Paris for foodies
August 13-18, 2026
This tour is all about the FOOD of Paris- from cafes and bakeries to the countryside of champagne
Prices starting at*: $2075/pp: Paris
These packages include hotel accommodations, ground transportation, guides, tours … and more
*Prices are per person based on a double occupancy room with the minimum group size met. Please note, not all pricing has been released yet for 2026. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
Experience the magic of France with an unforgettable adventure that combines the romantic allure of Paris,
the glamour of the French Riviera, and the vibrant charm of Marseille.
Dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life, where every kick reveals a new underwater wonder.
Feel the warmth of the sun as you relax on pristine, sun-drenched beaches, the gentle breeze carrying the soothing sound of waves.
Savor the rich, unforgettable flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, from fresh seafood to aromatic herbs, each bite telling a story of tradition and passion.
Here, culture and nature intertwine effortlessly, creating a paradise of adventure and tranquility you'll never want to leave.
Why just dream of it when you can live it?
August 13:
Food Tour
2pm-5pm: Paris Food Tour
Welcome to France!
Upon arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), you'll make your way to the heart of Paris to begin our incredible adventure.
After dropping our bags at our accommodations, we’ll kick off the trip with an exciting food tour this afternoon.
(Check in is at 3pm, but they can hold our bags for us securely behind the front desk until we return after our food tour.)
Get ready to savor the flavors of Paris as we explore a variety of local specialties, from artisanal cheeses and freshly baked baguettes to delicate pastries. This gastronomic experience will likely leave us full and satisfied!
The evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. Take this free time to stroll along the Seine, admire the illuminated Eiffel Tower, or lose yourself in the charm of the city’s cobbled streets and hidden courtyards. Paris is a city that comes alive at night, offering endless opportunities for discovery and enchantment.
August 14:
Free day
August 15:
Free Day
August 16:
Champagne
August 17:
free day
August 18:
Depart for USA
depart
Suggested Add-On Experiences: Paris
Moulin Rouge dinner show
Time: 7p
Duration: 3hrs
Price: Starting at $316/pp
On stage, in the kitchen: the Moulin Rouge offers the very best everywhere!
Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening with a dinner show at the Moulin Rouge.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed personally and accompanied directly to your seat.
Their Chef proposes an elegant dinner , inspired by the House’s values: Sharing, Quality and the French Art de Vivre. With a selection of several menus, you will discover a new take on traditional French dishes, cooked with local seasonal products and lovingly prepared in the Moulin Rouge kitchens. You will dine to the rhythm of melodies interpreted by musicians of our live orchestra, accompanied by a half-bottle of champagne to guarantee you a sparkling evening!
As the last notes of the orchestra fade out, the red curtain rises to the fabulous “Féerie” Revue show and its mythical French Cancan.
Get ready to be amazed by the dinner show in this famous cabaret in the heart of Montmartre and experience the effervescence of a unique festive evening!
Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tour
Time: varies
Duration: 2hrs
Price: Starting at $222/pp
The Paris Catacombs stretch beneath the streets of the city and are the final resting place of some six million people. How they were transformed from abandoned quarries into one of Europe's largest communal burial grounds is quite a story, to say the least. You'll learn the whole tale as you explore their underground tunnels with our expert historian, including special access areas usually closed to the public
Make your own Perfume
Time: 10am, 2pm, 4pm
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $38/pp
Discover the trade secrets of colognes and perfumes during a guided tour of the Fragonard Perfume Museum in Paris.
This mini 25-minute workshop plus 20 minute museum tour with Fragonard allows you to learn how to create a eau de cologne and then take home a 12 ml bottle of your own personalized scent.
Louvre
Time: varies (Timed Tickets required)
Duration: flexible
Price: Starting at $26/pp
The Louvre, a former royal palace with roots reaching back to the 12th century, stands as a monumental beacon of culture and art in the heart of Paris.
Inside, visitors traverse through epochs of human creativity, from ancient civilizations to 19th-century European masterpieces. Its galleries house some of the world’s most celebrated works, including the enigmatic Mona Lisa and the graceful Venus de Milo.
An architectural marvel in itself, the Louvre's iconic glass pyramid juxtaposes the historical gravitas of its surroundings with a touch of modernity, inviting art lovers into a world where the past converses with the present.
Macaron Baking Class*
Time: 10am
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: $149/pp
Based on the Italian meringue method, which is more technical but always yields perfect results, you’ll learn how to macaroon your paste to get light, crunchy cookies and judge how done they are by touch. You’ll discover there is only one good way of holding your whisk to get a silky ganache, and pick up a few little tricks for a can’t-miss ganache filling. In 2 hours and a half, you’ll learn how to make your macaroons a rousing success.
You’ll be taken through each step right to the finishing touches. And we won’t forget to teach you about different types of garnishes like chocolate ganache, pistachios, vanilla, raspberries, chocolate shavings and passionfruit…
Enjoy your freshly made creations on the spot… or if you can restrain yourself from devouring them immediately, take them with you to prolong the pleasure.
*Note: If you prefer another type of cooking class (breads, croissants, traditional French cuisine, etc.) This can be substituted for around the same price.
Please let us know in the Registration Form if you prefer something different.
TRAVEL DETAILS
TRANSPORT:
All international flights are self-arranged.
