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Normandy, Brittany & Chateau Country with Nice Ext 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RCN2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
11 |
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Countries Visited |
France
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City Highlights |
Caen, Loire Valley, Mont Saint Michel, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen |
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Paris Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, ascend the Eiffel TowerRouen Walking tourCaen Visit the Memorial Museum for PeaceNormandy Beaches Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and its visitor centerMont St. Michel Guided visit of the abbey; dinner at a local restaurantChâteaubriant Morning breakAngers Take pictures of the castleLoire Valley Full-day guided sightseeing, visit the Castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Leonardo da Vinci’s home of Clos LucéChartres Visit the gothic cathedralParis-Nice By high-speed TGV train (first-class)Nice Guided sightseeing, visit the Old TownHeadsets throughout the tourNote:- In the rare event that the TGV train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners with wine (D), including a special welcome dinner in Paris and a special dinner in Mont St. Michel
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Day 1: Arrive in Paris, France
. The day is free to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one of Paris’ lively restaurants. After dinner you may wish to join an optional outing to get a first impression of the “City of Light.” (D)
Day 2: Paris
. 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 as well as exciting evening outings are available. (B)
Day 3: Paris–Rouen–Caen
. A pleasant morning drive takes you to Rouen. Time here for a leisurely stroll along the lovely cobblestone Rue du Gros-Horloge leading from the cathedral to the square where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. Then, continue to Caen and look forward to a visit to the fascinating MEMORIAL MUSEUM FOR PEACE with its great exhibits and audiovisual show about the Battle of Normandy. Continue to Caen for your overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 4: Caen–Normandy Beaches–Mont St. Michel
. Focus on the scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. Drive by Juno Beach, then stop at Gold Beach for a view of the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches. Visit the AMERICAN CEMETERY and its visitor center at Omaha Beach. Continue to Sainte Mère Eglise, the first town to be liberated, with its evocative parachute memorial. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit of 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 and a special dinner is included. (B,D)
Day 5: Mont St. Michel–Loire Valley
. Enjoy a scenic ride right across Brittany via Châteaubriant to Angers. Stop here for pictures of the impressive 13th-century castle. Then, continue your journey to the Loire Valley, where you will stay for the next two nights. Tonight, why not sample French cuisine at one of the area’s excellent restaurants? (B)
Day 6: Loire Valley. Excursion to Castle Country
. 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. (B,D)
Day 7: Loire Valley–Chartres–Paris
. 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. (B)
Day 8: Paris–Nice
. You will be transferred by TGV TRAIN to Nice, arriving in the mid-afternoon. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 9: Nice
. Morning guided sightseeing includes a walk through the OLD TOWN. (B)
Day 10: Nice
. Full day at leisure. Ask your Local Host for suggestions. (B)
Day 11: Nice
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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PARIS Concorde Montparnasse (F), CAEN Mercure Centre (F), MONT ST. MICHEL Mercure Mont St. Michel (F), LOIRE VALLEY Holiday Inn (F) at Blois, NICE Boscolo Exedra (D) Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $849 to $1311Triple room reduction: $63 to $161Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $345, in twin room $180, in triple room $180Extra nights per person in Nice:in single room $355, in twin room $195, in triple room $170April, May, September, October: in single room $255, in twin room $145, in triple room $135May 24-27: in single room $700, in twin room $380, in triple room $310
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jun 09, 2012 - Jun 19, 2012 | Call Us | $3,278 | | Jul 14, 2012 - Jul 24, 2012 | Call Us | $3,278 | | Jul 21, 2012 - Jul 31, 2012 | Call Us | $3,278 | | Jul 28, 2012 - Aug 07, 2012 | Call Us | $3,278 | | Aug 04, 2012 - Aug 14, 2012 | Call Us | $3,278 | | Aug 18, 2012 - Aug 28, 2012 | Call Us | $3,278 | | Aug 25, 2012 - Sep 04, 2012 | Call Us | $3,116 | | Sep 01, 2012 - Sep 11, 2012 | Call Us | $3,116 | | Sep 08, 2012 - Sep 18, 2012 | Call Us | $3,116 | | Sep 15, 2012 - Sep 25, 2012 | Call Us | $3,116 | | Sep 22, 2012 - Oct 02, 2012 | Call Us | $3,116 | | Sep 29, 2012 - Oct 09, 2012 | Call Us | $3,116 | | Oct 06, 2012 - Oct 16, 2012 | Call Us | $3,106 |
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