Crafting an exciting and unforgettable 10-day trip to France for a client recently has been a highlight of my year, for sure! I wanted to share what an itinerary with Ohana-Adevntures could look like for you – it can be as detailed or general as you wish. Given this client鈥檚 interests in sightseeing and wine, I created an itinerary that combined the best of French culture, history, and gastronomy with a focus on scenic landmarks and renowned vineyards. I have generalized some of the areas of this itinerary to keep **some** things private 馃檪
Day 1: Arrival in Paris
9:00 AM: Arrive in Paris, check into the hotel, and freshen up. 11:00 AM: Visit the Eiffel Tower and take in panoramic views of the city. 1:00 PM: Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a nearby caf茅, savoring classic French dishes. 2:30 PM: Explore the Trocad茅ro Gardens and take photos. 4:00 PM: Cruise along the Seine River to see iconic landmarks. 6:00 PM: Stroll through the Champs-脡lys茅es. 7:30 PM: Dinner at a traditional French bistro.
Day 2: Paris – Historical and Cultural Highlights
9:00 AM:聽Visit the Louvre Museum.聽12:00 PM:聽Lunch at one of the Louvre’s cafes.聽1:30 PM:聽Walk to Sacr茅–C艙ur and explore the interior.聽3:00 PM:聽Explore the Latin Quarter and the Pantheon.聽5:00 PM:聽Visit the Luxembourg Gardens.聽7:00 PM:聽Dinner in the Saint-Germain-des-Pr茅s area.
Day 3: Palace of Versailles
9:00 AM: Depart for Versailles. 10:00 AM: Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. 12:00 PM: Lunch at a charming local restaurant in Versailles. 1:30 PM: Explore the Gardens of Versailles. 3:00 PM: Visit the Trianon Palaces and Marie Antoinette’s Estate. 5:00 PM: Return to Paris. 7:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant with views of the Eiffel Tower.
Day 4: Paris to Champagne Region
9:00 AM:聽Depart Paris for the Champagne region (Reims).聽11:00 AM:聽Visit Taittinger Champagne House for a guided tour and tasting.聽1:00 PM:聽Lunch in Reims at a typical French restaurant.聽2:30 PM:聽Visit Reims Cathedral.聽4:00 PM:聽Visit Veuve Clicquot for another champagne tour and tasting.聽6:00 PM:聽Check into local hotel.聽7:00 PM:聽Dinner in a local Reims brasserie.
Day 5: Explore Champagne and Travel to Burgundy
9:00 AM: Tour the Mo毛t & Chandon Champagne cellars in 脡pernay. 11:30 AM: Take a scenic drive through the Champagne vineyards. 1:00 PM: Lunch at a quaint bistro in 脡pernay. 2:30 PM: Depart for Dijon, Burgundy. 5:30 PM: Arrive in Dijon and check into the hotel. 7:00 PM: Dinner at a local Burgundy restaurant.
Day 6: Wine Tasting in Burgundy
9:00 AM: Explore the historic center of Dijon. 11:00 AM: Depart for a day of wine tasting in the C么te de Nuits wine region. 12:00 PM: Lunch at a vineyard restaurant. 1:30 PM: Continue wine tasting at local wineries. 4:00 PM: Return to Dijon. 6:00 PM: A leisurely evening walk through Dijon. 7:30 PM: Dinner in Dijon featuring regional specialties.
Day 7: Beaune and Wine Tasting
9:00 AM: Travel from Dijon to Beaune. 10:00 AM: Visit the Hospices de Beaune. 12:00 PM: Lunch at a local eatery in Beaune. 1:30 PM: Wine tasting in Beaune鈥檚 famous wine cellars. 4:00 PM: Explore Beaune鈥檚 charming streets and shops. 6:00 PM: Return to Dijon. 7:30 PM: Dinner in Dijon.
Day 8: Lyon Sightseeing
9:00 AM: Depart Dijon for Lyon. 11:30 AM: Check into your Lyon hotel. 12:00 PM: Lunch at a bouchon, a traditional Lyonnais restaurant. 1:30 PM: Explore Vieux Lyon (Old Town), including a visit to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvi猫re. 3:30 PM: Stroll through the traboules (hidden passageways). 5:00 PM: Visit the Presqu’卯le district. 7:00 PM: Dinner at a fine dining restaurant in Lyon.
Day 9: C么tes du Rh么ne Wine Tour
9:00 AM:聽Depart Lyon for the C么tes du Rh么ne wine region.聽10:30 AM:聽Begin a day of wine tasting at selected wineries.聽1:00 PM:聽Lunch at a scenic winery restaurant.聽2:30 PM:聽Continue wine tasting at different estates.聽4:00 PM:聽Drive back to Lyon.聽7:00 PM:聽Farewell dinner in Lyon
Day 10: Departure Day
9:00 AM: A relaxed breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 AM: Last-minute shopping or a visit to a local market. 12:00 PM: Lunch at a caf茅. 1:30 PM: Return to the hotel to check out and prepare for departure. 3:00 PM: Transfer to the airport. 5:00 PM: Enjoy some leisure time at the airport duty-free shops. 7:00 PM onwards: Depart from Lyon.
This itinerary immerses our client in France’s vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and world-renowned wine regions. Travel Agents aren’t there to just press buttons and send confirmations. We are there to support you in having the best trip of your life.
