The Best of London and Paris: A Tale of Two Cities

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Overview
Highlights
- Learn about the modern history of the Royal Family from trusted insider Ken Wharfe, then discover Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana.
- Uncover the great artistic treasures of Paris at the Musee du Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay and the Musee Rodin.
- Enjoy free time to explore the neighborhoods, historic sites, pubs and cafes of London and Paris.
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Trip includes
- 8 nights of accommodations
- 4 expert-led lectures
- 10 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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In Flight
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel
Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions.
Afternoon: Arriva...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room. A breakfast buffet with a range of hot and cold items, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.
Morning: This morning we depart the h...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We continue our exploration of London as we board the motor coach for Kensington Palace, the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel
Activity note: This day includes use of the Undergound in London. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escalat...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg
Activity note: This day includes use of the Undergound in London and the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down f...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg
Activity note: This day includes use of the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escala...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg
Activity note: This day includes use of the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escala...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg
Activity note: This day includes use of the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escal...
Meals: Breakfast
In Flight
Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast.
Morning: Transfer to Charles De Gaulle Airport for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are...
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Accommodation
Millennium Gloucester Hotel: 4 nights London
Three restaurants and one bar.
Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg: 4 nights Paris
The bohemian-style Best Western Premier Opéra Faubourg is located in the heart of Paris on the rue La Fayette. It is bordered by the Opera Garnier, the antique auction house of Drouot and the Grands Boulevards. This stunning area is known for its glass covered passageways with chic boutiques, traditional Parisian restaurants and cafés and department stores. Guestrooms are contemporary in style and decorated in chocolate brown and cream. All rooms are equipped with modern en suite facilities and flat-screen TVs.
8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 4 Dinners
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