The rhythmic trot of your horse and the soft crunch of your carriage wheels upon cobblestones is a seductive soundtrack to accompany the stunning ancient architecture of Vienna’s charming Ringstrasse.
Here, the entire city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site and you’ll experience all the glamour of the old world as you soak in the views from your horse-drawn carriage. You’ll also follow in the footsteps of the late Empress Elizabeth as you tour her glittering former residence and visit the elaborate Imperial Crypt where her remains rest. In Budapest, admire magnificent views over the city and Danube from the impressive Fisherman’s Bastion; feel the pace of Slovak rural life at Bratislava’s expansive vineyards; and drink in a magical view of Prague Castle as the sun sets over the ancient city.
From tasting local wine in the shadows of Bratislava’s 18th-century rococo buildings to sipping rich coffee in Vienna’s sophisticated café scene, your team of private guides will take you beneath the postcard pictures to experience the real pace of life in eastern Europe. Stay in shrines to art deco design, historic urban palaces and romantic 17th-century buildings as you embrace the innately respected historic and cultural traditions that breathe life into this unique corner of the world.
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DAY 1: BUDAPEST
Enjoy a private airport transfer with an English speaking driver-guide waiting for you outside the customs with a sign with your name on it. Your representative will accompany you to your accommodation. A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

DAY 2: BUDAPEST
Today you will visit Matthias Church and The Fishermen’s Bastion with your own private guide on a half day city tour. Located in the Buda’s Castle District, Matthias Church was originally built in 1015. Officially named ‘the Church of Our Lady’ the building is commonly known by the name ‘Matthias Church’, which refers to the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus. The Fishermen’s Bastion was built between 1895 and 1902 and features impressive towers, colonnades and embrasures. Take the opportunity to admire and photograph the magnificent view from one of its towers overlooking the city and the Danube. Entrance fees to Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion are included.

DAY 3: BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA
A transfer between the train station and your hotel or city with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Enjoy the train ride from Budapest to Bratislava. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours. A transfer between the train station and your hotel or city with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Discover Bratislava and its most famous attractions on a walking tour with a private English speaking guide explaining the city’s fascinating history and culture. Learn about the former Hungary Chamber, the historical Academia Istropolitana, and the glamour of the Old Town with Primatial Palace. You will also visit Michael’s Gate, Franciscan Church, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Main Square, the Old Town Hall, the Slovak National Theatre, and Reduta. Entrance fees to the Primatial Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral are included.

DAY 4: BRATISLAVA
Enjoy a full day private tour to the Small Carpathian Mountains, hiding the best known vineyards in Slovakia. While walking through the typical wine growing towns, to the Driny-cave or at the manufacturing plant of majolica-ceramics – you will virtually feel the colours of Slovak rural life. The biggest cellar-vaults in Central Europe as well as the unique strategic fortifications system will leave a permanent and unforgettable impression. The degustation of the most famous Slovak wines with the local vintner in a typical vintner-cellar will raise your mood and keep this excursion forever in your heart. Entrance fees to Red Stone Castle, Small Carpathians Museum, Museum of Naive Art in Pezinok, and wine tasting are included.

DAY 5: BRATISLAVA – VIENNA
Enjoy a private transfer from Bratislava to Vienna. A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

DAY 6: VIENNA
Acquaint yourself with Vienna’s culture as you stroll through the old city on this private guided walking tour, following in the footsteps of the famous Empress Elisabeth – ‘Sisi’ of Austria. You will start the walk with a visit to the Imperial Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburgs, where Empress Elizabeth – ‘Sisi’ of Austria. End the tour with a private horse-carriage ride which takes you around the famous Ringstrasse for about 40 minutes.

DAY 7: VIENNA
Enjoy a full day excursion that will show you the beauty of the Wachau. Through this romantic scenery full of history and legends the Danube winds its way past charming old village’s steep vineyards and castles. During a romantic boat-trip the history comes alive. The heart of the Wachau is the old vine-merchant’s town Krems. Also visit Melk, the “Cradle of Austria”, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a pearl of the Austrian Baroque. You may bring your own lunch or take the opportunity to try the cuisine at the local Abbey restaurant in Melk. The tour finishes at the Opera House in Vienna. Entrance fees to the Melk Monastery and boat ride are included.

