London and Paris
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LONDON AND PARIS
8 DAYS
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LONDON AND PARIS
Duration: 7
Days - 8 Days w/air
Includes:
Land Tour
w/deluxe motorcoach
Visits
to: ENGLAND and FRANCE
Specially-priced Air Rates
Available: YES
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featuring London and Paris
Enjoy the best of London and Paris on
this 8-day leisurely tour. All of the top sights are included, as well
as plenty of free time for your own discovery. See Buckingham Palace,
the Tower of London, Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy a London
theatre performance. Cross the channel on the high-speed Eurostar
Train. Dine at the Eiffel Tower and cruise the River Seine at night.
Thrill to dinner and cabaret at Paradis Latin.
No
additional fees
associated with the planning of this tour program.
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London
Theatre Performance*, Eurostar Train, Seine River Cruise, Notre Dame,
Eiffel Tower Dinner, Paradis Latin
- Enjoy one of London’s
spectacular theatre performances.
- Cross the English Channel aboard the
innovative high speed Eurostar Train.
- Dinner at the Eiffel Tower features
wonderful
French cuisine and breathtaking views of Paris.
8 days, 10 meals
QUALITY
HOTELS
LONDON
Crowne Plaza London (F), PARIS Concorde Lafayette
(F)
ITINERARY
Air 1: Overnight
Flight
Experience two of the world's most
popular cities on one fabulous tour. Enjoy unpacking just once in each
city for a relaxing journey as you discover the beauty and allure of
both London and Paris. Begin your vacation with an overnight flight to
London.
Day 2: London,
England - Tour Begins
Your
tour
begins in London, a sophisticated metropolis featuring style, culture
and history. Its bustling city streets are filled with colorful
history, regal pageantry, beautiful gardens, fascinating museums,
celebrated monuments and grand theatres. This evening, join your fellow
travelers for a special welcome dinner.
Today dinner will be
included.
Crowne Plaza London
- The City
Day 3: London
 A local expert leads you on a panoramic
tour of London. See Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and
Buckingham Palace, the London home to Britain's royalty since 1837. At
Westminster, see the houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big
Ben. Cap off your afternoon with one of London's finest theatre
performances, Blood Brothers.
Today breakfast will
be included.
Crowne Plaza London
- The City
Day 4: London
After
breakfast, enjoy a day to explore London at your leisure. You may
choose to take an optional excursion to Windsor Castle. Originally
built to guard the city of London, Windsor Castle has been the home of
Kings and Queens for nine centuries and is the oldest royal residence
still in use today. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice...tonight your
dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of
London’s great restaurants.
Today
breakfast and
dinner will be included.
Crowne Plaza London
- The City
Day 5: London - Eurostar Train - Paris, France
Sit back and relax as you depart London
and travel on the innovative Eurostar High Speed Train to France.
Arrive in the “City of Lights,” Paris. Tonight, sample delicious French
cuisine and breathtaking views during dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Following dinner, enjoy a romantic Seine
River cruise against a backdrop of Paris’s glittering skyline.
Today
breakfast and
dinner will be included.
Concorde Lafayette
Hotel
Day 6: Paris
The world-famous Arc de Triomphe, Notre
Dame Cathedral, Champs-Elysees, Place de la Concorde and the
magnificent Place Vendome are some of the amazing landmarks you will
see while on a locally guided tour of Paris. This afternoon you may
choose to take an optional excursion to Louis XIV’s magnificent Palace
and Gardens of Versailles and relive history as you walk through the
various rooms of the State Apartments, including the Queen's bed
chamber and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Today
breakfast will
be included.
Concorde Lafayette
Hotel
Day 7: Paris
 Today you are free to enjoy the city
however you would like. Enjoy an optional tour at the Louvre; indulge
in some of the world's best shopping on the Champs-Elysees; or simply
do as the Parisians do and sit at a sidewalk café and watch the
beauty that is Paris go by. Celebrate
the end of a fabulous trip with a special dinner at the Paradis
Latin**, Paris's oldest cabaret theatre. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner
complete with wine, champagne, and a delightful cabaret show.
Today
breakfast and
dinner will be included.
Concorde Lafayette
Hotel
Day 8: Paris
- Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many
pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
Today
breakfast will
be included.
Optional Excursions for London
and Paris
Plan Ahead, Reserve
Now!
Add
a
touch of
personalization to your vacation by selecting from our well-researched
list of options. While Collette is known for our many inclusions, we
also want to be sure you have adequate free time and options to enhance
your vacation – your way. And now, you can reserve your options in
advance of your tour!
Availability
is
limited
and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must
be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are
subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by
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Windsor Castle $80
City:
London
Step into the formal world of the
British Monarchy when you visit the stately and expansive Windsor
Castle. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II uses Windsor as both a private
home and as a Royal residence where formal duties of state are
performed. Windsor’s one thousand rooms comprise the largest inhabited
castle in the world. It dates back to the 1070s, when William the
Conqueror built the original wooden structure, now replaced by the
grand stone edifices. Explore one of Britain’s most visited historic
buildings, its precincts, and the State Apartments, which house a
delightful collection of Royal art treasures. Enjoy time for lunch in
the quaint town of Windsor before heading back to London. This
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the castle that houses so much
British history and lore is not to be missed!
