Active pace with longer touring days. Expect intermittent walking at a moderate pace for 2–3 hours over a variety of terrain, including cobblestones, hills and uneven pavements. Must be able to negotiate stairs of varying heights, sometimes without handrails. Can tolerate periods of standing during guided tours and be able to climb in/out of various modes of transportation. Some days may include 5–7 km of walking over the course of the day.
Depart for Paris.
Travel from Paris to the elegant town of Reims, where you’ll tour Reims Cathedral, former coronation site of French kings. Later, enjoy a delicious Welcome Dinner.
Discover Champagne’s picturesque countryside and manicured vineyards on the Montagne de Reims. See Hautvillers—village of Dom Pérignon—and Epernay, where more than 200 million bottles of champagne are waiting for a celebratory occasion. Conclude the day with a cellar tour and tasting at a Grande Maison de Champagne.
Travel to Metz, whose art and history date back to the fourth century. Discover the beautifully preserved Cathedral Saint-Etienne, housing Europe’s largest collection of stained glass windows and nicknamed “The Lantern of God”. Continue on to Strasbourg for a two-night stay.
First enjoy a walk through Strasbourg charming "Little France" quarters with its covered bridges, well-preserved half-timbered homes and Tanners’ House. Then discover Strasbourg from a unique perspective as you travel on a canal cruise from downtown to the European Parliament and through the imperial district of Neustadt. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Traverse the famous Route de Vins, winding through beautiful Alsace villages. Visit medieval Haut-Koenigsbourg castle before continuing on to Ribeauvillé. Board the ‘Little Train’ to explore the vineyards, then proceed to the romantic town of Riquewihr. Stroll the walled city’s cobblestone alleys lined with medieval houses and fountains, and end at a famous cave for a local wine tasting. Settle in Colmar for a three-night stay.
Cross the Rhine River to Germany’s Black Forest. Explore old Freiburg picturesque alleys ad lovely Bächle (small streams) and Cathedral Square lively market. Travel through the mountains to Titisee Lake, dine on a typical Bavarian lunch, and enjoy free time by the scenic lake.
Take a delightful walking tour of Colmar, passing medieval homes and shops with ornate wooden facades. Visit the Bartholdi Museum, featuring original models of the Statue of Liberty and Lion of Belfort, as well as the artist’s living quarters. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the town.
Proceed to Beaune, wine capital of the Côte-d’Or region, for two nights. Discover the city’s historic centre with its cobbled streets, wine boutiques, fabulous restaurants and magnificent Hôtel-Dieu and one of Beaune's historic cellars for a first taste of the region delicious wines.
Explore Dijon with a walking tour among the alluring town’s distinguished architecture, Ducal Palace and covered market, where fresh foods and global goods are sold. Travel through vineyards and villages along the Côte-d’Or to Château du Clos de Vougeot tracing back almost a thousand years of Burgundian history and the very beginning of Burgundy wines. Conclude this day with a visit and tasting at a renowned winery.
En route to the City of Lights! Upon arrival enjoy some free time to explore the quaint quarters near your hotel. This evening view Paris illuminated as you cruise on the Seine River.
On our city tour we’ll see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Opera, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysées, and historic Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur. Enjoy free time to explore the area and watch artists at work.
Free day to explore all Paris has to offer. Farewell Dinner to follow in a charming brasserie.
Fly home with Air Canada.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (90 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
