4 Capitals of France or the Splendor of French Provinces

Tour start date(s):	01-07-2025
Duration:	8 Days - 7 Nights
Location:	Paris (arrival, 1 night) - Reims - Metz - Strasbourg (2 nights) - Colmar - Riquewihr (1 night) - Dijon (1 night) - Beaune - Chablis - Troyes (1 night) - Paris (1 night, departure)
Price (including tax):	DBL $2,770.00 USD Without Flights

France is a country that has become a symbol of love, beauty, sophistication, and a unique historical heritage. Paris is the historic center of the country, home to many of France’s most famous landmarks. However, to truly experience the essence of France, you need to leave Paris and visit other regions: Champagne, Alsace, and Burgundy, where another, authentic side of France will reveal itself.

Day 1

Arrival in Paris, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to the hotel at any time of arrival. Evening walking tour of Paris. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Paris.

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and transfer to Reims (144 km) – the capital of Champagne, the city where French kings were crowned. In honor of Bishop Remigius, who later became Saint Remi, the grateful residents of Reims built a magnificent Romanesque Basilica in the 11th century, which has preserved its original appearance. Today, classical music concerts are held here. Reims is known worldwide for its majestic Cathedral, which we will visit. Walking tour of the historic center of Reims. Visit to a champagne cellar, champagne tasting (payable on-site).

Lunch break.

Departure from Reims and transfer to Metz (190 km) – the capital of Lorraine, combining German rigor with French charm. Architectural highlights include the oldest church in Lorraine – the Church of Saint Peter, one of the tallest cathedrals in France – the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Stephen, the oldest theater in France, the Imperial Quarter, and the Templar chapel.

Walking tour of the city, tasting of Mirabelle liqueur (payable on-site).

Departure for Strasbourg (162 km). Arrival in Strasbourg, check-in at the hotel, overnight in Strasbourg.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel. At 9:30 AM, walking tour of Strasbourg – the capital of Alsace, a city surrounded by numerous legends, land of a Germanic tribe, and a place rich in history with Roman conquests, Charlemagne's empire, and the birth of the Frankish state. This city, which has switched between Germany and France several times, has preserved its distinct identity. It is a city of majestic cathedrals, picturesque canals, ancient half-timbered houses, delicious beer, exquisite wine, and elegant shopping.

Time for lunch. Free time. Overnight at the hotel in Strasbourg.

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and transfer to the town of Colmar (28 km).

Arrival in Colmar – a typical Alsatian town with picturesque half-timbered houses, canals, and taverns. A tour of Colmar by tourist train (35 minutes).

Optional: Visit to the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar – ticket €15, including audio guide. Time for lunch.

Departure for Riquewihr (70 km) – listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, located along the famous Alsace Wine Route. Arrival in Riquewihr, check-in at the hotel. Walk through the picturesque village of Riquewihr. Overnight in Riquewihr.

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and transfer to Burgundy – the town of Dijon (265 km). Arrival in Dijon, time for lunch.

Walking tour of Dijon – one of France’s most beautiful cities, with a history dating back to the 6th century BC. The main city of the medieval Duchy of Burgundy, Dijon is the capital of Romanesque architecture in Burgundy. Key attractions include the medieval center with its 12th-century walls, the Palace of the Dukes, the Saint-Benign Cathedral, where 11th-century crypts and capitals are preserved. Tasting of famous Dijon mustard (payable on-site). Free time. Overnight in Dijon.

Day 6

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and transfer to the medieval town of Beaune (62 km). Arrival in Beaune, visit to the Hôtel-Dieu (Hotel Dieu), considered one of the masterpieces of Burgundian medieval Gothic architecture. Notable for its colorful, four-colored tiled roofs (red, blue, yellow, and green), forming geometric patterns.

Tasting of famous Burgundy wines in Beaune (payable on-site).

Time for lunch. Transfer to Chablis (134 km), known as the Golden Gate of Burgundy, a charming town famous for its prestigious wine.

Departure for Troyes (75 km) – a city in northeastern France in the Grand Est region with a rich and ancient history, featuring a magnificent old town. Located on the Seine River, it is shaped like a champagne cork, which can only be seen from above. Troyes is the historical capital of Champagne and is known for its Gothic churches, half-timbered houses, and 16th-century architecture. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Troyes.

Day 7

Breakfast at the hotel. Walking tour of the historic city center: Troyes has a magnificent old town, considered one of the most beautiful in all of France. Its highlight is the many colorful 16th-century half-timbered houses and outstanding sacred monuments that transport you back to the Medieval era. In the northeastern part of the town is the cathedral and old quarters, surrounded by the Seine River. The medieval streets lead to half-timbered buildings and beautiful churches. The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral is located in the heart of Troyes and is a stunning Gothic masterpiece. Founded in the 13th century, the cathedral took 400 years to build and is considered one of the most beautiful sacred monuments in France and Europe.

Transfer to Paris (180 km), arrival and check-in at the hotel. Free time in Paris. Overnight in Paris.

Day 8

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Paris airport for your flight.

Hotels along the route or similar:

1-2 July 2025 – Paris, Hotel Helios 4* (75 Rue de la Victoire, 75009 Paris).
2-3 July 2025 – Metz, Hotel Mercure Grand Metz Cathedrale 4* (3 Rue Des Clercs, 57000 Metz).
3-4 July 2025 – Strasbourg, Hotel Gutenberg 4* (31 Rue des Serruriers, 67000 Strasbourg).
4-5 July 2025 – Colmar, Hotel Mercure Colmar Centre Unterlinden 4* (15 rue Golbery, 68000 Colmar).
5-6 July 2025 – Dijon, Hotel Philippe le Bon 4* (18 rue Sainte Anne 21000 Dijon).
6-7 July 2025 – Troyes, Hotel Kyriad Troyes Centre 3* (44 Av. Chomedey de Maisonneuve, 10000 Troyes).
7-8 July 2025 – Paris, Hotel Helios 4* (75 Rue de la Victoire, 75009 Paris).

Tour price includes:

• Accommodation in hotels with breakfasts
• Transportation as per the itinerary
• Entrance fees: Boat trip in Strasbourg along the Ill River, Episcopal Museum in Strasbourg - Palais Rohan, Tourist train in Colmar, Hôtel-Dieu (Hospice) in Beaune, tastings
• Headphones for the entire tour
• Russian-speaking tour guide

Tour price does not include:

• Tourist tax, payable upon check-in at the hotel
• Lunches and dinners
• Tips for the guide and driver