Fully Escorted Paris
Day Trip from London

It's Simply Paris in a single day.

On the Fully Escorted Paris Day Trip from London, see the Champs-Elysées, bounded by the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. Take the lift up the Eiffel Tower for truly spectacular views of Paris. See Notre-Dame, "Our Lady of Paris," on the banks of the River Seine. Paris also offers many more famous monuments, museums and galleries, the chance for an outstanding dining experience, and excellent boutique shopping. Travel the exciting Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel. You are able to make the choice between Standard Class or Standard Premier Class.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS TOUR MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST 4 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DEPARTURE DATE.

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Special Schedule Notes

-On May 4-7, the Eiffel Tower will be closed. You will visit the Montmarte instead.

Important Notes

NO CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS ARE ALLOWED, AS THIS TOUR INCLUDES RAIL TRANSPORTATION TICKETS THAT CANNOT BE REISSUED, CHANGED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY.

Passports are required and you may also need a visa.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Reserved Seats on Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel
- Fully Escorted in Paris
- Visit Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor
- 1 Hour Cruise the River Seine
- Time for Shopping
- Free Map of Paris

Approximate Travel Schedule

Depart London: 6:55 am (6:22 am Saturdays)
Arrive Paris: 10:17 am
Depart Paris: 8:13 pm
Arrive London: 9:40 pm

PLEASE NOTE:
On the following dates, the train to Paris will depart from St. Pancras at 8:26 am, reaching Paris at 11:47 am. The departure time from Paris will remain the same, at 10:13 pm. The meeting time at St. Pancras will be at 7:00 am. Pre-booked private transfer cars will be arranged for pick-up at the hotel between 6:15 am - 6:45 am.
-April 5
-May 3, 24 & 31
-August 30

This tour will not run on October 30, 2010 due to engineering work on the Eurostar.

In Paris:

You arrive at the Gare du Nord station where you will be met by your escort who will accompany you on a panoramic tour of the city. You will see all the major sights, including the Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and Trocadero. Next we visit the Eiffel Tower enjoying the views from the second floor.

Enjoy a one hour panoramic cruise that brings Paris to life in words and music while admiring the beautiful Parisian monuments from the river.

In the afternoon, your escort will take you on a walking tour around the Louvre art museum (entry not included), show you the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Musee d'Orsay before disembarking at the Opera for free shopping or sightseeing time.

On Tuesdays, the Louvre Museum is closed; instead, you will receive an entry ticket to the Museum of Orsay.

You will meet again with your escort, who will accompany you to the Gare du Nord for your return journey back to London. We will leave Paris at 8:13 pm arriving in London before 10:00 pm.

The Eurostar

The journey between London and Paris takes less than three hours, passing en route through the 31-mile-long Channel Tunnel.

The idea of a road tunnel between England and France was first suggested to Napoleon in 1802. It was not until nearly two centuries later that the dream became reality when digging began on the Channel Tunnel or "Chunnel" as it was known in its construction period. The $15 billion link, one of Europe's biggest infrastructure projects to date, was officially opened by President Mitterand of France and HRH Queen Elizabeth II of England, in 1994.

The tunnel consists of 3 interconnected tubes: 1 rail track each way plus 1 service tunnel. Its length is 31 miles, of which 23 miles are underwater. Its average depth is 150 feet under the seabed.

The American Society of Civil Engineers has declared the tunnel to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. 95 miles of tunnels were dug by a workforce of nearly 13,000. The volume of rubble removed from the tunnel is three times greater than that of the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt. Its length is 31 miles, of which 23 miles are underwater. Only 20 minutes of the Eurostar journey takes place in the tunnel.

Standard Class on the Eurostar

Standard Class Includes:
~ Comfortable seating
~ Fast serving "Combo Snacks" for sale from two bar buffet cars - large selection of hot and cold snacks & drinks

Standard Premier Class on the Eurostar

Standard Premier Class includes:
~ Dedicated Standard Premier Class Cars
~ Spacious reclining seats with generous legroom
~ A light meal and drinks served at the seat
~ At-seat power sockets
~ Complimentary magazines available onboard

Hotel Shuttle Services:

Free round-trip shuttle services are available between approximately 60 central London hotels and the train station. The shuttle must be booked in advance. Your E-Ticket will include instructions for calling to pre-book the shuttle service.

4 DAYS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Rates are in US Dollars. NO CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS TOUR. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-317-1530.