Your
transportation
is included.
Please note a
minimum
of 15 passengers is required.
Duration:
approximately
4 hour(s).
The
Louvre Museum $80
City: Paris
During
your
free
afternoon, join us for a guided tour of the world renowned Louvre
Museum. Begin your exploration of the museum by entering through I. M.
Pei’s famous Louvre Pyramid, a magnificent glass pyramid rising out of
the courtyard of the Louvre. A local expert will provide commentary as
you venture through the countless masterpieces that line the halls of
the museum, including the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.
The
Louvre
Museum
option is not available on the first Sunday of each month.
Your
transportation
is included.
Please note a
minimum
of 20 passengers is required.
Duration:
approximately
3 hour(s).
Versailles
Palace $95
City:
Paris
During
your
free
afternoon, enjoy an interesting visit to the incomparable Palace of
Versailles. The palace and gardens of Versailles reflect the will of
King Louis XIV, the "Sun King." On this excursion travel by private bus
to Versailles, where your local guide will recount the history of the
palace and lead you through the various rooms of the State Apartments.
Of particular interest is the Queen's bedchamber and the famous Hall of
Mirrors. You then have leisure time to explore to explore the marvelous
French gardens and admire the beautiful floral arrangements and
fountains. Please note that the motorcoach is not permitted to drop off
at the entrance to Versailles and the grounds of Versailles are quite
large. Walking will be required to fully enjoy this excursion.
This
option
must be
purchased and reserved no later than 21 days prior to tour departure
date. It may not be available for purchase while on tour.
Your transportation
is included.
Please
note a
minimum
of 20 passengers is required.
Duration:
approximately
4 hour(s). |
COLLETTE TOURS
LONDON and PARIS
8 Day Tour
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From $2099USD
Prices are
per person, based on double occupancy.
Offer subject
to availability and change without notice.
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double
occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and
fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not
included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in
hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific
itinerary at the time of booking.
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restrictions may apply. Airfares are based on departure from New York.
For
year 2014, departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications.
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tour
program please see EXPLORING
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Vacations
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WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN |
Exception:
If
you originally purchased non-refundable airline tickets, the Waiver
does not provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes or fees in the
event of a cancellation or a return transportation benefit if you must
return home early. The air waiver does not cover medical evacuation or
additional expenses associated with a medical emergency.
The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise
from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any
reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be
deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this
charge between the two passengers involved is solely their
responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling
client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of
the single supplement.
Payment of the Waiver Fee (if chosen) must be received by Collette
Vacations with your Deposit. The Waiver is non-transferable and valid
for each applicant only.
Collette Vacations can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held
liable for any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of
any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel
Service, Inc. itself, and its own employees.
| SCHEDULE
OF COVERAGES |
MAXIMUM
BENEFIT AMOUNT |
| PART
A – Benefits Provided By Collette Vacations |
| Pre-Departure
Cancellation Fee & Unused Services Waiver |
Up
to Trip Cost |
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| PART
B – Benefits Provided by the Insurance Company Listed Below |
| Accidental
Death & Dismemberment |
$25,000 |
| Accident
& Sickness Medical Expense |
$25,000 |
| Emergency
Evacuation & Repatriation |
$50,000 |
| Travel
Delay (Maximum of $100 per Day) |
$1,500 |
| Baggage
and Personal Effects |
$2,000 |
| Baggage
Delay |
$200 |
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Immediate Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60
days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is
waived if your plan payment is received by Collette Vacations within 7
days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip and you are not
disabled from travel at the time your plan payment is received),
suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war, mental or nervous
disorders. A Traveling Companion is defined as a person booked to share
accommodations in the same room with you during your trip. Sickness or
injury must require care by a Physician and must commence while the
Travel Protection Plan is in effect for you. This plan does not cover a
loss that results from an illness, disease, or other condition (of you,
an Immediate Family Member, Traveling Companion or Business Partner),
event or circumstance which occurs at a time when this plan is not in
effect for you.
Part B of this plan is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance
Company, Columbus, Ohio 464-03
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Claims
To request a refund under the Cancellation Fee and Unused Services
Waiver, please send any unused
airlines tickets (only if purchased from Collette Vacations), a
doctor’s note or medical documentation and a written request to:
Collette
Vacations
ATTN: Customer Service Department
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If cancellation
occurs
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Department.
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through the booking agent. Agent commissions are not protected if
cancellation occurs prior to departure.
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Land Only Clients
- $30 for all
domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
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domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $110 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
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Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $195 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $205 for all
cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
When purchasing pre and post night
accommodations, including optional extensions, the number of days will
be added to the total number of tour days, and may subsequently alter
your waiver fees. Please confirm with your reservation agent at time of
booking.
Air
Inclusive Clients (air is
purchased through Collette Vacations)
- $60 for all
domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
- $140 for all
domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $150 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $200 for all
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Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $225 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $235 for all
cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
The Cancellation Waiver fee with air can
only be purchased by individuals who have purchased air through
Collette Vacations. |
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free when servicing this quality program. Rest assured, you will
receive the quality that you expect and the unique value of a
well-designed tour program from the beginning and planning stage to the
culmination of this exceptional journey.
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