments along the waterway as you listen to the local commentary about Paris and the sites you pass by. During this cruise, you will pass by the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame, Hotel de Ville, the Louvre, and more.
Optional: Paris City Sightseeing Half-Day Guided Segway Tour with a Local Guide (3H): USD 70, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: 20 Avenue Duquesne, 75007 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 10.30 AM & 2.30 PM
Get ready for a beautiful hassle-free experience around Paris with a local guide on a Segway! Head on a private tour of the city to uncover its rich history at any time you want with your friends and family! And the trip will not end here – ask your guide for recommendations on other amazing local activities. Stop to admire the beauty of the Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde, and many more attractions with this 3-hour tour!
Optional: Eiffel Tower Skip the Line Entrance and Evening Illuminations Seine River Cruise: USD 95, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: 45 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 03.30 PM
Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Eiffel Tower in Paris! You will be able to head to the structure's second floor to see the panoramic views of the city. Later in the evening, once the night takes over, you will board a boat for a leisurely ride on the River Seine, watching the shadowy figures of pedestrians stroll along the riverbanks, passing beneath the beautiful bridges and seeing the illuminated exteriors of famous landmarks like the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral as you go.
Spend the day free at leisure to explore Paris. Perhaps you may want to head on one of our optional tours.
Overnight in Paris
Optional: Half-Day Versailles Tour (5H): USD 130, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: 2 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 09.00 AM
Whether your interest lies in rich history, royalty, architecture, or horticulture, the Palace of Versailles certainly has something to suit every traveler’s tastes. Indulge yourself with a visit to the Versailles Palace to feast your eyes upon the extravagant architecture and decor of this royal residence. Relive the glorious periods of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI as you explore the Palace at your own pace. This Versailles tour will give you the freedom to explore the decadent State Apartments, with its elegant reception halls, the Queen's Bedroom, and the wonderful Hall of Mirrors. Then, take your time to roam around the vast palace gardens, designed by André le Notre. On route towards Versailles, you can listen to the recorded commentary regarding the history of Versailles (with background baroque style music) to give you some insight into the background of the palace so you can get the most out of your visit to this fascinating historical site. Travel back into time through French history to a period of decadence and royal excess that took place prior to the French Revolution. Versailles is known as the ultimate celebration of the flamboyant styles of King Louis’ fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth. Combining a mixture of Classical and Baroque styles, the Palace has been on the World Heritage List for 30 years. Versailles also boasts an impressive history from the bygone years. Keep your eyes open for the hidden door in the Queen’s Bedchamber where Marie-Antoinette escaped when the Palace was stormed by a Parisian mob during the Revolution.
Optional: Eiffel Tower Second Floor Access Guided Visit (2.5H): USD 70, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: 21 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 8.45 AM
In the morning you will meet your guide at the meeting point to pick up the ticket and start your tour of the Eiffel Tower. Make your way up the famous tower with a knowledgeable local guide. Listen to incredible great stories from your guide until you reach the second floor. After your tour, head all the way up to the summit and marvel over the fascinating views of the city.
Optional: Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour (2.5H): USD 95, min 2 paxAvailable: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun
Meeting Point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Place du Carrousel, 75001 Paris
Meeting Time: 10.00 AM & 3.30 PM
Paris’s Louvre Museum is no less than the world’s biggest museum, visited by 10.5 million in 2018 alone. LUncoverearn the secrets of three of its biggest crowd-pleasers, including the mysterious Mona Lisa, with this two-and-a-half-hour guided tour. You will waste no time waiting in line and head straight to the Mona Lisa, where your knowledgeable guide will delight you with fascinating tales and tidbits about the lady with the unavoidable gaze and the wry smile, before whisking you off to discover two more unmissable masterpieces. From there, you will be free to wander around the museum on your own, coming face to face with works by artistic masters and discovering new personal favorites by lesser-known artists.
