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A WEEK IN LONDON AND PARIS
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A WEEK in
LONDON and PARIS
Duration:
7 Days
Includes: Independent
Land Tour
Visits to: ENGLAND
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A WEEK in LONDON and PARIS
Monograms
provides travelers access to a Local Host®, so you will have
someone on hand to answer those vacation questions. No waiting in line
at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast
directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host and
you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share
local insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path,
leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are
yours alone
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Always Included in Your Package
Hotel
accommodation with full buffet breakfast; Local Host service in each
city; Destination Guides; headset in Notre Dame Cathedral; discounts at
the famous Galeries Lafayette and other leading department stores in
Paris; sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation as outlined in
the day-by-day itinerary (inside visits and special features are shown
in UPPERCASE); transfers, with porterage, to/from train stations.
Your Choice of
Hotels
We've carefully screened and selected the
right hotels in the heart of the destination and you can choose your
accommodations to match with your style and budget. Hotels are
convenient for shopping and sightseeing.
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Meals Included
Start your day off with an included breakfast.
For lunch and dinner, immerse yourself in the local culture by sampling
regional cuisine. After all, one of the best ways to learn about other
cultures is to eat like the locals.
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Local Host Service
At the beginning of your Monograms vacation,
we provide you with a friendly, knowledgeable insider to offer hints
and recommendations, steer you off the beaten path, and help you
maximize every moment of your time.
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Transportation Made
Easy
Whether it's flight arrangements, transfers
from the airport to your hotel, sightseeing, or traveling between
cities, we can take care of your transportation needs and can include
it in your package price.
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Sightseeing and
Activities
Packages feature sightseeing and orientation
in each city, so you don't miss the must-see sights. You can also
personalize your trip by adding more activities and excursions that
will make your vacation…exclusively yours.
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Plus Much More
Monograms makes it simple to personalize your
package – add extra nights in your start and end city and include
Travel Protection. Plus, before you go, we'll send you a Trip Planner
so you can start getting ready.
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PROGRAM Hotels
LONDON
The London Hyde Park
Hotel (F)
Number of Guestrooms: 213
Number of Floors: 7
Address:
150 Bayswater Road
London, United Kingdom
The London Hyde Park is situated
on a tree-lined avenue overlooking
Kensington Gardens and Palace. Fashionable Notting Hill, Portobello
Road market, and Westfield, Europe's largest in-city shopping centre,
are all in the vicinity. The hotel's public areas include a stylish
lobby, hotel bar, and restaurant . Complimentary WIFI for all residents
is available in the lobby and public areas. The hotel will rebrand as a
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in the summer 2013.
Location &
Highlights
On a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and Palace.
Fashionable Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and Westfield,
Europe's largest in-city shopping centre, are all in the vicinity.
Oxford Street is two stops by underground or a twenty minute pleasant
walk.
Room Amenities
All contemporary and stylish rooms have anti-allergenic pillows,
anti-steam bathroom mirror, direct-dial telephone, flat screen TV, and
high-speed Internet access as well as complimentary tea/coffee, hot
chocolate, and mineral water.
Hotel Amenities
◦Restaurant
On-Site
◦ATM
◦Luggage Storage
◦Parking/Valet
◦Currency Exchange
◦Internet Access
◦Business Center
◦Bar/Lounge
◦Elevator
◦Concierge desk
◦Dry Cleaning
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Room Amenities
◦Mini-bar
◦In-Room Safe
◦Alarm Clock
◦Smoking Rooms
◦Iron/Ironing Board
◦Pay Movies
◦Hair Dryer
◦Daily Housekeeping
◦Room Service
◦Cable/Satellite
◦Air Conditioning
◦Coffee Maker
◦Complimentary toiletries
◦Internet Access
◦Climate Control
◦Wake-Up Calls
◦Desk
◦Television
◦Phone
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PARIS
Pullman Paris
Montparnasse (F)
Number of Guestrooms: 953
Number of Floors: 25
Address:
19 Rue Du Comm.Mouchotte
Paris 14, France
This plush 953 room hotel offers
a perfect base in the chic artistic hub of the city with modern
comforts. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all the guestrooms
and public areas of the hotel. A fitness room, contemporary style
restaurant with traditional French cuisine and a trendy lobby lounge
serving drinks, snacks and cocktails complete the amenities.
Location &
Highlights
Enjoying a prime location on the left bank, a short stroll away from
the Latin quarter and Gaité metro station giving easy access to
all the major Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower. A good
selection of local bistros and bars as well as a Galeries Lafayette
department store are all in close proximity
Room Amenities
Classic spacious guestrooms are sumptuously decorated.
Hotel Amenities
◦Fitness Room
◦Ice Machine
◦Bar/Lounge
◦Concierge desk
◦Business Center
◦Parking/Valet
◦Internet Access
◦Elevator
◦Currency Exchange
◦Gift Shop
◦Dry Cleaning
◦Restaurant On-Site
◦Luggage Storage
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Room Amenities
◦Air Conditioning
◦Internet Access
◦In-Room Safe
◦Wake-Up Calls
◦Hair Dryer
◦Room Service
◦Alarm Clock
◦Pay Movies
◦Television
◦Cable/Satellite
◦Phone
◦Climate Control
◦Complimentary toiletries
◦Daily Housekeeping
◦Desk
◦Mini-bar
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Other Hotel Options
 LONDON
Hilton London
Metropole (F)
Number of Guestrooms: 1054
Number of Floors: 24
Address:
225 Edgware Road
London, United Kingdom
A superior first-class, air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms,
this hotel is ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The
hotel offers a wide choice of dining venues, including Fiamma
restaurant, Sports bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th-floor Minako at
the Met restaurant and bar with the best views of London. There's also
an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hairdressing salon, and souvenir
shop. Please note that during refurbishment work between November 2012
and March 2013, Café Cino and The Lounge Bar will be closed, all
other venues remain open.
