Paris and Lyon
Overview
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.
Format
Locations
- Paris
- Lyon
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)
- 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 Saône in Lyon
- Dinner in a typical bouchon Lyonnais
- Earn Aeroplan® Points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Paris.
Day 2
Welcome to Paris
Upon arrival in Paris, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
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
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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.
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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): Petit-déjeuner
Day 4
Paris: Visit
Discover the beauty and glory of Versailles on a half-day tour from Paris with an experienced guide.
More Moments Activities Included
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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): Petit-déjeuner
Day 5
Paris: At Leisure & Dinner Experience
Enjoy some leisure time in Paris. Later, enjoy dinner at a famous Paris brasserie.
More Moments Activities Included
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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): Petit-déjeuner et souper
Day 6
Paris - Lyon
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.
(Approximately 408 km)
Meal(s): Petit-déjeuner
Day 7
Lyon: Sightseeing
Today, enjoy a scenic 1-hour cruise on the Saône River.
More Moments Activities Included
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Saône 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): Petit-déjeuner
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
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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): Petit-déjeuner et souper
Day 9
Lyon - Return to Canada
Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily from April 1 - October 31
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Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Local taxes
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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 from Pont Neuf facing the Orsay museum. Transfer not included.
- Half-day excursion to Versailles: transfer from Central Paris included, with audio guide and skip-the-line ticket; excursion not offered on Mondays.
Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in France and are payable in local currency upon arrival.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.