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Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, & Saint-Paul-de-Vence /Day Trip

Explore in this full day 8-hour tour the countryside surrounding Nice. You will visit some Provence and French Riviera marvels: Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and …More

Nice, France

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Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, & Saint-Paul-de-Vence /Day Trip

Explore in this full day 8-hour tour the countryside surrounding Nice. You will visit some Provence and French Riviera marvels: Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$149

Mont Saint-Michel Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

Visit Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most iconic bucket-list destinations, on this shore excursion designed especially for cruise passengers from Le Havre. With convenient pick-up …More

Le Havre, France

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Mont Saint-Michel Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

Visit Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most iconic bucket-list destinations, on this shore excursion designed especially for cruise passengers from Le Havre. With convenient pick-up...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation

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$67

Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux

Aboard a comfortable 9-seater van, discover the Normandy landing beaches with a local guide. From Utah Beach to the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, via the areas where …More

Bayeux, France

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Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux

Aboard a comfortable 9-seater van, discover the Normandy landing beaches with a local guide. From Utah Beach to the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, via the areas where...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$792

Best Paris Tour from Le Havre with Notre-Dame and River Cruise

Arriving in Le Havre on a cruise ship? Prepare to dive into the magic of Paris with a spellbinding full-day shore excursion. Perfect for first-time …More

Le Havre, France

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Best Paris Tour from Le Havre with Notre-Dame and River Cruise

Arriving in Le Havre on a cruise ship? Prepare to dive into the magic of Paris with a spellbinding full-day shore excursion. Perfect for first-time...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$90

Full Day Tour Saint Emilion with lunch two Chateaux and Village

Spend a full day exploring the famous wine region of St-Emilion. Visit one smaller family-run winery and well-respected classified growth château during your tour, learning …More

Bordeaux, France

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Full Day Tour Saint Emilion with lunch two Chateaux and Village

Spend a full day exploring the famous wine region of St-Emilion. Visit one smaller family-run winery and well-respected classified growth château during your tour, learning...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$193

Private Full Day Tour - Visit of 3 Champagne Growers from Reims.

From Reims, private visit of the Champagne Region via Mercedes Minivan full option with A/C to discover this beautiful drink ! Details below : Itinerary …More

Reims, France

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Private Full Day Tour - Visit of 3 Champagne Growers from Reims.

From Reims, private visit of the Champagne Region via Mercedes Minivan full option with A/C to discover this beautiful drink ! Details below : Itinerary...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$297

Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen

Take a private tour from Caen to the Normandy beaches, where you’ll explore sites of the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944 – more famously …More

Caen, France

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Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen

Take a private tour from Caen to the Normandy beaches, where you’ll explore sites of the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944 – more famously...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$127

Cruise to Bonifacio and Snorkeling to the Lavezzi Islands

Embark on our 4+ hour boat tour from Sant'Amanza and explore the Lavezzi Islands on a memorable sea adventure. Explore the secret treasures of this …More

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Cruise to Bonifacio and Snorkeling to the Lavezzi Islands

Embark on our 4+ hour boat tour from Sant'Amanza and explore the Lavezzi Islands on a memorable sea adventure. Explore the secret treasures of this...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$124

Loire Wine Day from Paris: Chambord Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch

Admire Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this full-day tour from Paris, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide. Start with …More

Paris, France

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Loire Wine Day from Paris: Chambord Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch

Admire Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this full-day tour from Paris, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide. Start with...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$371

Versailles Palace & Giverny Private Tour with Lunch&Hotel Pick-up

You have the opportunity to combine two famous sites, Versailles and Giverny, in one full-day private tour with an expert local guide. Luxury roundtrip transportation …More

Giverny, France

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Versailles Palace & Giverny Private Tour with Lunch&Hotel Pick-up

You have the opportunity to combine two famous sites, Versailles and Giverny, in one full-day private tour with an expert local guide. Luxury roundtrip transportation...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$347

Provence : Aix en Provence, Cassis and Marseille Private Tour

Treat yourself to more than just a simple excursion: embark on an immersive and exclusive adventure through three jewels of Provence, all in one day …More