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 LONDON
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF)
Number of
Guestrooms: 1019
Number of Floors: 20
Address:
200 Westminster Bridge
London, United Kingdom
This contemporary hotel is located within minutes of London's famous
landmarks in the heart of city. The hotel boasts a variety of dining
options, including Brasserie Joel, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi bar, IWB
Lounge & Patisserie, Espressamente Illy coffee bar and Primo Bar.
It also features a 15-meter swimming pool, 10 spa treatment rooms, and
a fitness centre. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guest throughout
the hotel.
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 LONDON
St. Ermin's Hotel
(SF)
Number of Guestrooms: 331
Number of Floors: 6
Address:
2 Caxton Street
London, United Kingdom
Set back in a tree-lined courtyard and only a few minutes walk away
from St. James's Park and underground station, the central location of
the hotel allows you to explore all of the major attractions,
galleries, theatres and restaurants with effortless ease. The Caxton
Grill, Bar and Terrace offer delicious meals, light snacks, drinks and
afternoon teas in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. The hotel also
features a gym, with state of the art cardio-vascular and weight
resistant equipment.
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 PARIS
Crowne Plaza Paris
Republique (F)
Number of Guestrooms: 318
Number of Floors: 4
Address:
10, Pl. De La Republique
Paris, France
This charming 19th-century 328 room hotel offers Parisian grandeur in a
relaxed ambience with a twist of French elegance. Wi-Fi internet access
is available in the lobby, access in the rooms is via cable both
subject to a fee (payable locally). Leisure facilities include a
fitness centre, an elegant restaurant serving creative French cuisine
and a trendy bar for light bites, coffee and cocktails.
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 PARIS
Le Meridien Etoile Bridge (SF)
Number of
Guestrooms: 1025
Number of Floors: 9
Address:
81 Bd Gouvion St Cyr
Paris Cedex 17, France
A charming hotel located on the right bank of the Seine, just a short
walk away from the Champs Elysees. Creative cuisine can be enjoyed in
the main restaurant which has an outside terrace for dining during the
summer months. For the perfect end to a memorable Parisian evening
snacks and cocktails can be enjoyed at the famous Jazz Club Etoile
which has played host to some of the world's best musicians. |
 PARIS
Radisson Blu
Ambassador Paris Opera (SF)
Number of Guestrooms: 297
Number of Floors: 8
Address:
16 Bld.Haussmann
Paris, France
This sleek 297 room hotel has an impressive Haussmanien style
architecture with 1920s Art Deco-style features and furnishings. Free
Wi-Fi internet access is available in all the rooms and public areas of
the hotel and there is also a fitness room. The hotel's elegant French
restaurant has an outdoor patio for summer al fresco dining and the
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ITINERARY
Day
1 London
Welcome to
London, one of the world’s most important business, financial, and
cultural centers. Your Local Host provides you with a Destination
Guide, full of useful city information, and is on hand to help create
lasting memories.
Day 2 London
Morning guided
sightseeing and orientation takes you past the Palace of Westminster,
better known as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben beside the River
Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, the Prime
Minister’s Downing Street, and Piccadilly Circus. Visit ST. PAUL’S
CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays) and see the Changing of the Guard (if
held) at Buckingham Palace. Your sightseeing trip ends at your hotel
before lunch, with time to explore on your own this afternoon.
Day 3 London
Full day at
leisure to enjoy the very best of London. (B daily)
Day 4 London-Paris, France
Morning transfer to
the HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN; mid-afternoon arrival in Paris.
Day 5 Paris
Morning guided
sightseeing and orientation takes you to famous Parisian landmarks: see
the impressive Place de la Concorde, Napoléon’s Les Invalides,
the Opéra, the Seine River with its magnificent bridges, and
admire the rose windows and other splendors in NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL.
Pass the Latin Quarter and Arc de Triomphe, which honors those who
fought for France. Drive along the Champs-Elysées, one of the
world’s most fashionable avenues. Take photos of the Eiffel Tower from
one of the best panoramic viewing points.
Day 6 Paris
Full day to explore
the magnificent “City of Light.”
Day 7 Paris
Your vacation
ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
Optional
Excursions
The following list of optional excursions
are examples only for this vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a
local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical
site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation
even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see
sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest
in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation
by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them. These optional
excursions might or might not be offered. Availability is subject to
days of operation and seasonality. Not all excursions listed will be
available on all vacation dates. The approximate value listed gives you
a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once
you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a
foreign currency.
CITY: LONDON
A Taste of London Approximate value:
£62 GBP per person
Duration: 4 hours
A unique chance to combine a traditional London pub experience with a
relaxed, night-time river cruise, viewing some of the capital's most
beautiful illuminated sights. Enjoy a three-course dinner with several
local menu choices, including fish and chips and steak and ale pie at
an historic London pub in the City of London. Following dinner you will
enjoy scenic views from the comfort of your private cruiser, The Silver
Bonito, owned by EDF Energy London Eye. Highlights include Tower
Bridge, St. Paul's and the Houses of Parliament, with commentary from
your guide as you cruise along the River Thames.