DAY 8: VIENNA – PRAGUE
A transfer between the train station and your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Enjoy a transfer by train from Vienna to Prague. A transfer between the train station and your hotel or city with a private vehicle and driver is provided. For your added comfort, your English speaking assistant will help you to check in and walk you through the welcome package documents. A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

DAY 9: PRAGUE
Enjoy a full day city tour with your private guide and driver to the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, and Charles Square. Visit and walk around the Castle courtyards and see St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue along the Vltava to the Old Town, St. Nicholas Church, the Týn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and apostles. Walk from the Powder Tower along the Royal Route to the Old Town Square, along Karlova Street to Charles Bridge and enjoy the view of Prague Castle. Your tour ends at Mala Strana (the Lesser Town).

DAY 10: PRAGUE
A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided.

From the Oracle of Delphi to the Cyclades, this trip showcases the highlights of Greece. Dramatic scenery, iconic monuments and delightful food make this a destination not to be missed.
Begin in Athens, where you will tour all that this timeless city has to offer; the Panathenaic Stadium, the Acropolis, the Parthenon and much more. Next it is onto Delphi and Meteora, two gems of the Greek countryside with priceless historical and religious treasures. Finally finish on the iconic islands of Mykonos and Santorini where you will sail atop the healing waters of the Aegean Sea.
Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.

DAY 1: ATHENS
An airport transfer with a private vehicle and driver is provided. A welcome package with a city map, ferry tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

DAY 2: ATHENS
This private tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Your expert guide will take you to see the city centre, Constitution Square, House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis, visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally, the Parthenon. You will complete your visit with the Acropolis Museum. Entrance fees to the New Acropolis Museum are included.

DAY 3: ATHENS – KALAMBAKA
You will have a dedicated private driver and English speaking Guide with you for the two days. Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the site & museum. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece.

DAY 4: KALAMBAKA – ATHENS
Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.

DAY 5: ATHENS – MYKONOS
A port transfer with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Enjoy a transfer by high speed ferry to Mykonos. The duration takes approximately 2.5 hours. A transfer between the port and your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided.

DAY 6: MYKONOS
Take a tour of the now uninhabited island of Delos, one of the most important mythological, historical, and archaeological sites in Greece. The Delos Island archaeological sanctuary, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, is listed by Unesco as one of mankind’s most important cultural and historical sites. Delos was a sacred island for Ancient Greeks and with the Delos oracle being second only to that of Delphi the island became the holiest place in the Aegean. As a result there grew a flourishing commercial town & harbor on Delos with a large population, temples, and open air theatre.The short boat trip and guided tour to this now uninhabited island of Delos, will give you some facts and a remarkable insight of the Hellenistic ruins dating from 300 B.C.

DAY 7: MYKONOS – SANTORINI
A transfer between the port and your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Enjoy a transfer by ferry to Santorini. The high speed ferry takes approximately 2.5 hours. A transfer between the port and your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided.

DAY 8: SANTORINI
Start this shared tour with a drive to Athinios for a boat cruise. The first stop is the isle of Nea Kameni, where you will have the opportunity to climb to the top of the crater. Your next stop will be to the famous hot springs, considered to have healing powers. Continue your tour with Thirassia Island, where you will have a few hours at leisure. At the end of the tour the boat sails back along the coast and ends at the port of Athinios, where buses will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

DAY 9: SANTORINI
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

DAY 10: SANTORINI
A transfer between the airport and your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided. 

Our most complete tour of Spain. Explore the major sights of Barcelona, Granada, Cordoba, Seville and Madrid. Jaw-dropping architecture, flamenco and tapas, Alhambra Palace, Mezquita de Cordoba, stunning beaches & world class museums – this customizable adventure has it all. Expertly planned with a fusion of private & delightful shared tours, there is no better way to tour Spain. Que bueno!
Start your tour in Barcelona. Strategically located on the Mediterranean, Barcelona enjoys a temperate climate and a magnificent historical center. It is famous for its shopping and infamous for its nightlife! Fly to Granada and the spectacular Alhambra Palace perched on a cliff top overlooking this historic ancient city. Combining centuries of architecture and three major religions, it is a fascinating city to explore. Continue by train to Cordoba to see the “Mezquita de Cordoba” a grand cathedral built inside one of the world’s largest mosques. Onward by train to Seville and a downtown packed with superlatives and built with the money of the New World. The world’s largest cathedral, twin mosque towers as in Marrakech, and tapas laden bars ready for exploration. Take the high speed train to Madrid, home of the Royals, the enormous city center public garden known as El Retiro, the Prado museum and the Plaza Major.

