Discover France 8 Days
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Day 1/ Paris
Arrival at Paris CDG Airport and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, rest of the day will be free at leisure. Evening proceed for a Illuminatons tour of the most famous districts and Momuments in an open-top bus. Overnight in Paris.
Day 2/ Paris
After breakfast, spend a magical moment at Disneyland Paris and enjoy an unforgettable day out with your 2 Parks Pass. Enjoy the enchantment of the attractions at Europe's largest leisure center and experience the thrill of the action. Overnight in Paris. (B)
Day 3/ Paris - Lyon
After breakfast, transfer to Paris train station (on your own) for a train to Lyon (approx 2 hrs. 10 mins. journey) and transfer to your hotel (on your own). After check-in, rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Lyon. (B)
Day 4/ Lyon:
After breakfast, maximize your time in the vibrant Lyon with a Lyon City Card, your passport for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders of the city. Explore esteemed museums at your own pace and receive free admission to 22 of Lyon's most popular cultural institutions. Overnight in Lyon. (B)
Day 5/ Lyon - Annecy:
After breakfast, transfer to Lyon trian station (on your own) for a train to Annecy (approx 2 hrs. journey) and then transfer to your hotel (on your own). After check-in, rest of the day is free at leisure. Afternoon enjoy the 1 hour Grand Lake cruise (Optional) & experience the beauty of the purest lake in Europe and its stunning setting in the heart of the French Alps. Overnight in Annecy. (B)
Day 6/ Annecy - Chamonix:
After breakfast, proceed to Annecy train station (on your own) for a train to Chamonix. Day is free to proceed on the Chamonix excursion on your own & you can take the hundred-year-old Montenvers train (red cog-wheels). Depart from centre town of Chamonix (next to the railway station of Chamonix) and visit the Sea of Ice (Montenvers glacier). Have a cup of coffee (on your own) in the oldest mountain hotel (1860) where Napoleon III and Princess Eugenie stayed. Note: last departure of the day to the top is at 16:15. Then visit the town and shopping! Overnight in Chamonix (B)
Day 7/ Chamonix:
Today, day is at leisure. We suggest you opt for Mont Blanc Tour (at an additional cost)- Take the cable car to visit the Aiguille du Midi peak, at 3842 metres (12,600 fts), the closest point reachable by cable car on the Mont Blanc mountain. A 360 degree view on the Alps (Swiss, German, Italian and French Alps). Watch the Alpinists departure to the Vallee Blanche (white valley, one of the longest off pist ski trek in world) or the ascension of Mont Blanc summit! Coffee and souvenir shop available on top. Overnight in Chamonix. (B)
Day 8/ Chamonix (Departure):
After breakfast, check-out & proceed to airport or railway station for your onward journey (B)
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Cities Covered
What's Included
- 7 Nights accommodation in selected 3★ / 4★ hotels
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfer on arrival in Paris
- Paris Illuminations Tour by open-top bus
- 1 Day 2 Parks Pass to Disneyland Paris
- Train tickets
- Paris → Lyon
- Lyon → Annecy
- Annecy → Chamonix
- Lyon City Card (free entry to museums and attractions)
- Local taxes and service charges
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- France / Schengen visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfer on departure
- Train station transfers in Paris, Lyon, Annecy & Chamonix
- Optional tours such as Grand Lake Cruise in Annecy and Mont Blanc / Aiguille du Midi cable car
- Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, beverages, tips
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotels
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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