Afternoon Excursion to
Windsor Castle Approximate value: £41 GBP per person
Duration: 5 hours
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
One of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II the castle is
still used regularly for ceremonial and state occasions. Visit the
magnificent State Apartments furnished with priceless works of art by
Holbein, Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck. See wonderful St.George's
Chapel the burial place of ten monarchs including Henry VIII and
Charles I.
Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews
Approximate value: £51 GBP per person
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her
Majesty The Queen. During August and September when the Queen makes her
annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's state rooms are open to
visitors. These are the heart of the Palace, lavishly furnished with
some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection which are used
for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. Before entry to the
Palace you will visit the Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables
still in existence. See the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages
and cars, used for coronations, royal weddings and State Visits,
including the magnificent Gold State Coach which has been used for
every coronation since 1821 and was last used for The Queen's Golden
Jubilee in 2002.
Churchill
Museum & Cabinet War Rooms (Anytime Excursion) Approximate value:
£14.50 GBP per person
Duration: 2 hours
The Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms are dedicated to the life
of the "greatest Briton," Sir Winston Churchill, and the secret
underground headquarters that were the nerve center of Britain's war
effort. The first London museum of its kind, the Churchill Museum
covers all 90 years of Winston Churchill's life, divided into five
chapters: his early years as British Prime Minister starting May 1940;
his later years; his childhood; his early political career; and the
period famously known as the "Gathering Storm."
Classic Rock and Beatles
Tour Approximate value: £30 GBP per person
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Your afternoon tour covers some of the London's rock landmarks - for
Beatles fans there's Brian Epstein's flat, Ringo's Kings Road
apartment, John and Yoko's first home, Paul's current London home, the
studio where the St Pepper's cover was shot, Apple Office and boutique,
EMI, Mason's Yard, where the 'Mop Tops' played their last ever live gig
and lots more other Beatle and related landmarks. And, yes, you do get
to walk across that famed Abbey Road crossing! The tour also covers
where Geldoff conceived Band Aid and Live Aid, where and how the Sex
Pistols was formed, the Clash's neighbourhood, also home to Bob Marley.
There are heaps of sites to please Pink Floyd fans. You'll pass the
homes of Freddie Mercury, Bowie, Bolan, Jimmy Page, Macca, Clapton, Van
Morrison, to name a few and see where Jimi Hendrix died. For Stones
fans there's the legendary Edith Grove apartment, various Jagger's
houses, the 'Sticky Fingers' restaurant. All this plus studios, record
company offices, gig sites, album cover locations and story after story
from your informed guide.
Dinner & Theater - 39 Steps Approximate value: £49 GBP per
person
A superb value evening to enjoy the best of London's
West End. Your evening includes tickets to your choice of show, and a
two course pre-theater meal at a specially chosen restaurant just a
short distance from the theatre. Your meal will be served in a friendly
efficient manner to ensure you reach the theatre in good time for
curtain up. Full details of your restaurant will be given to you on
arrival in London, along with relevant vouchers. Excellent value, with
the package often cheaper than buying a theatre ticket alone.
Dinner & Theater -
Blood Brothers Approximate value: £59 GBP per person
Duration: 5 hours
Discover the story of a group of working-class boys from the wrong side
of the tracks who became one of the greatest successes in pop music
history-Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Using their legendary
music, the thrilling early years of rock 'n' roll are brought to life
in this outstanding new musical at the Prince Edward Theatre! This is a
superb-value evening to enjoy the best of London's West End. Your
evening includes tickets to your choice of show and a 2-course,
pre-theater meal at a specially chosen restaurant just a short distance
from the theater. Your meal will be served in a friendly, efficient
manner to ensure you reach the theater in good time for curtain up.
Full details of your restaurant will be given to you on arrival in
London, along with relevant vouchers. This is an excellent value-with
the package often cheaper than buying a theater ticket alone.
Dinner & Theater - Les
Misérables Approximate value: £69 GBP per person
Duration: 5 hours
LES MISERABLES, the world's longest-running musical, has now been seen
by over 54 million people worldwide in 38 countries and in an
astonishing 21 languages. This spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's
masterpiece by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg continues to
thrill audiences night after night at the Queen's Theatre. Join the
revolution today! This is a superb-value evening to enjoy the best of
London's West End. Your evening includes tickets to your choice of show
and a 2-course, pre-theater meal at a specially chosen restaurant just
a short distance from the theater. Your meal will be served in a
friendly, efficient manner to ensure you reach the theater in good time
for curtain up. Full details of your restaurant will be given to you on
arrival in London, along with relevant vouchers. This is an excellent
value-with the package often cheaper than buying a theater ticket alone.
Dinner & Theater - Lion King
Approximate value: £69 GBP per person
Duration: 5 hours
A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film
transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors,
stunning effects, and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful
and moving story of Simba and the epic adventure of his journey from
wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. This is a
superb-value evening to enjoy the best of London's West End. Your
evening includes tickets to your choice of show and a 2-course,
pre-theater meal at a specially chosen restaurant just a short distance
from the theater. Your meal will be served in a friendly, efficient
manner to ensure you reach the theater in good time for curtain up.
Full details of your restaurant will be given to you on arrival in
London, along with relevant vouchers. This is an excellent value-with
the package often cheaper than buying a theater ticket alone.