DAY 1: BARCELONA
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer in Barcelona. Please note drivers may or may not speak English, as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another.
For your added comfort, we will have an English speaking assistant waiting for you at the hotel lobby. Your representative will help you to check in and walk you through the welcome package documents.
A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), a SIM card with 1Gb of data, and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

DAY 2: BARCELONA
Enjoy a 5 hours shared guided tour on a deluxe coach to admire the city’s landmarks and places of interest, including a general sightseeing tour to give you an overall impression of Barcelona. Discover all the best sites in Barcelona: Gaudí’s famous buildings – Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera – the waterfront with the Columbus monument and old port, and Montjuic Hill with its panoramic views over the city and finishing with a visit of the Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) where you will have free time for lunch. Entrance fees to Sagrada Familia and Poble Espanyol are included.

DAY 3: BARCELONA – GRANADA
Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally. Enjoy your flight from Barcelona to Granada. Flight duration is approximately one hour. Meet your driver for a private airport transfer. Please note drivers may or may not speak English, as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another.
Choose to add any number of cultural tours and activities such as a Culinary Tasting, a Tapas Tour, Spanish Cooking Class, Flamenco Show or Class, a Guided tour of Sacromonte, Spanish class, Ceramic Painting Class, or a Painting class in the Albaicín historical quater of the city. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if any of these are of interest.

DAY 4: GRANADA
Enjoy a private tour with a local guide as you visit the UNESCO world heritage site of the Alhambra palace and gardens. On a rocky hill, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and amongst the eldest quarter in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with its distinctive reddish stone in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty enclosed within. Originally designed as a military area, the Alhambra became the residence of royalty and the court of Granada in the middle of XIII century. The complex of monuments has also an independent palace opposite the Alhambra; The Generalife, which is surrounded by orchards and beautiful gardens which you will also visit. (Tour includes entrance into the palace).
Please note that this tour does not include transfers to or from the palace. Your guide will meet you at the Alhambra ticket office (best to take a local cab from your hotel). At the end of your tour, you can either choose to walk back down the hill to explore the city, or return by taxi (payable by you locally). If you prefer us to arrange private transfers, please let us know.

DAY 5: GRANADA – CORDOBA
Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally. Enjoy your train ride to Cordoba. The train ride takes approximately two and a half hours. Multiple departures, check your ticket for exact time. Meet your driver for a private vehicle transfer to the train station.

DAY 6: CORDOBA – SEVILLE
Medina Azahara, Cordoba’s 10th century version of the Versailles, was a palace of indescribable luxury that took 25 years to complete. It is a palace-city built by the caliph Abd al-Rahman III. Constructed eight kilometers outside of the city in the foothills of the Sierra Morena, the Medina Azahara served as the seat of power for the entire al-Andalus. It was also the personal residence of the Caliph and his court. Includes bus ticket only, entrance to be paid locally (approx. EUR2 per person). Meet your driver for a private transfer from Cordoba to Seville.

DAY 7: SEVILLE
Seville is the artistic, cultural and financial capital of Southern Spain. A historical masterpiece full of monuments, gardens and flamenco. Enjoy exploring the city at your own pace with your hop on hop off tour.

DAY 8: SEVILLE – MADRID
Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally. Enjoy your train ride from Seville to Madrid on the fast speed train. The train ride takes approximately three hours. Meet your driver for a private train station transfer.

DAY 9: MADRID
The best tour to get acquainted with the city, performed with air conditioned motor coaches you will see the most important buildings, avenues and squares with an expert official guide who will explain about the monument sand its history. During the different historical periods the city grown from the old Habsburg and Bourbons quarters to the present city: Gran Vía, Plaza de España, University, Moncloa, Habsburg old quarter, calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, the bull ring, Columbus square with a brief stop at Madrid Hard Rock Café for a free soft drink refreshment, Paseo de la Castellana and the Real Madrid stadium Santiago Bernabeu (Tour of the stadium available), Plaza Castilla, Fountain of Cibeles, and back to the bus terminal. This tour is performed with air conditioning motor coaches and conducted by official guides.

DAY 10: MADRID
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer in Madrid. Please note drivers may or may not speak English, as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. 

