Paris

What would a trip to France be without escaping Paris for a day trip in the countryside? Take a break from the city bustle, and discover the magnificent castles of the Loire Valley. On this full-day tour from Paris, your guide will lead you through some of the region’s most stunning châteaux (French for “castles”). Marvel over the complexity of Loire Valley wines in a prestigious local vineyard and soak up the tranquility over a gourmet lunch served among the vines.

Numbers are limited to a maximum of 25 people when exploring the castles, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide. This tour also includes access to skip the long entry lines at Château de Chenonceau.

See Versailles your own way on a do-it-yourself tour from Paris. Perfect if you prefer to travel independently, the tour includes transportation and entrance fees, then gives you the freedom to explore Versailles Palace at your own pace. The dazzling royal residence of Versailles is the largest and most sumptuous palace ever built by a reigning monarch, and is surrounded by gardens and parklands. The palace and gardens were designed by famous architects and decorators including Le Vau, Mansart and Le Notre.

Include a day trip to the charming town of Bruges in Belgium’s Flemish region on your Paris holiday. You’ll visit one of the most beautifully preserved medieval towns in Europe. In summer you’ll cruise down Bruges famous canals and see why the city is known as the “Little Venice of the North”.

Hop on the Eurostar in Paris for an easy day trip to London! After a high-speed train journey of 2 hours and 15 minutes, you’ll have the rest of the day to see top London attractions on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with sights including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Trafalgar Square. Enjoy informative narration on board and hop off to explore by foot. Also included is a Thames River cruise! This is the perfect way to see London’s must-see attractions in a short amount of time. At the end of the day, board the Eurostar and whiz back to Paris.