Paris City & Beyond Explorer

Arrival & City Introduction Depart from Kochi International Airport on your overnight flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (flight not included). Upon arrival in the "City of Light," our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. After check-in and refreshments, enjoy an afternoon orientation tour of central Paris, driving along the famous Champs-Élysées to see the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, and the Opera Garnier. Stop at the Trocadéro for spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower. Evening Seine River cruise to admire Paris' magnificent illuminated monuments, followed by a welcome dinner at a charming Parisian restaurant featuring traditional French cuisine. Overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, full day exploring Paris's iconic landmarks. Begin with a visit to the majestic Eiffel Tower (second level access included) for panoramic views of the city. Continue to the Louvre Museum, home to thousands of works of art including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. After lunch at a typical French bistro, explore the historic Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior view due to reconstruction) and the exquisite Sainte-Chapelle with its spectacular stained glass. Evening leisure time to explore the charming Montmartre district with the white-domed Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the artists' square of Place du Tertre. Optional evening cabaret show at the famous Moulin Rouge or Lido (extra charge). Overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, embark on a half-day excursion to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the former residence of French kings and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the opulent State Apartments, the famous Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed, and the beautifully manicured royal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. Return to Paris in the early afternoon. Free time for shopping in the elegant department stores of Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, or on the fashionable Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Alternatively, visit the Musée d'Orsay with its impressive collection of Impressionist masterpieces (optional, entrance fee not included). Evening farewell dinner at a traditional French restaurant in the Latin Quarter. Overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, check out and store your luggage at the hotel. Morning excursion to Giverny (approximately 75 km from Paris) to visit Claude Monet's House and Gardens, the source of inspiration for many of the artist's famous water lily paintings. Explore the charming flower garden, Japanese-inspired water garden with its iconic green bridge, and the artist's restored home. Return to Paris in the early afternoon with time for last-minute shopping or personal exploration. If your flight schedule permits, enjoy a visit to the vibrant Le Marais district with its trendy boutiques and beautiful Place des Vosges, Paris's oldest planned square. Evening transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your return flight to Kochi, taking home wonderful memories of Paris and its surroundings.