Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Paris
Day 2:
Welcome to France!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Paris on foot with your Tour Director, walking the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter, crossing onto Île de la Cité, and pausing by the flying buttresses of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Day 3:
Explore Paris
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Guided by a local expert, follow the thread of revolution and elegance through Paris’s grand boulevards. From the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde, experience a city that lives and breathes its joie de vivre
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Guided by an expert, visit the Louvre, the world’s most famous museum. See the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo as you explore a palace filled with centuries of global art
Day 4:
Paris
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Guided by a local expert, step into the world of French royalty at Versailles. Walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments, then explore the vast formal gardens designed to impress both kings and guests
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Ascend the Eiffel Tower for sweeping views of Paris from its most iconic landmark
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Enjoy a Seine River cruise in Paris, gliding past bridges and landmarks as city lights shimmer on the water
Day 5:
Paris
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Free time or Optional Full day guided excursion to the Loire Valley
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Opt to take a full-day guided excursion to the Loire Valley. Visit the elegant Château d’Amboise and the river-spanning Château de Chenonceau, with a photo stop at the grand towers and turrets of Château de Chambord
Day 6:
Paris
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Visit the Musée d’Orsay, home to the world’s finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art inside a grand Beaux-Arts train station
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Explore Montmartre on foot with your Tour Director, wandering past cafés, artists' corners, and steep cobbled lanes that once inspired Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec
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Visit the Sacré Coeur Basilica, perched on Montmartre’s highest point, where white domes and golden mosaics overlook the city below
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 7:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.