Paris

Walk the Champs Elysees, visit the Eiffel Tower,
climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe,
or take time in the incredible Notre Dame de Paris

September 9 - 17, 2011

$2,398 + tax

Itinerary:
Each day may change in our itinerary depending on the weather but there is always something exciting to find and do everyday in Paris rain or shine.

Friday September 9
We depart LAX on Tahiti Nui Airlines this afternoon and head directly to Paris, France.

Saturday September 10
Our arrival in Paris is in the morning. The bus picks us up at the airport and we commence with an orientation tour of this beautiful city. You will see the grand sights and charming districts of Paris. We make some photo stops at the Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero (for that perfect photo of the Eiffel Tower), Invalides and Place de la Concorde (looking straight down the Champs Elysees). We then check into our hotel in one of the best areas of Paris. The rest of the day is open to explore your quartier. Hotel Castiglione

Sunday September 11
We take the local Metro to the Latin Quarter and have a walking tour towards one of the oldest outdoor markets in Paris. We pass the old Roman bath ruins, the massive Pantheon, and the ancient Roman arena of Lutece before arriving at the Mouffetard Sunday market. Hotel Castiglione (B)

Monday September 12
Today may be the day we visit the incredible Eiffel Tower (weather permitting) and on our way back we tour one of Paris' top museums the Musee d'Orsay. You will be given time to find your own little café or bistro for lunch in the area. Maybe you might like to have lunch in the café or dining room of the museum? How about an evening boat ride on the River Seine? Hotel Castiglione (B)

Tuesday September 13
Our bus will be waiting for us in front of our hotel after breakfast as we embark on an amazing tour to the Loire Valley. We travel southwest through France to visit our first chateau - Chenonceau. In France this castle is known as the Ladies Chateau. Three women owned and developed this delightful castle. Lunch will be in the lovely city of Amboise. You will have time to explore this city and visit its castle which is the resting place of Leonardo da Vinci and finally the masterpiece of the Loire - Chateau Chambord. In the evening we return to our hotel. (Entrance fees are not included) Hotel Castiglione (B)

Wednesday September 14
Today would be a good day to visit the Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the precious Sainte Chappelle; if you would like, arrangements can be made to hear a classical concert in this church in the evening. Hotel Castiglione (B)

Thursday September 15
This may be a good day to take a local train to Versailles to visit the Chateau, its superb gardens and the surrounding city. (Entrance fees are not provided) You can take the entire day for your visit. Hotel Castiglione (B)

Friday September 16
It is a short walk to the area where we will see a very Parisian fashion show at a local department store. We have time for shopping and last minute touring of this wonderful City of Lights. Hotel Castiglione (B)

Saturday September 17
After our final breakfast we say Au revoir to Paris and head back to Los Angeles. We arrive on the same day. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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