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LONDON and PARIS: A TALE OF TWO CITIES FAMILY VACATION (RFF2012)

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Tour Length: 7 Days
Countries Visited: England, France
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Tour Category: Other Globus Tours
Tour Operator: Globus Tours
Tour Code: RFF-2012
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Title
London & Paris: A Tale of Two Cities Family Vacation

Vacation Overview
Spend a wonderful week in London and Paris with your family! Start in London and discover this magnificent city with a Local Guide on a memorable and fun morning. See the major sites like Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, and Whitehall’s mounted horseguards. Enjoy a “flight” on the London Eye, the world’s tallest observation wheel with stunning views of the city. Then there’s plenty of time for independent sightseeing—why not take in one of London’s West End theater shows, visit Madame Tussauds, or join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London? Next, an exciting ride on the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. Upon arrival, ride the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower. The next morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide features all major sites of Paris, like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, the Opéra, and a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Again, there is plenty of time for other activities, and optional excursions are available to the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, and more. On the last evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant to celebrate the perfect vacation!

 

Hotels


LONDON
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF),

PARIS
Pullman Paris Bercy (SF)

Meals
Full buffet breakfast (B), 2 three-course dinners (D), including a Welcome Party & Dinner in London and a Send-Off Celebration dinner in Paris

 
Day 1:
Cheers, London! Time at leisure today to rest before your adventure begins, or you may choose to set out on your own to discover London. At 6 pm, your Tour Director will meet you and your family for some activities to help you get acquainted with your traveling companions, followed by a special WELCOME PARTY & DINNER at your hotel. (D)

Day 2:
Discover London & Ride the London Eye. Join your Local Guide on a traditional London double-decker bus for a memorable morning of sightseeing that includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. A special highlight is a “flight” on the LONDON EYE, the world’s tallest observation wheel with stunning views of the city. The afternoon is free. Tonight, why not take in one of London’s West End theater shows? (B)

Day 3:
Explore London. The whole day is free for independent sightseeing. Consider an afternoon visit to the Tower of London, which has been guarded by the Beefeaters since the 14th century, or to Windsor Castle, the Queen’s favorite residence. This evening, maybe dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (B)

Day 4:
Travel the “Chunnel” to Paris, FRANCE & Go to the Top of the Eiffel Tower. Board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to the “City of Light.” Later, ride the elevators to the TOP OF THE EIFFEL TOWER for spectacular views of the city. (B)

Day 5:
Discover Paris & Visit Notre Dame. This morning, with your Local Guide, see the city where Remy, from the movie Ratatouille, discovered French cuisine. Admire some of the most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and visit NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, where Napoleon was crowned emperor in 1804. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional excursions. (B)

Day 6:
Explore Paris. Spend the entire day exploring on your own, or join an optional excursion to immerse your family further into Parisian history and culture. This evening, a French SEND-OFF CELEBRATION DINNER has been included at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your unforgettable vacation. (B,D)

Day 7:
Paris. Au revoir. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

 

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

City Highlights


London
Welcome Party & Dinner; guided sightseeing on a traditional double-decker bus; ride the London Eye

London–Paris
By high-speed Eurostar train

Paris
Ascend the Eiffel Tower to the top floor; guided sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral; Send-Off Celebration Dinner at a local restaurantNote:In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.Globus Family Travel vacations require at least one member of the traveling party to be under the age of 21.

 

Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $647, $528 (March 31 & April 7), $908 (June 5 & June 9), $757 (June12 & June 26).Triple room reduction per person: $45Extra nights per person in London:April: in single room $180, in twin room $95, in triple room $90May-July: in single room $288, in twin room $152, in triple room $140Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $345, in twin room $180, in triple room $180**Child pricing is applicable for children aged 5-17 and is available in any accommodation. Connecting or adjoining rooms can be provided for families.Save even more! Discounted child price is combinable with the triple reduction.

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Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.

Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.

This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.

Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

10% off Young Traveler discount based on the full land-only cost of the tour. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveler discount, the age of the traveler must qualify at commencement of services. Discount is applicable to any accommodation. On Monograms, children of all ages are welcome.


Discount for Repeat Travelers

     

 

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits. 

Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways core tour, package or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012 for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Must have traveled within the last five years of your booking date to receive discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.

Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.

Requires payment of per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and full payment a minimum of 9 months prior to 2012 departure date. Discount based on land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.

Triple room reduction available on most Globus tours, but check tour itinerary pages for availability and reduction amounts. Also applies to most Cosmos Tours and Monograms packages—check tour/package dates and prices for details. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways.


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Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.

And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!

Traveling party of 5, 6 or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012, for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


 

Avoid the Single Room Supplement

    

 

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

 

 

 

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Melissa rated this tour a 4 on 11/1/2011 8:43:41 PM and says:

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Great family vacation!  I was nervous about taking my 8 and 11 year old to Europe.  They are mature for their age, but the thought of the long flight alone was not appealing to them.  Now that we’re back, they keep asking where we are going next.  We saw so much in London including Big Ben, Piaccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace.  My kids loved the London Eye with amazing views of the city.  We had a full day to ourselves which we decided to spend some time shopping at Harrods and walked to Hyde Park.  Then it was off to Paris.  It was nice to be taken to the train station and not have to worry about our luggage.  Paris was amazing.  Our included tour included a visit to the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and the Notra Dame Cathedral.  Optional tours can get expensive for a family of 4, but the tour director was not pushy.  We chose the ones we wanted and the rest of the time we explored on our own.

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