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
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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
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay and then explore the galleries of Louvre Museum. Keep things going the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Luxembourg Gardens, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and finally make a trip to Eiffel Tower.
For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Paris online tour planner.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Paris is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dammam to Paris is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Dammam in April, expect Paris to be much colder, temps between 18°C and 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Bordeaux.
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For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Paris online tour planner.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Paris is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dammam to Paris is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Dammam in April, expect Paris to be much colder, temps between 18°C and 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux, France — 1 night
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The Port of the Moon
On the 25th (Tue), take in the views from Pont de Pierre, don't miss a visit to Place de la Bourse, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral.
For photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bordeaux day trip planning tool.
You can take a train from Paris to Bordeaux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Biarritz.
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For photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bordeaux day trip planning tool.
You can take a train from Paris to Bordeaux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Biarritz.
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Biarritz, France — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, then take in the waterfront at Promenade Jacques Thibaud, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally pause for some photo ops at Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Bayonne.
To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Biarritz online road trip planner.
Getting from Bordeaux to Biarritz by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Biarritz can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to travel to Porto.
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To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Biarritz online road trip planner.
Getting from Bordeaux to Biarritz by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Biarritz can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to 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, take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), then snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Palacio da Bolsa.
To see maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto tour planner.
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Biarritz to Porto in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Biarritz to Porto due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Porto can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lisbon.
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To see maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto tour planner.
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Biarritz to Porto in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Biarritz to Porto due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Porto can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 1 night
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City of Seven Hills
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and then make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco).
To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lisbon trip itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Porto to Lisbon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Lisbon are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Toulouse.
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Getting from Porto to Lisbon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Lisbon are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Toulouse.
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Toulouse, France — 1 night
La Ville Rose (Pink City)
On the 30th (Sun), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Saint-Sernin, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Les Jacobins, 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.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Toulouse trip planner.
Fly from Lisbon to Toulouse in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Toulouse. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Lisbon in April: high temperatures in Toulouse hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly to Nice.
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To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Toulouse trip planner.
Fly from Lisbon to Toulouse in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Toulouse. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Lisbon in April: high temperatures in Toulouse hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly to Nice.
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Nice, France — 2 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
On the 1st (Mon), wander the streets of Old Town, then get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, then make a trip to Place Massena, and finally contemplate the long history of Palais Lascaris.
To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Nice online trip planner.
Fly from Toulouse to Nice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Toulouse in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Nice online trip planner.
Fly from Toulouse to Nice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Toulouse in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 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.
