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Normandy, Brittany and Chateaux Country 2007
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RC7 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
9 |
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Starting Price |
$1279 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$388 |
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Triple room disc. |
$35 |
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Countries Visited |
France
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City Highlights |
Mont Saint Michel, Caen, Blois, Paris |
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PARIS Welcome drink; guided sightseeing; visit the Notre Dame Cathedral; ascend the Eiffel Tower
ROUEN Orientation
CAEN Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace
NORMANDY BEACHES Visit the Normandy American Cemetery
BAYEUX Admire Queen Matilda’s tapestry in the Tapestry Museum
MONT ST. MICHEL Guided visit of the abbey
ANGERS Picture stop of the castle
CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Full day guided sightseeing; visit châteaux of Chambord, Chenonceau and Leonardo Da Vinci’s home of Clos Lucé
CHARTRES Visit the Gothic cathedral
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
7 buffet breakfasts (BB); 3 three-course dinners (D); a welcome drink in Paris
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
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Day 1 (Fri.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrival in Paris, France. (Sat.)
The day is free to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 4 p.m. meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director. Tonight you may wish to join an optional excursion to the artist area of Montmartre.
Day 3 Paris. (Sun.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, and for a panoramic view take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. Balance of the day at leisure and lots to do. An optional excursion to Versailles Palace and gardens and exciting evening outings are available (BB)
Day 4 Paris-Rouen-Caen. (Mon.)
A pleasant morning drive takes you to historic Rouen in the lower valley of the River Seine. Time here for a leisurely stroll along the lovely cobbled Rue du Gros-Horloge leading from the cathedral to the square where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. From Rouen continue to Caen and look forward to the highlight of the day, a visit to the fascinating MEMORIAL MUSEUM FOR PEACE. Its great exhibits and audiovisual show focus on the Battle of Normandy. (BB,D)
Day 5 Caen-Normandy Beaches-Bayeux-Mont St. Michel. (Tue.)
Drive to the scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Visit the NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY and see the Rangers Memorial at Point du Hoc. Then to Bayeux where you admire QUEEN MATILDA’S TAPESTRY, depicting in extraordinary detail William the Conqueror’s conquest of England. In the afternoon visit the famous ABBEY OF MONT ST. MICHEL, perched on a rocky isle in the Gulf of Saint Malo. Overnight on the coast near Mont St. Michel. (BB,D)
Day 6 Mont St. Michel-Blois. (Wed.)
Enjoy a scenic ride right across Brittany to Angers. Stop here for pictures of an impressive 13th-century castle. Continue your journey eastward to Saumur, known for its cavalry school and a great sparkling wine. Then on to Blois where you will stay for the next two nights. (BB,D)
Day 7 Blois. Châteaux Country Excursion. (Thu.)
A rich day of sightseeing. Visit the jewel of the French Renaissance, Château CHAMBORD, and the 16th century château of Catherine de Medici, lovely CHENONCEAU. On to Amboise. Visit CLOS LUCÉ and marvel at an amazing collection of models of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions, painstakingly reconstructed from the drawings of the great Renaissance genius. Tonight is your chance to sample French cuisine at one of the area’s excellent bistros. (BB)
Day 8 Blois-Chartres-Paris. (Fri.)
This morning visit Chartres with its superb 13th century GOTHIC CATHEDRAL—a jewel of medieval architecture. Arrive in Paris in the afternoon. An optional excursion to the Louvre Museum is available as well as exciting possibilities for an unforgettable night out on the town. (BB)
Day 9 (Sat.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
| Receive 10% off any Listed Land Price if you purchase Land & Air or receive 10% off any land price if land only is purchased.These deals sell out fast and prices on all of our tour specials can only be guaranteed once deposit has been made, so hurry now! Please call us toll-free at 1 800 935 2620 to book one of our discounted specials. |
Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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