11 days in France, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary
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Start: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Paris, France
— 2 nights
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Bordeaux, France
— 1 night
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Biarritz, France
— 2 nights
Bus to Bilbao, Fly to Porto
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Porto, Portugal
— 1 night
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 1 night
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Toulouse, France
— 1 night
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Nice, France
— 2 nights
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End: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Paris, France — 2 nights
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City of Light
On the 23rd (Sun), admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
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Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Paris is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In April, Paris is much colder than Dammam - with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can take a train to Bordeaux.
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Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Paris is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In April, Paris is much colder than Dammam - with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can take a train to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux, France — 1 night
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The Port of the Moon
Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Esplanade des Quinconces, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, then admire the landmark architecture of Tour Pey-Berland, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral.
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You can take a train from Paris to Bordeaux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Biarritz.
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You can take a train from Paris to Bordeaux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Biarritz.
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Biarritz, France — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, take in the waterfront at Promenade Jacques Thibaud, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally pause for some photo ops at Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Bayonne.
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Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Biarritz takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Biarritz sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel to Porto.
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Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Biarritz takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Biarritz sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel to Porto.
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Porto, Portugal — 1 night
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Unvanquished City
Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): make a trip to Liberdade Square, then steep yourself in history at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), then take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and finally take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa.
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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Biarritz to Porto takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Biarritz to Porto is minus 1 hour. In April, daytime highs in Porto are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Fri) before leaving for Lisbon.
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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Biarritz to Porto takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Biarritz to Porto is minus 1 hour. In April, daytime highs in Porto are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Fri) before leaving for Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 1 night
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City of Seven Hills
On the 28th (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, then make a trip to Belém Tower, and then make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco).
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Fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. April in Lisbon sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to fly to Toulouse.
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Fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. April in Lisbon sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to fly to Toulouse.
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Toulouse, France — 1 night
La Ville Rose (Pink City)
Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Saint-Sernin, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Les Jacobins, then explore the world behind art at Musee des Augustins, then don't miss a visit to Place Saint-Etienne, and finally don't miss a visit to Le Capitole.
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Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Toulouse takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Toulouse, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in April, things will get a bit cooler in Toulouse: highs are around 21°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
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Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Toulouse takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Toulouse, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in April, things will get a bit cooler in Toulouse: highs are around 21°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
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Nice, France — 2 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, then don't miss a visit to Place Massena, then visit Old Town, and finally don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais.
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Traveling by flight from Toulouse to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Toulouse in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Nice, with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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Traveling by flight from Toulouse to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Toulouse in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Nice, with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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France travel guide
France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for decades, and geographically, it is one of the most diverse countries in Europe. Its cities are holiday hot spots and contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe, its countryside is prosperous and well tended, and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the French Alps, as well as the castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy. The country is renowned for its gastronomy, particularly wines and cheeses, as well as its history, culture, and fashion industry.
You'll find that the French people are very polite and may react coldly to you if you forget this. You might be surprised as you're greeted by other customers and the proprieter when you walk into a restaurant or a shop. Be sure to take your sightseeing off the beaten path in France. Besides the famous Eiffel Tower and the chic resorts of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) you'll find many places to visit in the form of museums filled with fine art, crafts, and archaeological relics, wonderful medieval villages and castles, diverse national parks, and local shopping direct from artisans themselves.
Whether you're touring the Christmas Markets or going skiing during winter, viewing the springtime influx of color in Provence, sunbathing on the Mediterranean coast in the summer, or watching the fall foliage against the backdrop of the châteaux in the Loire Valley, you're sure to find just the right place to be. Spring is a time when the tourist attractions are just starting to expand their hours, but it may still be cold in the mountainous regions and the north. Summer is the busiest time in France with the longest hours for many museums and attractions, but it's often when you will experience the most crowds. Winter in France is filled with winter carnivals, Christmas Markets, and of course, skiing. Fall is a time to celebrate the release of Beaujolais nouveau wine in November, as well as experience Nuit Blanche, a day in October when major attractions, museums, galleries, parks, and swimming pools remain open all night.
