Paris Explorer
From CAD $4,246 Was CAD $4,825
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Remember why you love to travel on this in-depth Paris trip. You’ll learn the art of French cuisine, go behind the scenes and uncover the secrets of Montmartre’s artists’ quarter and imagine the charmed life of the 'Sun King' as you explore Versailles.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Paris: Experience a classic old style quintessentially Parisian Bistro, run by Daniel and his family, at your Be My Guest Dinner. This is where the locals come and is one of our favorite places for rustic and soulful French cuisine.
Dive into Culture
- Paris: Create your own unique fragrance with a certified 'nose' at one of France's most famous perfumeries.
- Paris: The secrets of la cuisine are yours to discover and enjoy as you learn how to cook the Parisian way with a local chef.
- Paris: Discover Paris on Parisian terms and see some of the city's hidden gems, including a behind the scenes tour of Montmartre to discover the secrets of the artists' quarter.
Iconic Experience
- Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening.
- Versailles: Visit the Château de Versailles, one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. This former royal residence is world renowned for its architecture, grandeur and extravagant gardens.
- Paris: Explore the romantic and trendy Marais district with your Travel Director and admire the beautiful garden at Sully’s Mansion.
- Paris: Visit a world-renowned museum today - the iconic Louvre Museum or the Orsay Museum which houses the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work from such acclaimed artists as Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cezanne and Van Gogh.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Paris: Discover Copains, a gluten-free boulangerie redefining French baking with organic ingredients and zero-waste practices. Meet the team and hear their story while enjoying a private tasting of delicious pastries and bread. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore the Royal Estate of Versailles including the Royal Palace, the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet 'Le Petit Hameau'
- Visit the Eiffel Tower and the 'village' of Montmartre
- View Champs-Élysées, the Palais Garnier, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde
Trip Details
Product Code: 19213
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 119.1072A
Starts: Paris, France
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,246 ($531 /day)
Itinerary
Paris is yours to explore on this in-depth City Explorer. Check in to your centrally located hotel and spend the afternoon getting to know your surroundings. Wander along the grand boulevards and admire the elegant architecture of the French capital, stopping for a leisurely café au lait while watching sophisticated Parisians go by. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a quintessentially Parisian Welcome Reception.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Dinner
Join your Travel Director this morning for a tour of this mesmerizing city. View the grand Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, built for Napoleon in the 19th century and sitting at the heart of the Place de l'Étoile. Enjoy aerial views of the city today when you embrace Paris on a different level as you rise from the base to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower for a memorable lunch with Paris at your feet, a truly iconic event. Next, you’ll Dive Into Culture at Fragonard Parfumerie for a visit with a certified ‘nose' who will guide you in the creation of your own unique fragrance.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You may wish to experience a full-day Optional Experience on the Normandy coast to uncover the poignant history of the D-Day Landings. Alternatively, spend the day soaking up the sights and sounds of this elegant European capital. Your Travel Director will suggest activities and attractions that will ensure a memorable day spent discovering Paris. Spend your evening at leisure exploring the city's glittering sights at night.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast
Tread in the footsteps of French nobility and explore the opulence and splendor of Versailles. Join a Local Specialist who will guide you through the palace's extraordinary Hall of Mirrors and Battles Gallery. Stroll through the picturesque Royal Gardens and visit the Petit Trianon to see first-hand how the French Royal Family lived in private, before discovering Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Return to Paris later for an evening at leisure. Immerse yourself in Parisian culture on the Optional Experience to a traditional cabaret performance.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast
Stroll through the intriguing Marais district on a guided walking tour, uncovering its grand mansions, hidden courtyards and rich history. Then, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Copains, a gluten-free organic boulangerie, where you’ll meet the team and enjoy a private tasting of their mouth-watering pastries and bread. Next, Dive into Culture as you meet a Parisian chef for an unforgettable lunch. Discover culinary secrets, master French flavors, and enjoy the dish you’ve helped create. Spend the rest of the day embracing your inner bon vivant.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