Pre-Tour: Paris
PARIS-NICE flights are included
HOTELS
Pre-Tour: Paris
September 15-19, 2026
Main Tour: Nice
September 19-26, 2026
Post-Tour: Provence (Marseille)
September 26-October 1, 2026
Pricing details
NOTE: ALL PRICING & AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL COMPLETED THROUGH THE BOOKING PROCESS. IF YOUR VACATION PACKAGE INCLUDES AIRFARE, BAGGAGE FEES MAY BE AN ADDITIONAL COST. FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, A PASSPORT BOOK IS REQUIRED. MOST LOCATIONS REQUIRE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS BEFORE EXPIRATION ON YOUR PASSPORT, AS WELL AS 2 BLANK VISA PAGES. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE THE CORRECT AND UPDATED DOCUMENTS IF APPLICABLE. IF YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO THE OFFENSE.
Pre-Tour: paris
PRICE PER PERSON:
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$2,305/pp
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$2,870
*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable. If you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.
Payments can be made by a credit card which includes a 3% processing fee or by check dropped off to the front desk of the dive shop or mailed directly to the shop.
INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE
Hotels listed above
Breakfast daily
Some Tours
Add-On Experiences are not included in the pricing
Pre-Tour Airfare (Paris to Nice)
Post-Tour Transfer from Nice to Marseille
Most taxes and fees
Deposits, Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)
NOT INCLUDED
SCUBA Diving
Nice dives ($150/2-tank boat dive)
Cannes dives ($175/2-tank boat dive)
Monaco dives ($200/2-tank boat dive)
Marseille dives ($175/2-tank boat dive w/picnic)
3% processing fee per payment (if paying w/credit card)
International Airfare
Transportation (not listed in the itinerary above)
Pre/Post stay hotel accommodations not listed above
Some Entry fees may be an additional cost
Gratuities
Meals/snacks/drinks
except for breakfast
Additional DAN insurance
Additional Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY
The final price will be on your invoice, please note that the price below is an average price.
Worldwide Trip Protector Essentials
Worldwide Trip Protector Deluxe
Worldwide Trip Protector Platinum
Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.
F.A.Q.
Are meals included?
Daily breakfast is included.
What will the Water temperature be?
The average water temperatures in the French Riviera (and Marseille), in late September typically range between 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C). This makes the Mediterranean Sea pleasantly warm for swimming and other water activities, offering visitors an enjoyable experience as the summer heat begins to mellow into the early days of autumn.
PASSPORT/VISA/TRAVELER INFORMATION
Click HERE to see what documentation you will need to enter France
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
For guests planning their arrival, it’s important to note that hotel check-in typically begins at 3 PM local time. If you arrive earlier than this, the hotel staff will be happy to assist by securely holding your luggage behind the front desk until your room is ready. This allows you to enjoy the sights and activities of the city unencumbered as you wait.
WHAT IF I NEED A ROOMMATE?
If you would like to have a roommate but don't not have one identified yet, then we will initially only charge the double occupancy rate. Aquatic Adventures Ohio will work to find you a roommate; however, if a roommate cannot be found then you are responsible for paying the single occupancy rate.
CAN I GO DIVING JUST A FEW TIMES? OR DO I HAVE TO DIVE EVERY DAY?
The first rule of diving (well, one of the first rules) is to call a dive if you aren’t comfortable. This means that if you have signed up to go diving one day and you don’t feel comfortable, please don’t get in the water.
That said, this is a personal choice and not one that will result in a refund of money.
IS SCUBA DIVING INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGES?
No,
We have listed prices for diving in the "Pricing Details" section of the webpage (as well as the top of the Main Tour section).
It's true that this package is set up differently than most trips- since most dive trips, well... include the diving. (lol)
In 2023 we found that on nearly every trip, we had about half the group of divers that found the schedule to exhausting and wanted fewer dives. The other half wanted MORE diving, (lol)
Also, we are trying to open some of these trips up to non-divers so that divers can bring their family and friends and everyone can enjoy the same trip.
(Divers will dive in the morning and then join the non-divers, or those who chose to sit out that day of diving, at lunch and beyond. Of course, if divers want to dive more... they can dive, dive dive as much as they like!)
So, we have not included ANY diving in the package. All dives are optional and available for purchase with the package.
We hope this will be a winning combination for everyone.
The itinerary shows the suggested schedule of diving, and at this time, everyone who has signed up to go on the trip (as a diver) has chosen to include the suggested dive itinerary.
IS THE USE OF REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN REQUIRED?
It is not required, but it is strongly recommended to use of reef-friendly sunscreens to help keep the ocean’s corals healthy. Research estimates that 4-6,000 metric tons of sunscreen wash off swimmers into the ocean annually, and most of these sunscreens contain ingredients that cause harmful algae blooms and coral bleaching. Please check your sunscreens and avoid those that contain benzophenon/oxybenzone. To do your part, use biodegradable, natural sunscreens to help protect the reefs.
Look for sunscreens that have active ingredients such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
CAN WE ALL BE IN THE SAME DIVE BOAT?
There will be one boat for all the divers and snorkelers each day.
CAN I GO SHORE DIVING?
TBD
CAN I GO NIGHT DIVING?
TBD
CAN I DIVE WITH NITROX?
TBD
I’M A SNORKELER, CAN I JOIN IN THE FUN?
Absolutely!
Snorkelers can also join the dive boat.
The price is TBD
WILL THERE BE DIVE LOCKERS/GEAR STORAGE AT THE DIVE SHOP IN CRETE EACH DAY?
Divers can leave their gear at the dive center, no charge.
(It's not clear whether there is a locker, but it seems to be secure.)
The good news is… you won't have to take your gear back and forth each day!
WHAT IS THE COST FOR RENTAL EQUIPMENT?
TBD
Can I pay by Zelle?
Yes!
We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).
Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.
Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.
Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.
The Pros for using Zelle:
It is FREE (no processing fees)!
It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)
The Cons for using Zelle:
Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.
It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.
Can I pay by check?
Yes!
If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.
Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.