Ancient rock formations stand in rigid skyward salute in an other-worldly landscape as the setting sun casts its golden hue on the prehistoric valleys of mysterious Turkey.
Encounter all the major sites of thriving Istanbul as you tour the city’s stunning Byzantine architecture, ancient Hippodrome where chariot races were once held, and the world’s largest covered bazaar. You’ll also witness Istanbul’s distinctive skyline from the water as you cruise the Bosphorus by sunset on an unforgettable private dinner cruise, and travel further on to Cappadocia where you’ll see the amazing ‘fairy chimney’ rock formations of Devrent Valley, visit a natural citadel carved from rocks, explore eerie underground cities, and sample the region’s famed wine at a volcanic vineyard. Take in this majestic landscape from your hot air balloon on an early morning sunrise excursion. In Bodrum, marvel at the castle of St. Peter built by the Knights of St. John and the ancient remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. En route to Izmir, you’ll visit the remarkable Antique City of Ephesus and stroll the celebrated marketplace of old Smyrna built at the foot of the Pagos Hills by Alexander the Great. Spend your last day in Turkey sipping local wines at a vineyard near Izmir.
As you explore ancient ruins in the golden glow of a Turkish sunset and gaze upon prehistoric rock formations in millennia-old valleys, history takes on a vivid new significance in this thrilling land. Your experienced team of English-speaking guides and private drivers will weave a rich tapestry of Turkish cultural life – past and present – and you’ll enjoy the finest food, amenities and design in a premium collection of luxury hotels that seamlessly meld old-world charm with modern-day comfort.
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DAY 1: ISTANBUL
A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle, driver, and assistant is provided. A welcome package with a city map, e-tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

DAY 2: ISTANBUL
Explore Istanbul with your own private English-speaking guide and car. The tour includes a visit to the Topkapi Palace, the famous residence of the Sultans (including Treasury, but excluding the Harem section) and the Grand Bazaar, world’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops. The tour ends at your hotel.

DAY 3: ISTANBUL
Enjoy a half a day tour in Istanbul with your own English speaking guide and private car. The tour includes visits to the St. Sophia Church, the pride and glory of the Byzantine architecture; the Blue Mosque, famous for its architecture as for its blue tiles; the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held.
Enjoy a Bosphorus River cruise with dinner on a private yacht this evening. You will cross the Bosphorus by driving on the Intercontinental Suspension Bridge to go over to the Asian side of Istanbul. While sailing up the Bosphorus, you will see Ottoman palaces, waterside mansions, and modern villas that line the European and Asian coasts. The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night will both be memorable. After the cruise you will be brought back to your hotel.

DAY 4: ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA
A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Enjoy a direct flight from Istanbul to Capadoccia. The flight duration is about 1 hour. A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided. The Whirling dervishes ceremony is the inspiration of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi as well as part of the Turkish culture, belief and history in Konya. It symbolizes the different meanings of a mystic cycle to perfection.The ceremony takes place at Sarihan caravanserai , which is considered to have been built in 1249 , in the evening for approximately one hour. Also enjoy time to explore the caravanserai prior to ceremony.

DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA
Enjoy a unique experience with fellow adventure seekers, and see Capadoccia from a Hot Air Baloon. While the crew inflates the balloons, clients are served a complimentary Turkish style breakfast. Then the flight starts. The pilot heats the air inside the balloon with the burner to rise into currents with different directions. There is a marvelous view of Cappadocia from above. The flight time is approximately one hour. The pilot will begin the gentle descent when he finds an appropriate landing site. After packing up the balloon, non alcoholic champagne is served and certificates are distributed. The whole experience lasts 3 to 4 hours, very early in the morning, so clients have the rest of the day to visit the many attractions of Cappadocia .(Breakfast is included)
During this full day tour, you will be driven to Devrent Valley and then to Pasabagi Valley, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. From here you will be driven to Avanos, the famous pottery town, to have lunch. After lunch you will depart from Avanos to see the beautiful examples of Byzantine art in the churches of the Goreme Open Air Museum. Then you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, with a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. The tour will be concluded with a visit to Pidgeon Valley.

DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA
Enjoy a full day tour in Capadoccia and visit the Ortahisar, a natural citadel carved in rocks. Then visit the subterrenean city of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, established in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution, in which a visitor is able to descend several levels underground. You will be driven to Cavusin Valley to see the troglodyte dwellings where people lived until the mid 20th century. After lunch a visit to the Red Valley and Wine House, Cappadocia is famous for its fertile vineyards due to the mineral-laden volcanic soil of the area.

DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA – BODRUM
A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Enjoy your domestic flight from Kayseri to Bodrum with a stopover in Istanbul. The flight duration is approximately 4 hours. A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided.

