Best of france
with Trafalgar
AAA
Sunday, october 16 to Friday, October 28, 2016
13 days & 12 nights
Group ys
Getawa
**AAA Vacations Date**
Package Inclusions listed on second page.
Optional prepaid gratuities: $100 pp
additional.
Only 10 seats available!
Châteaux, chic beach resorts, cheese and wine – all you want
to see and taste in France. But this in-depth experience also
peels back the layers to reveal the soul of this great country.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like…
learning the strategic importance of Carcassonne’s double ring
of ramparts with its 52 towers from our local historian, and
why the fortified town made such a good backdrop for the film
‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’.
Contact you local AAA Travel Agent to book this trip and your
flight, pre or post-tour extensions, or excursions during the
trip. Visit AAA.com/offices for your local office.
For more information and to join our mailing list,
visit www.AAA.com/GroupGetaways!
Pricing: $3,131 pp (double)
$4,221 pp (single)
$3,121 pp (triple)
• 5% land discount reflected in price above
• $25 AAA Member Benefit reflected in
price above
• $50 pp Optional Experience Voucher
Deposit: $200 pp
Registration Deadline: 6/13/16
Final Payment Due: 8/5/16
Space is limited. Make your reservation today!
Visit your local AAA Office | Call Brie at (317) 923-1500 option: 4 | Email: [email protected].
2016 BEST OF FRANCE - 13 DAYS
Travel to Europe often requires an overnight
flight. Please arrange flights to arrive on or
before Day 1.
DAY 1 Arrive Paris
Welcome to Paris, the City of Light. This evening
meet for a Welcome Reception with your
fellow travelers and Travel Director and enjoy
an orientation drive through the city to take in
some of the breathtaking sights including the
Champs Élysées and the Arc d’Triomphe.
Welcome Reception
DAY 2 Paris – Beaune – Lyon
Drive south into Burgundy wine country,
once home to the powerful Dukes of
Burgundy, past the Côte d’Or vineyards of
Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits St. Georges.
Arrive in the medieval town of Beaune to
discover the treasures in the 15th century
Hospice de Beaune.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 3 Lyon – Avignon – Monaco –
French Riviera
Stop in Avignon before traveling through
Provence to the Principality of Monaco.
This small city state is both a constitutional
monarchy and home to the rich and famous.
Explore the cathedral, where Prince Rainier
and Princess Grace were married. Later enjoy
a Regional Meal in Monaco before arriving
at your hotel.
Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 4 French Riviera Free Time
Spend today as you wish. You might like
to lounge on the beach, shop in elegant
boutiques or perhaps visit the hilltop town of
St. Paul de Vence. This evening why not dine
in one of the many pleasant local restaurants?
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 5 French Riviera – Arles –
Carcassonne
Visit the town of Arles with free time to
explore the city. Pass Alaric’s Mountain to
Carcassonne, a walled city and UNESCO
World Heritage site which was extensively
restored in the 19th century. See the double
ring of ramparts featuring 52 towers during
your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist.
Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 6 Carcassonne – Lourdes –
Biarritz
Wind your way through the Corbières Hills
and ‘Cathar’ landscapes toward the Pyrenées.
See the Basilica on top of St. Bernadette’s
grotto at Lourdes, a holy site of pilgrimage.
Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 7 Biarritz – Bordeaux
Head north through Les Landes to the
classical town of Bordeaux. Bordeaux wine
has been produced in the region since
the 8th century and the bi-annual wine
fair held in the city attracts buyers from all
over the world. See the sights including the
magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces
during your orientation.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 8 Dordogne Excursion
Enjoy a scenic half-day included excursion
through beautiful countryside in the Dordogne
region, best known for the enchanting
medieval ‘Bastide’ villages. Drive to the
village of St. Emilion, possibly one of the most
famous towns with ties to wine production.
Later return to Bordeaux where you will have
free time to explore the city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 9 Bordeaux – Loire Valley
Continue north through the Poitou Charentes
region to the Loire Valley and stop to visit the
beautiful fairytale Château Chenonceau. Join
your fellow travelers this evening for a special
Be My Guest dining experience where you
enjoy typical French hospitality.
DAY 12 Paris Sightseeing
and Free Time
This morning your Local Specialist reveals not
just where, but how real Parisians live and
shop, showing you the enchanting hidden
squares and secret passages of one of Paris’
oldest historical neighborhoods. See the
unique skyline from the second level of the
Eiffel Tower, where you enjoy panoramic
views across the city. This evening celebrate
with your Travel Director and newfound
friends at a Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s): Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
DAY 13 Depart Paris
Say ‘au revoir’ to your fellow travelers
at the end of a magical and memorable
vacation. Airport transfers are available.
Conditions apply.
Meal(s): Breakfast
WALES
ENGLAND
BELGIUM
LUXEMBOURG
D-Day Landing
Beaches
1
OMAHA BEACH
Giverny 1 2 PARIS
Mont
St. Michel
LOIRE VALLEY 1
Chenonceau
Beaune
Burgundy
Wine Region
FRANCE
BORDEAUX 2
SWITZERLAND
1 LYON
Rhône
Valley
Dordogne
Valley
Meal(s): Breakfast and Be My Guest Dinner
ITALY
Avignon
2
BIARRITZ 1
DAY 10 Loire Valley – Mont
St. Michel – Omaha Beach
Travel through Brittany to visit the island
town of Mont St. Michel on the Normandy
coast, featuring the abbey and picturesque
streets. Follow the Liberty Highway to St. Lô
and on to Omaha Beach where your Travel
Director provides an excellent account of the
momentous events that took place here. Arrive
later at your hotel where you dine tonight.
GERMANY
English Channel
SPAIN
1
Lourdes
CARCASSONNE
Arles
Monaco
FRENCH RIVIERA
Mediterranean Sea
CORSICA
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
• Handpicked Insider Experiences with
surprise extras
• An expert Travel Director
• All accommodation
Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
• A luxury air-conditioned coach or
alternative transport
DAY 11 Omaha Beach – Giverny –
Paris
Head South East towards the valley of the
River Seine. Stop at Giverny and visit the
house and gardens where Claude Monet
lived for most of his life. This evening in the
glittering capital, Paris, consider a trip to one
of the city’s renowned cabaret venues.
• Welcome Reception, 12 Breakfasts
and 6 Dinners including Farewell Dinner
in Paris
Meal(s): Breakfast
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• Must-see sightseeing with audio headsets
where appropriate
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• All porterage and restaurant tips