Discovering France - 2027
From Gold Coast To Paris, France - 21 Nights

Package Details

Overview

Discovering France. From Provence, to Lyon to Monaco, Cote d'Azur to Paris glamour, beautiful Normandie Beaches, Mont St Michel Abbey and more!

Details

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of France, combining French culture, history, gastronomy and iconic landmarks with an exciting European cruise.

Begin your French adventure in Lyon, the culinary capital of France, where you’ll discover the city’s rich gastronomic heritage. Visit the fascinating Maison des Canuts, learn about Lyon’s famous silk-making history and explore the vibrant Les Halles de Lyon, a paradise for food lovers.

Continue south to the glamorous Côte d’Azur, where the Mediterranean coastline provides a spectacular backdrop. Discover the elegant city of Nice, with its beautiful waterfront and charming old town, before experiencing the glitz and glamour of the Principality of Monaco.

Journey onwards to the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, perched high above the Côte d’Azur and renowned for its winding lanes, historic stone buildings and artistic heritage. Continue to Avignon, famous for its magnificent Palais des Papes and fascinating medieval history.

Travel back through time in Arles, a city steeped in Roman history and home to remarkable ancient monuments, before heading north by high-speed train to Paris.

The City of Light awaits, with visits to some of Paris’s most celebrated landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine, taking in the city’s spectacular architecture from the water. No visit to Paris would be complete without exploring the magnificent Palace of Versailles, with its lavish rooms, grand gardens and extraordinary royal history.

Then, it’s time to take to the seas! Embark on an MSC cruise and experience an exciting journey through Europe, with ports of call across France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Relax onboard while enjoying the comfort and entertainment of your cruise ship, with a wonderful variety of European destinations along the way.

Back on French soil, continue your adventure to the breathtaking Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most iconic and atmospheric landmarks. Explore the medieval abbey and village dramatically rising from the surrounding bay.

Your journey concludes in Normandy, where you’ll discover the region’s extraordinary history, including the D-Day sites and the Australian connection at Villers-Bretonneux.

From the culinary delights of Lyon and the glamour of the Côte d’Azur to the romance of Paris, the grandeur of Versailles, an unforgettable European cruise and the historic landscapes of Normandy, this is a truly spectacular French and European adventure combining culture, cuisine, history and unforgettable experiences.

Inclusions

This extraordinary 21 day journey is your grand invitation to experience the best of France.

Inclusions:
Return International Flights (economy class)
19 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast
14 Dinners and 7 Lunches
Fully escorted with local guide and Casino Travel Shoppe Guide
Travel by Rail, Coach and MSC Cruise.
All entrance fees and porterage when available

$14300.00 per person twin share
$5000 non-refundable deposit payable on booking
$4280.00 single supplement

Terms

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tour Cost: Total tour cost reflected in this brochure is per person twin share.
(All costs are subject to change until your tour has been paid in full.)

Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit per person is required within 7 days of confirmation of your reservation.

Final payment:
The final payment, plus single supplement (if applicable) must be received 90 days prior to departure or as advised at the time of the booking.

Payment methods:
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, direct deposit and credit card. Credit Cards incur a surcharge above the tour cost. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa and MasterCard. Please note no foreign credit cards can be accepted for payment.

Cancellations: In the event of cancellation, you agree to pay the cancellation fees listed on the Casino Travel Shoppe Schedule of Service Items and Fees. In addition, you agree to be liable for all supplier cancellation fees.

Travel insurance:
It is compulsory and provides protection against most legitimate reasons for cancellation. Your deposit is non refundable. Once you have made the final payment, the full payment is non-refundable. The client is responsible for cancellation fees immediately confirmation of arrangements is conveyed verbally or in writing to you as the client.

Refunds:
Once the departure is reached, cancellations for unused services/vouchers are not refundable. Refunds cannot be authorised by service providers.

*Late bookings:
Bookings made within 25 days of departure may require an additional fee. Details of the fee if applied will be advised at the time of requesting your reservation. Additional airfare costs may also be necessary and will also be passed on at the time of your booking request.

Late payment:
In some instances suppliers impose a late payment fee, should the late payment be due to the failure of the client to pay by the due date this fee may be passed on as an additional amount payable above the tour cost advertised.

Departure date:
The departure date is the date selected for this tour. The tour will be operated by a Supplier/s commencing on the date stipulated in the itinerary and the Casino Travel Shoppe group will form part of the overall Supplier departure for this tour. Should this tour date change, clients will be offered alternate departure dates. Where a client is affected by a departure date change, then the client’s consent as to alternatives will be sought.