DAY 8: BODRUM
Enjoy a private city tour of Bodrum and visit St. Peter’s Castle, a beautiful castle built by the Knights of St. John. After you will go to the remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then proceed to see one of the windmills, a symbol of the region. En route, you will visit the ancient amphitheatre. Karia Princess and Underwater Museum’s entrance fees at the castle are not included and need to be paid on the spot.

DAY 9: BODRUM – IZMIR
Enjoy a transfer with a private vehicle and driver from Bodrum to Izmir. En route you will have a full day tour in Ephesus. Your private guide will take you to Selcuk to visit the world-famous Antique City of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celcus Library. After the tour you will continue on to your hotel in Izmir.

DAY 10: IZMIR
Depart from Izmir for a visit to Urla Winery. The foundations of Urla Sarapcilik were laid as when Mr. Ortabas and Uzbas Ltd started their own vineyards some ten years ago and started working on how to promote the town of Urla as a center of attraction as well as a town with its’ own wine brand. Being decisive of opening up new doors by reanimating and diversifying a phenomenon in the historical texture of the region which is being gradually renowned in touristic terms, Urla Sarapcilik has started off with the belief of producing the select “Urla Boutique Wine” (château wine) which it believes will attract attention and respect all over the world some day. Roundtrip transfer with private vehicle, English speaking Guide and entrance fee is included.

DAY 11: IZMIR
A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided. Enjoy a domestic flight from Izmir airport to Istanbul. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour. 

Enjoy private airport transfers, train connections between cities, a mix of shared and private tours and comfortable, central accommodations as you travel throughout France. Spend time in Paris and see the sights, sample the nectar of the gods in Champagne, visit the Landing beaches of Normandy for a sobering experience, and then make your way to the beautiful Loire Valley to see some of the signature castles of the region. Finally, the south and Provence beckon – visit quaint hilltop villages and stay in Avignon – the city of the Popes. From here, travel south to Nice on the stunning French Riviera.

DAY 1: PARIS
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Paris in a private vehicle with a professional driver. Please note drivers may or may not speak English as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. If you would like to have the presence of an English speaking Assistant or Guide for your transfer this can be pre-arranged upon request and would be subject to an additional supplement.
For your added comfort, we will have a Meet & Greet assistant waiting for you outside of customs. This assistant will have a sign with your name on it. Your representative will help you to co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.
A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

DAY 2: PARIS
Discover Versailles Palace, the symbol of France’s grandeur during the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Leave Paris by the western districts of the city and follow the Normandy motorway as far as Versailles in a luxury air conditioned coach. Your guide will take you straight in without standing in line and lead you through the most beautiful rooms including the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s private Apartment. Then enjoy some free time to explore the palace gardens. This tour has a central pick up and drop off point in the centre of Paris and hotel pick up and/or drop off is not provided. This tour includes entrance to Versailles Palace, authorisation fees for guided visits, and a multilingual guide with individual earphones. Please note that shared tours can have up to approximately 50 people (depending on the number of people that have signed up for the tour on the particular day, and are carried out in a number of languages).

DAY 3: PARIS – CAEN
Enjoy a half day shared tour of Paris. On the tour, you will discover the monuments which have made Paris famous throughout the world: Place Vendôme – Opéra – Louvre museum – Notre Dame Cathedral – Pantheon Church – Luxembourg – Orsay Museum – Concorde Square – Champs-Elysées Avenue – Arch of Triumph – Eiffel Tower – Invalides. Visit the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower (Fast pass) which gives you a wonderful panoramic view. In case of an exceptional impossibility to access the 1st or 2nd floor, the Eiffel Tower will be replaced by the Montparnasse Tower (56th floor as height as 210 meters). Alternative arrangements will be made so please speak to your Destination Expert for further details. This tour has a central pick up point in the centre of Paris and hotel pick up and/or drop off is not provided. The tour ends at the Eiffel Tower. Please note that shared tours can have up to approximately 50 people (depending on the number of people that have signed up for the tour on the particular day, and are carried out in a number of languages).
Take a private train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver. Please note drivers may or may not speak English as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. If you would like to have the presence of an English speaking Assistant or Guide for your transfer this can be pre-arranged upon request and would be subject to an additional supplement.
Enjoy a direct train transfer from Paris to Caen in Normandy. The journey takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Meet your driver for a private train station transfer.

