HEART OF FRANCE- NORMANDY, PARIS & THE COUNTRYSIDE (14 DAYS)
A journey to the heart of France with its rich history, quaint villages and beautiful scenic vistas. France has influenced the world as we know it in so many ways--from art to food and from faith to democracy.
Visit the historical D-Day landing site of Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
Tour the homes and art studios of Monet and Vincent Van Gogh, the ancient Roman ruins of the Pont du Gard. Visit Avignon with its papal palace from which the Pope ruled the Church through a turbulent time. Relax and unwind in the quaint hillside Mediterranean town of Eze.
Along the way experience legendary cuisine, visit world-reknown wineries and champage houses, award winning restaurants accompanied by some of the best food and wines in the world!
Includes:
• Round trip airfare.
• Accommodations at First Class and European and traditional hotels.
• Transfers, as per itinerary.
• Tour Escort throughout tour.
• Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary.
• Breakfast daily, Lunch and Dinners – as per itinerary.
• All service charges and local taxes.
Pricing varies with date of travel and group size. Contact LutherTours 1.844.777.1517 or info@luthertours.com for details.
Itineraries are custom-designed to meet the needs and desires for each individual group. Use this itinerary as is, or for inspiration to collborate with a LutherTours professional tour itineary planner to create a unique journey just for your group.
Itinerary:
DAY 1:
Depart USA on your transatlantic flight to Paris, France.
DAY 2:
NORMANDY/HONFLEUR
Arrive Paris. Meet your professional tour manager and board our private motor coach to begin you journey to the coastal region of Normandy. Along the way we stop for lunch before reaching Honfleur. Welcome Dinner and Overnight in Honfleur (D)
DAY 3:
D-DAY LANDING SITES/ AMERICAN CEMETARY
Visit include D-Day Landing sites, American Cemetary and Memorial, and Bayeux to view the tapestry. Overnight in Honfleur (B/D)
DAY 4:
GIVERNY
Visit Giverny home to Claude Monet. Seine River “Illuminated Paris” Dinner Cruise. Overnight in Paris (B)
DAY 5:
PARIS SPRITUALITY
Guided tour of Paris - Notre Dame, Louvre Museum, Sacre Cour. Overnight in Paris (B/D)
DAY 6:
WORSHIP SERVICE/ PALACE OF VERSAILLE
Worship service St. Sulpice, visit Palace of Versaille Overnight in Paris (B/D)
DAY 7:
REIMS
Visit Reims- champagne tasting, visit and worship service at Reims Cathedral. Dinner with regional cuisine and wine. Overnight in Colmar. (B)
DAY 8:
WINERY AND WINE TASTING
Visit medival city of Beaune, the capital of Burgandy and the heart of wine country. Along the way stop in the quaint village of Aloxe-Corton for lunch and Domaine Comte Senard for a winery visit and wine tasting. Overnight in Beaune. (B/L)
DAY 9:
LYON
Vist to Lyon, the culinary capital of France. Along the way enjoy lunch and beaujolais wine tasting. Overnight Lyon
DAY 10:
MERCUROL/AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Scenic drive along the Rhone River to Mercurol for lunch and wine tasting, followed by a chocolate tasting. Continue south to Pont du Gard and Aix -en-Povence. Overnight in Aix en Provence (B)
DAY 11:
ARLES/ MASTERS OF ART/ AVIGNON
Walking tour included visit to the studio of Paul Cazanne. Visit nearby Arles and the gallery of Vincent Can Gogh. Before returning to Aix, visit the Palais des Papes in Avignon. Overnight in Aix en Provence (B/L/D)
DAY 12:
CAGNES-SUR-MER/ EZE
Visit Cagnes-sur-Mer and the Grimaldi Castle Museum and Renoir Museum. Continue on to St. Paul and visit the Chapelle du Rosaire to view the beautiful window paintings of Matisse. Dinner this evening in Eze, the lovely town overlooking the Mediterranean. Overnight Nice. (B/D)
DAY 13:
NICE/ MASTERS OF ART
Walking tour of Nice and visit to the Marc Chagall Museum or Matisse Museum. Overnight Nice
DAY 14:
Tour Ends. Coach transfer to Nice airport for flight to USA (B)
QUESTIONS?
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