Europe Private Tour (FRN004) Paris - Switzerland (France-Switzerland Tour) 9 Days 8 Nights

We will meet you at Charles de Gaulle Airport, just outside Paris, on arrival. We will then take you to the heart of Paris, the most beautiful and romantic city in Europe.

See the Eiffel Tower, Paris's best-known landmark. See the original Mona Lisa and the statue of Venus. Visit the Place de la Concorde, a large square in the center of Paris that was once the site of many executions, including those of King Louis XVI (16) and Queen Marie Antoinette. As for the Obelisk, it is said to have been given as a gift to France by the Egyptian government in 1893.

Visit the Arc de Triomphe. Climb the 284 steps to the very top of the arch, where you will see the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, and La Défense. It is well worth the climb. Then see Notre Dame Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the city beside the River Seine.

hotel Overnight Paris : · example hotel Mercure Paris Bastille Marais ***

In the morning, visit the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris, a perfectly preserved royal residence. This grand and beautiful palace was built of white marble, and it was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1979.

In the afternoon, visit the Musee du Louvre. Near the Louvre, see the Jardin des Tuileries, the site of the Tuileries Palace. Across from the Jardin des Tuileries is the Musee d'Orsay, which was once an old railway station and has now become a museum.

hotel Overnight Paris : · example hotel Mercure Paris Bastille Marais ***

Today we stay in Paris. We visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris), known as the "sacred heart of Paris". It is a very popular attraction in the north of the city, standing on top of Montmartre hill (La Butte Montmartre).

Shop for luxury brands on the Champs-Élysées, where Parisians come to dine, shop and, if you wish, see a show.

(If you have time left today, we recommend a visit to Giverny to see the home of Monet, the famous French artist. Giverny is a small town where Monet's house stands. Claude Monet discovered the beauty of this town in 1883 through a train window, on a railway line that is no longer in use. He decided to rent this house and garden as his home in 1890, then completely renovated and redecorated it in 1966. Today Monet's house and garden are under the care of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, which restored them and turned them into the Claude Monet Foundation, open to visitors since 1980.)

hotel Overnight Paris : · example hotel Mercure Paris Bastille Marais ***

We set off for Dijon, located in the east of France, about 315 kilometers from Paris. It is famous for its mustard and wine.

This charming town has a special feature: little brass owls are embedded in the sidewalks to lead us to the main attractions. Sightseeing is easy: just follow the little owls. The owl symbol began at the Notre Dame de Dijon church, where an owl is carved on the left side of the church. It is believed that anyone who touches it with their hand will have good luck.

We start at the Notre Dame de Dijon church, a Roman Catholic church considered a masterpiece of 13th-century Gothic architecture. Visit Porte Guillaume (Guillaume Gate) at Darcy Square, which resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Visit the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon, right next to the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy.

In the afternoon, we travel 2 hours to Lyon, the third-largest city in France. See the city's vast main square, then walk across to explore the old town. Visit the city's church and the Roman theatre, an ancient theater built hundreds of years ago. It has been restored and still hosts many kinds of performances today.

hotel Overnight Lyon: · example hotel Campanile Lyon Gare Perrache Confluence ***

Today we visit Lausanne, on the hillside on the northern shore of Lake Geneva. This is a quiet city full of charm, thanks to its natural beauty and clean air. It is a popular resort for tourists, and it is also an important city for Thai people because it is where the Princess Mother once stayed. Visit the city park and Lausanne Cathedral, then stroll along the lakeside, which is lively with people who love to relax here.

Then we travel for 1 hour to Geneva, Switzerland, considered a global city because it is home to many major international organizations, such as the European headquarters of the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Geneva is also where the League of Nations was founded in 1919 and the International Red Cross in 1864. See the Jet d'Eau fountain in the middle of Lake Geneva, recognized as one of the tallest and largest fountains in the world, and the flower clock in the Jardin Anglais (English Garden) on the shore of Lake Geneva.

hotel Overnight Lausanne : · example hotel Alagare ***

We take you to see Bern, the capital of Switzerland, a World Heritage city more than 800 years old, surrounded on three sides by the Aare River. Visit the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Ghost), the astronomical clock tower (Zytgloggeturm) and the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus). At the far end of the city, visit the Bear Pit, the symbol of Bern.

hotel Overnight Bern : · example hotel Metropole ***

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off to take the blue train from Arth-Goldau up to Rigi Kulm and enjoy the Rigi summit. Then we continue on the red train, a vintage steam-style locomotive, down to Vitznau, where we board a boat. Along the way you will see wonderful views of the Alps and Lake Lucerne. Lucerne (besides Rigi, you may choose to go up Mount Pilatus, Titlis or Stanserhorn instead. They are just as beautiful, and every one of them is impressive.) In the afternoon we return to sightsee in Lucerne. You will see the wooden Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), the Water Tower (Wasserturm) and the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), the mournful lion that is the symbol of a visit to Lucerne. Stroll around the city and stop to buy souvenirs and watches from leading shops.

hotel Overnight Lucerne : Hotel Balm

Today we take you to Basel in western Switzerland, the second-largest city after Zurich, which borders both France and Germany. The Rhine flows through the middle of the city and divides it into 2 sides, known as Little Basel and Great Basel. We will visit Marktplatz, or Market Square, in front of the City Hall (Rathaus), where local products such as cheese, sausages and bread are sold. We will also see Peterplatz Square and Peterskirche church, visit the University of Basel, take photos at the Spalentor city gate, and see Basel Minster (Basel Munster).

In the afternoon we travel to Zurich, where we will see Paradeplatz, and visit Fraumunster Abbey, one of the most important churches in Zurich. You can stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, a street about 1.4 kilometers long with shops on both sides, including department stores, jewelry shops, accessory stores and luxury watch boutiques, so you can enjoy shopping before returning to Thailand.

hotel Overnight Zurich : · example hotel Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport ***

Today is the last day of the trip. If your flight is at night, we will take you to explore Zurich for another day before saying goodbye and heading back to Thailand. Stop to buy souvenirs before going home at your convenience. If your flight is in the early afternoon, there will be no tour today. We will take you to Zurich Airport 3 hours before departure time.