2009: A WEEK IN LONDON & PARIS (DRA)

8 days incl. air, or 7 days from London to Paris

This vacation combines two great European cities and is one of the most popular of all Monograms vacations. In London, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks, the Changing of the Guard (if held), and a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. You also have time to explore the city on your own. Then board the Eurostar train to vibrant Paris, where morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the major sights like the Opera, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs-Elysees, and an ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. In Paris, services of a Local Host are included and again, there is ample time to make your own discoveries.

HOTELS
London: Hilton London Metropole, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffe Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London's best views. There's also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.

Paris: Le Meridien Montparnasse (Tue. dep.), Enjoying a prime location on the left bank, this plush international hotel is set in the heart of the city's chic artistic district, with easy access to all major attractions. The hotel's 953 spacious air-conditioned guestrooms have all modern comforts, including minibar and safe. The elegant fine dining restaurant and international buffet-style restaurant are both highly reputed, and a cocktail bar and fitness room complete the amenities.

Paris: Hotel Ambassador (Thu. and Sun. dep.), Set in a prestigious location in the center of the Opera Quarter, this is a traditional Art Deco-style hotel just a few minutes walk from the chic Parisian shops and boutiques. The 294 stylish air-conditioned guestrooms are restful and inviting with minibar, safe, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel's restaurant is renowned for its innovative cuisine, and there is also a relaxed, casual bar and fitness center.

Paris: Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (Sat. dep.), A superior standard hotel on the left bank of the Seine, between the Eiffel Tower and Mirabeau Bridge. Elegant air-conditioned rooms are equipped with cable TV, minibar, safe, and phone. Facilities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool and gym, shop, restaurant, bar, and a brasserie.

Details

Tour Operator

Monograms

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Board your overnight transatlantic flight	Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2	London	Arrive in London. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Day 3	London	Morning guided sightseeing; see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, visit St. Paul's Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)
Day 4	London	Full day at leisure. (B)
Day 5	London-Paris	Travel to Paris by high-speed Eurostar train (upgrades to first-class available); transfers from/to hotels are included. (B)
Day 6	Paris	Morning guided sightseeing; see the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera, the Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. (B)
Day 7	Paris	Full day at leisure. (B)
Day 8	Paris	Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) Note: Porterage at train stations is included. In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

US$ Price Details

Upgrade to first-class on Eurostar train:
$99 (Jan. 01-Apr. 30), $72 (May 01-Oct. 31), $ 119 (Nov. 01-Apr. 30 '10)

Single room supplement:
$499 (0104-0422 & 1101-0418), $619 (0424-0506 & 0706-0826), $678 (0508-0705 & 0828-1025)

Triple room reduction per person:
$38 (0104-0422), $52

Extra nights per person in London:
Jan.-Apr.: in single room $162, in twin room $100, in triple room $90
May-Dec.: in single room $255, in twin room $180, in triple room $167
Jan.-Apr.'10: in single room $168, in twin room $104, in triple room $94

Extra nights per person in Paris:
Jan.-Apr.: in single room $270, in twin room $145, in triple room $140
May-Apr.: in single room $370, in twin room $190, in triple room $182

2010 prices and itineraries subject to change. Details will be available in September 2009.

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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.