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8-Day Honeymoon in Paris and Alsace

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Overview

This eight-week indulgent break will take you through France's capital Paris and the ever colourful region of Alsace. This break takes in hidden corners of chic Paris and little known valleys in traditional Alsace, all the while being looked after by great guides and pampered in top hotels. A perfect and well-deserved 8-day break in France with a loved one!

Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Stress Free Arrival and Settle in for your Stay in Paris

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Stress Free Arrival and Settle in for your Stay in Paris

However well you know Paris, you'll still find something new to discover. Home to magnificent architecture, grand boulevards, arresting art, jewel-box bakeries, fancy boutiques and cutting-edge fashion, Paris is also small enough that you can explore it on foot. After checking in, today is a day for yourselves with a light schedule. With reserved tickets to the Orangerie. Museum, your first day is one that will begin with Parisian culture.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Monge4 star

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    Activities

    Musée de l’Orangerie

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Hôtel Monge

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    Destinations

    Paris

Day 2

Baguettes and Baking Plus an Adults-only Night out in Paris

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Baguettes and Baking Plus an Adults-only Night out in Paris

After breakfast, you will join a baguette and baking class with a professional baker based in Paris. The class takes three hours, and the chefs will share their secrets as they guide you through the kneading, shaping and creation of your dough. You'll learn not only how to create La Baguette but also the infinite possibilities of the Fougasse - the French artisan bread that can be filled with an endless variety of delicious ingredients. During the evening you'll travel back in time, and explore the scandalous side of Paris on an original walking tour.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Monge4 star

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    Activities

    French Baguettes and Boulangerie Cass

    Walking Tour of Paris

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paris

Day 3

History, Hidden Corners, Wine and Cheese

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History, Hidden Corners, Wine and Cheese

This morning you meet a local guide and explore some of the hidden corners of Paris. Join your local expert guide and treasure hunter to discover a hidden part of the city: the stunning Covered Passages. Just as you finish, you will make your way to the Marais district, a historically Jewish district of Paris, for a cheese and wine tasting in a Parisian cellar.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Monge4 star

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    Activities

    Hidden Paris Tour

    Cheese and Wine Tasting

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paris

Day 4

A Warm Welcome in Colma

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A Warm Welcome in Colma

After being picked up, and then taking the train into Alsace, you'll arrive in picturesque Colmar.
No part of France can compare when it comes to the warm welcome travellers and wine lovers receive when they visit the vineyards and picturesque villages here. The capital of the Alsace wine region, Colmar looks for all the world as though it has been plucked from the pages of a medieval folk tale. Your hotel will be in the alley-woven heart of the old town.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Turenne3 star

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    Activities

    Colmar Boat Trip

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hôtel Monge to Gare du Nord

    Train from Gare du Nord to Colmar

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paris

    Colmar

Day 5

Discover the Most Beautiful Villages in France

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Discover the Most Beautiful Villages in France

Make your way after breakfast and meet your guide for this full-day tour. The tour will take you through the local villages of Turckheim, the rolling hills of the Vosges mountains and so much more. Your return to Colmar early evening via the Munster Valley will allow you to enjoy once again the view of its green hills and its abundant vineyards.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Turenne3 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Alsace

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colmar

    Metzeral

Day 6

Castles and Wine in 'Top Ranked' Villages

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Castles and Wine in 'Top Ranked' Villages

Today, you will meet up with your driver-guide for another day out visiting the idyllic and charming villages that surround the Alsace region. These villages include the Germanic sounding Mittelbergheim, Andlau, ranked as one of the most popular villages in France and the village of Dambach-la-Ville on the slopes of the Vosges mountains.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Turenne3 star

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    Activities

    Castles and Wine

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colmar

    Andlau

Day 7

A Tasty Time in Strasbourg

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A Tasty Time in Strasbourg

First, you will take the short walk to the station and take the train to Strasbourg. It takes hardly half an hour. Once there, take your time to find the meeting spot for your tour! History seeps through the twisting lanes and cafe-rimmed plazas of Grande Île. Eventually, find your local foodie guide, and discover the city in a fun & informative way. Taste some of the best gastronomic produce in the region, many of which are unique flavours coming from the French and Germanic cultural heritage of the city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Turenne3 star

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    Activities

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg Food Tour

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    Transportations

    Train from Colmar to Strasbourg

    Train from Strasbourg to Colmar

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colmar

    Strasbourg

Day 8

Homeward Bound!

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Homeward Bound!

Today, you will be picked up by the driver and transferred to the train station in Colmar. From here, you will take the train to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Turenne to train station

    Train from train station to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colmar

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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