Fantastic France
Overview
An eight-day trip from Paris to Lyon, Annecy, and Chamonix, some of France's most famous and picturesque locations. Discover lively city life, breathtaking mountain views, quaint lakeside towns, and alpine landscapes all of which combine adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery in one amazing European vacation.
Highlights
- Illuminations Tour of Paris
- Disneyland Paris 2 Parks
- Lyon Attractions & Museums Card
Tour Details
Themes
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Detailed Itinerary
Paris (Arrival)
Transfer to the hotel after arriving at Paris CDG Airport. The remainder of the day will be spent at leisure after check-in. In the evening, take an open-top bus tour of the most well-known neighborhoods and sites. Spend the night in Paris.
Paris
Use your two park passes to have an amazing day out at Disneyland Paris after breakfast. Experience the excitement of the action and the enchantment of the attractions at the biggest recreation center in Europe. Spend the night in Paris. (B)
Paris – Lyon
After breakfast, make your own way to the Paris train station to catch a train to Lyon, which will take around three hours and ten minutes. Then, make your own way to your hotel. You can spend the remainder of the day exploring the city independently after checking in. Spend the night in Lyon. (B)
Lyon
After breakfast, make the most of your stay in the energetic city of Lyon by using a Lyon City Card, which serves as your passport to discover the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Get free entrance to 22 of Lyon's most well-known cultural institutions while exploring prestigious museums at your own speed. Spend the night in Lyon. (B)
Lyon – Annecy
After breakfast, make your own way to the Lyon train station to get a train to Annecy, which will take around two hours, and then make your own way to your accommodation. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you like after checking in. Experience the splendor of the purest lake in Europe and its breathtaking location in the center of the French Alps by taking an optional one-hour Grand Lake boat in the afternoon. Spend the night in Annecy. (B)
Annecy – Chamonix
After breakfast, go independently to the Annecy train station to catch a train to Chamonix. You can ride the century-old Montenvers train (red cog-wheels) and continue on the Chamonix trip independently. Visit the Mer de Glace (Montenvers glacier) after leaving Chamonix's central town, which is located near to the city's train station. Enjoy a cup of coffee (by yourself) at the oldest mountain hotel that Napoleon III and Princess Eugenie stayed at in 1860. Note: the final day's departure to the summit is at 16:15. After that, go shopping and explore the town. Spend the night in Chamonix. (B)
Chamonix
Today is a leisure day. We advise you to choose the Mont Blanc Tour (at an extra cost). The closest point on the Mont Blanc mountain that can be reached by cable car is the Aiguille du Midi peak, which is located at 3842 meters (12,600 feet). The Swiss, German, Italian, and French Alps in a 360-degree panorama. Observe the Alpinists' journey to the Mont Blanc peak or the Vallée Blanche, which is one of the world's longest off-piste ski treks! There is a coffee shop and souvenir shop at the summit. Spend the night in Chamonix. (B)
Chamonix (Departure)
Check out after breakfast and head to the airport or train station to continue your adventure. (B)
Map & Logistics
Cities Covered
What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels for 7 nights
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfer on arrival in Paris
- Paris illumination tour by open-top bus
- Full-day Disneyland Paris access (2 Parks Pass)
- Train journey from Paris to Lyon (2nd class)
- Lyon City Card (access to museums & public transport)
- Train journey from Lyon to Annecy
- Train journey from Annecy to Chamonix
- All sightseeing tours on SIC (Seat-In-Coach) or shared basis (where applicable)
- All applicable taxes
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- France / Schengen visa charges
- Travel insurance
- Transfers to/from train stations (on own arrangement unless specified)
- Optional tours:
- Annecy Lake Cruise
- Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace
- Aiguille du Midi / Mont Blanc excursion
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, porterage, minibar, etc.)
- Early check-in & late check-out at hotels
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned (if any)
- Any increase in train fares, fuel surcharge, or taxes
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions”
Dates & Availability
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