Optional: Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour (2.5H): USD 40, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 10.30 AM & 2.30 PM
Cruise down the waters of the River Seine before you uncover a unique view of Old Paris from the Canal Saint-Martin. See the major attractions of Paris from the water including the Notre Dame and the Louvre Museum. Pass through the tunnels and locks, and glide by under bridges as you make your way through Parisian neighborhoods which are less popular with tourists and explore the city from the water. You can choose between a morning or afternoon departure that best suits your schedule.
Optional: Segway by Night! Illuminated Paris : USD 99, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 8.00 PM
Rest your legs and explore the "City of Lights" at its most dazzling with this nighttime Segway tour on an 8-kilometer route as you see the grand illuminations of the Parisian monuments. Discover how beautiful these attractions look when they are fully illuminated and come to life, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower.
Spend the day free at leisure to explore Paris. Perhaps you may want to head on one of our optional tours.
Overnight in Paris
Optional: Versailles Bike Tour with Skip-the-Line Entrance to Palace (8H): USD 140, min 2 paxAvailable: Tue, Wed, Thu
Meeting Point: TBA
Meeting Time: TBA
Pedal your way around the parks of Versailles and enjoy the skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn about the secrets of life in the palace and discover the truth of Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Next, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Palace of Versailles, where you will have time to explore the palace on your own and see the King’s Apartments and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Optional: Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and Moulin Rouge Show (5H): USD 230, min 2 paxAvailable: Daily
Meeting Point: Tour Eiffel, 75007 Paris
Explore Paris at its best with this nighttime tour that includes a show at the Moulin Rouge. Start your trip with an illuminations tour past the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and other famous sights, which will become even more beautiful as they light up after dark. Then, head on over to the Moulin Rouge, the home of the cancan, in the Montmartre District for a dazzling performance of ‘Feerie’. Choose between a standard coach tour or a small-group tour with a minivan for a more intimate sightseeing experience.
Optional: Paris Catacombs Skip The Line Walking Guided Tour (5H): USD 105, min 1 paxAvailable: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun
Meeting Point: Tour Eiffel, 75007 Paris
Dig deep into history with an underground Paris Catacombs tour. Find out why the bones of more than six million people were deposited under the city in a complex maze of tunnels, where you will certainly need a guide to help you navigate. Meet your knowledgeable guide at street level and prepare to head on a guided tour of the Paris Catacombs. Head 130 steps down to reach the intricate network of tunnels and follow your guide through what can be a confusing labyrinth. Listen to the stories about how the Paris Catacombs were built as a massive underground cemetery, housing the bones of roughly six million people since the 18th century. Paris' dead were moved en masse from existing cemeteries to the Catacombs from 1786 to 1788. By the early 19th century, the Catacombs had already started to attract the attention of tourists. You will have plenty of chances to ask your guide questions as you walk through the tunnels. This is a unique opportunity to see a side of Paris which most people miss. After exploring the Catacombs, the tour will come to an end back at street level as you will climb back up the stairs where you started the tour.
Optional: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens and a Fountains Show from Paris (5H): USD 110, min 2 paxAvailable: Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun
Meeting Point: Invalides (Métro), 107 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 8:45 AM
Meet your guide for a tour of Versailles in Central Paris. Climb into the comfortable air-conditioned coach for the drive to Versailles. The Palace of Versailles was originally built as a relatively modest hunting retreat for Louis XIII in 1623, but his successor — Louis XIV — expanded it and turned it into the symbol of luxury and extravagance that we know today. The palace we see today was completed in 1710 and is now one of the most famous palaces in Europe. When you arrive, walk past the queues with your guide with skip-the-line access. Follow your guide as they will take you through the Royal Apartments where the King and Queen of France, Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette, once spent the vast majority of their time. Visit the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine — the heirs apparent to the throne. See the various drawing rooms, private studies, and bed chambers where the royal family once lived, and imagine what life might have been like for them in the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue your tour to see one of the most photographed parts of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors, built in 1678. Take a look around as your guide will describe its most important features. The Hall of Mirrors leads from the Royal Apartments to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. At the end of your tour of the palace, take some free time to explore the gardens at leisure. Walkthrough the picturesque gardens, studded with statues and sculptures, and admire the incredible fountains. On Saturday nights in the summer, those fountain displays are set to music that dates from the time of Louis XIV’s court for a memorable visual and auditory experience. After some free time in the Versailles Garden, rejoin your guide at the appointed location to climb back into the coach for your return drive to Paris.
