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Paris and Lyon

Experience metropolitan France at its finest. In both Paris and Lyon, you'll be able to enjoy incredible architecture, or sample incredible pastries and sip a glass of wine in a bistro.

The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.  

This itinerary features More Moments, activities included with your package.

Location:

  • Paris, France (CDG)
  • Lyon, France (LYS)
  • France
9  Days | 7  nights

INCLUSIONS

  • Flight to Paris; return from Lyon (if flight and tour package option is chosen)*
  • Private airport and train station transfers in Paris and Lyon
  • 7 nights of accommodation
  • 7 breakfasts
  • TGV train between Paris & Lyon (First Class)
  • 6 More Moments activities included:
    • 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass in Paris (valid for 48 hours)
    • 1-hour cruise on the Seine 
    • Half-day skip the line excursion to Versailles 
    • 1 dinner at deluxe parisian brasserie Mollard 
    • 1-hour cruise on the Rhone in Lyon
    • Dinner in a typical bouchon Lyonnais
  • Earn Aeroplan® Points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Paris.

Paris and Lyon

Day 2

Welcome to Paris

Upon arrival in Paris, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.

Accommodation:
(1 night)
Paris and Lyon

Day 3

Paris: Sightseeing

See the city's main attractions with the help of your 48-hour Hop-On Hop‑Off pass. In the afternoon, take a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine.

More Moments Activities Included:
Seine River Cruise:

Take a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine. Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Musée d'Orsay. See the historic heart of the capital from a new perspective.

Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Pass:

Disembark at a stop that captures your attention and hop back on at a time and stop convenient to you.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation:
(1 night)
Paris and Lyon

Day 4

Paris: At Leisure & Dinner Experience

Enjoy some leisure time in Paris. Later enjoy dinner at a famous Paris brasserie.

More Moments Activities Included:
Dinner at a deluxe Parisian brasserie Mollard: :

Enjoy a 3-course menu excluding drinks, at a deluxe Parisian brasserie while taking in the beautiful décor around.

Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation:
(1 night)
Paris and Lyon

Day 5

Paris: Versailles Skip-the-Line Excursion

Discover the beauty and glory of Versailles on a half-day tour from Paris with an experienced guide.

More Moments Activities Included:
Versailles Skip-the-Line Excursion: :

Travel back in time and go on a fascinating journey to discover the world-famous palace, a symbol of absolute monarchy, and its impressive and turbulent history. Follow your experienced guide through the majestic rooms, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen's private apartments.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation:
(1 night)
Paris and Lyon

Day 6

Paris - Lyon (approx. 408 km)

Start off your day with a private transfer to the railway station to board the TGV high-speed train to Lyon. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation:
(1 night)
Paris and Lyon

Day 7

Lyon: Sightseeing

Today, enjoy a scenic 1-hour cruise on the Rhone River.

More Moments Activities Included:
Rhone River Cruise:

Let yourself be guided on an in-depth sightseeing tour of Lyon and discover the city's symbolic monuments from another angle. Admire the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, be surprised by the bold architecture of the industrial Confluence district and behold Île Barbe, a green oasis at the gateway to the city. Accompanied by a guide, relive the exceptional moments that have shaped Lyon's destiny through the centuries.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation:
(1 night)
Paris and Lyon

Day 8

Lyon: At Leisure & Dinner Experience

Today, discover Lyon at your own pace. Maybe a visit the Museum of Fine Arts or have a picnic at the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Tonight, enjoy dinner in a typical bouchon Lyonnais, included in your package.

More Moments Activities Included:
Bouchon Lyonnais:

Treat your taste buds to traditional Lyonnaise cuisine! These quaint family-run bistros are found only in Lyon, and serve up the kind of specialties that fearless foodies will appreciate.

Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation:
(1 night)
Paris and Lyon

Day 9

Lyon - Return to Canada

Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Paris and Lyon

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.

Location
HOTEL
Paris, France (CDG)
Best Western Ronceray Opéra (or similar)
Lyon, France (LYS)
Hotel Axotel (or similar)

Room Specifications

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip. Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child)

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

*Land Only between April 12 - October 11, 2023

Packages from October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2024

MORE TO KNOW

Not included

  • Meals, unless noted
  • Transfers, unless noted
  • Additional activities and excursions
  • Personal expenses and insurance
  • Local taxes

HOTEL CHECK-IN/OUT

Check in: 3:00 p.m.
Check out: 11:00 a.m.

ACTIVITIES

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, depending on availability and operational day.

  • 1-hour cruise on the Seine; cruise departs near departing from Pont Neuf facing the Orsay museum  Transfer not included.
  • Half-day excursion to Versailles: Transfer from Central Paris included with audio guide including skip the line; excursion not offered on Mondays.
  • 1-hour cruise on the Rhone in Lyon .Boarding: 2 quai des Célestins. Transfer not included.

CITY TAXES

City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in France and are payable in local currency upon arrival. 

Pricing display

Prices take into account taxes and are rounded to the nearest full dollar. Full details on taxes and fees are on the booking page.