Day 1: Following your home taxi collection, you will join our luxury platinum tour coach and we head to Dover for our short sea crossing to Calais. Upon our arrival, we continue our journey through the French countryside, arriving in the Reims area late afternoon for our overnight hotel on a dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2: This morning, we depart our hotel and begin our journey south, passing the cities of Troyes and Dijon, before skirting around France’s second largest city Lyon. We then make our way into the stunning French Alps, arriving at our hotel for the next 5 nights, the Château Hôtel des Comtes de Challes early evening on a dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 3: Your alpine extravaganza begins today with our excursion to the town of Annecy, known as the jewel of the Haute-Savoie. As well as a picturesque lakeside promenade, the medieval quarter is a photographer’s delight, with flower-bedecked bridges crossing the charming canals. Made great by the medieval Counts of Geneva and augmented by the Dukes of Savoy, Annecy still has numerous 16th- and 17th-century buildings, now painted in shades of peach and rose which house restaurants, bakeries and boutiques. Upon our arrival we are met by a local guide who will take us on a walking tour of this beautiful town, with the rest of the day then at your own leisure to explore.
Day 4: Today we have a day of leisure to explore the local area or just relax in the hotel and enjoy the facilities. Challes-les-Eaux is a very welcoming resort, with a Casino, a 15th century castle and beautiful lake to explore. (Attractions today subject to individual choice and payment)
Day 5: Our excursion today takes us first to Chambery, where Thursday is market day. Shop for souvenirs and local produce or explore the historical old town and admire the beautiful medieval buildings and cathedral. The town boasts many Italian influences in its architecture, having all the charm of an Italian hamlet with the dramatic background of Alpine scenery.
We then head to the fashionable spa town of Aix-les-Bains, a Victorian-style year-round resort with a beach on Lac du Bourget; France's largest lake. If you get a chance (and have a head for heights) an aerial cableway 5,000 feet up the fir-covered Mount Revard delivers jaw-dropping views of the surrounding area (not included). Wander around the streets lined with shops, restaurants and elegant Belle-Époque buildings. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade and admire the views of the famous Abbaye d'Hautecombe monastery.
Day 6: Today we take a trip through the magnificent Savoy Alps to the alpine resort of Chamonix. Nestled beneath Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, it is a vibrant town situated in the Haute- Savoire region of France. Bordered by Switzerland & Italy, it is dominated by the incredible Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain chain, and the vast jagged mountains tower over the town. The scenery here is arguably the most spectacular in the French Alps. The pretty town with its historic core of baroque churches and idyllic chapels, along with a charming main street is a delight to explore. Chamonix is also home to the highest cable car system in the world to the top of Mount Midi (12,600 feet) for spectacular Alpine views (not included).
Day 7: Sadly this morning we depart our hotel and begin our homeward journey. We retrace our steps through the French countryside as we head back to the Reims area and our overnight hotel.
Day 8: This morning we continue our journey back to Calais for our crossing to Dover. Upon our arrival, we make our way back to Norfolk where we re-join our door to door taxi service who will return you safely home.
Holiday Information:
7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Price: £1518pp
Single Supplement: £249
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available)
Tour Reference: EUR1868
This tour will be undertaken in one of our Platinum luxury executive coaches. You will have extended leg room, airline style seats with adjustable headrests and USB charging points, along with all the facilities present on our executive touring vehicles.
Deposit Required: £70pp
Balance Due: 10 weeks prior to departure