Insight Vacations - Normandy and Brittany with Loire Valley, 7 nights from R50 490 pps - land only
R50490 pps
The Experience
Enjoy the sights and sounds of France during this 8-day guided tour. Travel to Normandy and stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the beaches where soldiers fought in World War II - and walk with a Local Expert through the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach, where Allied Forces landed on D-Day. Drive through the Loire Valley to the glorious fragrant gardens of Château de Villandry, stopping to smell the basil, rosemary and other herbs grown in its gardens. You'll remember those scents at a celebration dinner featuring a farm-to-table feast and sparkling wine. See Paris' top attractions, from the glistening pyramids of the Louvre to the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.
What's Included
Scheduled airport transfers on the first and last day of the tour Seven nights' accommodation throughout Seven buffet breakfasts and three dinners Transported by a luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom Personal radio headsets for flexible sightseeing Hotel and restaurant tips All taxes and porterage Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi
Tour highlights: - Bayeux: See the famous and unique 70-metre-long tapestry that tells the story of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. - Normandy Beaches: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings. See the remains of the artificial Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches and with a local expert visit the American Military Cemetery at St-Laurent-sur-Mer, the D-Day Museum, and the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc - Mont-Saint-Michel: Savour your first sight of the fortified island of Mont-Saint-Michel. Cross the causeway for a guided tour with your local expert through the maze of halls and vaults of the abbey. - Saint-Malo: Your local expert guides you through the intertwined streets of the walled city to arrive at the cathedral. Later enjoy the chance to walk along the fortifications and explore the cities night-life at your leisure - Chateau d'Usse: Visit the fairytale castle that was Charles Perrault's inspiration for his tale 'Sleeping Beauty'. - Chartres: Inside magnificent Chartres Cathedral, marvel at the stained-glass windows, a riot of rich blues and reds, justly considered the finest medieval glass in France - Bastille Day: Join in the Bastille Day celebrations commemorating the French Revolution, and witness the remarkable display of fireworks lighting up the warm summer sky - Honfleur: See this charming fishing town. - Loire Valley: As you travel through the beautiful French countryside you will see the imposing Chateaux of Saumur as well as Angers - Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the facades of the Louvre, the River Seine and its romantic bridges, the obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde and enjoy a drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe - Rouen: See the cathedral, the Great Clock, the Old Market Square, and Place du Vieux-Marche where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake - Scenic Drives: Fall in love with the French countryside as you travel along the River Seine and through Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley
** Book by 30 May 2024. Excludes flights, gratuities, transfers not mentioned, visas, travel insurance, meals and drinks not specified, and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. Prices start from the advertised price and are based on a per-person rate, sharing a double room, unless otherwise stated. Advanced purchases, peak season surcharges, block-out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations, and availability. Terms and Conditions apply.
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