Dinner
& Theater - Mamma Mia Approximate value: £79 GBP per person
Duration: 5 hours
Mamma Mia is an infectious musical featuring 22 of ABBA's best known
songs, including The Winner Takes It All, Money Money Money, Dancing
Queen, Chiquitita, Thank You for the Music, Knowing Me Knowing You,
and, of course, Mamma Mia. Through the story telling magic of the songs
of ABBA, we meet Donna, a feisty forty-something single mum, who
recalls the distant memories of carefree days and careless nights
whilst her daughter Sophie dreams of tradition, romance and a big white
wedding. This is a superb-value evening to enjoy the best of London's
West End. Your evening includes tickets to your choice of show and a
2-course, pre-theater meal at a specially chosen restaurant just a
short distance from the theater. Your meal will be served in a
friendly, efficient manner to ensure you reach the theater in good time
for curtain up. Full details of your restaurant will be given to you on
arrival in London, along with relevant vouchers. This is an excellent
value-with the package often cheaper than buying a theater ticket alone.
Dinner & Theater -
Phantom of the Opera Approximate value: £69 GBP per person
Duration: 5 hours
A superb value evening to enjoy the best of London's West End. Your
evening includes tickets to your choice of show, and a two course
pre-theater meal at a specially chosen restaurant just a short distance
from the theatre. Your meal will be served in a friendly efficient
manner to ensure you reach the theatre in good time for curtain up.
Full details of your restaurant will be given to you on arrival in
London, along with relevant vouchers. Excellent value, with the package
often cheaper than buying a theatre ticket alone.
England In One Day Approximate value: £80 GBP per person
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
First head straight for Stonehenge, the most popular prehistoric
monument in the world. Marvel at the huge 40-ton Sarsens and the
volcanic blue stones that were brought from the Preseli mountains over
280 miles away. Discover the mysteries that surround the slaughter
stone and see the numerous earth barrows where the Beaker People lie
buried. Continue over Salisbury Plain to Bath, a World Heritage Site,
with its Roman heritage and beautiful Georgian crescents and terraces.
Time to shop and explore before driving through the Cotswolds to
Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare-the greatest
writer in the English language-and home to the world-renowned Royal
Shakespeare Company. Your excursion includes an exclusive visit to
Shakespeare's birthplace before we enjoy champagne and strawberry
scones served in his picturesque garden.
Fat Tire Bike Tour
Approximate value: £20 GBP per person
Duration: 4 hours
Join your entertaining and informative guide as you take a leisurely
cycle ride through the parks and bike lanes of cental London. Includes
a break at a traditional English pub (no food or drinks included).
Comfortable bicycles, helmets and insurance are included.
Hampton Court Palace (Anytime
Excursion) Approximate value: £15.40 GBP per person
Duration: 8 hours
Henry VIII's magnificent Tudor palace was updated with Baroque
additions by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II. Henry
VIII and the palace's subsequent royal occupants have ensured the
palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. The Palace
is set in extensive gardens and parkland on the banks of the River
Thames.
Jack the Ripper Evening
Tour Approximate value: £25 GBP per person
Duration: 3 hours
Your tour begins with a coach drive direct to the dark side of London.
See the Old Bailey, the site of numerous public hangings; the Royal
London Hospital, where the Elephant Man lived; and the Wallace Plaque,
where Braveheart was tortured. Hear tales of gangland warfare,
butcherous barbers, and great train robbers. Then on to London's East
End, a hotbed of crime and vice in the 19th century. During the autumn
of 1888, terror struck when Jack the Ripper came out of the fog and
dimly lit alleys just long enough to stalk and butcher his five
victims. Walk his death trail inspecting the murder sites, deciphering
the evidence, and discussing his suspects. To this day the case remains
unsolved. Come and investigate the case for yourself-who was Jack the
Ripper? Your evening ends at The Sherlock Holmes pub, which contains a
unique collection of the great investigator's memorabilia.
Kensington Palace (Anytime Excursion) Approximate value: £14.50
GBP per person
Duration: 2 hours
Generations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant
gardens from Queen Mary to Victoria, and more recently Princess Diana
who made Kensington Palace her home. Sir Christopher Wren lavishly
improved the original house, turning it into a palace for William III
and Mary II. It remained a royal home and was the birthplace of Queen
Victoria. Most recently, Prince William and Princess Kate confirmed
that Kensington Palace would become their London home. The splendid
State Apartments and Court Dress Collection are on view to the public
as well as special exhibitions.
Leeds Castle, Dover,
Canterbury and Greenwich Approximate value: £79 GBP per person
Duration: 11 hours
Described as "the loveliest castle in the world," Leeds Castle was once
a Royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a palace of
Henry VIII, and a retreat for the rich and powerful. Explore the
chapel, galleries, courtyards and banqueting hall during a private
viewing before the castle opens its doors to the public. Following a
drive along the old coastal road you will see the famous white cliffs
of Dover before stopping for lunch (not included). Visit the ancient
city of Canterbury and its magnificent cathedral, infamous as the
setting for the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. Canterbury became the
center of one of the most important medieval pilgrimages in Europe
immortalised by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales. Then visit
historic Greenwich and its connections with sea, science, sovereigns
and time, and hear tales of the Cutty Sark. Finally enjoy excellent
views of Tower Bridge, Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral as you
cruise on the River Thames. Your tour ends at Embankment Pier.
