DISCOVERING THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, DORDOGNE, BORDEAUX & LOIRE

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DISCOVERING THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, DORDOGNE, BORDEAUX & LOIRE

(21 days/20 nights) From €4686

Hotel Rental Car Pre-programmed GPS Welcome at the airport Transfers From/To Airport Train Tickets Transfers From/To Train Stations 4 Walking Tours Boat Trip Perfume Atelier Visit Truffle hunting Winery visit 6 Must-see monuments entrance tickets

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 | Nice
  • Day 2 | Nice
  • Day 3 | Nice Grasse Aix-en-Provence
  • Day 4 | Aix-en-Provence
  • Day 5 | Aix-en-Provence Gordes Avignon
  • Day 6 | Avignon
  • Day 7 | Avignon Carcassonne Toulouse
  • Day 8 | Toulouse
  • Day 9 | Toulouse Rocamadour Sarlat-la-Canéda
  • Day 10 | Sarlat-la-Canéda Gabillou Les Eyzies Sarlat-la-Canéda
  • Day 11 | Sarlat-la-Canéda Montignac Périgueux Bordeaux
  • Day 12 | Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Bordeaux
  • Day 13 | Bordeaux Poitiers Loire Valley
  • Day 14 | Loire Valley Chenonceaux Loire Valley
  • Day 15 | Loire Valley Blois Chambord
  • Day 16 | Chambord
  • Day 17 | Chambord Orléans Paris
  • Day 18 | Paris
  • Day 19 | Paris Versailles Paris
  • Day 20 | Paris
  • Day 21 | Paris

Services Included

  • Travel Consultancy: Customized itinerary, selection of hotels and activities based on your interests and budget and pre-trip support;
  • Accommodation (breakfast included): three price levels of your choice (Economy, Superior and Deluxe);
  • A Rental Car, including: Super Collision Damage Waiver, Theft protection, unlimited mileage;
  • A Pre-programmed GPS: with your itinerary on a day-by-day basis;
  • A personalized Roadbook (see a sample), with tips and pertinent information that will be very useful while on the road;
  • Helpline (phone number) to assist you while on holiday: Available every day for 24h;
  • Road map;
  • Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your first hotel;
  • 3h boat tour across the Villefranche Coast;
  • 2h perfume atelier visit with 30-minute complimentary museum visit;
  • Walking tour in Aix-en-Provence (Economy: 2h small group tour hidden heritage in Aix Old Town; Superior and Deluxe: 2h private hidden heritage tour of Aix);
  • Tickets to visit Palais des Papes and the Jardins Pontificaux;
  • 2h private guided visit of the Palais des Papes (Superior and Deluxe only);
  • Truffle estate visit (Economy: 4h small group truffle estate visit with lunch; Superior and Deluxe: 4h private truffle estate visit with lunch);
  • 2h30 Small Group Visit at Lascaux IV with audio guide;
  • Food tour in Bordeaux (Economy: 3h ultimate food tour in Bordeaux; Superior and Deluxe: 3h private food tour in Bordeaux);
  • Wine tour with tasting (Economy: 1h30 “The Wine” tour and tasting; Superior and Deluxe: 1h visit “The Charme of la Dominique”);
  • Entrances to Château Royal D'Amboise with audio guide;
  • Tickets to Château de Chenonceau with audio guide and a 15-minute wine tasting session;
  • Tickets to Domaine de Chaumont-Sur-Loire;
  • Entrances to Château de Chambord with audio guide;
  • Train tickets to from Orléans to Paris;
  • Walking tour in Paris (Economy: 3h medieval Paris walking tour with Notre-Dame and skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle; Superior and Deluxe: 2h30 Le Marais Neighborhood Walking Tour);
  • Private transfer to the airport with an English-speaking driver.

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  • DISCOVERING THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, DORDOGNE, BORDEAUX & LOIRE

    (21 days/20 nights)

  • *Estimated dates are OK (Start here)


  • A solution for travelers who are looking for an affordable but still good quality tour. Our hand-picked basic accommodations are 3 star hotels or similar.


    Paying more than standard for better accommodation services to make sure you absolutely have a comfortable trip. You will stay in very good accommodation (4 star, some 3 star high end).


    Mostly first-class hotels, with impeccable services with personal care (5 star hotels, Pousadas, mixed with very charming rural accommodation in smaller towns where high end hotels might not be available). Perfect choice for having great value for money!

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  • You will pick up the rental car at the nearest desk on the first day that you will be driving. You should return it on the second last day at the nearest desk to your hotel. With the rental car you have the freedom of choice of how much to do and see each of the travelling days, allowing you to access some of the hidden gems along the way between each location. We will also book transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.


    Our English speaking private driver will pick you up at your hotel, tour with you, and take you back to your hotel. Our driver will ensure you have what you need to make the most of your time. You will be driven on an air conditioned and very comfortable luxury vehicle. The driver will be at your service about 8 hours per day, within the kilometers and itinerary set. Transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure are also included.


    Our English Speaking private driver will pick you up at the train stations and take you to the hotels and vice versa (where service is needed or available). Where there are no trains available, buses will be used as an alternative. We will also book transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.

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      • [:pt]Condutor Adicional gratuito: 2 condutores permitidos, o principal (locatário) e um adicional, por carro de aluguel sem custos adicionais.[:gb]A 2 drivers allowance per rental car is included in the quotation given.[:]

TOTAL COST
€ 4686

  • Prices shown on our website are indicative. Our consultants will ensure accurate pricing for your personalized trip details.

Other services included in this price: Hotel, Rental Car, Pre-programmed GPS, Personalized Roadbook, Welcome at the Airport, Transfer from / to the airport, Train Tickets, Transfers from / to train stations, 4 Walking Tours,  Boat Trip, Cave Visit, Perfume Atelier Visit, Truffle Hunting, Winery Visit, 6 Must-see monuments entrance tickets

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Detailed programme

  • Day 1
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  • Nice

  • Bienvenue en France! Today our representative will be waiting for you at the Nice airport to give you your Travel Kit, containing all your documentation for the trip. From there, he will take you to your hotel, where you can get settled and relax from your flight. Alternatively, you can get out on the streets and start exploring this coastal gem. Wander through the town’s picturesque streets and let yourself be guided by the aromas of Niçoise cuisine. Stop at one of the local restaurants to enjoy your first seafood meal in France! 


     


    Overnight in Nice.

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How independent is this tour? We guarantee that you will travel independently with this self-guided tour, but always with our support only one phone call away if needed.

How will you reach each destination? You will have a pre-programmed GPS with all the locations included on your itinerary.

Wish to further explore the highlights? Totally understandable, it is easy to fall in love around here. We can make the necessary arrangements to extend your vacation either if you wish to stay a little longer in that particular stunning location, arrive earlier to become accustomed to the country or if you wish to relax and see more after your tour. If you wish to receive a customized proposal, please fill in the form below!

Perfect, but you prefer not to drive? No problem either! We are happy to provide pricing for a driver or even designing a different tour using public transportation (train or bus) and or transfers.

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