France

The Best of Europe Tour

Paris, Normandy and the Loire

PRICE

AS FROM: Rs 74,215

Per person sharing double room

DURATION

8 Days / 7 Nights

VALIDITY

Booking deadline:1 month prior to departure | Departures every week between 05th May & 10th Nov 2023

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8 Days Tour from Paris to Normandy & the Loire

Pack your bags for the best Europe Tour with historic stops at Paris, Normandy & the Loire. Your journey will begin by taking a flight to Paris. You will check-in to your hotel and spend the day with sightseeing.

You will also visit Normandy and the Loire Valley in the next days to enjoy the highlights of Northern France, packed with beautiful scenery combined with famous landmarks and fascinating history. This Europe tour has been concocted to provide you with exceptional experiences with the many festivals and authentic French cuisine amongst many other things to do.

Discover the historical architecture and best places to eat in Paris, head on to Normandy for its famous seaside area, and excellent cheeses and seafood; a must if you’re a gourmet! After that, visit the Loire Valley for breathtaking views and an outstanding wine tasting.

Holidays to Europe has never been so enjoyable, just like freshly baked croissants! From the historic sights to the picturesque scenery, this is the dream vacation. Discover your day-to-day itinerary below.

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

French

CURRENCY USED

Euro

Day 1

ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE Check into your hotel and use your CosmosGO app to explore the French capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2

PARIS Enjoy a full day to explore the “City of Light,” known in the world for its fashion, art, museums, cuisine, and joie de vivre. Enjoy included sightseeing with a local expert to see many of the best-known Parisian iconic sights, including views of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Optional excursions are also available.

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Day 3

PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–HONFLEUR–DEAUVILLE Start the day with a visit to Giverny*, home of impressionist painter Claude Monet. The famous water garden at Giverny was the inspiration behind some of Monet’s finest work (gardens open from April to October). Continue to Rouen to visit its great cathedral. Next, enjoy a stop in lovely Honfleur, situated on the Seine estuary, and then continue to the seaside resort of Deauville. Today’s Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km NOTE: *On departure November 10, due to closure of Giverny Gardens, a visit to D-Day Museum will be included instead.

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Day 4

DEAUVILLE–NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL Visit the legendary beaches of Normandy, where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago. The highlights are Arromanches and the American Cemetery at Omaha. On to Bayeux, famed for its lacemaking and the world-renowned Bayeux tapestry depicting the story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex—who led the Norman and Saxon armies in 1066 to conquer England. Then, discover spectacular Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessible by a causeway. Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 230 km

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Day 5

MONT ST. MICHEL–ST. MALO–RENNES–CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Drive along the Brittany coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its cathedral and ancient walls. Later, visit Rennes with its traditional, timber-framed houses, then reach the enchanting Châteaux Country. Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km

Day 6

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Spend a whole day at leisure or to take advantage of a fascinating optional excursion to some of the most celebrated castles of the Loire Valley: Château of Chenonceau, now privately owned, and Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life.

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Day 7

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY–BLOIS–CHARTRES–PARIS Take a stroll around Blois, with its Renaissance castle, once occupied by Louis XII. Later, stop in Chartres, home of the famous Gothic cathedral, and arrive in Paris in time to enjoy an optional evening excursion. Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km

Day 8

PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

A Sneak Peek

OUR SELECTION OF HOTELS

Paris

Paris Ibis Tour Eiffel Cambronne

Deauville

DEAUVILLE Ibis Centre

Mont St Michel

MONT ST. MICHEL Hotel Vert

Amboise

CHATEAUX COUNTRY Novotel Amboise

Map

Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE Check into your hotel and use your CosmosGO app to explore the French capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2

PARIS Enjoy a full day to explore the “City of Light,” known in the world for its fashion, art, museums, cuisine, and joie de vivre. Enjoy included sightseeing with a local expert to see many of the best-known Parisian iconic sights, including views of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Optional excursions are also available.

