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Small Group Discovery
Select Globus 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Total meals included:
- 15 breakfasts, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Day1
Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
PARIS
Day2
PARIS Free time this morning followed by guided sightseeing that features the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées, and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides. This evening, enjoy LF dinner and cabaret at the famous Lido.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PARIS–CAEN. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY BEACHES
Day3
CAEN Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace.
NORMANDY BEACHES See the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches, then visit Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery and Memorial with the Monument to the Brave. 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAEN–MONT ST. MICHEL–SAINT-MALO
Day4
MONT ST. MICHEL Guided visit of the abbey.
SAINT-MALO Orientation ride on the Little Train. Free time late afternoon and evening. 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SAINT-MALO–ESSÉ–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY
Day5
ESSÉ LF Visit La Roche-aux-Fees.
ANGERS Orientation tour. Free time to browse before continuing to the Loire Valley. 267 mi / 430 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LOIRE VALLEY–CHENONCEAU CASTLE–BORDEAUX
Day6
CHENONCEAU Visit the castle of Catherine de Medici.
BORDEAUX Walking tour. Dinner at the Brasserie Bordelaise restaurant. 280 mi / 450 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BORDEAUX
Day7
BORDEAUX LF Wine tasting in the countryside. Free time this afternoon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BORDEAUX–ARCACHON–DUNE DU PILAT–BIARRITZ
Day8
ARCACHON Free time to browse.
DUNE DU PILAT See the tallest sand dune in Europe.BIARRITZ Free time this afternoon and evening.
174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BIARRITZ–LOURDES–CARCASSONNE
Day9
LOURDES Visit St. Bernadette’s grotto en route to Carcassonne.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CARCASSONNE–AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Day10
CARCASSONNE Walking tour by the ancient battlements.
AIX-EN-PROVENCE Orientation walk along Cours Mirabeau and free time to explore. 186 mi / 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AIX-EN-PROVENCE–GRASSE–FRENCH RIVIERA
Day11
GRASSE LF Visit the Fragonard Usine Historique. Scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast.
NICE Drive along the Promenade des Anglais. 130 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRENCH RIVIERA
Day12
FRENCH RIVIERA Free day.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME on the French Riviera with an excursion to Saint-Paul de Vence. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRENCH RIVIERA–ORANGE–LYON
Day13
ORANGE Visit the Roman Theater en route to Lyon.
298 mi / 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LYON–DIJON
Day14
LYON LF Private cruise on the Rhône and Sâone Rivers with a Local Guide. Free time to walk through the Old Town.
DIJON Orientation walk and free time. 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DIJON–PARIS
Day15
DIJON High-speed TGV train ride to Paris.
PARIS Free time this afternoon and evening. 199 mi / 320 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day16
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Paris Marriott Rive Gauche
Superior First-Class
Located on the Left Bank near to the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. The warmly decorated air-conditioned rooms have a minifridge, tea and coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant, bar / lounge the serves traditional French cuisine, coffee and cocktails. Other amenities include a gym.
Location
17, Blvd St.Jacques, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Television
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Internet Access
Oceania Port de Versailles
First-Class
This elegant hotel offers a peaceful haven with an inner courtyard surrounded by a spacious Mediterranean garden located close to the heart of Paris in the 15th arrondissement. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and fitness center. The soothing lounge bar serves light meals, snacks, and drinks and has an outdoor terrace for the warmer months. All 250 guestrooms have been designed to provide maximum functionality and relaxation with air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TVs, and feature superbly appointed bathrooms with spacious Italian-style shower or bath. Nearby tram and metro stops provide easy access to the heart of the city.
Location
52 Rue D'oradour S.Glane, Paris 15, France
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance
First-Class
Multistory Hotel located in heart of city, facing the Plaisance Port, close to the Castle.
Location
1 Rue De Courtonne, Caen Cedex, France
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
Oceania Hotel St. Malo
First-Class
This modern hotel faces the sea and is close to the Sillon Beach and St. Malo Marina. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi and coffee machines. Amenities include a terrace bar with panoramic sea-views, a lounge bar serving cocktails and drinks, as well as a fitness room and a hot tub.
Location
Chausse' Du Sillon, St.Malo, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Newspaper
Mercure Blois Centre
First-Class
Three story hotel with restaurant and facilities for children is located in the city; 1 km from the railway station.
Location
28,Quai Saint-Jean, Blois, France
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Pool
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons
First-Class
Impressive 3-story Turn-of-Century Victorian Hotel with natural stone exterior featuring stone lions & Parisian-style windows.
Location
81,Cours Saint Louis, Bordeaux, France
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Television
Mercure Le President Centre
First-Class
A funky 69-room hotel with contemporary architecture, located in the heart of Biarritz offering Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property.
Location
18 Place Georges Clemenceau, Biarritz, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Hotel du Roi & Spa
Superior First-Class
This cleverly designed boutique hotel mixes the modern with the medieval. It is located on the banks of the river Aude within walking distance of the 650-year-old Pont Vieux pedestrian bridge and the medieval city center with its historic landmarks. Each room is air conditioned and includes satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access, safe, minibar, espresso coffee machine and ironing equipment. This property boasts an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour gym and a pleasant bar offering outdoor seating with views of the Citadel.
Location
2 rue des Claquières, Carcassonne, France
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Television
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
Grand Hotel Roi René
Superior First-Class
This inviting 134 room boutique property is built in a courtyard style around the swimming pool and garden terrace. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. A beautiful seasonal outdoor swimming pool and terrace offer the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hotel restaurant serves traditional southern French cuisine which can also be savored on the outdoor terrace and the hotel bar offers a good choice of snacks and drinks.
Location
24 Boulevard Du Roi Rene, Aix-En-Provence, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Room Service
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
Ellington
First-Class
This charming 110 room boutique property has an air of casual refinement with architecture from the 1920's. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the sunny terrace of the outdoor inner garden and evenings can be spent relaxing in the jazzy atmosphere of the lounge bar.
Location
25 Blvd.Dubouchage, Nice, France
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache
First-Class
Five-story Art Nouveau Hotel located in the city center of Lyons, near the train station and the Place Bellecourt.
Location
12, Cours De Verdun, Lyon, France
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
Oceania Le Jura
First-Class
Located in the heart of Dijon with a peaceful rear garden. This hotel offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout and a selection of Burgandy beers and wines can be enjoyed in the intimate setting of the hotel bar.
Location
14 Av. Maréchal Foch, Dijon, France
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Daily Housekeeping
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
