Paris Explorer
5 Days / 4 NightsCity Breaks
Overview
A classic 5-day introduction to Paris built for first-timers and repeat visitors alike. The itinerary pairs the headline sights - Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Montmartre - with a half-day at the Palace of Versailles and a relaxed evening cruise on the Seine. Central 4-star accommodation, daily breakfast, airport transfers, a hop-on hop-off bus pass and skip-the-line entry to the Eiffel Tower and Louvre are included, leaving afternoons free for cafes, shopping and the Marais.
Destination
Itinerary
Arrive at Charles de Gaulle or Orly, where a driver transfers you to your central 4-star hotel. After time to settle in, meet your group for a one-hour illuminated Seine river cruise past Notre-Dame, the Louvre and a sparkling Eiffel Tower, followed by an optional welcome dinner in the Latin Quarter.
Morning skip-the-line ascent of the Eiffel Tower to the second level for city panoramas, then across the river to the Trocadero gardens for photos. In the afternoon, a guided highlights tour of the Louvre covers the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory, with free time afterwards in the Tuileries.
Drive to the Palace of Versailles for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then wander the formal gardens and fountains at your own pace. Return to Paris by early afternoon, leaving time for the Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe.
A morning walking tour of Montmartre - Sacre-Coeur, Place du Tertre and the village lanes once home to Picasso and Renoir. The rest of the day is free for the Musee d'Orsay, Galeries Lafayette, the Marais or a day trip add-on to Giverny.
Breakfast at the hotel, then a private transfer to the airport in line with your flight. Optional late checkout or a luggage-storage arrangement can be added for evening departures.
Inclusions
- 4 nights central 4-star hotel with breakfast
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Illuminated Seine river cruise
- Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower & Louvre entry, guided Versailles tour
Exclusions
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- City tax paid at hotel
- Optional excursions (Giverny, Disneyland Paris)