Paris & Tours: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Paris & Tours?
- Most travelers spend 6-9 days in Paris and Tours combined
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Bordeaux, Bayeux, and Amboise
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Recommended Itineraries for Paris & Tours
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris & Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Ile de la Cité & Paris Catacombs | Paris |
| Day 4 | Drive to Tours, Châteaux & Wine | Tours |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Tours |
| Day 6 | Depart Tours |
If you've got six days and want to explore Paris and the Loire Valley, consider this short road trip. Start in the capital city, where you'll eat your fill of pastries, visit the Louvre, and learn about the city's history. Spend the second half of the trip in the Loire Valley, where magnificent castles dot the countryside, and the stories flow like French wine. Read more
Extended Itineraries
8-Day Itinerary Including Bayeux
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris & Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Ile de la Cité & Paris Catacombs | Paris |
| Day 4 | Drive to Bayeux & City Tour | Bayeux |
| Day 5 | Tour of D-Day Sites | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | Drive to Tours, Châteaux & Wine | Tours |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Tours |
| Day 8 | Depart Tours |
Eight days is enough time to see the highlights of western France at a leisurely pace—and this road trip does just that. Spend three days in Paris, where you'll explore the city's history and secrets—both at street level and underground. Continue west to the Atlantic Coast for a vacation on Normandy's seaside, then head to Loire Valley, where 300+ castles line the peaceful country roads. Read more
9-Day Itinerary Including Bordeaux
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris & Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Ile de la Cité & Paris Catacombs | Paris |
| Day 4 | Drive to Tours, Châteaux & Wine | Tours |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Tours |
| Day 6 | Visit Clos Lucé & Chateau of Amboise | Tours |
| Day 7 | Drive to Bordeaux & Luxurious Dinner | Bordeaux |
| Day 8 | Oyster Tasting & Wine in St. Emilion | Bordeaux |
| Day 9 | Depart Bordeaux |
Paris, the Loire Valley, and Bordeaux—when it comes to French history and wine, what more do you need? This nine-day road trip includes this and more: from world-famous art in Paris and the famed castles of Tours to the unparalleled Bordeaux wine and fresh-caught Arcachon oysters. Dive into the French lifestyle as you enjoy fresh seafood in a typical brasserie and haggle with burly vendors at an 18th-century market. Read more
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