London Duck Tours Approximate value:
£21 GBP per person
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
It's 80 minutes of fun, laughter and interesting sightseeing in
fantastic London. Aboard a unique amphibious craft, first used in the
D-Day landings in World War Two, you will pass famous London landmarks
such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Big Ben, the
Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square. You'll then make a dramatic
launch into the Thames River for the waterborne part of your tour.
London Zoo (Anytime
Excursion) Approximate value: £20.50 GBP per person
Duration: 4 hours
Set in leafy Regent's Park, London Zoo is the perfect day out for the
whole family. Visit the new exhibit 'Into Africa' where you will come
eye to eye with some of Africa's most unusual animals including
giraffes, zebras and African hunting dogs.You can 'Meet the Monkeys';
an exciting monkey walk-through experience, or enter Butterfly
Paradise, where you'll have the chance to enjoy the beauty of
butterflies as they fly around you.
Lunch in the Cotswolds Approximate value: £76 GBP per person
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Your full-day tour of the Cotswolds begins in Burford, where the
magnificent High Street, which slopes down to the River Windrush, holds
every variety of Cotswold stone. You have time to visit the small tea
houses before heading south to picturesque Bibury, described as the
prettiest village in Britain by William Morris. Enjoy a fabulous
2-course lunch at the Swan Hotel. The afternoon is spent exploring
Bourton-on-the-Water in the north of the Cotswolds, one of the most
beautiful villages in the region, before heading to delightful
Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. There, visit
Halls Croft an impressive 16th century house where Shakespeare's
daughter lived and enjoy afternoon refreshments of cream scones and
elderflower press.
Morning City Sightseeing
Approximate value: £30 GBP per person
Duration: 4 hours
Morning Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous
landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River
Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the
Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham
Palace. Highlights are a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the
ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held.
River Cruise Experience (Anytime
Excursion) Approximate value: £12.50 GBP per person
Duration: 0 hours 45 minutes
Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different
perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on
the River Thames with fascinating live commentary that brings the city
to life, presented by specialist guides. Highlights include Big Ben and
the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the
Tower of London.
Sea Life London Aquarium
(Anytime Excursion) Approximate value: £18 GBP per person
Duration: 3 hours
The mysterious experience starts in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.
Along the journey, a stunning glass tunnel walkway offers guests an
unforgettable experience by strolling underneath a tropical ocean.
There is plenty of interaction along the way-from feeding the rays and
watching diving displays to touch pools and discovery zones. Other
stars of the show include green turtles, seahorses, octopuses, zebra
sharks, and the ever-popular clown fish. The true highlight, however,
commences as guests complete their journey in the deeper, darker zone
of the Pacific Ocean. Take a walk on the wild side and watch six
species of shark swim beneath your feet from a floating glass platform.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Anytime Excursion) Approximate value:
£13.50 GBP per person
Duration: 3 hours
Explore the remarkable story of the Globe theatre, which brings
Shakespeare's world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition you'll
discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeare's
time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. Then
enjoy a guided tour of the theatre where guide-storytellers take you on
a fascinating half-hour tour of the auditorium and on a journey through
time to Elizabethan London.
Stonehenge and Bath
Approximate value: £59 GBP per person
Duration: 11 hours
The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world
heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of
Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has
been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to mention
public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones
intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or
an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these
40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at
this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.
Fast track entrance to the site is included in the price - your guide
will walk you right to the front of the line! And we're in no hurry -
there will be plenty of time to explore the site, take photos and buy
souvenirs before rejoining the coach and heading off to Bath where we
will arrive in time for lunch (not included). With fabulous
restaurants, tea houses, sandwich and coffee shops, not to mention all
the classic British pubs, you will be spoilt for choice of places to
eat. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents,
terraces and architecture. Following our scenic drive into the heart of
the city, there will be plenty of time to explore at your leisure. You
could visit the Roman Baths that were built nearly 2,000 years ago or
see Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading
over the weir. Then there is the Jane Austen Centre and the elegant
Assembly Rooms built in 1771. And you can shop, explore and take
afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the live classical
music. With so much to see and do you will be glad that you have so
much free time, and then, before the rush hour traffic begins, we head
back to London at a sensible time.
The London Dungeon (Anytime Excursion)
Approximate value: £20 GBP per person
Duration: 2 hours
Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never
taught you - learn the torturous methods used by unscrupulous
characters to the grisly details of our most prolific killers. In the
dark and dingy underbelly of the capital the London Dungeon dwells;
waiting to scare the life out of you and any willing visitors brave
enough to cross the threshold. Confront your fears, face your worst
nightmares and uncover the gory truth behind some of history's most
horrific events! The Dungeon offers visitors a thrill like no other
attraction.
The London Eye -Fast
Track (Anytime Excursion) Approximate value: £28.50 GBP per person
Duration: 1 hour
The London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high above the
River Thames. See Big Ben towering above the Houses of Parliament and
follow St. James's Park as it sweeps down to Buckingham Palace. Is the
Queen at home? You'll spot the flag flying if she is. A flight on the
London Eye lasts approximately 30 minutes, the time it takes for the
London Eye to revolve completely. Relax in one of the 32 high-tech
glass capsules and enjoy the London skyline at your leisure. During
weekends, Bank Holidays, and school holidays, the London Eye is at its
most popular. Fast Track tickets for the London Eye allow you to skip
the line and check in just 15 minutes before your flight. Fast Track
tickets are ideal for individuals, couples, and groups who want to make
the most of their day.
