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Day 1 |
Departure from the USA bound for
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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.
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Day 3 |
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 finishing with the pageantry of the
changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace
(in season).
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Day 4 |
Paris
This morning we board Europe's
newest train, the incredible Eurostar. A smooth
ride through the English and French countryside takes us
in a short time to Paris.
This afternoon our local guide
introduces us to Napoleon's grand Arc de Triomphe
with its tomb of the unknown soldier, the famous
Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde steeped
in France's turbulent history, magnificent Place
Vendôme and finishes with a visit to one of Europe's
most beautiful Cathedrals, Notre Dame.
This evening we take we to top of
the Eiffel Tower for a 'bird's eye view' of the
city!
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Day 5 |
Paris
Today we marvel at Louis XIV's Versailles. Our tour takes us through the
250 foot long hall of mirrors and the royal apartments to
the magnificent gardens and Marie Antoinette's Petit
Hameau.
This evening a romantic Seine
river cruise is included.
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Day 6 |
Train
This
morning a visit is included to the Louvre museum.
A Mecca for art lovers, the renowned collection includes
Da Vinci's masterpiece the Mona Lisa.
Board our overnight train for the
blue waters of the Cote d'Azur.
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Day 7 |
Nice
After
breakfast, transfer to our hotel and begin to explore
this lively resort. Learn about Nice's Italian
heritage as our Tour Director leads us on a walking tour
of the Old Town.
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Day 8 |
Nice
Our panoramic tour includes the
bustling Promenade des Anglais and the ornate
Russian Orthodox Church.
Later this morning we
travel the spectacular coastline route to the
principality of Monaco, one of the smallest
countries in Europe.
We will also take a trip to the
highest cliff-top village in France, Eze.
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Day 9 |
Return to the USA. |
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