2024 Summer Games Optional Private Tours

Half Day Walking Tour – Saint Germain des Prés

Explore the beautiful neighborhood of Saint Germain des Prés with your knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Located on the Left Bank, this elegant world is dotted with chic boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, literary cafés, and publishing houses.

Wander through Saint Germain des Prés, stopping at popular streets such as Rue de Furstemberg and Cour du Commerce Saint-André before reaching Saint-Sulpice Church. Finish your tour in the spectacular Luxembourg Gardens, where you may wish to spend some additional time.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Walking Tour (3 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary

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Half Day Walking Tour – Montmartre

Montmartre, known locally as the “Butte,” is the part of Paris most full of contrasts: charming cobblestone alleys that thread through delightful village streets and courts, and steep stone steps leading to scenic open terraces.

Famous spots to be seen on your guided tour include the famed Montmartre Vineyard; Avenue Junot, home to some of Paris’s famous contemporary actors and artists; and the Moulin de la Galette, the inspiration behind works from Van Gogh, Renoir and Picasso. Before your tour ends, your guide will also lead you on a stroll through the artists’ square Place du Tertre.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Walking Tour (3 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary

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Half Day Walking Tour – Le Marais

Discover trendy Le Marais, a renovated historic district of Paris. Located right in the city center, Le Marais reveals a medley of magnificent 17th century mansions, fashion boutiques (both cutting-edge and vintage), and lively restaurants.

You’ll have the opportunity to admire the architecture of Le Marias’s major monuments including Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Sully, Musée Carnavalet, Hôtel Salé, and more, while your guide provides details about the history of the area.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Walking Tour (3 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary

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Half Day Walking Tour – Louvre

It’s one of the most recognized and well-known museums in the world for good reason. The Louvre is one of the largest and most-visited art museums, housing some of the most famous works of art.

Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through this magnificent museum, taking you to all the must-sees including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and of course, the Mona Lisa. Your guide will provide commentary on the artwork and help you navigate the museum to get the most out of your experience.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary, entrance fee to The Louvre

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Half Day Walking Tour – Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay houses the largest collection of Impressionist paintings in the world. It’s a must-see for any art lover.

Explore the Orsay alongside your expert guide, who will escort you through this wonderful museum, leading you to famous masterpieces by Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Van Gogh, just to name a few.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary, entrance fee to Musée d’Orsay

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Driver and Guide Tour – Versailles Castle and Gardens

The Château de Versailles is one of the most beautiful achievements of 17th-century French art. The site began as a hunting lodge belonging to Louis XIII, before his son, Louis XIV, transformed and expanded it, later moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. It remained a home for French Royalty until the French Revolution in 1789.

Your private guide will accompany you through Versailles’ vast chateau gardens, famed for their geometrically aligned terraces, lovely tree-lined paths, and numerous ponds and canals. The Versailles Chateau Gardens cover a total of 1,976 acres in the style of garden landscape artist André Le Nôtre. One of the most remarkable aspects of the gardens are the 50 fountains, which act as focal points and enhance the geometrical design. From late spring to early autumn, the fountains come alive as part of the annual Grandes Eaux water shows. Additional highlights include the horses and chariot of the Apollo Fountain, the Grand Canal, and the detailed parterres of the Orangerie.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Tour (5 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary, private vehicle and driver with hotel pick up and drop off, entrance fees as included in the itinerary

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Driver and Guide Tour – Chantilly Castle

Located just north of Paris, Chantilly Castle dates back to 1358, though it has seen a number of variations over its long history. Its ties to nobility began with Anne de Montmorency in the 16th century, and later saw many kings, princes, dukes, duchesses, and poets through the years.

Along with your guide, explore Chantilly Castle as it exists today. Its grounds cover an impressive 7,800 hectares in one of the largest forests near Paris. This tour explores gallery (one of the finest art museums in France after the Louvre), the suites, and the chapel.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Tour (5 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary, private vehicle and driver with hotel pick up and drop off, entrance fees as included in the itinerary

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Driver and Guide Tour – Giverny, Monet’s House & Gardens

For almost forty-three years (from 1883 to 1926), Claude Monet lived in his charming house in Giverny. His passion for gardening along with his artistic talent are evident in the extraordinary flower and water gardens surrounding the home.

As you walk through his house and gardens, marvel at the beauty created by the master of Impressionism including his spectacular floral compositions and the famous water lilies, his greatest sources of inspiration.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Tour (5 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary, private vehicle and driver with hotel pick up and drop off, entrance fees as included in the itinerary

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Driver and Guide Tour – Champagne Region

Bask in the beauty of the Champagne region with its rolling vineyards and idyllic countryside. Your private full day tour includes a visit to the tomb of the famous monk Dom Perignon in the picturesque village of Hautvillers, as well as Reims Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Gothic art masterpiece which was one of the first monuments registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

As part of the tour, you’ll also enjoy two tasting tours, where you’ll learn all about the history and complex process of Champagne making. After a full day, relax and soak up the verdant countryside on the scenic drive back to your hotel.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Tour (11 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary, private vehicle and driver with hotel pick up and drop off, entrance fees as included in the itinerary and two Champagne tastings

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Driver and Guide Tour – Loire Valley

Explore the stunning Loire Valley, known for its castles, rolling hills, and wonderful wine. Your travels today will take you to the castle of Chenonceau, one of the most romantic castles in the Loire Valley. Chenonceau was a gift from Henri II to his mistress Diane de Poitiers, and was later claimed by his widow, Catherine de Medici.

You’ll also visit the charming medieval town of Amboise, situated on the southern banks of the Loire. You’ll have the opportunity to admire the town’s spectacular architecture and wander around the delightfully narrow streets. Along the way you’ll discover the influence of the Renaissance style, imported into France from Italy.

Departures: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour type: Private Tour (12 hours)
Included: Private tour guide with full commentary, private vehicle and driver with hotel pick up and drop off, entrance fees as included in the itinerary

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Danube River Cruise

Elevate your Summer Games vacation with a cruise along the Danube following your time in Paris. On this spectacular AmaWaterways cruise you’ll experience firsthand why this storied river has served as the inspiration for a multitude of artists, poets and musicians. Marvel at the timeless architecture and art in three enchanting capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, juxtaposed with the stunning natural beauty of the Austrian Lake District and the Strudengau Valley. Along the way you’ll enjoy a variety of included tours that allow you to decide how busy and active you want your itinerary to be. The graceful AmaBella will serve as your lavish home as it carries you from one breathtaking destination to another.

Melodies of the Danube Itinerary:

August 12 – Embark in Budapest, Hungary
August 13 – Budapest, Hungary
August 14 – Bratislava, Slovakia
August 15 – Vienna, Austria
August 16 – Weissenkirchen and Grein, Austria
August 17 – Linz, Austria
August 18 – Passau and Vilshofen, Germany
August 19 – Disembark in Vilshofen, Germany

Danube River Cruise includes:

• All meals onboard with wine, beer, or soft drinks for lunch & dinner
• Cocktail hour or Captain’s Reception each evening
• Daily shore excursion program with English-speaking guides
• Complimentary use of bicycles
• And much more

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