Sample tradition and discover majesty during your cruise down the Rhone River in search of the decadent soul of the culinary arts on your 11-day France food tour. Colorful macaroons and delicious chocolates fill the display windows of chic boutiques and charming vintage-age shops. from Medieval towns to Roman ruins, you can taste your way through cities and villages, and indulge in marvelous vineyards during your custom-tailored France tour.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Paris - First Taste of Parisian Lights and Flavors
Paris is a delectable city in both its monuments and cuisine. The scent of freshly baked macaroons lingers in the doorways of local bakeries. Indulgent, creamy sauces top savory steak dishes. Pastries overtake window displays. Diamonds in boutique jewelry shops glint in the passing sunlight. Your private transfer greets you at Charles de Gaulle Airport upon your arrival in the decadent city. You make your way to the heart of Paris to your hotel located on the Boulevard des Capucines. Quintessential trees line the wide avenue, casting refreshing shade over the walkways. At dinner, you venture to a traditional French restaurant on the famous Champs Elysees. The Arch de Triomphe crowns the boulevard with Place de la Concorde separating the end of the street with the Tuileries Gardens. The original grandeur of the Champs Elysees accentuates the opulent cuisine of the restaurant.
What's Included:
Day 2
Paris - Illuminating the Sweetness of Paris
Day 3
Paris - Savory Traditions
Day 4
Lyon - Luscious Lyon
Day 5
Lyon - Gourmet Lyon
Day 6
Viviers - Entering the Walls
Day 7
Provence - The Pleasures of Provence
Day 8
Avignon - Luster of Avignon
Day 9
Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Various Hues of the Countryside
Day 10
Valence - Savory Layers of the Rhone Valley
Day 11
Lyon - Leaving from Lyon
Trip Highlights
- Savor the recipes and flavors of Paris during your private pastry lesson taught by a celebrated pastry chef
- Indulge in a wine tasting tour around the famous wine region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
- Enjoy a cooking demonstration, along with a wine and cheese pairing, at a magnificent cooking school in Valence
- Relish a decadent chocolate experience during your tasting tour of the historic and award-winning chocolateries in Paris
- Revel in the flavors of traditional French cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Lyon
- Delight in the private market tours showcasing the differences between village markets and the cities of Paris and Lyon; learn the secrets of French cooking from a Parisian chef after your visit to the vibrant market
- Take pleasure in a gourmet dining experience at a fabulous restaurant on the Champs Elysees
Starting Price
$13,500 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.86 stars based on 1338 reviews.
Everything about this trip, from the planning process through the final day of the trip itself, was five stars. Zicasso’s travel designer took all of my suggestions and feedback into account to craft an itinerary that was a great mix of activities and downtime.
My travel designer handed me off to another travel agent, who gave amazing suggestions for things to see during our downtime and also gave suggestions for, then subsequently made, reservations for our dinners each evening on vacation. We had two restaurants cancel our dinner reservations and both times the travel company notified us and rebooked us in new restaurants before we even knew about the cancellations!
Our activities were amazing and we had a really wonderful trip.
Reviewed By Sarah B.
This was a trip of a lifetime for us. We had a busy schedule and got to see everything we wanted and then some.
Our Zicasso travel agent was awesome, provided some great, helpful information, and made suggestions for things to do that I am so happy we took her advice on and did not miss!
We had drivers booked, tickets for everything, and exact times we had to be anywhere. Having the help desk's constant support and sharing our daily itinerary the night before made this a truly stress-free vacation. I will definitely use Zicasso and this travel company for my next adventure.
Reviewed By Tammy L.
We were connected with an amazing travel agent at Zicasso's travel company for our honeymoon in France. Our agent planned the perfect trip for us after our initial phone call. She booked small and private tours for us that were amazing experiences. She was available 24/7 while we were in France and was able to assist immediately when we had train delays and a canceled dinner reservation. We would absolutely book with this travel company again.
Reviewed By Patrick R.
The trip was good.
Reviewed By Denise M.
We did a custom trip with Zicasso’s tour operator. We visited Normandy and Paris, France, and Florence and Rome, Italy. Every tour was fantastic, planning was super-simple, and our travel agent was very responsive! We would absolutely plan another trip with this travel company.
Reviewed By Stacy B.
There is no way I could have planned a trip this magical without the help of Zicasso’s travel agent. It was the perfect mother-daughter trip to Paris. From the macaron baking class and the bike ride around Versailles to the meticulous itinerary that showed us how to get everywhere. She even threw in a cruise down the Seine River on our last day. I feel like we did everything, but we are already longing to go back.
Reviewed By Karen A.