Experience the defining culture and beauty of France without breaking the bank. With package deals, even inexperienced travelers who don't speak the native language can eat the best of French cuisine while enjoying the famous attractions and sights. Eat a French pastry and drink some wine from the Loire region while boating down the Seine, catch the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower and take an excursion to Normandy to see where the troops landed in WWII. There are several packages available for under $2,000, including airfare, which will give travelers a sampling of all that is best about this beautiful country.
While the Tuileries Garden and the Champs-Elysees are stunning in spring, the problem is that everyone else is visiting then too. Don't worry, Go Ahead Tours offers Paris: The City for $1,899 to guide tourists around the city, including excursions to the Louvre, Giverny and the top of the Montparnasse Tower where visitors can see the Paris skyline laid out below.
Go-Today has a Taste of Europe starting at $1,049 that provides all the necessary accommodations and air travel but lets visitors choose their own activities and excursions. Two nights each in London, Paris and Rome are enough for a great adventure.
Go Ahead Tours also has a tour, starting at just $1,999, which starts in Paris, travels through the iconic neighborhoods, then flies into Rome for more adventure. Several meals are included, as is all the travel during the 8 day trip. A side trip to Athens can be added on for $649.
Cost Saver Tours has offerings starting at a little over $100 a day. The Jewels of France including Normandy tour starts in Paris, takes tourists through Rouen and Chambord, and offers Loire Valley sightseeing. The best part of the tour takes travelers to the beaches of the D-Day landing, and then on to view the magnificent Mont St. Michel. There are excursions throughout the trip and chances to go out and explore. The trip ends in Paris on a high note with a tour of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe. Pricing starts at $1,175 for seven nights.
Cost Saver Tours has another great tour that starts and ends in Paris but has many unusual stops along the way. The Highlights of France tour lasts for 13 days and has stops in places like Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, and Avignon, where tourists can admire the Palace of the Popes and St. Benezet Bridge. Also included in the trip are stops on Omaha Beach and at the stunning Mont St. Michel. This trip is like the others with costs at a little over $1,895 for 13 days.
Many travelers want to see as much as they can when they are in Europe. The London to Rome Highlights tour starts at just $1,575 and lasts for nine nights. Travelers get to visit four countries, arriving in Londong and traveling through Paris and Venice before ending in Rome. Sights include the White Cliffs of Dover and the Piazza St. Croce in Florence.
Even for people who can't take a lot of time on holiday, it can be rewarding to travel across several countries in Europe quickly, especially considering how close they are. The Glimpse of Europe tour from Cost Saver lasts seven nights but spans six countries and starts at just $1,175. Starting in London, the tour goes through Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Paris, including the Black Forest. Castle tours and a cruise on the Rhine are included.
Paris truly has something to offer everyone, and even a short trip can be energizing. Go-Today offers a four-day Paris Escape starting at $749 that includes flights, accommodations and breakfast. Visitors will be in the best place to take advantage of all the great city has to offer including cafes, shops and of course famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.