8 Nights 9 Days

France

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Glimysis of France

Cities : Lyon, Annecy, Chamonix, Paris

 

Day 1

Lyon
Welcome to the Rhone Alps! Upon arrival into Paris, take a TGV (approximately 2 hours) to Lyon - capital of Gastronomy. Its time to explore the city today armed with your Lyon card. Its by far the best way to see the city. A recommendation is also the Tête dOr Park, its zoo and many distractions, City Aventure and Fourvière Aventures acrobatic parks, Grand Lyon Aquarium, the large safari parks and zoos, and the Domaine de Lacroix Laval park are all highly appreciated play and discovery areas particularly if you have children with you. Else you could also take a walk through the traboule alleyways or in the tiers of the antique theatres, a boat trip or a visit to the silk workshops - all original and amusing opportunities to discover Lyons history and heritage! Overnight in Lyon

Day 2

Lyon
Following breakfast this morning its time for you to indulge in some real time shopping or even some window shopping. Shopping in Lyon is an easy pleasure, part of the citys art of living. The Carré dOr district will keep the most exacting shoppers happy with more than 70 luxury banners concentrated in an area where it is pleasant to stroll, between Place Bellecour and Cordeliers. You will find one of the largest pedestrian thoroughfares in Europe, stretching across the entire Presquîle, by Rue Victor Hugo and Rue de la République, where the majority of franchised stores can be found. Not far from there, to the south of Bellecour, Rue Auguste Comte is the district of antiques, art and decoration with a hundred or more shops that recall the importance of Lyons artistic trades. And if you are looking for exotic purchases, the stores in Vieux Lyon offer a superb selection of traditional art and craft objects and textiles from around the world with the perfume of incense in the air. The glass-roofed Part-Dieu retail centre is one of the largest in Europe, with its 260 shops and department stores. Overnight in Lyon
 
Day 3

Lyon / Annecy
Post breakfast this morning its time for you to make your way to the train station to board the train taking you to Annecy - known as the Savoyard Venice or Venice of the Alps. This train journey takes approximately 2 hours. Check in and relax. The town is really quaint and a perfect place to bond and unwind. Walking along the lake and the cobbled streets of the town sure has a charm that is unparalleled. You could also take a cruise on Lake Annecy that rests at the foot of the Alps created 18,000 years ago from thawing glaciers. Overnight in Annecy
 
Day 4

Annecy / Chamonix
After a sumptuous breakfast, check out from the hotel and this morning you take a train from Annecy to Chamonix - Roof of Europe. This train journey takes approximately 3 hours. Upon arrival make your way to the hotel in Chamonix -famous for its Mont Blanc. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy this delightful village and all that it has to offer you. Overnight in Chamonix.
 
Day 5

Chamonix
Wake up to breakfast in the crisp air of Chamonix following which you are taken on an excursion up the Aiguille du Midi by cable car from where you can get some spectacular aerial views of the village and the surrounding mountain ranges. Return back to your hotel later in the afternoon for some well deserved rest. Later in the evening you are treated to some sumptuous authentic Indian dinner at one of the Indian Restaurants in Chamonix. Overnight in Chamonix.
 
Day 6

Chamonix
Post breakfast this morning, its now time for you to take an excursion to the Mer de Glace by the train and also for a visit to the Ice Grotto there. Enroute at the peak there is also a restaurant that is more than 100 yrs old and still functional. You could stop there for your lunch. Later in the afternoon the time is free for you to stroll around the village and explore more here. Come evening and you are escorted to a local restaurant in the town centre where you can taste some delicious local cuisine. Overnight in Chamonix.
 
Day 7

Chamonix / Paris
Its time to head to the train station this morning to board the train to Paris this morning. You are now in the Fashion capital of the world ! Upon arrival make your way to the hotel. Check in and relax. Later in the evening you could opt for a boat cruise along the Seine and take in Paris by night, where all the monuments are lit up and the scene is nothing short of being magical. Overnight in Paris.
 
Day 8

Paris
Following breakfast Wake up to breakfast this morning following which its time for you to see and explore Paris at your pace armed with the Paris one day Hop On Hop Off pass.  A ticket for you to visit to the Montparnasse Tower is included as it is at one of the stops of the Hop On Hop Off route and the view from here will definitely blow you off your feet! Later in the afternoon spend your time shopping at any of the great shopping malls like the Printemps or the  Galleries Lafayette for the best in haute couture and places that give the word shopping a completely new meaning. Overnight in Paris
 
Day 9

Paris
Today its time to say au revoir to this marvelous country, as you head to the airport to take your flight home. Hope you have had a great holiday!!

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