Top 10 Rail Tours in France, France

Join us for a full day visit to the spectacular Chateau of Versailles, the most prestigious and famous royal palace in Europe. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and magnificent gardens, and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the world. Visit the beautiful gardens, once home to lavish balls and parties. Then experience Versailles as few do, and continue your tour to visit the private domain of Marie Antoinette. On this guided afternoon tour you will discover the exquisite Petit Trianon, her private mansion set in beautiful gardens. See the jewel of Versailles, the tiny theatre built specially for her, and end your visit at her picturesque Normandy village, complete with vineyard, farm and vegetable gardens. Including a visit to the hidden estate of Marie Antoinette is the only way to fully understand the history of Versailles.

Inclusions: Full day guided tour of the Palace & Gardens of Versailles and the Domain of Marie-Antoinette including the Petit Trianon and hamlet, Musical gardens or Fountain show: weekends & selected days April through October, Expert, fully accredited local guides, Ride on the Petit Train to and from the Petit Trianon, Round-trip RER transfer from central Paris, Three course lunch with wine (if option selected)

Exclusions: Hotel pick up/drop off, Gratuities, Lunch (unless option selected)

When coming to Paris, you definitely shouldn't miss Versailles - only this place, with its glorious past and its dark sides will explain to you the culture and way of life of the French people. You will meet your kid-friendly and engaging guide in Paris and go together to Versailles by public transportation, so after the tour it will be easy for you to get back to Paris. Once arrived in Versailles, you will skip the long lines and enter directly the famous palace of Versailles! This is where the power of France was in the past! Together with your kids you will visit the famous Mirror Hall and the king's state apartments, as well as the Art expositions. You all will learn a lot about the way of life of French Royals and imagine how wonderful but also difficult their life was. Than you'll visit the huge gardens with all the fountains, pathes, groves and much more. And especially on a day with musical fountain shows your kids will fell like little princes and princesses themselves!

Inclusions: Admission to Le Jardin de Versailles, Admission to the palace of Versailles

Exclusions: tickets for the transportation by public transport (about 7 euros per adult)

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.

Inclusions: Wine Tasting Experience after the tour.

Exclusions: Day Travel Card called a Mobilis zone 1&2 is worth getting as metro tickets are not included.

December - mid May The world famous 18km journey with 2800m of vertical descent through some of the most stunning glaciated alpine scenery rarely disappoints! Start altitude (Aiguille du Midi): 3777m Finish Altitude (Chamonix): 1050m Vertical Descent: 2727m Length: 18Km Season: Usually January to April This magnificent ski journey can be done in a short day by confident black slope skiers. Thanks to the height gain (2742m) given by the Aiguille du Midi cable car. The descent of the Vallee Blanche is often the highlight of a ski trip to Chamonix!

Inclusions: Harness, Avalanche Beacon, Mountain guide Fee up to 6 skiers

Exclusions: Personal Cable car and Train ticket, Personal Skiing equipment, Personal insurance, Backpack to attach the skis

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Day Travel Card called a Mobilis zone 1&2 is worth getting as metro tickets are not included.

Join this half-day tour to the prestigious Palace of Versailles and Gardens. Walk in the footsteps of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. See the Hall of Mirrors, lavish staterooms, and beautiful gardens. Your English-speaking guide will lend their expertise to enhancing the experience with historical facts and interesting anecdotes. Take the RER train from Paris and enjoy skip-the-line access, a real time-saver.

Inclusions: Musical Gardens or Fountain Show (operates on weekend from April through October, Round-trip transportation from central Paris to Versailles by RER train, Fully accredited English-speaking guides, Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide, Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected), All reservations and entrance fees to the Palace of Versailles, with skip the line timed entance.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (unless option selected)

• Around 4 Hours Tour • Guided tour in English • Train Tickets Nice to Monaco Open return ( Use your train Ticket at any time after the Tour) • Explore 20 spots and hidden corner of Monaco • Small Group Tour 15 people Maximum

Inclusions: Explore 10 spots and hidden corner of Monaco, Around 3H30 Hour Tour, Small Group Tour with a maximum of 15 people per Tour, Guided tour in English

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Take a one day trip from Paris to see the American sector of the Normandy landing beaches.  Leave Paris in the morning via rail and meet your guide in Caen (the capital of the Normandy region). Essential historical background is covered in your morning at the Memorial de Caen museum, where you also have a 3 course lunch featuring local Normandy ingredients.   The afternoon features an excursion via minivan to see Arromanches Harbor, the Pointe du Hoc, and the American cemetery and visitor center and Omaha Beach.

Inclusions: Rail to and from Paris to Caen, Normandy, Lunch, Pick-up and drop-off in Caen

Exclusions: Local transfers to and from your hotel/apartment in Paris, Gratuities

Uncover the secrets of France's royal court and the center of the French revolution while you tour the extravagant Palace of Versailles and its legendary gardens on our private guided tour.

Inclusions: Your own exclusive guide, Guided escort from your meeting point to Versailles

Exclusions: Entrance fees (€18 per adult / Free for children under the age of 18), Train tickets to and from Versailles (€7 round trip from Paris), Gratuities

Cross the Switzerland-France border with an informative guide and marvel at the majesty of the European Alps on this Chamonix and Mont Blanc highest mountain in Europe day trip from Geneva. You'll drive through the Arve Valley to the pretty Alpine town of Chamonix. Ride the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi peak and enjoy breathtaking views over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Take the scenic cog railway to Montenvers and see the spectacular Mer de Glace, widely considered the most famous glacier in France.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Cable car ride to summit of Aiguille du Midi (if option selected), Train ride to Montenvers (if option selected), Lunch (if option selected), Skip the line tickets, Guide if more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups

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