DAY 4: CAEN
Enjoy a full day private guided tour with your own vehicle, and English speaking driver-licensed guide exploring the Second World War Area in the Caen Memorial as well as the Pointe du Hoc, Omaha beach (where the American soldiers landed) and the US cemetery.
The Caen Memorial is a massive museum dedicated to 20th-century history. Destruction wreaked across almost three quarters of this martyr city of the Liberation in the summer of 1944, and so it only seems fitting that Caen deserved a fitting tribute for the damage it suffered. The Memorial museum’s main focus is reconciliation and during your visit you will be guided through the museum’s different stages, taking you back over the 20th century, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914 until 9 November 1989 in Berlin with the “Fall of the Wall”. Between these two dates and between these two World Wars, some 60 million people would lose their lives and the most hostile of political systems to the key principles of respecting life would plunge the world into the chaos and brutality that characterized the last century.
Pointe du Hoc is a cliff top location that lies 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Omaha Beach, and stands on 100 ft (30 m) tall cliffs overlooking the sea. It was a point of attack by the United States Army Ranger Assault Group during Operation Overlord in World War II.
Omaha Beach is the code name for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, during World War II. Landings here were necessary in order to link up the British landings to the east at Gold Beach with the American landing to the west at Utah Beach, thus providing a continuous lodgement on the Normandy coast of the Bay of the Seine. Taking Omaha was to be the responsibility of United States Army troops, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and elements of the Royal Navy. The primary objective at Omaha was to secure a beachhead of some five miles (eight kilometres) depth, between Port-en-Bessin and the Vire River, linking with the British landings at Gold Beach to the east, and reaching the area of Isigny to the west to link up with VII Corps landing at Utah Beach. Standing on this wind swept, expansive beach, you can just imagine the ships as they became visible on the skyline and the battle that was to occur on this land.
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, that honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II. The cemetery is located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel. It covers 70 ha (172 acres), and contains the remains of 9,387 American military dead, most of whom were killed during the invasion of Normandy and ensuing military operations in World War II. Included are graves of Army Air Corps crews shot down over France as early as 1942. The names of 1,557 Americans who lost their lives in the Normandy campaign but could not be located and/or identified are inscribed on the walls of a semicircular garden at the east side of the memorial. This part consists of a semicircular colonnade with a loggia at each end containing maps and narratives of the military operations. At the center is a bronze statue entitled Spirit of American Youth. Facing west at the memorial, one sees in the foreground the reflecting pool, the mall with burial areas to either side and the circular chapel beyond. Behind the chapel are statues representing the United States and France. An orientation table overlooks the beach and depicts the landings at Normandy.
There will be plenty of time to stay at each of the sites of interest since you have the flexibility of having your own vehicle and Driver-Guide. Though sobering, the day will surely be a memorable one. Please note that this tour is with an English speaking driver-licensed guide. (no entrances to monuments or museums included).

DAY 5: CAEN
Enjoy a full day excursion to visit one of the most visited sites in all of France – the majestic Mont Saint Michel with your private vehicle and English speaking driver-licensed guide. Dating from 708, the abbey of Mont Saint Michel was one of the major pilgrimage destinations in medieval Christendom. The architecture is stunning, the location, magical, and the village, one of the quaintest in the country. Please note that this tour is with an English speakinf driver-licensed guide. Should you wish to have a Professional Guide accompany you on your excursion, contact your travel advisor and they can accommodate you. (entrances to monuments & museums, visits & possible tastings not included).

DAY 6: CAEN – TOURS – AMBOISE
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally. The train journey is approximately 3 hours direct. Meet your driver for a private transfer from Tours to Amboise. The journey is approx. 30 mins.

DAY 7: AMBOISE
Continue your tour of the Loire Valley with a visit to a couple of other chateaux before heading back to Paris.

DAY 8: AMBOISE – TOURS – AVIGNON
Meet your driver for a private transfer from Amboise to Tours. The journey is approx. 30 mins. Enjoy a train ride from Tours to Avignon with a quick change in Lyon. Approximately 5 hours. Enjoy a train station transfer in Avignon with a private vehicle and driver.

