Paris, Lyon, and the French Alps

Begin your romantic French getaway in Paris. Upon arrival, your private driver will transfer you to your accommodation in central Paris for check-in and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy timed-entry summit tickets to the Eiffel Tower. Ascend this iconic landmark and admire panoramic views across the city from one of the world’s most famous monuments.

Later, board a glass-covered boat at the foot of the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour Seine River cruise. Enjoy exceptional views of Parisian landmarks with multilingual audio commentary available throughout the journey.

After breakfast, make your way to the meeting point for a Versailles Food & Palace Bike Tour.

Travel by train to Versailles before exploring the town and palace grounds by bicycle. Visit lively French markets filled with pastries, cheeses, wines, and local delicacies while learning stories and scandals surrounding the French royal family.

Your expert guide will lead you through the Château de Versailles and its magnificent surroundings while sharing fascinating historical insights throughout the day.

Return to central Paris by train in the evening.

In the morning, join a pastry and chocolate tour through Le Marais. Guided by a culinary expert trained by Pierre Gagnaire, discover pastry shops, chocolate boutiques, spice stores, tea shops, and traditional cafés while exploring the historic neighborhood.

Taste pastries, chocolates, ice cream, and delicacies while learning about the district’s architecture, Jewish Quarter, and Parisian atmosphere.

In the afternoon, continue with a guided Louvre tour focused on the museum’s mysteries and masterpieces.

Travel by TGV to Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town and Presqu’île district, famous for cobbled streets, hidden traboules, Roman ruins, and panoramic views from Fourvière Basilica.

Later, join a Lyon food tour through Vieux Lyon and the Paul Bocuse Market. Taste praline pastries, brioche, charcuterie, cheese, and local wines while discovering why Lyon is considered one of the world’s great culinary cities.

Meet your private driver-guide and travel south along the Rhône River to Tain l’Hermitage.

Begin with a visit to Cave de Tain, one of the Rhône Valley’s prestigious wineries, where you will learn about local vineyards and the wine-making process before enjoying tastings.

In the afternoon, discover the Valrhona Cité du Chocolat and explore the history and production of luxury French chocolate through interactive exhibits and tastings.

The day concludes with a visit to a family estate in Côte Rôtie, where you will taste five regional wines before returning to Lyon.

Collect your rental car and drive to Annecy, a beautiful alpine town beside Lac d’Annecy. Surrounded by mountain ranges, the lake is one of France’s most scenic natural landscapes.

After lunch, collect your rental bicycle and spend the afternoon exploring the shores of Lake Annecy. Whether cycling around the lake or venturing into the surrounding mountains, the region offers stunning Alpine scenery and charming lakeside villages.

Evening at leisure in Annecy.

After breakfast, make your way to the jetty and board a traditional ferry for a scenic journey around Lake Annecy.

Cruise past villages including Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Doussard, and Sévrier while enjoying views of Alpine landscapes and lakeside architecture. The route offers commentary on the lake’s history and surrounding villages.

Return to Annecy at the end of the excursion.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before joining a private terroir and gastronomy experience in Savoy.

Meet your guide at a local cheese cooperative to learn about regional farming traditions and taste local cheeses. Continue to your guide’s home to prepare a traditional tartiflette lunch together.

The afternoon focuses on Savoy’s forests, herbs, and Alpine traditions, including the preparation of herbal teas and Christmas wine to take home.

Return to your hotel in Annecy in the evening.

Drive through Alpine roads towards Chamonix, one of Europe’s most famous mountain destinations beneath the Mont Blanc massif.

Known for skiing, hiking, mountaineering, and adventure sports, Chamonix combines dramatic natural beauty with lively streets, luxury hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure exploring the town and mountain surroundings.

Today is dedicated to exploring the Aiguille du Midi. Your return cable car tickets are included for this unforgettable high-altitude experience.

Ascend from Chamonix to heights approaching 3,842 metres and admire breathtaking views across Mont Blanc and the surrounding Alps.

The Aiguille du Midi is home to one of the world’s highest vertical ascent cable cars and offers spectacular viewing platforms high above the mountains.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Chamonix. Spend time hiking, cycling, exploring mountain trails, or relaxing with a yoga session surrounded by Alpine scenery.

Chamonix offers the perfect setting to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty of the French Alps while concluding your romantic journey through France.

Drive to Geneva Airport and return your rental car before boarding your international flight home.

Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of Paris, Lyon, Annecy, Chamonix, and the French Alps.