Castles and Kings: London to Paris

•   A guided tour with a local expert through the British Museum and a Spy Walk

Day 1: Arrive London / A private double-decker bus ride
Welcome to London, one of Europe’s most delightful capital cities. A transfer is included from London’s Heathrow Airport to The Royal Horseguards hotel, centrally located near landmark sights like Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks. Board our private double-decker bus for a fun-filled sightseeing excursion this afternoon – it’s a perfect introduction to some of the most famous places in London. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.
Overnight: The Langham, London, England
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Tower of London and a private capsule on the London Eye
Meet an English “Beefeater” today before exploring the infamous Tower of London – it has served as both a castle and prison through the centuries! See the Bloody Tower and the priceless Crown Jewels, then get set for an exciting speedboat adventure on the Thames River. You will experience a different view of the city from your private capsule on the London Eye; the world’s highest observation wheel takes you 450 feet above the Thames River. Tonight, dine like the locals do in a real London pub!
Overnight: The Langham, London, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3: See Windsor Castle and "The Wizard of Oz"
See how English royalty live on a visit to Windsor Castle; built by William the Conqueror in 1070, it has been home to the kings and queens of England for over 900 years! You can always tell if the Queen is in residence by the flag that flies over the Round Tower. View Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, built in the early 1920s; this exquisitely detailed miniature palace even has working chandeliers, a grandfather clock that chimes on the hour, a water system, and a tiny wine cellar that contains real wine. This afternoon, join us on a bike ride through the Royal Parks of London, followed by a special treat tonight in London’s West End Theatre District for a musical performance of "The Wizard of Oz."
Overnight: The Langham, London, England
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Explore a famous London museum and go on a spy walk
Take a guided tour of the British Museum, chronicling two million years of history and culture. The museum has grown from a collection of private manuscripts in 1753 to the most comprehensive treasury of art and artifacts in the world and is housed in 2½ miles of galleries! It’s spy versus spy on an afternoon walk when you become a Bond agent and try to save the world. Will you rescue the girl before the silos explode? Who will interrogate the white cat? Find out during your last night in London!
Overnight: The Langham, London, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 5: Travel First Class aboard Eurostar to Paris
Travel aboard the high-speed Eurostar train today for a journey that takes you from London to Paris in just two hours and fifteen minutes, the fastest time ever, with an amazing ride under the English Channel. We’ll introduce you to the city on a sightseeing tour, including the Eiffel Tower, before checking you into your Parisian hotel. Your hotel is ideally located just steps from Tuileries Garden, Place Vendome, and Place de la Concorde, and is also close to Musée du Louvre. Dinner tonight is at an authentic Parisian brasserie where you will experience a real taste of life in Paris.
Overnight: The Westin Paris, France
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: A golden palace and a scavenger hunt at the Louvre
Standing about an hour outside of Paris, Château de Versailles, one of the most extravagant palaces in Europe, virtually glitters with gold! During a guided tour this morning, you won’t be surprised to learn that Louis XIV spent a lot of money building this royal residence – it would cost more than $2 billion to build today. Hear stories about life in the palace, stroll through its beautiful formal gardens, and have lunch at a café. After lunch, return to Paris where you’ll discover the treasures of the Musée du Louvre on a fun-filled guided scavenger hunt tour with your family and friends.
Overnight: The Westin Paris, France
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Visit Notre Dame and meet artists in Montmartre
Built on the site of a Roman temple, Notre Dame has been witness to the greatest events in Parisian history from its perch in the heart of the Ile de la Cité and the River Seine since the 12th century. You’ll have a chance to tour this majestic Gothic cathedral with a local expert today, seeing the grotesque gargoyles that peer down from ledges on the façade of the building, as well as the bell tower made famous by Quasimodo in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Then it’s off for a visit to hilltop Montmartre, where for centuries street artists have flocked to draw, paint and sketch under the shadow of the white-domed Sacré-Coeur Basilica. A guided walking tour offers an opportunity to see them at work. Enjoy free time to explore this afternoon before our farewell dinner. Your family’s tale of two cities ends in the morning, but your memories won’t!
Overnight: The Westin Paris, France
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8: Journey Home
Tour Ends: Paris. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from The Westin Paris. You should allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/3/2012 - 6/11/2012	$4,290
6/10/2012 - 6/18/2012	$4,290
6/14/2012 - 6/22/2012	$4,290
6/17/2012 - 6/25/2012	$4,290
6/18/2012 - 6/26/2012	$4,290
6/21/2012 - 6/29/2012	$4,290
6/24/2012 - 7/2/2012	$4,290
6/25/2012 - 7/3/2012	$4,290
6/28/2012 - 7/6/2012	$4,290
7/1/2012 - 7/9/2012	$4,290
7/5/2012 - 7/13/2012	$4,290
7/15/2012 - 7/23/2012	$4,290
7/19/2012 - 7/27/2012	$4,290
8/16/2012 - 8/24/2012	$4,290
8/19/2012 - 8/27/2012	$4,290
8/23/2012 - 8/31/2012	$4,290
8/26/2012 - 9/3/2012	$4,290
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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