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Visit the Palace of Versailles:
A captivating guided tour revealing the history of this majestic Palace. Combining classic and baroque architectural styles, the palace has been on the World Heritage list for 30 years. You'll instantly feel the pomp and ceremony of King Louis XIV's court: Hall of Mirrors, Grands Appartements and French gardens designed by Le Nôtre. Everything in Versailles inspires elegance, perfection and harmony: a genuine 17th century masterpiece and symbol of the Sun King's absolute power. Throughout his entire reign, he extended and embellished both the palace and the gardens.
Guided visit of the State Apartments (Hall of Mirrors, King’s and Queen’s Bedroom) and the park of Versailles.
Enjoy lunch (drinks included) in a restaurant near the Grand Canal. Sample Menu restaurant "La Petite Venise": Arugula salad with parmesan; Chicken breast, mashed potatoes with olive oil; Chocolate fudge cake; Coffee; 1/4 bottle of mineral water; 1 glass of red wine du Pays de Gard.
Visit the Trianons of Versailles:
In the afternoon guided visit of the Petit Trianon and the Grand Trianon followed by Queen Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet. Free time to visit the gardens.
Inclusion
Shared transportation from and return to your hotel in Paris; Services of an experienced driver guide; Guided visit of the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors; Lunch at the restaurant in the park (drinks included); Guided visit of the Trianons and Marie Antoinette Hamlet; Entrance tickets with priority access; Languages available: (Winter) English, French and Spanish all departures, Portuguese on Friday only; (Summer) English all departures and Spanish on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
Exclusion
Gratuities (optional).
Hours of operation
Available Tuesday-Sunday from April to October (Summer), Wednesday and Friday from November to March (Winter). Pick-up time at 8:00am. Guests must be ready at least 15 minutes before departure time for check-in. Pick-up times can vary plus or minus 15 minutes according to traffic conditions.
No tour departures on May 1 and June 17.
Duration
Approximately 8 hours.
Location
Hotel pick-up and drop off if located inside Paris. Guests must be ready in the hotel lobby, or in front of the main entrance of private apartments.
Policies
Cancellation: 2 days prior 50% penalty, 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**