Prices:
All prices and amounts quoted are current at the time of publication. Airfares, taxes, fuel surcharges, and currency fluctuations as well as land content costs from suppliers can change at any time and are beyond our control and the control of suppliers of product offered. Any changes in price affecting the client will be advised immediately they become known. Regrettably in some instances the change is not advised in time to protect the client from additional cost for the tour.

Not included:
Charges for excess luggage, personal services, gratuities (unless stated in the departure itinerary), laundry, drinks, meals except as specified, pre travel documentation unless stated in the departure itinerary), personal accident and medical expenses including all communication charges incurred on the passengers behalf

Tour operator’s responsibility:
The supplier/s and its/their associated companies or agents act in the capacity as agent for the suppliers of transportation and tour operation services. Seasonal variation in airline, transport and accommodation services may necessitate minor variations to itineraries and hotel standards. Any variation inconsistent with the applicable tour described in this brochure or the Supplier’s brochure/website will be discussed and agreed with the client

Quotations for tours are subject to tariff and exchange rate variations and may differ from prices quoted in this brochure and that of the Supplier.

The Supplier/s and other eligible parties shall not be responsible for any injury, damage, accident, loss, and delay in respect of any person or property. In this clause “eligible parties” shall include any carrier, tour operator or other provider of any service in respect of a tour and for the purpose of conferring the benefit of this clause upon eligible parties. The exclusion of liability contained in this clause shall be subject to all statutory warranties. These conditions of booking shall form part of the contract between the client and the Supplier/s. Where a carrier notifies conditions of carriage on any ticket, coupon or brochure, then the client shall be bound by those conditions.

Cancellation:
The Supplier/s reserves the right to cancel or withdraw at any time any booking made for any client and in such an event the Supplier/s shall be under no liability in respect of any loss or damage to a client provided that the client shall be entitled to a full refund in respect of any monies paid.

Holiday costs:
Tour costs are a gross amount including all services stipulated and itinerary planning, currency transfers, booking procedures and communication costs. Unless agreed by the Supplier/s, no itemized costing will be provided

Conditions of booking: By instructing Casino Travel Shoppe or the Supplier/s directly, either verbally or in writing to proceed with Reservations on your behalf, you, the client shall be taken to have accepted these conditions of booking as binding.

Fully Escorted Conditions**
A member of the Casino Travel Shoppe staff will accompany this tour as long as the minimum number of passengers (between 8 and 14) are booked on this tour. Should the required numbers not be reached the tour will operate as normal with national and local guides. All items mentioned in the itinerary will be provided however you will complete the international flights unaccompanied. All transfers will be provided within Australia and at your destination.

Product Descriptions: Descriptions and information on products and services are based on information supplied by our third party suppliers and are subject to change at any time. The standard of accommodation and other services are based on various factors, which are generally accepted as indicative of a certain class; however, we do not guarantee the standard, class, or fitness for purpose of that accommodation or service.

Limit of Liability:
We do our best to make sure your arrangements are satisfactory, however many of the goods and services offered by Casino Travel Shoppe are supplied by third parties and we act as an agent only for those suppliers. To the extent permitted by law, Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd excludes all liability for any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to physical and psychological injury, and loss or damage to property of whatever nature) that may arise in any way in connection with the offer or supply of goods or services through Casino Travel Shoppe or any third parties, or in connection with the supply of such goods or services.

If the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any similar law implies a condition of warranty that cannot be excluded, the liability of Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd for a breach of the condition or warranty will be limited as determined by Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd in its absolute discretion to:

In the case of services: The supplying of the services again; or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.

Events beyond our control:
Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd does not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by any events which are beyond its control including, but not limited to, war, civil disturbances, fire, floods, acts of God, acts of Government or any other authorities, accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action.

Destination passenger enquiries:
Casino Travel Shoppe makes no representations as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. International travel advice can be obtained from various sources, including local government, local consular offices and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. (www.smartraveller.gov.au)

Travel Insurance:
On all Casino Travel Shoppe Group tours, purchasing a travel insurance policy of your choice to cover loss, damage, illness, injury or other unexpected circumstances is compulsory. In all instances Travel Insurance is compulsory before you are accepted on a tour. You can not insure against changing your mind about your journey.

Health and immigration:
You should familiarise yourself with any health or visa requirements that may be applicable in the areas you intend visiting. You are responsible for all exit, entry, health and other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of the countries visited or transited. Each person travelling internationally shall carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity at all times. Passports and Visas are your personal responsibility. In some instances the staff at Casino Travel Shoppe can arrange visas.

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