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Day 1
Arrive Bayeux
Day 1
Arrive Bayeux
11:30 AM
A private transfer service will pick you up directly from the airport in Paris and take you to your hotel in Bayeux, N/A. The drive time is approximately 3 hours. This transfer is pre-paid and is private for your travel party only.
Day 1
Arrive Bayeux
Day 1
Arrive Bayeux
11:30 AM:
Private Transfer from Paris to Bayeux
Mid-Day:
Bayeux Tapestry Museum and Museum of Art and History
Late Afternoon/Early Evening:
Old Town Bayeux
Day 2
Bayeux
Day 2
Bayeux
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Discover the somber and honorable history of the Normandy Invasion on this full-day, private, guided tour, exploring the D-Day landing beaches while learning about America's involvement in World War II. The tour takes 9 hours. Your private guide will pick you up and drop you off in your hotel, and includes visits to key places like Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église as well as Utah Beach. Your professional and educated private guide will tell you more about the battles fought and sacrifices made at each site. You will also visit the American Cemetery where you'll read the names of soldiers missing in action after the Normandy landing.
Day 2
Bayeux
Day 3
Bayeux to Rennes
Day 3
Bayeux to Rennes
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Your own, personal, English-speaking driver will pick you up promptly at the designated time from your hotel. This is a pre-paid transfer, so you only need to sit back and enjoy the ride while your driver answers any questions you may have. While the drive takes about two hours, you have the opportunity for a three-hour self-guided stop at the breathtaking Mont-St.-Michel. One of the most evocative towns in France, this island / abbey / fortress repelled medieval England but has has captured thousands of hearts with its ambiance and views towards the sea. Should you prefer a different stop, we can also suggest other options, Fougères and its castle, or Granville.
Day 3
Bayeux to Rennes
Day 4
Rennes
Day 4
Rennes
Morning to Late Afternoon
Dinan guards its medieval heart of half-timbered homes and winding streets. An important crossing over the Rance River since time immemorial, written documents first mention the city in the 11th century, and its warriors even appear in the Bayeux Tapestry. Noteworthy sites include the Basilique St-Sauveur, the 14th-century Château de Dinan, and the artisan-lined Rue du Jerzual. The town's panoramic views and market in Place du Guesclin offer a taste of local life amid the well-preserved homes of a bygone era.
Day 4
Rennes
Day 5
Rennes to Paris
Day 5
Rennes to Paris
8:35 AM
Rennes taxis are generally reliable and honest, so this is cheaper than a pre-arranged transfer. If you are picked up one hour prior to departure, you should have plenty of time to catch your train. Detailed instructions are contained in the Full Itinerary.
Day 5
Rennes to Paris
Day 6
Paris
Day 6
Paris
Early Morning/Morning
It might be the greatest art museum in the world; it certainly is the largest with over 380,000 objects; to view every single one for even a minute apiece would take 75 days. And those descriptions still don't do the building and its collection justice. Marvel at treasures inside, including Leonardo Da Vinci's mysterious woman, the Mona Lisa, and everything from an Egyptian masterpiece of mummification to the famed Hellenistic sculpture, Venus de Milo, to patriotic French masterpieces like Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People. Although the Louvre is vast and ever-crowded, with some strategy and a few helpful tips your visit will take in maximum artworks with minimal hassle.
Day 6
Paris
Day 7
Paris
Day 7
Paris
Early Morning to Mid-Day
The Château of Versailles, a symbol of the grandeur of French monarchy, invites visitors to explore its lavish history and architectural majesty. From the spellbinding elegance of the Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty of Versailles was signed, to the vast, meticulously manicured Gardens the pinnacle of French garden design, every corner tells a story of opulence and power. Discover the intimate escapes of royalty at the Grand and Petit Trianon, and marvel at the divine beauty of the Royal Chapel, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
Day 7
Paris
Day 8
Paris to Heidelberg
Day 8
Paris to Heidelberg
Morning
Stroll in the Tuileries and attend one of the nearby museums, a classic way to spend your free hours in Paris. Originally cultivated in 1564 as the grounds for the Tuileries Palace, the gardens are the oldest in Paris. Its succession of royal owners ended and the garden became a public park in the 19th century; Parisians congregated to relax and socialize beside the fountains and leafy horse chestnut trees - they still do today. The Musée de l'Orangerie, in the Western corner of the gardens, exhibits many Impressionist and 20th-century artworks, including Claude Monet’s famous water lilies.
Day 8
Paris to Heidelberg
Day 9
Heidelberg
Day 9
Heidelberg
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
On this 4 hour tour, your guide will show you the highlights of Heidelberg and help you understand what makes this city so unique. Sites visited will include the Heidelberg University, the Old Bridge, Altstadt, Town Hall and Heidelberg Castle.
Day 9
Heidelberg
Day 10
Heidelberg to Munich
Day 10
Heidelberg to Munich
Morning
Enjoy a gentle hike up into the hills above Heidelberg from the Old Bridge to get magnificent views of the castle on the other side, then trek up further to visit the wonderfully atmospheric ruins of St. Michael's ruins and Thingstätte, the pseudo-Grecian amphitheater built by the Nazis in the mid-1930s to stage opera and theater plays extolling the virtues of the Aryan race.
Day 10
Heidelberg to Munich
Day 11
Munich
Day 11
Munich
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Munich contains many reminders of a long and varied history but also encompasses the modern features of a strong and vibrant city. The insights of a local help make sense of the traditions, trends, and promises of Bavaria's Capital - sometimes referred to as the city of laptops and lederhosen. On this tour, your guide will show you the highlights of Munich and point out the many hidden treasures.
Day 11
Munich
Day 12
Munich
Day 12
Munich
Morning/Mid-Day
Munich's Museum Quarter (Kunstareal) has grown continuously over a period of 200 years offering an extraordinary variety of museums with works from Pharaonic Egypt right through to the present day. There are 18 museums and exhibition halls, more than 40 galleries, six internationally renowned universities and numerous cultural institutions all in close proximity and within walking distance of each other.
Day 12
Munich
Day 13
Munich
Day 13
Munich
Early Morning to Late Afternoon
An inspiration for the Disney Castles, numerous fairy tales, and countless dreamers, the Castle of Neuschwanstein is perhaps the most famous castle in the world. The eccentric Bavarian King Ludwig II created this amazing palace in the 19th century as an idyllic version of a medieval castle. You can visit by taking a guided tour from Munich or traveling independently by train and bus. In addition to enjoying spectacular views you can take a guided tour of the castle interior which is well worth the experience (but keep in mind that there a lots of steps to negotiate). If traveling independentally, be sure to book your interior tour reservations at least two days in advance.
Day 13
Munich
Day 14
Depart Munich
Day 14
Depart Munich
To Be Determined
Munich has one main airport, Munich International Airport, where almost all visitors depart. The most affordable and often fastest way to reach the airport is by train. The "S-bahn" local trains takes 40 minutes and leaves directly from the main station in central Munich (München hbf). Other regional trains to the airport depart from other stations in Munich, so you may have an even better departure option near your hotel. Your hotel can arrange a reliable taxi or if you have the app, Uber is also a good option. You can also arrange a private transfer. If you are picked up about 3 hours before your departure time, you should arrive at the airport with a little over 2 hours to spare, depending on traffic. If you are leaving during rush hour, you may want to budget an extra fifteen to thirty minutes.
Day 14
Depart Munich
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