Paris/Fontainebleau/Chantilly, 6 days

Coffee and warm croissants in the City of Light.

Is there a better way to start a tour of Paris than with a visit to the city's trademark? To this rhetorical question we answer, of course, not. The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero will give us a first taste of Paris. At the same time, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées avenue which is festively illuminated at night, the Petite and Grand Palais, the Place de la Concorde, the impressive Opera building, the bustling Grands Boulevards, the Louvre Museum with its famous pyramids, the French Academy, the Court House, the new Pont Neuf bridge, the Town Hall, mark the city as we pass in front of them leaving exclamations of admiration. The 2019 fire may have severely damaged the roof of the city's beloved cathedral, but Notre Dame has lost none of its status, continuing to stand tall in front of the glittering flashes that immortalize it. The Panthéon, the colorful Luxembourg Gardens, the artistic district of Saint-Germain and the School of Fine Arts will take off the Parisian aura of our tour before we are transferred to the hotel. Paris, decorated with all kinds of lights, introduces itself to us through bars, restaurants, cafes and invites us for a romantic outing

Optional cruise on the Seine

Between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, there is the most famous public garden in France, which we will reach by metro. With a bunch of towering trees and a wonderful variety of flowers, the Jardin des Tuileries give us the opportunity for an excellent morning walk that will take us right in front of the door of the world's largest museum. With more than 30,000 exhibits, the Louvre is a mecca of tourist attendance in itself, in which Venus of Milos and Victory of Samothrace exhibit all the majesty of the Greek spirit, while Da Vinci's Mona Lisa smiles enigmatically as an undisputed diva. At the same time, famous paintings of the Renaissance, works of neoclassicism and romanticism are waiting to get their share of admiration on our tour. If you wish, you can extend your stay at the museum. But outside the halls of the Louvre, the vibrant Paris awaits you to explore step by step. Whether you choose to spend the day in the wonderful markets, or decide to go up to the Palais de Sayo for a unique photo of the Eiffel Tower, the city with its long busy streets and small streets is full of surprises. Relatively close is the Musée d'Orsay, which houses exhibits of sculpture, painting, architecture, photography and graphic arts. Alternatively, you can join us on a beautiful optional cruise on the Seine where in the picturesque bateaux we will gently roll under legendary bridges to admire the most beautiful corners of the city. Walking around the Île de la Cite, Notre Dame looks more beautiful than ever! In the afternoon we will take the metro to the neighborhood of Van Gogh, Toulouse Lautrec and Picasso. The picturesque Montmartre with the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur, the picturesque alleys and the square with the painters, gives us a sufficiently artistic taste of Paris that despite the tourist appeal, can and still keeps alive the bohemian spirit that characterizes it. Tour of the area and then free to return to the hotel at your convenience.

Today's breakfast is dedicated to one of the most popular destinations in Paris and not without reason. The Palace and Park of Versailles - built at the behest of Louis XIII - is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but is one of the world's greatest palaces, a symbol of the most impressive form the word has ever taken. luxury. The palace of 63,154 sq.m. it includes 700 rooms and more than 10,000 works of art, while the famous Gardens of Versailles are a unique wonder of horticultural architecture that will captivate you.

Returning to Paris, the Fragonard Perfume Museum near the Opéra,will be our next stop today, which will lead us into an exquisite olfactory game. From Marie Antoinette's perfume box, to the "vinegars", the small vials with strong odors that helped women regain consciousness after fainting episodes due to the particularly tight corsets they wore, the Fragonard family mansion (which in 2018 it was included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO) has to tell us many interesting stories about the high art of world perfumery. In the free time that follows, we suggest you browse the famous Parisian markets that offer many alternatives for every budget. On Boulevard Haussmann, the famous department stores – temples of fashion, Les Galleries Lafayette, as well as Les Printemps are available for shopping or simply window shopping. And if most poets and writers have something to say about the famous Parisian nights, the evening stretches out like a promise in the City of Light. Whether you watch the spectacular show of Paradis Latin, or indulge in the rich ramparts of nightlife, it is certain that the night on the town will captivate you!

We become children again in a world of wild fantasy

Sleeping Beauty sleeps undisturbed while a dragon breathes fire, Jack Sparrow takes us on a magical journey with "Pirates of the Caribbean", Indiana Jones searches for traces of ancient treasures in "Adventureland" , while Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will guide us to the "Land of Fantasy". Everything is possible at Disneyland! Next to the Disneyland park, another, equally magical world, that of cinema and television awaits us to discover it. The Walt Disney Studios Park consists of 4 thematic sections that offer wonderful shows such as Crush's Coaster, Stitch, Rock n' Roller Coaster, etc. At the end of the day, Mickey and his friends offer a fantastic finale full of sparkle, color and beauty and gives us the feeling that - even if only for a little while - we became children again. Return to Paris in the evening.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The declaration of participation in the optional excursion is accompanied by pre-purchase of the entrance ticket and is required from Greece together with your registration for the trip.

Cost per adult €145 for 1 park / €170 for 2 parks. Cost per child €138 for 1 park / €162 for 2 parks.

Transportation to/from the park is included (minimum participation 15 people)

Next to the park is an RER train station in case you want to return to Paris earlier at your own expense.

Majestic palaces with imposing architecture, priceless works of art, untold riches and history. If all this sounds interesting to you, then today's excursion is tailor-made for you! After our breakfast, we depart for Fontainebleau.

Just 60 kilometers southeast of Paris lies the historic city of France. In the heart of the vast forest stands imposingly the famous historic Fontainebleau Chateau, the only royal palace inhabited for seven consecutive centuries. Known for its interior decoration from the Renaissance era as well as its outstanding art collection, the palace where Napoleon Bonaparte lived has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Return to Paris and free time to enjoy the rest of the day.

In the charming Marais district on the right bank of the Seine, is the famous Center Georges Pompidou which houses the Museum of Contemporary & Modern Art. Walking towards the aristocratic Square of the Vosges, among some of the oldest mansions, you will come across the house of Victor Hugo. Coffee in one of the trendy cafés of the Marais, a stroll down the Rue de Rivoli, or a trip to the left bank of Saint-Michel. In the small bistros of the area around Notre Dame you can taste exquisite cheese fondue and delicious onion soups accompanied by fresh Beaujolais. Croissants and tarts aside, a visit to the bibliophile haven, Shakespeare and Company, will give you a taste of the most romantic side of Paris. An afternoon Kir Royal in the cafés next to the Hotel de Ville, frequented by the Surrealists is just what you need before you end up on the steps of the Sacre Coeur Basilica to enjoy one of the most romantic sunsets of your life.

After breakfast and after preparing our luggages, we leave for the last stop of our journey before arriving at the airport for our return to Greece. 43 kilometers north of Paris, in the city of Chantilly, is the castle of the same name (Château de Chantilly) that we will admire from the outside, a historical monument of extraordinary beauty, a masterpiece of the architect Jean Aubert. Full of beautiful images we take the flight to Greece. We may be leaving the City of Light, but the renewal of faith in romance and the beauty of life is enough to know that "we will always have Paris" inside us.