$1999 & up—France tour w/castles & flights

Update (Dec. 13, 11:50 a.m. ET): Prices have fluctuated. All prices and dates below are up to date.

Experience the heart of French culture on this weeklong guided tour. Get a taste of its storied history, Loire Valley châteaux, UNESCO sites and WWII landmarks. On top of all the historical excursions, you'll also witness the stages of cheese production and taste French wines in a cave.

Highlights of this trip include:

• Paris: Discover the city of lights on a half-day tour, including Place Vendome Square, the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, Champs-Elysees and more. You'll also have free time to explore at your leisure
• Loire Valley: Take a step into the Renaissance period and visit three iconic castles; Chambord Castle, the Chateau de Chenonceau and the Royal Chateau of Amboise. You'll also taste authentic French wines in the limestone caves of Vouvray
• Mont Saint-Michel: Discover the iconic UNESCO-recognized Benedictine abbey perched upon a rocky isle and surrounded by a medieval village
• Normandy: Enjoy a guided tour of Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery 
  
• Caen: Taste different cheeses at the Village Fromager and tour Honfleur, one of Normandy's most beautiful villages
  

What's included: Roundtrip flights from Canada, seven nights' hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, all ground transportation, English-speaking tour leader from day four to day eight, entry fees and excursions per itinerary and taxes.

Depart from Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton and Montréal for $2099 on select dates January–March 2025. Depart from Kelowna, Ottawa, Regina and Victoria from $2199; Halifax, Québec City, Saskatoon and Winnipeg from $2299; Moncton and St. John's from $2449.

Exoticca offers other trips to France that are also on sale, including a condensed five-night itinerary that adds a visit to the Palace of Versailles. They also have trips that combine France with other countries. A six-night itinerary combines top sights in Switzerland, France and Germany including stops in Champagne, Alsace and Black Forest. Or, an extended 11-night tour visits Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France.