A leisurely start to our morning sees us take a quaint little train back in time to the colorful hillside 'village' of Montmartre, home to the picturesque Sacré-Cœur. Dive Into Culture as we tread in the footsteps of Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh, as you discover the hidden squares, artists' haunts and romantic hideaways along with ample time for shopping. Later, the included guided museum visit will either be the Louvre Museum or the Orsay Museum depending on availability. Before your tour begins, your Travel Director will send you a welcome email and confirm the included museum visit. They will also advise you how to book the other museum if you wish to visit it during your time in Paris.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast
Perhaps admire the exquisite collection of modern art in the Centers George Pompidou or enjoy an Optional Experience to the inspirational gardens of Monet at Giverny. This evening, Connect With Locals during a memorable Be My Guest experience and dinner at Chez Paul, bringing you back to the Paris of the early 1900s.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, it’s time to bid Paris au revoir as you prepare to return home after a memorable break in one of the world's greatest cities.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Stephen Silvester - Traveled, October 2024
The itinerary for the Paris explorer was fantastic. Moving from one attraction to the next was very enjoyable on the luxurious coach that transported us. At some of the larger attractions like Versailles, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, we were able to "skip the line" thanks to Trafalgar. Trafalgar's prearranged lunch at the Eiffel Tower is something I will never forget. We were kept very busy during our 8 days in Paris, that's not to say that there was not enough time for us to enjoy ourselves on our own. We had one free day to ourselves where my wife and I just explored Paris ourselves and had a wonderful time discovering the city. There were three evenings where dinner was not prearranged and we made the most of it. We had dinners at two different restaurants that were both recommended by our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Both were fantastic, in fact one was so good we could not resist going back a second time. Speaking of our tour guide, I have to say *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fantastic. His knowledge of the city, the history and culture of Paris made our experience so much better. We didn't just see Paris, we were able to experience it thanks to *Personal information removed by Feefo*. If you're on the fence about exploring Paris with Trafalgar don't worry about it, you're going to have a wonderful time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Tickets! Appreciated the skip the line for tickets. Very well organized. Lots of walking. Full days.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Suzanne Du Verrier - Traveled, May 2025
Good Communicators. Very organized and easy to contact. It was a great itinerary. I could have done not going to the bakery…..a bag a different sliced bread was not easy to have traveling and a hotel room. We did not learn anything about baking bread itself.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2025
Steven Braswell - Traveled, April 2025
Paris Trip. It covers a lot of the must see sites. It covers a lot of the must see sites with the guidance of an experienced tour guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Fabulous itinerary to see the highlights of Paris and surrounding area.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2025
Robert Creager - Traveled, April 2025
Paris in Spring time. It was good! The group was large (50 people). Maybe it could have been split into smaller groups with different options. I didn't have a need for perfume making or cooking. The main guide was very knowledgeable about the history of France and WWII. I did notice that the group when traveling with the single guide got spread out a lot and sometimes people lost their way. Maybe two groups, one that walked slower for some of the people and a regular group. Over all the trip was great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
The hotel Grand Chicago was excellent. Our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was great. He was kind and great when dealing with his group. I would rate this trip 10/10!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
A Well Recommended Tour Company. This was my third Trafalgar tour and they are always done very professionally. Great service! The tour group size is perfect. The transportation to a from the airport and the tour sites is also great. The itinerary included iconic Paris places to see plus the optional experiences were a very nice add on to the tour. This tour also allows for free time to allow the travelers to explore on their own which we did. Our tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was excellent. The hotel, even though it was a boutique hotel, was located in great neighborhood. The hotel staff was superior and the breakfast buffet a perfect addition.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
This tour would have been a much better experience if the hotel was better located. It took an hour to get to any of the sites we were seeing. Trafalgar needs to put their guests in the Latin Quarter so they have easy access to all the major sites in the city center. There was a lot of time wasted on the bus (or in taxis and metro during our free time) to get to where we were going. Location is everything - do better Trafalgar!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
It followed the itinerary. But if you add in the optional activities, it's very rushed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
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