Istanbul and Cappadocia Exploration
Itinerary 1: Paris and Normandy
Day 1: Arrival in Paris
Morning: Arrive in Paris, check into accommodation
Afternoon: Visit the Eiffel Tower, stroll along the Seine River
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. It is known for Its lighting, its sparkling lights, and its beacon shine and inspire dreams every evening. As France's symbol in the world, and the showcase of Paris, today it welcomes almost 7 million visitors a year (around 75% of whom are foreigners), making it the most visited monument that you have to pay for in.
The Seine river
The Seine River is located in France and runs through the capital city of Paris. The Seine runs for 485 miles under 37 bridges and through multiple locks. The river is used daily for water consumption, shipping, and tourism. The Seine is dredged so that boats won't get stuck on the bottom.
Day 2: Paris
Morning: Explore the Louvre Museum
Afternoon: Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle
Evening: Dinner in the Latin Quarter
The Louvre
The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is a national art museum in Paris, France. It is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement and home to some of the most canonical works of Western art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame de Paris, referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Sainte-Chapelle
The Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, on the Île de la Cité in the River Seine in Paris, France. Construction began sometime after 1238 and the chapel was consecrated on 26 April 1248.
Latin Quarter
The area takes its name from the Latin language, taught in the Middle Ages at many schools in the district. Parisians and tourists enjoy the lively and convivial atmosphere here. As you wander at will, you'll come across great museums, Roman vestiges, exceptional monuments and splendid gardens.
Day 3: Paris
Morning: Explore Montmartre and visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Afternoon: Enjoy a Seine River cruise
Evening: Optional: Moulin Rouge show
The Basilica of Sacré Coeur de Montmartre
The Basilica of Sacré Coeur de Montmartre, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in Paris dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a religious building that's open to the public. Inside, you can discover amazing features like the largest mosaic in France, stained-glass windows, and one of Europe's most remarkable pipe organs.
Day 4: Day trip to Versailles
Morning: Visit the Palace of Versailles
Afternoon: Explore the gardens of Versailles
Evening: Return to Paris, dinner at a local restaurant
The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 19 kilometers west of Paris, France. Embellished by several generations of architects, sculptors, decorators and landscape architects, it provided Europe with a model of the ideal royal residence for over a century.The Palace of Versailles is hosting numerous operas, concerts, gala evenings and ballets in some of its exceptional spaces, including the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel.
Day 5: Travel to Normandy
Morning: Take a train or rent a car to Normandy
Afternoon: Visit the D-Day landing beaches and museums
Evening: Check into accommodation in Bayeux
The D-Day museum
The D-Day museum at the Caen Memorial is dedicated to the Normandy landings and to the Battle at Normandy, but also houses a sizable exhibition that deals with France's position during WWII. Educational activities organized for school groups as well as temporary exhibitions and occasional events are also planned.
Day 6: Normandy
Morning: Visit the Bayeux Tapestry
Afternoon: Explore the charming town of Bayeux
Evening: Dinner in Bayeux
Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres long and 50 centimetres tall that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, led by William, Duke of Normandy challenging Harold II, King of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings
Day 7: Departure
Morning: Depending on departure time, visit local markets or shops
Afternoon: Travel back to Paris for departure
Estimated Costs:
Accommodation (6 nights): $800
Transportation (including trains and rental car): $400
Attractions and activities: $300
Meals: $500
Total: $2000
