“JEWELS OF FRANCE”: PARIS, NORMANDY AND LOIRE VALLEY: CASTLES, CULTURE and CULINARY DELIGHTS (10-DAYS)
An amazing adventure of fun and discovery awaits you. A unique European experience crafted with care and filled with unforgettable moments. 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.
Begin your journey in Paris, the city of lights. Together you will visit sacred places of worship and holy monuments, magnificent palaces and their legends of 19th century royalty, spend quality time exploring museum collections including some of the most precious pieces of spiritual art and historical treasures in the world, and engage with local experts eager to share their knowledge and stories about the past.
You will stand where it all happened in Normandy, the northwest coastal region of France. Learn more about the invasion that led to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation during WWII. Visit the sacred fields and cliffs of Normandy, explore D-Day landing site of Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
Tour the homes and art studios of the greatest artist of all time. Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Chartes and Orleans, the pilgrimage site of Mont Saint Michel and learn about the turbulent times of this hilltop abbey. Relax, refresh and rejuvenate in the lush fields and picturesque vineyards of the Loire Valley, also known as the valley of a thousand castles.
Along the way experience legendary culinary delicacies, visit world-reknown wineries, and some of the most beautiful landscapes and gardens in the world!
Includes:
• Round trip airfare.
• Accommodations at First Class hotels and French Chateaux.
• Transfers, as per itinerary.
• Tour Escort throughout tour.
• Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary.
• Breakfast daily, Lunch, Dinners with wine in Loire Valley.
• 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.
DAY 1:
Depart USA on your transatlantic flight to Paris, France.
DAY 2:
Arrive Paris. Meet your professional tour manager and board our private motor coach for transfer to Paris city center and panoramic sightseeing tour. Group will meet for Welcome to Paris dinner. Overnight Paris (B/D)
Day 3:
Worship Service. Guided tour of Notre Dame, Louvre Museum or Musee' d'Orsay, Basillica of Sacre Cour. Overnight in Paris (B)
Day 4:
Morning visit to Palace of Versailles. Afternoon at leisure. Seine River “Illuminated Paris” Dinner Cruise. Overnight in Paris (B/D)
DAY 5:
Travel to the coastal region of Normandy and the quaint village of Bayeux. Lunch and visit Giverny home to Claude Monet and the birth place of Impressionism. Unique Calvados Wine experience and tastings on site at the oldest House of Calvados. Overnight in Bayeux (B/D)
DAY 6:
Learn more about the invasion that led to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation during WWII. Visit the sacred fields and cliffs of Normandy, village of St. Mere Eglise Air Bourne Museum, sacred grounds of Utah Landing Beach and Museum and American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Overnight in Bayeux (B)
DAY 7:
Time at leisure in Bayeux for visit Bayeux Museum to view the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry. Visit to Mont Saint Michel abbey, among France's most stunning sights. A Europe pilgrimage destination, this holy island a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Honfleur (B)
DAY 8:
Depart Normandy to the Loire "valley of a thousand castles". Along the way visit Chartres, with its world-famous cathedral – a medieval masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the International Stained-Glass Center to learn more about this unique and beautiful art. Continue to Orléans, located in the Loire valley. This city is closely associated with the history of Joan of Arc, which we discover on our walking tour. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant including Loire Valley wine. Overnight in Orleans (B/D)
DAY 9:
Visit the largest and most impressive castle in the Loire valley- Châteaux Chambord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for its "living cultural landscape". Visit Mansion Clos-Lucé- Parc Leonardo Da Vinci residence where Leonardo lived, worked and celebrated the final years of his life; and nearby Chateaux Amboise medieval fortress, 14th century royal residence and the tomb of Leonardo located in the chateaux chapel. Discover the secrets of making the famous Loire Valley sparkling and still-wines, and the wine caves of the Vouvray vineyards. Farewell Dinner and Overnight in Orleans (B/D)
DAY 10:
Tour Ends. Group transfer to Paris airport for flight to USA (B)
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