"There were many "wow" moments; however, independently using the Metro to return to Saint Paul - Sait Louis Basilica for an evening concert was the greatest "wow" for me. Rick Steves Travel Best Of Scotland Phrase Book Paris Itinerary Best Of Italy Best Travel Guides Book Sites Cruise Port France Travel Rick Steves France 2020 ebook by Rick Steves - Rakuten Kobo Read "Rick Steves France 2020" by Rick Steves available from Rakuten Kobo. "I wouldn't call it a favorite, but maybe most memorable ~ I got my left upper arm caught in a Metro door! "My favorite WOW moment was New Years Eve at the Eiffel Tower with family. That was the Wow! So lovely just to hang out there in the evenings.". We could easily take this tour again and enjoy it just as much. I stayed 3 extra days and felt confident on the metro, and able to go where I wanted after time with the tour. The windows and railing outside simply said: Europe. Can't imagine a better guide than Michaelanne! Magical for our family to experience this together.". Informative friendly guides that truly care about their customers. witty, and again kept us moving. I had not done the river cruise before, that was a highlight.". They loved the twinkling Eiffel Tower and just seeing this magnificent city.". Rivaling that for "wow" moment of the trip was the group dinner at Le 7eme Vin. A wonderful experience, and we were very satisfied with our trip. Better than I could imagine. "We went back to the Louvre, having learned to stay as far away from the Mona Lisa as possible to avoid the crushing crowds. I appreciate and value the fact that your guides (for the most part) are men and women who actually are 'natives' of the countries and/or cities we visit. Carry your luggage up several flights of stairs to reach your hotel room. I enjoyed the other tour members; everyone was very nice and friendly. The time between rest and walk was great. Great Rick Steve's guide and great local guides. Our travel companions were flexible, and it was true that there were hardly any complainers, and folks went with the flow. It allowed us to flow seamlessly in the metro or the buses. Our week in Paris was fabulous! So you have a little less than two full days due to your arrival time, and because the Louvre is closed on Tuesday, you might not get absolutely everything in. "How hokey is this - the Eiffel Tower sparkling for 5 minutes at the top of the hour. Dare to disobey the Rick Steves guide with this itinerary for three days in London. We felt tired, slept well and were ready for a new day the following morning. The headsets did not work for the first few days so felt a bit lost, and was also given wrong info about getting back to the hotel.So that was stressful. It was such a great benefit to have our hotel, tourist sites and museums visits arranged for us. The trip was exhausting, so I do believe I received the most bang for my buck. She was outstanding - delighting us with local treats from each of the areas being visited. "Monet's art located in Orangerie Museum.". "So many great memories, I can't say there was only one favorite. We'll send the notification email when a tour opens within a season (spring, summer, fall, winter) or region. Our hotel & the hotel staff was wonderful. We had just the right amount of time to spend on our own and with the group. Julie, the tour guide, was wonderful! Fresh food, small shops, high quality merchandise, narrow streets, happy children in abundance, clean streets, friendly people. When you enter and see Lady Liberty holding the flag it does something to one's soul.". "The louvre hands down. All of our fellow tour members were enjoyable and fun to be with. We had 3 amazing dinners. We were thrilled with Paris: the food (fantastic), history, art and the people. May 14, 2020 - Explore Kendra Wheeler's board "Rick Steve's Itinerary" on Pinterest. As a couple traveling to Europe for the first time, participating in this tour was perfect. "Boatride on the Seine!!! Sleep in Paris. Her local knowledge coupled with historical background provided a well-rounded tour. We felt so Parisian!". "We enjoyed so many incredible experiences – visiting Versailles, strolling through the Orsay, cruising the Seine. Just the right mix of group activity and free time. Nice guy. On our own was the Eiffel Tower, what a view.". The Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour was truly amazing! We did this because we felt we did not spend enough time in London and Rome during our RSE tours in 2017 and 2018. "Impossible to pick just one. The guide was so French, so gracious to us, and so knowledgeable about the exhibits. While both of these were not part of the tour, they were recommended by Michaelanne.". I really enjoyed his knowledge and insight to the area. And just as our boat went by it, to commemorate it's 130th anniversary, it lit up with the colors of the French Flag on the base and "130 ans", and a sparkling gold and white 'champagne' light effect on the top half. Dare to disobey the Rick Steves Paris guide with this itinerary for four days there. This was my 3rd RS tour... and they just get better each time! Loved everything about the tour format. We are active seniors looking for a way to experience Europe for the first time and the Rick Steve's experience did not disappoint. I liked feeling like a "local" when we moved as a group. Marie. This week was my dream come true. We learned and lived France and Paris history. A wonderful tour! The trip was very organized from start to finish. My wife and I were very happy that we decided to join the Best of Paris tour. Plus, Elizabeth at the Musee Lourve! The Orsay was my favorite by far. The only disappointment, if one can call it that, was the boat ride on the Seine. My son and I learned so much each day. I will definitely try to book him on a future Paris trip.". Paris is Magical. I'm glad I chose Rick Steves' Paris! We got along so well and were all so interested in learning about and experiencing Paris together. Our tour guide Rebecca easily showed us around the city, and added a few treats in for good measure ( wine and cheese tasting class, Champagne at the foot of the Eiffel tower on our last night, and giving us an idea of what Parisianne life is like.) When I hit the top step of the chapel and saw those gorgeous stained-glass windows, it was truly breathtaking. Rick Steves' Europe Smaller text Larger text Home / Blog Posted on May 31, 2015 May 29, 2015 by Rick Steves Nice is Nice When visiting the French Riviera, the best home base is Nice. Julie was an amazing guide. As was Versailles, Sainte-Chappelle...it really is impossible for me to choose one.". The restaurants and dinner menu selections that was part of this tour was outstanding. Opportunity to experience New Year's Eve in Paris! The 7 day Paris tour was