Essence of Paris, Bordeaux, Dordogne & Provence Tour

Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, France

What to expect on this itinerary

Experience what the French call “ne plus ultra,” the ultimate in quality during your 11-day France trip. From exceptional art and exquisite chocolates to the best vintage wines and seductive perfumes, on this luxury Paris, Bordeaux, Dordogne and Provence tour, you’ll visit incomparable cities, find elegant and lovely wines and explore rustic storybook villages. Along the way, you’ll enjoy leisurely gourmet meals and discover France's love of little pleasures.

Countries Visited

France

Places Visited

Paris, Bordeaux, Dordogne, Provence,  Médoc,  Avignon, Aix en Provence,  Saint-Émilion,  Bergerac,  Marseille,  Ménerbes

Suggested Duration

11 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Paris - Welcome to France! Arrive in Paris and Take a Sightseeing Tour

Arrive at the Paris airport and meet your private transfer to your hotel in central Paris. After checking into your hotel and taking some time to relax, you’ll depart for the first of many tours of France. This tour takes you to the most famous monuments of the "City of Lights," Paris. You will see the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées, Montmartre and the Left Bank with its famous cafes and bistros. You’ll stop at the beautiful Place du Trocadéro, one of the city’s most monumental squares, where you can admire perfect views of the Eiffel Tower. Continue to Montmartre, a charming quartier (neighborhood) on a hill in the north of Paris. Most of the scenes in the movie Amelie were filmed in this quartier. Conclude the tour at the Notre-Dame de Paris, the Gothic cathedral that is one of the most iconic sites in Paris. After the tour, you’ll return to your hotel and enjoy dinner. Choose from one of the wonderful restaurants near your hotel.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Paris - Paris Gourmet Food Tour and Louvre Museum Visit

Day 3

Bordeaux - Travel from Paris to Bordeaux and Visit Two Wine Châteaux

Day 4

Bordeaux - Enjoy a Bicycle Ride through the Countryside around Bordeaux

Day 5

Bordeaux - Wine Tasting at Prestigious Wine Château in the Médoc

Day 6

Tremolat - Tour of Saint-Émilion Village, Travel to the Dordogne, and Lunch in Bergerac

Day 7

Tremolat - Visit Lascaux II Caves, Guided Walk in Sarlat, Canoe Ride on Dordogne River

Day 8

Aix-en-Provence - Travel from Bordeaux to Marseille and Transfer to Aix-en-Provence

Day 9

Aix-en-Provence - Morning Sightseeing in Aix-en-Provence and Afternoon Visit to Avignon

Day 10

Aix-en-Provence - Visit the Village of Ménerbes and the 12th-Century Abbaye de Sénanque

Day 11

Aix-en-Provence - Tour Concludes with Departure from Marseille Airport

Trip Highlights

  • Monumental Sightseeing in Paris: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Montmartre
  • Magical ambiance & special cultural experiences in the “City of Lights”
  • See famous masterpieces of European art at the Louvre Museum
  • Gourmet Parisian Tour includes: Grande Épicerie, Pierre Hermé, Ladurée
  • Enjoy a wine tasting served with appetizers at a trendy Parisian cantina
  • Travel to the Médoc wine region and visit prestigious wine châteaux
  • Sample Grand Cru wines of the Médoc: Pauillac, Margaux, and Saint-Émilion
  • Visit the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Bicycle ride through Bordeaux vineyards and visit Sauve-Majeure Abbey
  • Sightseeing tour through the charming town of Sarlat on a lively market day
  • Tour of the amazing Lascaux 2 Caves, a reproduction of prehistoric caves
  • Experience the charm of the countryside and canoe ride on the Dordogne
  • See the 14th-century Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO site in Avignon
  • Soak up the Provençal vibe of Aix-en-Provence, located in the heart of Provence
  • Experience the serenity of Abbaye de Sénanque, an ancient monastery
  • Explore Ménerbes, named “One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France”

Starting Price

$5,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Customizable Itinerary

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