Frequently Asked Questions

  • Professional General Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy ($10,000,000)
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • One checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Transfers to and from the airport & train stations in France
  • One carnet of Parisian metro tickets per person
  • One way train ticket to Avignon
  • One touring bus as per the itinerary in Provence & The French Riviera
  • Centrally located hotels (2 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Avignon & 2 nights in Nice)
  • Meals Half Board: Breakfast (B) in hotels, and Dinner (D) in local restaurants included as per itinerary. Note: Drinks are not included with your meals, only water. 
  • The services of a highly qualified and experienced Personal Travel Guide (PTG) who will accompany you throughout your trip.
  • Custom designed itinerary
  • Entrance fees to sites and day/evening activities as per the itinerary
  • All taxes & fees
  • Tips to PTG, bus drivers, restaurants.
  • 24 Hour emergency access number
  • Complete tour participant accounting including online registration and payment
  • Travel Protection Base Plan provided by Discovery Expeditions. The plan is available to citizens of the United States and Canada and includes coverage for Trip Interruption, Missed Connection, Travel Delay, Accident & Sickness Medical Expense, Evacuation, and Baggage Loss/Delay.
  • Upon registering, families will also have the option to purchase two Pre-trip Cancellation upgrades:  
    • Option 1) Trip Cancellation for qualifying, documented reasons for reimbursement up to 100% of the non-refundable trip cost, or
    • Option 2) Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) – includes Option 1, plus cancel up to 48 hours prior to departure and receive up to 75% of the non-refundable trip cost according to the Discovery Expeditions’  Terms & Conditions. CFAR is not currently available for residents of New York.

For more information, please visit our Insurance Page.

  • Additional baggage fees (1 checked bag per passenger is typically included with international airfare)
  • Visas where applicable*
  • Souvenirs:)

*ETIAS is a travel authorization permit to be required by nationals of third countries (non-EU/non-EFTA) to visit the Schengen Area or Cyprus, who do not require a Schengen visa. Start date: Spring/mid 2025 (specific date to be announced). Cost: €7 per person. How to apply: (not yet launched): Required to receive ETIAS permit in advance of travel; apply via ETIAS mobile app (in development) or European Commission ETIAS webpage.

Further information: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en