Marseille, France

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Provence : Aix en Provence, Cassis and Marseille Private Tour

Treat yourself to more than just a simple excursion: embark on an immersive and exclusive adventure through three jewels of Provence, all in one day...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$975

Roman & Medieval Masterpieces: A dedicated historical half-day trip focused on monumental architecture and ancient power. Explore Nîmes, the “French Rome,” with its incredibly preserved …More

Avignon, France

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The story of Pont du Gard

Roman & Medieval Masterpieces: A dedicated historical half-day trip focused on monumental architecture and ancient power. Explore Nîmes, the “French Rome,” with its incredibly preserved...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$102

Day Tour to Chenonceau and Chambord Castles

Experiece a unique tour to Château de Chenonceau & Château de Chambord in the heart of the Loire Valley. On this full day trip to …More

Tours, France

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Day Tour to Chenonceau and Chambord Castles

Experiece a unique tour to Château de Chenonceau & Château de Chambord in the heart of the Loire Valley. On this full day trip to...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$241

Private Tour of American Sites with an Expert Guide from DDAY

We don't just show you historic places, we give you an amazing experience. Guide specialist in Normandy for 20 years First of all, we are …More

Bayeux, France

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Private Tour of American Sites with an Expert Guide from DDAY

We don't just show you historic places, we give you an amazing experience. Guide specialist in Normandy for 20 years First of all, we are...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,022

Private Monaco, Eze, Half-Day Tour from Nice

Explore the French Riviera with a private guide, tailored to your interests. Skip the standard group tours and enjoy a more personalized experience instead. For …More

Nice, France

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Private Monaco, Eze, Half-Day Tour from Nice

Explore the French Riviera with a private guide, tailored to your interests. Skip the standard group tours and enjoy a more personalized experience instead. For...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$559

Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon

Escape from city and discover Lyon's magnificient countryside and its best sights. Visit Oingt & Pérouges listed among the 157 most beautiful towns in France …More

Lyon, France

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Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon

Escape from city and discover Lyon's magnificient countryside and its best sights. Visit Oingt & Pérouges listed among the 157 most beautiful towns in France...

8 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$165

Dune of Pilat, Oysters and Arcachon! What else?

I offer an unique excursion at the Arcachon Bay. Welcome to the tallest sand dune in Europe, you will enjoy the wonderfull view of Landaise …More

Bordeaux, France

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Dune of Pilat, Oysters and Arcachon! What else?

I offer an unique excursion at the Arcachon Bay. Welcome to the tallest sand dune in Europe, you will enjoy the wonderfull view of Landaise...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$148

From Beaune: Full day the most of Burgundy, with lunch

Embark on a scenic journey through the Côte d'Or from Beaune, exploring Burgundy’s picturesque villages and rolling vineyards. Savor a gourmet charcuterie and cheese platter, …More

Beaune, France

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From Beaune: Full day the most of Burgundy, with lunch

Embark on a scenic journey through the Côte d'Or from Beaune, exploring Burgundy’s picturesque villages and rolling vineyards. Savor a gourmet charcuterie and cheese platter,...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$251

Half-Day Van Gogh Tour of Provence from Avignon

Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to follow the steps of Van Gogh with an experienced guide. During this half day tour we will guide …More

Avignon, France

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Half-Day Van Gogh Tour of Provence from Avignon

Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to follow the steps of Van Gogh with an experienced guide. During this half day tour we will guide...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$96

From Dijon: Full day the most of Burgundy with lunch

Embark on a scenic journey through the Côte d'Or from Dijon or Beaune, exploring Burgundy’s picturesque villages and rolling vineyards. Savor a gourmet charcuterie and …More

Dijon, France

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From Dijon: Full day the most of Burgundy with lunch

Embark on a scenic journey through the Côte d'Or from Dijon or Beaune, exploring Burgundy’s picturesque villages and rolling vineyards. Savor a gourmet charcuterie and...

7 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$250

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