excellent. It was an expensive tour of 5.5 days for much on our own after the morning guidance. They were both knowledgeable and went out of their way to make our experience terrific. Our tour guide, Rebecca, was tremendous. Then I looked it up online to find there were six copies of them throughout the world.". Our local guide was fabulous!". I would never have been able to gain the depth of knowledge without this guide. And yet we had free time as well. We had been to Paris before so we already had some wow moments. Tonight we'll enjoy a farewell feast together, sharing travel memories and toasting new friends. It probably would have been Notre Dame.". You'll come face to face with the works of Raphael, Delacroix, and Leonardo, and timeless treasures including the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo, and hundreds more. A whirlwind tour, covering an amazing amount of sites and history in a short period of time. Paris Itinerary - Rick Steves Travel Forum So, the first leg of my trip in October is Paris for 6 nights. I was surprised how much we saw on our own with them. Wow I can do this!". I loved the tour. Just walking down the sidewalks of Paris and mingling with the people was a wow moment for me.". Very helpful front desk especially Cedric. The itinerary was closely followed so we were able to read and prepare for all of the experiences before, and review them after. after a great meal . Tour of Montmartre was special.". She was able to keep everyone on time and together, even with some at different physical capabilities. Perfectly planned and designed to get the best out of each day. Good. What an extraordinary experience overall! Truly immersed ourselves in the Paris lifestyle. I loved our tour of Paris. The staff and service is excellent. I would like to have had a little more detailed itinerary up front, in case we wanted to make other plans. Despite the heat wave, the tour was wonderful! "Having my husband kiss me under the Eiffel Tower! Elizabeth at the museums was out of this world. "Versaille was a wow moment for us! I was able to experience and see so much of Paris. It not only saved us a lot of money on taxi, it also allowed us to observe the Parisians on the move. Efficient public transportation led to the ability to explore and revisit several areas from our tour.". That was and incredible experience.". Everything was my favorite moment.". We did it on our last night, which made it a special sendoff for the group. Without the guided tour, I would have missed the artwork on the buildings.". "There were so many "wow" moments, but I especially enjoyed the Seine River cruise with our group at sunset -- seeing Paris from a different perspective. Steve and Veronique were great! "For me it was the Monmartre. The emphasis on culture, history, variety, accelerated daily pace, fine food, and highly qualified and entertaining tour guides was just what I'd hoped for. Our guide there was excellent. It was wonderful. We enjoyed our guide Julie, and the other members of the group. This was so unexpected and a moment in time that I will hold dear in my heart forever. Eating a real macron, no wait. We loved the "whisper system". In that moment I was grateful that the cathedral's towers were still standing, as I am sure the Parisians are too.". Stroll through Montmartre was also a favorite.". "So many to choose from. all were "wow."". I would have liked at least one more bus tour. She made it fun every day.
The tour nicely provided access to many, many of the museums Paris has to offer. Paris is a vibrant city to visit nearly year-round. Salut! We were, at first, hesitant to sign up for a tour. "The gardens of Versailles, and Marie Antoinette's hamlet were favorites but (who'd have thought it) my favorite "wow" was mastering the Metro system!". Our group was fun and got along great. We really had a taste of Paris! Enjoyed bus ride on day one to see many highlights in architecture.". Michaelanne was a superb guide committed to ensuring that the entire group experienced a well informed historical perspective on this city. "Walking into the Orangerie and experiencing Monet's waterlillies!!! Maria, tour guide, was fabulous. 4.- Steve Smith participation was unique. "There was so many, they were everyday, I love how she got our sightseeing bus to do an unscheduled stop at the Trocadero on our first night. "The Palace of Versailles and the surrounding gardens was breathtaking.". It was a pleasure to have two tour guides. I think I need more free time to wander. Our group was terrific. Nobody was taking a selfie. The RS Tour provided the planning and coordination for the hotel, transportation and seeing the sights. I had a fabulous experience! This was my first trip to Europe. FANTASTIC ! I wanted my grand daughters and daughter to see it so this was a girls trip. Plus I'm sure we squabbled less! It is definitely the city of love!
She was informative, engaging and constantly upbeat. This was spur of the moment and she recognized the opportunity to share a magical moment with us. "Unlike our previous tour-Best of Rome- I can't thibk of any wow moments.". Why would I take a tour to learn how to ride a subway?!? I love her wine and appetizer night with explanations of the different French regions that produce French wine. We were able to walk there from the hotel. 2 Days in Paris Itinerary Arrival in Paris While I don’t recommend planning much sight-seeing upon your arrival in Paris, you still gotta eat. The positives were not unpacking/repacking to move every couple of days. Our group had become close, and Rebecca made that happen. I had never been to Paris, but I have watched Rick Steves programs and used his books for travel elsewhere in Europe, so I think I had a pretty good idea what to expect and, frankly, it met all of my expectations. While the tours of Versailles and the Louvre were amazing, our favorite moments were in cafes "people watching" and soaking up the culture.". Strenuous walking: 2–8 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. The flow and pace of the tour was great - from the introduction and overview bus tour on the first afternoon, to the great balance of the daily outings and free time, and the variety of the group meals (delicious)! The guide was tremendous, the itinerary perfect, the people very compatible, fantastic food, & the right amount of down time. It was not only a tourist experience but it was an emotional one. This was my first Rick Steves' tour. It is one thing to print a schedule, another to make it work. "Walking all over town on our own... plus: our first seeing the ceiling of Galeries Lafayette... oh yes, and also the Musée Marmottan-Monet. We felt like we learned a lot and and enjoyed the guide and the other tour mates. 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