Tower of London and Crown Jewels Approximate value: £41 GBP per
person
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
The Tower of London is one of the most famous historic buildings in the
world. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066-1067, it has been guarded
by Yeoman Warders (popularly known as the Beefeaters) since the 14th
century. It has been a fortress, a royal palace, a prison, a place of
execution, and an armory. It is most famously known as the home to the
priceless Crown Jewels, including the solid gold crown used at the
coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Imperial State Crown and
Sovereigns Sceptre, the incredible Cullinan diamonds, and the
Koh-i-Noor.
Warwick Castle,
Stratford, Oxford, & The Cotswolds Approximate value: £79 GBP
per person
Duration: 12 hours
First visit mighty, medieval Warwick Castle, with a history dating back
over 1,000 years. See the waxwork displays of Madame Tussauds and the
ghostly dungeons where prisoners were tortured, or take a relaxing
stroll through the castle's beautiful gardens. Then onto
Stratford-upon-Avon, a charming market town set in the heart of rural
England and the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The tour includes a
visit inside Shakespeare's birthplace before stopping in the
picturesque Cotswolds for lunch (not included). Following lunch travel
to Oxford, 'the city of dreaming spires' which boasts one of the
greatest and oldest universities in the world. Enjoy a unique tour
through the heart of Christ Church College before viewing the
spectacular dining hall, chosen as a key location in the Harry Potter
films.
CITY: PARIS
"Pleasure Cruise" on The Seine and Jazz
Dinner Show Approximate value: €154 EUR per person
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Relax on board a comfortable boat and glide past the city's most
beautiful monuments. Sip an aperitif or a glass champagne or try a
tasty crepe, on a one-hour Seine river cruise. Then enjoy a
three-course dinner, with drinks, while listening to music in the cozy
atmosphere of one of the city's famous jazz supper clubs, Le Petit
Journal Montparnasse.
Barbizon, Castle Of
Fontainebleau & Vaux Le Vicomte Approximate value: €159 EUR per
person
Duration: 9 hours
Visit the historic Castle of Fontainebleau, lavishly built and
furnished in the Renaissance style, and a favorite hunting residence of
French kings. An audio-guided tour inside the castle is followed by
free time in the gardens. Travel across the forest to the village of
Barbizon, famous since the 19th century, thanks to artists such as
Millet, Rousseau, and Stevenson. Continue on to the Castle of Vaux le
Vicomte, Nicolas Fouquet's masterpiece and a great source of
inspiration for Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles. Enjoy an included
lunch in the park followed by an audio-guided tour of the main rooms of
the chateau. End the day with free time to stroll through the gardens
and visit the Horse-Driven Carriage Museum before heading back to Paris.
Claude Monet's Giverny & Museum Of
Impressionism Approximate value: €102 EUR per person
Duration: 5 hours
Drive along the Seine Valley to the home of Claude Monet, leader of the
Impressionist movement. Visit the house, the former studio, and stroll
through the garden, a famous source of inspiration for many celebrated
artists. Also visit the beautiful new Musee des Impressionismes nearby.
Approximately 80 kilometers west of Paris, Claude Monet purchased his
home in Giverny in 1890, and built his studio and waterlily pond. His
famous works include The Picnic, and themed series such as Rouen
Cathedral, Haystacks, Poplar, Japanese Bridge, and the River Thames.
Monet donated his beloved Water Lilies paintings to his country and
they are housed today in the Orangerie in Paris.
Claude
Monet's Giverny & Palace Of Versailles Approximate value: €183 EUR
per person
Duration: 9 hours
Travel to Claude Monet's Giverny with a guided visit of the wonderful
gardens. Free time on your own to visit the famous artist's home and
studio as well as the new Musee des Impressionnismes Giverny (entrance
ticket to museum included). Enjoy an included lunch at Moulin de
Fourges, located a few minutes away from Giverny, with its country-like
charm, relaxing atmosphere and typical regional cuisine. Later visit
the lavish 17th century Palace of Versailles built by the Sun King
Louis XIV. A audio-guided visit of the Palace's State Apartments and
Hall of Mirrors are included. Free time to explore the elegant gardens.
D-Day: Normandy &
Landing Beaches Approximate value: €235 EUR per person
Duration: 12 hours
This full-day minibus excursion includes a visit to Pointe du Hoc,
known for the WWII assault by heroic Rangers, and the American Cemetery
in Colleville, where immaculately kept rows of white crosses and Stars
of David commemorate the Americans who died. Also see Omaha Beach, the
code name for one of the main landing points for the Allied invasion of
German-occupied France on June 6 1944. After an included lunch (drinks
included) in the village of Crepon, see the ruins of Arrommanches'
artificial harbor, built by the Allies in 15 days, and watch The Price
of Freedom at the Arromanches 360 Cinema. Stop at Juno Beach for a
guided visit and explore the remains of the Atlantic Wall before
returning to Paris.
Dinner & Show at Lido - Menu Bonheur Approximate value: €229 EUR
per person
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy dinner and a cabaret show at the Lido, located on the famous
Champs-Elysees. Its revues have added sparkle to the City of Light
since 1946. Menu Bonheur: Vegetables & crab tartare, herb salad
& cream of sea urchin or duck foie gras, sweet wine & peach
gelee, medallions of monkfish, marniere-style garnish or pan-seared
veal, stuffed vegetables, exotic delight pistachio/pineapple blanc
manger, lemon sorbet or crunchy-Lido coated in dark chocolate, 1/2
bottle of champagne Brut Lido Premiere cru or 1/2 bottle of wine.