Optional: Paris Cooking Class including 3-Course Lunch & Wine (6H): USD 270, min 2 paxAvailable: Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun
Meeting Point: 9:00 AM
Meeting Time: 59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine
Meet your instructor at a cooking school in Central Paris (59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine) to begin your class. Start with a croissant and a hot cup of coffee or tea before heading to an open-air food market near Paris' Latin Quarter, where you will pick up ingredients for your meal and taste some cheese with your instructor. Begin by planning your 3-course lunch menu, which will include an appetizer, a main dish, and a delightful dessert. Then, get started under the watchful eye of your instructor. As you prepare your meal, pick up tips and gain insight into traditional French cooking techniques. After two hours in the kitchen (and a glass of wine or two), head through to the dining table with your fellow cooks. Sit down to the delicious meal you have prepared and enjoy half a bottle of white or red wine. You will also learn about the fine art of pairing food with wine. Before leaving, you will receive electronic copies of your recipes so you can recreate these dishes at home.
Optional: Loire Valley Chambord and Chenonceau Castles Day Trip with Wine Tasting (12H): USD 210, min 2 paxAvailable: Tue & Sat
Meeting Point: Catacombs of Paris, 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
Meeting Time: 7:30 AM
Majestic castles and fine wine tastings make up this unforgettable day trip to the charming Loire Valley. Skip-the-line admission to the chateaux of Chambord (or Amboise) and Chenonceau will be included, with your choice of a licensed guide or audio guide. Get an up-close look at the extravagant glamour of the French aristocracy and gain insight into the life within these Renaissance residences. Travel by a luxury coach from Paris, with optional hotel pickup and drop-off services.
Today, make your own way to Paris International airport for your flight back home
Place de Clichy - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Parc Monceau - 1.7 km / 1 mi
La Machine du Moulin Rouge - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Theatre Mogador - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Boulevard Haussmann - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Avenue Montaigne - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Le Trianon - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Elysee Palace - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Galeries Lafayette - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Grands Boulevards - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Avenue Georges V - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Lido - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Champs-Elysees - 3 km / 1.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 28.9 km / 17.9 mi
Orly Airport (ORY) - 29.2 km / 18.2 mi
The preferred airport for ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles - formerly Berthier is Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
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When is my final payment due?
Your exact final payment date is indicated on your invoice which may be viewed by signing into your account. In general, final payment is due 75 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier.
How much is my final payment?
The amount of your final payment will be noted on your invoice and can be accessed by logging into your account online.
Can I send a bank cheque or money order?
Yes. Indus accepts US & CA Dollar cheque, bank cheque, money order, direct deposits, wire transfer, Visa & Master credit cards. Third-party credit cards are not acceptable. Payments made by wire transfer must include an additional $30 wire transfer fee. There is a $50 fee for returned cheques.
To whom should I write the cheque?
Cheque payments should include your Reservation number in the memo section and be made payable to Indus Travels Ltd.
Can I pay with a debit card?
No. Indus does not accept payments with Debit card.
How do I know if Indus received my payment?
You will be notified by email that your payment was received and applied to your reservation. You may also access your reservation by logging into your account online
When will I receive my e-Documents?
Once final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
How do I access and print my documents?
Your documents may be accessed by logging into your Indus Travel account and checking your Tour Booking History.
Do I receive anything else with my e-documents?
Indus e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
How do I know where to find my airline ticket?
With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airlines seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
