Tour the highlights of Paris from the comfort of the Big Bus Tour. Featuring an open-top double-decker bus, this tour gives visitors one full day of exploring the best of 2 bus routes through the city. With 11 stops to choose from, you can hop on and hop off at your own pace and see everything you want to see! Pick the Red Route as it runs by the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Grand Palais, or perhaps the Blue Route is more your speed, with the Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, and Moulin Rouge along the way. Maybe you'll choose to mix and match routes! Its up to you to decide. Find history, romance, secrets, and stories tucked away behind each corner, and amazing photo and shopping opportunities!

Depart Paris and embark on a full-day excursion to the D-Day Beaches in Normandy! An official guide will bring these historic in the company of an official guide, who will bring these historic sites to life. Relax on the luxury air-conditioned coach as you make your way through the Normandy countryside, admiring its beautiful landscape along the way.

You'll arrive at the Caen Memorial Museum, also known as the Peace Museum, where you'll follow the path of WWII, in particular the Battle of Normandy and the advance of the Allied forces across France. You will have the chance to see everyday objects from life under occupation - from maps to models of military vehicles, and even film screenings that recreate the emotions of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

The next leg of your tour takes you to some of the most iconic landmarks that played a part in the landings. See the Pointe du Hoc, one of the key German fortified sites along the Normandy coast. Then pay a visit to the famous American Cemetery at Saint Laurent, located just above Omaha Beach, near the town of Colleville-sur-Mer. This 170-acre site is home to 9,387 white marble headstones, lined up perfectly across the grass, a memorial, a chapel, and the Garden of the Missing.

Following this visit, you will stop at Arromanches, a historic town known for its artificial port, which was built to assist the Normandy landings. On D-Day, the harbor saw the unloading of almost 10,000 tons of equipment. You can still make out the floating reinforced concrete "Phoenix" constructions in the water.

Includes:

• Full day excursion to Normandy from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach
• An experienced guide who’ll tell you everything you need to know about the day the Allies landed on the Normandy beaches in 1944
• Visit on your own the Caen Memorial Museum, dedicated to the D-Day landings and the Second World War
• Lunch at the Caen Memorial Museum
• Explore the Pointe du Hoc, the American Rangers' landing site
• Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, with free time to walk on the famous Omaha Beach
• Stop at Arromanches

The Palace of Versailles was the residence of French Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI and their courts from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. With commentary from your guide played through individual headsets, discover the splendor of the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of royal power. Its sumptuous decoration, Baroque architecture, many works of art, and furniture were all created by the greatest craftsmen of the day.

Then enjoy the beauty of the French gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Set off for the Palace of Versailles from the meeting point in Central Paris at 8:45am. Take advantage of the 45-minute journey by luxury air-conditioned coach to listen to your guide's introduction to the palace's history.

Stretching for more than 721,000 square feet, the Palace of Versailles has over 700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to tour the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartments, the Queen's Grand Apartments, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, and the majestic "Hall of Mirrors."

Spend time exploring the Gardens of Versailles and admire the 386 works of art (including more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and woodland. 

Departing from the center of Paris by minibus, and accompanied by a driver/guide, on this wonderful excursion to visit the masterpieces of the Renaissance and French heritage, you’ll discover and visit three of the most prestigious and magnificent Châteaux of the Loire: The Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord and Château de Cheverny.

A model of the Renaissance traditions, the Château de Chenonceau is an architectural masterpiece. Known as the "Château des Dames", five women played a part in the interior decoration, making Chenonceau one of the most romantic castles in the Loire valley. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the castle, then let you stroll at your leisure through the sumptuous gardens.

 Château de Cheverny is the private property of the Vibraye family. During this visit, you will admire its wonderful 17th century furniture. Before leaving, take a walk through the gardens and discover the kennels. The castle is also well known for its inspirational setting on Hergé's famous Moulinsart Castle in the Tintin comic book.

Considered the largest and most majestic castle of the Loire Valley, Château de Chambord was commissioned as a hunting lodge by François I. However, he only spent 42 days of his 32-year reign in this royal residence. The 365 chimneys, 440 rooms, 14 staircases and 800 turrets and capitals give an insight of the magnificent period architecture. The main attraction remains the intricate ""double revolution"" staircase designed by Leonardo de Vinci.

You will return to the meeting point at approximately 7:15pm.