Day 1: Friday, October 22, 2010
Arrive 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 is included.
Day 2: Saturday, October 23, 2010
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 is included.
Day 3: Sunday, October 24, 2010
London
After breakfast, 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!
Today
Breakfast and Dinner
are included.
Day 4: Monday, October 25, 2010
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
are included.
Day 5: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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 is included.
Day 6: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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
are included.
Day 7: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Paris - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
Today Breakfast is included.