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Schedules and Accommodations |
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Depart Home / Overnight Flight
Millennium Hotel Paris Charles De Gaulle  (B) |
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Paris / Loire Valley, France
After your buffet breakfast (which is served daily throughout your trip), you’ll transfer by motorcoach to the Loire Valley. On the way, though, you’ll stop for a visit at the majestic Chartres Cathedral. After checking into your First-Class hotel, enjoy a dinner at the hotel.
Hotel De L'Univers Tours (B,D) |
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Loire Valley
The highlight today is a tour of the region’s elegant châteaus, including views of sprawling Chambord and entrance to the famous Château de Chenonceau, where Catherine de Medicis and Diane de Poitiers were rivals for the King's affections. This evening, you’ll have the choice of dinner on your own, or enjoy an optional wine tasting and dinner in a nearby cave!
Hotel De L'Univers Tours (B) |
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Loire Valley
Today, take your last full day in the Loire Valley to roam the countryside on your own, or choose to take an optional half-day tour to the medieval town of Amboise. Here, you’ll enjoy a tour of Château de Amboise and Clos Luce, where Leonardo da Vinci came to live at the invitation of Francis I. You’ll enjoy a dinner on your own and the evening at leisure.
Hotel De L'Univers Tours (B) |
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Loire Valley / Paris
This morning, you’ll bid the Loire Valley adieu and set off for Paris. Upon arriving in Paris, you will have free time to get lunch on your own before departing for an afternoon city tour of the “City of Lights.” You’ll return to the hotel to check in and have the evening to spend at your leisure.
Le Meridien Montparnasse  (B) |
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Paris
After your buffet breakfast, you can either spend the full day at you leisure or join an optional tour Giverny tour. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure or choose to take the optional “Moulin Rouge” Dinner & Show.
Le Meridien Montparnasse (B) |
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Paris
Enjoy your last full day in Paris day at leisure, or join an optional half-day tour to the Louvre.
Le Meridien Montparnasse (B) |
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Paris / Flight to London, England / Southampton, England / Embark Queen Mary 2
This morning, you’ll transfer to the Paris airport for your flight to London. Upon arrival, you’ll embark the luxurious Queen Mary 2 to begin your 6-night transatlantic voyage!
Queen Mary 2 (B,D) |
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Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2
Enjoy the luxury and the many amenities of the world's most famous ocean liner! During your days at sea, you'll be surprised just how much there is in the way of activities to choose from. Fill your days with fascinating lectures and class, or let them unfold slowly with leisurely coffees on deck, and a fine novel on a chaise lounge. Each morning your Daily Programme lists everything there is to do, from sun up to sun down. You can plan in all these activities and time for relaxation too. Or, you can simply see what your mood dictates from day to day, hour to hour. That's the beauty of being rich with time, to spend only as you please!
Queen Mary 2 (5B,5L,5D) |
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New York, NY / Disembark QM2 / Return Home
Parting is such sweet sorrow. Bid farewell to all the new friends you have made, and begin dreaming about your next Memorable Journey. You’ll disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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| IMPORTANT NOTICE: This day-by-day itinerary is preliminary and therefore subject to change. If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you’ll be notified in writing by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. If changes occur while on board ship or on tour, you’ll be notified by your Vantage Program Manager, ship personnel, or local representatives at the destination. |