Dinner & Show at Lido
- Menu Plaisir Approximate value: €192 EUR per person
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy dinner and a cabaret show at the Lido, located on the famous
Champs-Elysees. Its revues have added sparkle to the City of Light
since 1946. Menu Plaisir: Half-cooked salmon, preserved vegetables from
the south, Henri IV poultry breast, stock flavored with foie gras,
chocolate dessert with red fruit flavors, 1/2 bottle of champagne or
1/2 bottle of wine.
Dinner Cruise - Marina de Paris
Approximate value: €119 EUR per person
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy a romantic dinner "Saveurs Menu" comfortably seated by the window
on a glass-covered boat of the Marina de Paris. The 2 hour cruise on
the Seine will allow you to discover an illuminated Paris in the
evening.
Dinner Show At Moulin Rouge - Menu
Belle Époque Approximate value: €279 EUR per person
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with dinner and a cabaret show at the
famous Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan for more than a century.
Menu Belle Epoque: Mise en Bouche / Duck Foie Gras with Sea Salt, Mango
Vinaigrette, "Roquette" Salad and Grilled Toast or Lobster thin Pie "a
la Parisienne", Crushed Tomato and Lobster Chiboust Cream, Herbs Salad
/ Fried Sea Bass Fillet, Creamy Risotto with Wood Mushrooms, Meadow
Mushroom Cream or Sirloin Steak"1889", Small Fried Potatoes with Thyme,
French Beans with Fresh Butter, Pepper Sauce /"Saint Honore" with
Raspberries, Light Whipped Cream, Crunchy Caramel Pastry or "Moulin
Rouge" Opera Pastry, Chocolate Wings, Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce or
Gourmandise of Three Chocolates "Echiquier" Pastry, Crispy Chocolate
Pearls and 1/2 bottle of champagne.
Dinner
Show At Moulin Rouge - Menu Mistinguett Approximate value: €224 EUR per
person
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with dinner and a
cabaret show at the famous Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan for
more than a century. Menu Mistinguette:Terrine of Duck Foie Gras
"Montmartre", Fruit Chutney or "Mistinguett" King Prawns with Smoked
Spices, Vegetable Tartar, Vinaigrette with Herbs / "Frou Frou" Sauteed
Corn-Fed Chicken Supreme, Morel Cream and Fresh Pasta or "Cabaret"
Baked Salmon Fillet, French White Butter, Boiled Potatoes and Grape
Tomatoes on the Vine /"Tendresse" of Red Berries, Fruity Marshmallows
and Raspberry Sauce or Gourmandise of Three Chocolates "Echiquier"
Pastry, Crispy Chocolate Pearls and 1/2 bottle of wine.
Dinner Show at Moulin
Rouge - Menu Toulouse Lautrec Approximate value: €229 EUR per person
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with dinner and a cabaret show at the
famous Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan for more than a century.
Menu Toulouse Lautrec: Festival of Norwegian Smoked Salmon Tarama,
Trout Roe and Avruga Grilled Toast or Feerie Stuffed Dover Sole Tangy
Cream and Young Shoots in Salad / Steamed Gilt Head Sea Bream,
Champagne Sauce, Mashed Potatoes or Valentin Saute of Veal, White
Supreme Sauce Pilaf Rice and Small White Onions / Moulin Rouge Opera
Pastry, Chocolate Wings Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce or Tendresse of Red
Berries Fruity Marshmallows and Raspberry Sauce and 1/2 bottle of
champagne.
Discovery Of Champagne Approximate value: €195 EUR per person
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
See the vineyards of the Champagne region as you travel by minibus
along the country roads to the historic village of Hautvillers, the
birthplace of champagne. Visit the cellar of a local wine grower and
sample the vineyards' champagne. Discover the world-famous Moet &
Chandon cellars, where you can also enjoy a glass of champagne. Stop in
Reims for a short visit of the cathedral, a gothic masterpiece where
the kings of France came to be crowned. A traditional Champagne region
lunch with drinks is included.
Disneyland® Paris (1
day ticket/2 parks) Approximate value: €112 EUR per person
Duration: 12 hours
Make the most of your Paris stay and discover Disneyland® Paris.
Enjoy an unforgettable day with memories that will stay with you
forever. Meet Mickey Mouse and his friends as he is taking time out to
welcome its guests in Fantasyland®. Then enjoy Disney Magic on
Parade with all of Disneys amazing characters. The combined ticket give
the possibility to visit both parks on the same day and to go from one
park to the other as many times as you want.
Eiffel Tower Dinner and Seine Cruise
Approximate value: €179 EUR per person
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
A global icon of France and the tallest structure in Paris, the Eiffel
Tower was built in 1889 and named after its designer, engineer Gustave
Eiffel. Take the elevator up to the first floor of the "Iron Lady"
where you will enjoy a tasty three-course dinner, including drinks, at
Restaurant "Le 58 Tour Eiffel". Later relax and admire illuminated
Paris while cruising along the Seine River.
