Day 1  

Departure from the USA bound for England!

Day 2

London   We are met by our European Institute Tour Director and accompanied to our centrally located hotel, before we begin exploring this incredible city.
 

London   Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour as our local guide introduces the many faces of London. We will see magnificent Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and finish off with the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (in season).

Caen   En route to our ferry we stop to visit the ancient standing stone circle of Stonehenge followed by the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral. Relax as we sail to France.

Tours   Today we will walk on the beaches that were the once the battleground for Europe’s freedom and visit the nearby American Military Cemetery as well as the war museum at Caen. Continue to the majestic 8th century Benedictine Abbey of Mont St. Michel.
 

Paris   Today we visit two of the most impressive chateaux in the Loire Valley: Amboise and Chenonceau. On our journey to Paris we first stop to visit Chartres Cathedral where Pilgrims have been journeying for eight centuries to gaze in wonder at the magnificent gothic architecture and stained glass windows (Malcolm Miller tour when available).
 

Paris   Today we will have the perfect introduction to Paris, a city sightseeing tour led by a local guide.

We will see Napoleon’s grand Arc de Triomphe, the famous Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde, visit one of Europe’s most beautiful Cathedrals, Notre Dame. After lunch a visit is included to the Louvre Museum.

This evening a romantic Seine river cruise is included.

Paris   Our day commences with a visit to Louis XIV’s Versailles. Our tour takes we through the 250 foot long hall of mirrors and the royal apartments to the magnificent gardens and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Hameau.

This evening we ascend to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a 'bird's eye view' of the city!

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