escorted-tour-by-coach-bluesky

Day 3

PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–HONFLEUR–DEAUVILLE Start the day with a visit to Giverny*, home of impressionist painter Claude Monet. The famous water garden at Giverny was the inspiration behind some of Monet’s finest work (gardens open from April to October). Continue to Rouen to visit its great cathedral. Next, enjoy a stop in lovely Honfleur, situated on the Seine estuary, and then continue to the seaside resort of Deauville. Today’s Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km NOTE: *On departure November 10, due to closure of Giverny Gardens, a visit to D-Day Museum will be included instead.

escorted-tour-by-coach-bluesky

Day 4

DEAUVILLE–NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL Visit the legendary beaches of Normandy, where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago. The highlights are Arromanches and the American Cemetery at Omaha. On to Bayeux, famed for its lacemaking and the world-renowned Bayeux tapestry depicting the story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex—who led the Norman and Saxon armies in 1066 to conquer England. Then, discover spectacular Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessible by a causeway. Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 230 km

escorted-tour-by-coach-bluesky

Day 5

MONT ST. MICHEL–ST. MALO–RENNES–CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Drive along the Brittany coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its cathedral and ancient walls. Later, visit Rennes with its traditional, timber-framed houses, then reach the enchanting Châteaux Country. Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km

Day 6

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Spend a whole day at leisure or to take advantage of a fascinating optional excursion to some of the most celebrated castles of the Loire Valley: Château of Chenonceau, now privately owned, and Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life.

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Day 7

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY–BLOIS–CHARTRES–PARIS Take a stroll around Blois, with its Renaissance castle, once occupied by Louis XII. Later, stop in Chartres, home of the famous Gothic cathedral, and arrive in Paris in time to enjoy an optional evening excursion. Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km

Day 8

PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Our Selection of Hotels

Paris

Paris Ibis Tour Eiffel Cambronne

Deauville

DEAUVILLE Ibis Centre

Mont St Michel

MONT ST. MICHEL Hotel Vert

Amboise

CHATEAUX COUNTRY Novotel Amboise

What is Included
  • Overnight stay at above selected hotels
  • Buffet breakfasts daily as per selected hotels
  • Dinner on day 3 & 6
  • Visits to Giverny water garden, Rouen Cathedral, Honfleur, Deauville, Normandy Landing Beaches and American Cemetery, Bayeux Tapestry Museum, Mont St. Michel, St. Malo cathedral, Rennes, Blois, Chartres, Loire Valley
What’s not Included
  • Flight tickets
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
  • PCR test
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Other items and meals not mentioned in the program
  • Cosmos service charge (around USD 100 per person)
  • All that is not mentioned above
Terms and Conditions

The purchase of any travel services offered by Cosmos, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and Cosmos, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking.

These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, air-Inclusive deposits & final payment, modifications and applicable fees, air arrangements, participation, travelers who need special assistance, young travelers, smoking, price policy, visas and passports, hotels & accommodations, baggage allowance, travel documents.

Not included in the tour price: Refunds, service inquiries after the vacation, holidays, safety, photos & pictures, optional excursions, and responsibility.

Contact us for more information.

  • Overnight stay at above selected hotels
  • Buffet breakfasts daily as per selected hotels
  • Dinner on day 3 & 6
  • Visits to Giverny water garden, Rouen Cathedral, Honfleur, Deauville, Normandy Landing Beaches and American Cemetery, Bayeux Tapestry Museum, Mont St. Michel, St. Malo cathedral, Rennes, Blois, Chartres, Loire Valley
  • Flight tickets
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
  • PCR test
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Other items and meals not mentioned in the program
  • Cosmos service charge (around USD 100 per person)
  • All that is not mentioned above

The purchase of any travel services offered by Cosmos, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and Cosmos, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking.

These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, air-Inclusive deposits & final payment, modifications and applicable fees, air arrangements, participation, travelers who need special assistance, young travelers, smoking, price policy, visas and passports, hotels & accommodations, baggage allowance, travel documents.

Not included in the tour price: Refunds, service inquiries after the vacation, holidays, safety, photos & pictures, optional excursions, and responsibility.

Contact us for more information.

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