Loire Castles and Lunch
Approximate value: €224 EUR per person
Duration: 12 hours
Visit the 11th-century gothic (with renaissance additions) Amboise
Castle, a favorite of French kings and where Henry II and his wife,
Catherine de' Medici, raised their children. Also see nearby Clos Luce,
which is connected to Amboise Castle by an underground passage, where
as a guest of the king, Leonardo da Vinci came in 1515 to live and work
until his death in 1519. Visit renaissance Chenonceau Castle, built
over the River Cher and a gift from Henry II to his mistress, Diane de
Poitiers. After his death, Queen Catherine took over this castle as her
own favorite residence. Enjoy an included lunch with drinks and stop to
view and photograph the largest castle in the Loire Valley, Chambord
Castle.
Louvre Museum (Afternoon Excursion) Approximate value: €84 EUR per
person
Duration: 3 hours
Your guide will bring to life the the Louvre Museum's most celebrated
treasures, including Leonardo da Vinci's masterful Mona Lisa. Built
originally as a royal fortress in the Middle Ages, Francois I's chateau
was then linked to the Tuileries Palace by the Grande Galerie, forming
a huge complex. In 1793, the Central Arts Museum was opened to the
public. Today, the Louvre holds 35,000 works of art divided into eight
departments: paintings, prints & drawings, sculpture, decorative
arts, Greek, Etruscan & Roman antiquities, Egyptian antiquities,
Near Eastern antiquities, and Islamic art. Your guided visit will be
focused on three world-famous works: the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory,
and the Mona Lisa.
Louvre Museum (Morning
Excursion) Approximate value: €84 EUR per person
Duration: 3 hours
Your guide will bring to life the the Louvre Museum's most celebrated
treasures, including Leonardo da Vinci's masterful Mona Lisa. Built
originally as a royal fortress in the Middle Ages, Francois I's chateau
was then linked to the Tuileries Palace by the Grande Galerie, forming
a huge complex. In 1793, the Central Arts Museum was opened to the
public. Today, the Louvre holds 35,000 works of art divided into eight
departments: paintings, prints & drawings, sculpture, decorative
arts, Greek, Etruscan & Roman antiquities, Egyptian antiquities,
Near Eastern antiquities, and Islamic art. Your guided visit will be
focused on three world-famous works: the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory,
and the Mona Lisa.
Mont St. Michel Including Lunch
Approximate value: €192 EUR per person
Duration: 15 hours
Enjoy the landscapes of the Normandy region on a guided excursion to
11th-century Mont Saint Michel Abbey, located on a rocky island in an
immense bay with the highest tides in Europe. The first small church
was built and consecrated here in 709 at the request of the Archangel
Michel to the Bishop of Avranches. During the Middle Ages, it became a
great spiritual and intellectual center, and was one of the most
important places of pilgrimage for nearly one thousand years. People
traveled to the abbey by roads called "paths to paradise," hoping for
the assurance of eternity. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant that faces the
island and time to stroll around the village.
Seine Cruise &
Illuminations (Summer Excursion) Approximate value: €80 EUR per person
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy a 1-hour cruise on the River Seine followed by a guided discovery
tour to admire illuminated Paris, including the Concorde, Opera,
Madeleine, and Champs Elysees.
Seine Cruise & Illuminations (Winter Excursion) Approximate value:
€80 EUR per person
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy a 1-hour cruise on the River Seine followed by a guided discovery
tour to admire illuminated Paris, including the Concorde, Opera,
Madeleine, and Champs Elysees.
Show at Moulin Rouge -
1st Show Approximate value: €185 EUR per person
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy an unforgettable evening and a cabaret show at the famous Moulin
Rouge, home of the French Cancan for more than a century. Half a bottle
of champagne per person will be served.
The Somme Battlefields - First World
War Approximate value: €224 EUR per person
Duration: 12 hours
Discover the area which was home to some of the most terrible battles
of the Great War. Learn the history of the Battle of the Somme where,
during a 4-month period in 1916, approximately three million soldiers
were involved in the fighting and some 1,200,000 were killed, wounded
or missing in action. See the villages of Villers-Bretonneux, Peronne,
with a guided visit of the Historical Museum; Thiepval with its great
Memorial to the missing and Beaumont-Hamel; all locations where the
battles took place. Also included, a tasty lunch at a typical
restaurant in the village of Peronne.
Versailles (Afternoon -
Winter Excursion) Approximate value: €89 EUR per person
Duration: 4 hours
Travel out of Paris to the lavish 17th-century baroque Palace of
Versailles, built by the "Sun King," Louis XIV, with its magnificent
State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and Royal Chapel. Your Local Guide
will bring its history to life during the visit, then enjoy time at
leisure to stroll through parts of the elegant 250-acre gardens. Louis
XIII purchased Versailles and its surrounding land to serve as his
hunting lodge. His son, Louis XIV, decided to make it his seat of
government and in 1682, he installed his impressive court and numerous
noble visitors in sumptuous surroundings, a symbol of absolute
monarchy. Today, Versailles is preserved as a museum.
Versailles (Morning - Winter Excursion) Approximate value: €89 EUR per
person
Duration: 4 hours
Travel out of Paris to the lavish 17th-century baroque Palace of
Versailles, built by the "Sun King," Louis XIV, with its magnificent
State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and Royal Chapel. Your Local Guide
will bring its history to life during the visit, then enjoy time at
leisure to stroll through parts of the elegant 250-acre gardens. Louis
XIII purchased Versailles and its surrounding land to serve as his
hunting lodge. His son, Louis XIV, decided to make it his seat of
government and in 1682, he installed his impressive court and numerous
noble visitors in sumptuous surroundings, a symbol of absolute
monarchy. Today, Versailles is preserved as a museum.
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