Panoramic Paris
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Basilica of Sacre-Coeur
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Arc de Triomphe
Paris is a celebration of art, culture and history – a city of beauty and romance traversing the famed River Seine. It is undoubtedly at the pinnacle of culture, past and present. As there is so much to see and do, Greatdays can customize your trip with a great selection of tours and attractions, some of which are listed below.
Dates
On request
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Paris
Make your way to Paris by coach and ferry, Eurostar train or by Air from the UK.
Days 2 and 3
Suggestions can include:
- Panoramic City Tour by coach – see all the major attractions from the comfort of your coach with an on-board professional guide.
- River Seine Cruise – from a relaxing 1 hour return trip to an evening dinner cruise, there are a selection of cruises available.
- Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur Basilica – Overlooking the city, giving magnificent panoramic views of Paris.
- Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedrale – On 07 December 2024, the beloved Gothic cathedral was re-opened after a 5 year restoration project subsequent to a major fire.
- Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees – A spectacular monument built to honour those who died in the revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
- Sainte-Chapelle – Home to the world’s most extensive 13th century stained glass collection.
- Pantheon – The famous monument located in the Latin quarter at the top of the Montagne-Sainte-Genevieve.
- Jardin du Luxembourg – Inspired by the Boboli gardens in Florence, they were created in 1612 and cover 25 acres in the centre of Paris.
- Themed Walking Tours – from Pastries and Chocolate, to cheese and wine. Medieval Paris, the Stadt de France and Le Marais are to name but a few.
- Multitude of Museums – Musee D’Orsay, Louvre Museum, Hotel des Invalides, Fondation Louis Vutton plus many more.
- Shopping – Selection of designer department stores including Galeries Lafayette, Printemps and La Samaritaine
- Cabaret Shows – Moulin Rouge and the Lido
- Restaurants – Group lunches and/or dinners can be arranged in local restaurants
- City Sightseeing Tours – Hop-on/Hop-off city sightseeing tours and tickets and be arranged
Suggested tailor-made day excursion
Montmartre and River Seine Cruise
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Montmartre and meet up with a local guide for a walking tour. This area of Paris is part of the Right Bank and known for its artistic history. Take the speedy Montmartre Funicular up to the famous Sacre Coeur Basilica. (For the more energetic there is the option of climbing the steps that ascend alongside the funicular).
There will be some free time to admire this striking monument before finding a nice spot for a leisurely lunch. The views from here are exceptional. The coach will be waiting to drive back down to the city and embark on a 1 hour leisurely cruise along the Seine where you can see the city skyline from a different perspective.
Day 4
Depart Paris
Travel back to the UK making the journey by coach and ferry, train or air.
Suggested hotel
H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort (or similar standard hotel)
Located in the impressive Tour Pleyel in the Saint-Denis district and only 15 minutes walk from the Stadt de France, also with quick and easy access to the centre of Paris by metro. Enjoy a fantastic panorama in one of Paris’ newest hotels (July 2024), with views of the Eiffel Tower and beyond! The hotel has 697 bedrooms over 40 floors, a brasserie and restaurant. Breakfast is American buffet style. Group dinners can be arranged (must be pre-booked).
Enjoy a drink in the impressive rooftop bar – with a view of the Stade de France or how about a dip in the highest pool in France?
Coaches can drop-off and pick-up outside the hotel and free coach parking is near the Stadt de France.
| Departure date | 4 days / 3 nights | Single Supplement |
| On request | On request | On request |
