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Basel and Paris

Overview

Experience the best of Switzerland and France on this captivating journey from Basel to Paris. Discover Basel’s historic charm, architecture and cultural heritage, then travel by train to the iconic City of Light. This itinerary offers the perfect balance of cultural discovery and independent exploration

8 days | 6 nights
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Format

Partially guided tour

Trip Highlights

Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.

  • Switzerland
    • Basel
  • France
    • Paris

Inclusions

  • Flight to Basel and return from Paris 
  • 6 nights of accommodation 
  • 6 breakfasts 
  • Private airport transfers in Basel and in Paris
  • Train tickets from Basel to Paris in 2nd class
  • Basel City Card
  • More Moments include:
    • Small-group walking tour of Basel
    • Paris sightseeing 
    • Seine River cruise

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Basel.

Day 2

Welcome to Basel

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll meet your driver for your transfer to the hotel. Upon check-in, the Basel Card will be provided by the hotel, offering access to local transportation and other benefits during your stay.

Day 3

Basel: Visit

After breakfast, you’ll meet up with the guide for your walking tour of the city.  

More Moments Activities Included

  • Basel walking city tour

    Step into the past and explore Basel’s rich history, stunning architecture and cultural heritage. Stroll through charming medieval streets and hidden alleys, uncovering the city’s 15th-century history with insights from your local guide. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4

Basel: At Leisure

Take the day to check out the sights of Basel at your own pace.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5

Basel - Paris

After breakfast, you’ll make your own way to the train station and head out to Paris. Upon arrival at the Paris train station, you’ll make your own way to your hotel.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6

Paris: Visit

After breakfast, you’ll head out to explore Paris. 

More Moments Activities Included

  • Panoramic city tour of Paris

    Discover Paris by bus with 360° views. See the most famous Parisian landmarks with audio commentary in 10 languages and personal earphones.

  • Seine River cruise

    Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Museum d’Orsay. See the historic heart of the capital from a new perspective.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7

Paris: At Leisure

Continue exploring the City of Lights. Take a pause to explore the renowned Louvre Museum or venture to the outskirts of Paris and visit Versailles. Shape this day to encompass everything you wish to experience while in this beautiful city. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8

Paris - Return to Canada

After breakfast, you’ll take your transfer to the airport for your return flight home. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

4-Star Accommodation

Location

Hotel

Basel
Pullman Basel Europe (or similar)
4
Paris
Yllen Eiffel (or similar)
4

Room details

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip. 
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people

Ideal for

Multi-country tours

Book once, check two or more destinations off your bucket list! Tour packages include:

  • Round-trip flight with Air Canada
  • Airport transfers
  • Hotel accommodation
  • More Moments activities or excursions (select packages)
  • Aeroplan® points

Earn more with Aeroplan

In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.

  • Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
  • Travel completion by December 31, 2026. 

Important Information

  • Daily June 21, 2027 -– October 24, 2027

  • Tours Exclusions

    • Meals & drinks, unless specified
    • Optional activities
    • Porterage
    • Personal expenses
    • Local taxes
    • Gratuities

  • The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, or replaced with an alternate option depending on availability, weather, seasonality and operational reasons beyond the supplier’s control.

    Basel walking city tour approximate duration - 2 hours
    Panoramic city tour of Paris approximate duration - 1.5 hours
    Seine River cruise approximate duration - 1 hour

    Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.

  • Train segments may require a connection and may not be direct.

  • City taxes applicable to hotel stays are payable in local currency upon checkout.

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