Out in Paris Pre-Cruise Extension

DAY 1 : 11 May 2023

Welcome to Paris (3 nights)

Upon arrival, make your own way from the

Charles de Gaulle Airport to your hotel

(airport transfer not included). Spend the

afternoon getting to know your surrounds.

Wander through the leafy boulevards and

winding lanes of the French capital, stopping

for a leisurely café au lait while watching

sophisticated Parisians go by. This evening,

enjoy a memorable experience and

Welcome Dinner at Chez Paul with the

owner Daniel, bringing you back to the Paris

of the early 1900s with a visit to the historical

‘Balajo’ dance hall before heading to Chez

Paul for more history as well as delicious

traditional Parisian fare (subject to

availability).

Meal(s): Dinner with Wine.

Hotel(s): Le Meridien Etoile (or similar)

DAY 2 : 12 May 2023

Sights and delights of Paris

Join your Travel Director this morning for a

tour of this mesmerizing city. View the grand

Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde and

Arc de Triomphe, built by Napoleon in the

19th century. Delve into its hidden squares

and secret passages, visiting one of Paris's

most historic neighborhoods and a favorite

local haunt that remains a secret to

outsiders. Next, you’ll visit Fragonard

Parfumerie with a certified ‘nose' who will

guide you in the creation of your own unique

fragrance. The rest of the day and evening is

at your leisure.

Meal(s): Breakfast.

DAY 3 : 13 May 2023

The food and flavors of Paris & Free

Time

Today we'll explore the Montorgueil

neighborhood on a foodie walking tour with

our knowledgeable guide. We'll sample some

of the city's finest bread, charcuterie,

cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors

and artisans along the way (subject to

availability, group may be split up). Spend the

rest of the day soaking up the sights and

sounds of this elegant European capital at

your leisure.

Meal(s): Breakfast.

DAY 4 : 14 May 2023

Paris to Bordeaux

Au revoir Paris! Today you travel to Bordeaux

by high-speed TGV train to start your cruise.

On arrival in Bordeaux you will be transferred

to the port to start your cruise.

Meal(s): Breakfast.

$2299 for double occupancy $3199 for single occupancy

Additional pre-night available upon request.