Start your trip in Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France, situated on the River Garonne near the Spanish border. In both Lyon and Paris, you'll be able to enjoy the incredible architecture while you sample incredible pastries and sip wine in a bistro.

With a country as vast and bountiful as France, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in its breathtaking sights.

The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.

This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.

11 days | 9 nights

 Format

• Self-guided tour

Trip Highlights

• Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
• France
• Toulouse 
• Lyon 
• Paris

Inclusions

• Flight to Toulouse; return from Paris (if flight and tour package option is chosen)
• 9 nights of accommodation
• Private airport and train station transfers in Toulouse, Lyon and Paris
• 9 breakfasts
• High-speed TGV train ticket (First Class) from Toulouse to Lyon, from Lyon to Paris
• More Moments activities include:
• City tour of Toulouse
• Dinner at typical restaurant in Toulouse 
• Cruise on Saône River
• Dinner in a typical bouchon restaurant of Lyon
• Audio-guided Paris city tour by coach
• Dinner at a typical Parisian restaurant
• Romantic cruise on Seine River
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Itinerary 

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Toulouse.

Day 2 | Welcome to Toulouse

• Upon arrival in Toulouse, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.

Day 3 | Toulouse: Sightseeing

• See the main attractions with the help of your guided tour of Toulouse.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Audio-guided City Tour of Toulouse
• Arrive at your meeting point to start your 70-minute panoramic city tour to see Place Wilson, Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Royal Garden, Museum of Toulouse, Sorano Theatre, historical centre, Quai des Tounis, Hôtel d'Assézat and  Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, the Museum of Abattoirs, the Japanese garden and Saint-Sernin Basilica.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Toulouse: At Leisure & Dinner

• During the day, discover the many museums, historic buildings and cathedrals in the area, followed by a dinner at a local restaurant.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Restaurant JGO
• Enjoy a typical dinner at a Toulousian restaurant with a 3-course meal excluding drinks, while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
• Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 5 | Toulouse – Lyon

• Take a private transfer to the railway station to board the TGV high-speed train to Lyon. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 537 km)
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 | Lyon: At Leisure & Dinner Experience

• Discover Lyon at your own pace. Maybe take a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts or have a picnic at the Parc de la Tête d'Or. In the evening, enjoy dinner in a typical bouchon Lyonnais, included in your package.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Bouchon Lyonnais
• Treat your taste buds to traditional Lyonnaise cuisine! These quaint family-run bistros are found only in Lyon and serve up the kind of specialties that fearless foodies will appreciate.
• Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 7 | Lyon: Sightseeing

• Enjoy a scenic 1-hour cruise on the Saône River.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Saône River Cruise
• Let yourself be guided on an in-depth sightseeing tour of Lyon and discover the city's symbolic monuments from another angle. Admire the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, be surprised by the bold architecture of the industrial Confluence district and behold Île Barbe, a green oasis at the gateway to the city. Accompanied by a guide, relive the exceptional moments that have shaped Lyon's destiny through the centuries.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8 | Lyon – Paris

• Start off your day with a private transfer to the railway station to board the TGV high-speed train to Paris. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 467 km)
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Paris: Sightseeing

• See the city's main attractions with the help of your included guided tour of Paris. In the afternoon, take a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Panoramic City Tour of Paris
• Discover Paris by bus with 360° views. See the most famous Parisian landmarks with audio commentary in 10 languages and personal earphones.
• Seine River Cruise
• Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Musée d’Orsay. See the historic heart of the capital from a new perspective.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10 | Paris: At Leisure & Dinner

• Continue exploring the City of Light. Fix yourself a picnic and relax on the Champ de Mars, hit the boutiques in the Marais or sip an espresso at a sidewalk café.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Dinner at a Parisian Restaurant
• Enjoy dinner at a typical Parisian restaurant with a 3-course meal and a drink while taking in the beautiful décor around. 
• Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 11 | Paris - Return to Canada

• Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

• The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

3-Star Accommodation

•  Toulouse: Grand Hotel d'Orléans Toulouse (or similar)
•  Lyon: Chromatics Lyon Hotel (or similar)
•  Paris: Cabane hotel (or similar)

4-Star Accommodation

•  Toulouse: Capitouls Toulouse (or similar)
•  Lyon: Maison Nô Lyon (or similar)
•  Paris: Victor Hugo Paris (or similar)

Departure Dates

• Daily from April 1 – October 31

Not included

• Meals and drinks, unless noted
• Transfers between hotel and meeting points
• Additional activities and excursions
• Personal expenses and insurance
• Local taxes

Activities

• The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
• Audio guided city tour of Toulouse by minibus (daily with bilingual or French-speaking guide): Tour departs from 9 rue Lafayette at 2:45 p.m. Hotel transfer not included.
• 1-hour cruise on the Seine. Cruise departs from Pont Neuf facing the Orsay museum. Transfer not included.
• Panoramic City tour of Paris: See the most famous Parisian landmarks, such as the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysées. Throughout the tour, audio commentaries immerse you in the history of Paris' most famous monuments and neighborhoods.  Among the places you'll see before you are the Louvre, and Orsay, the lively Saint Germain des Prés district, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral or Seine-side bookshops reflecting the real Paris.
• Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.

City Tax

• City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon arrival.

Important Note

• The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.

Check In, Check Out

• Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
• Check-out: 12:00 p.m.