DAY 9: AVIGNON
Enjoy a half day (4hrs-45min) private guided tour which takes in the roman sites of Orange, a wine tour through the vineyards and a wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape. In the company of an English speaking Driver/Guide and onboard a comfortable minibus, you will first be brought on a panoramic tour of Orange where you will be shown the Roman Arch of Triumph – the symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, before enjoying a visit to the Antic theatre (entrance included) which is the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman empire. From here, enjoy a wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape and stop for a panoramic view of the Rhone valley from the castle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Finally, enjoy a wine tasting in a cellar in Chateauneuf du Pape before returning to Avignon. (Includes transportation in minibus, with English speaking driver/guide, entrance to Antic Theatre in Orange and a wine tasting).

DAY 10: AVIGNON
Enjoy a full day shared excursion (10hrs) visiting all of the top sites in the region – Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence, Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence, Luberon, Roussillon and Gordes. On this 10 hour shared tour by minibus, your English speaking driver-licensed guide will pick up from hotel and escort you to all of the aforementioned sites. Visit the Pont du Gard – the most preserved aqueduct of the Roman period of the 1st century before stopping off at the picturesque medieval hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence. The tour continues to the site of the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence which is an impressive triumphal arch and funeral monument. Picturesque roads through olive groves, vineyards and fields to see some of the most beautiful villages in Luberon. The village of Roussillon is famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape. Continuation toward Gordes, hilltop village in Luberon, which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France, completely made with dry stones. Enjoy a photo stop at Senanque Abbey (from June 15th to July 15th only) to take pictures of the blooming lavender fields. Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence (entrance ticket included, closed in January). Demonstration of distillation during the harvest (from July to August). On Sunday only, enjoy L’Isle sur la Sorgue, village famous for antique shops and the weekly market.
Free time for lunch (not included) on your own during the day. Provençal markets in Gordes on Tuesday, in Saint Rémy de Provence on Wednesday, in Roussillon on Thursday and in L’Isle sur la Sorgue on Sunday. The order of visits may then change accordingly.

DAY 11: AVIGNON – NICE
Enjoy a train station transfer in Avignon with a private vehicle and driver. Take the high speed TGV from Avignon to Nice. Enjoy the scenery of the Provencal countryside during the 3-4hr journey. Train station transfer with private vehicle and driver. Spend some time today exploring the city of Nice. Should you feel in any way active, you should head down to the boardwalk which parallels the azure waters of the Mediterranean. The temperature of the water is often warm enough to swim in year-round.

DAY 12: NICE
Take a guided walking tour in “Vieux Nice, France’s most Baroque old city. Discover the Cours Saleya with its flower market in the morning and a hundred stalls of plants, bouquets and cut flowers. Against the backdrop of the Castle Hill, this colourful display is a must. Discover the heart of the old town, its lively atmosphere and customs, the small St Francis Square with its fish market and fountain, other piazzas with their 17th and 18th Baroque churches, small cafes where the Niçois people like to meet, and winding alleys lined with quaint shops. Meals & entrance fees not included.
Enjoy a shared evening tour to the glamourous town of Monte Carlo. Drive along the seacoast road with its medieval villages, marinas, and panoramic viewpoints. Visit the charming medieval village of Eze and its amazing view. Travel by famous corniche road leading to Monaco. Then tour the Grand Prix circuit. Stop in Monte-Carlo, free time for dinner and enjoy the chic atmosphere of Casino Square and maybe try your luck at the tables or at slot machines. Included is a 3-course dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Grand Prix circuit, beside Casino square. Choice of dishes from the “gourmet” menu + 1 glass of wine or beer or soft drink per person + bottle water + coffee incl. Admission to Grand Casino 10 € not included –min. age 18. Passport is required. Free entrance to other casinos. Includes: pick up/drop off at the hotel, English speaking driver guide.

DAY 13: NICE
Enjoy a full day shared tour by visiting Cannes and walking the famous Croisette Boulevard, by the Film Festival Palace, designer shops and smart sandy beaches. Drive through the charming countryside of Provence to Grasse, world capital of the perfume industry, for a guided tour of a perfumery or free time to visit the old town. View the Alps, valleys and spectacular coastline from the amazing perched medieval village of Gourdon. After lunch (not included) winding down charming Loup Gorges, and taste Riviera specialty flower sweets in traditional Florian Confectionary. Photo stop at a provencal jewel: Tourrettes/Loup. End the tour in the most visited village in France : St Paul de Vence, home of impressionist painters, with ancient cobblestone lanes, ramparts and art galleries. (Includes: pick up/drop off at the hotel, English speaking driver guide).

DAY 14: NICE
Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver. (A supplement for transfer between 8pm and 7am may be charged).