Paris at Easter by Eurostar

This 4 day tour designed for the Easter Bank Holiday is fantastic value for money to the fabulous City of Paris, with return train, hotel, sightseeing tours combined with plenty of free time – it’s a tour not to be missed!

This tour is designed for those who want to make the very most of their Bank Holiday weekend away! Situated on the River Seine, Paris has a reputation for being a world leader in culture, fashion, and design.

Take the time to visit some of Paris' famous landmarks - the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Montmarte, and Notre Dame.  Drink coffee in a cafe in the Latin Quarter or take a stroll along the Seine.  Whatever you chose to do, Paris' depths will not disappoint.

Included in this tour:
• Return Travel by Eurostar & Transfers
• 3 Nights B&B hotel, with ensuite facilities
• Guided sightseeing tour of Paris
• Services of an Anderson Tour Manager
• Plenty of free time to explore

DAY ONE – Friday 2nd April
06.00hrs Meet your Anderson Tours Tour Manager at the Eurostar Group Welcome Desk (opposite the check-in desks next to self-service ticket machines) at St Pancras International.

DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT!

06.55hrs Depart by Eurostar from St Pancras – Gare du Nord, Paris.
10.17hrs Arrive in Gare Du Nord, Paris.  The group will then be met by a local coach at to commence a city sightseeing tour.
13.00hrs The panoramic tour finishes at our hotel.  Check in and relax.
The remainder of the evening is at leisure in Paris.

Optional: Montparnasse! See you Tour Manager for details.
 
DAY TWO – Saturday 3rd April 
A free day to enjoy Paris.
Optional: Boat cruise! See your Tour Manager for details.
Optional: Cabaret! See your Tour Manager for details.

DAY THREE – Sunday 4th April
Another free day to enjoy beautiful Paris. 

DAY FOUR – Monday 5th April
19.30hrs Meet the Anderson Tours Tour Manager in hotel reception for the coach transfer to Gare Du Nord.
21.13hrs Depart Gare Du Nord Paris for our return Eurostar journey to St Pancras International.
22.29hrs Arrive London St Pancras International.

All times shown are local times.
Please note the itinerary is intended as a guide and some details may be subject to change.

**PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK YOUR PASSPORT! PASSENGERS WITHOUT A VALID PASSPORT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRAVEL**

About Paris:
Paris is not only the capital of France, but it is also the famous “City of Light.” The city received this nickname after its fame as a centre of education and ideas as well as its early adoption of street lighting.  It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France and is one of the world's leading business and cultural centres.  Paris is also the most popular tourist destination in the entire world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year.

Among Paris's first mass attractions drawing international interest were, from 1855, the above-mentioned Expositions Universelles that would bring Paris many new monuments, namely the Eiffel Tower from 1889. These, in addition to the capital's Second Empire embellishments, did much to make the city itself the attraction it is today.

Here’s just a sample of what the City has to offer, but there’s many more to see and do.

•Eiffel Tower:
Named after the designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris and one of the most recognized structures in the world. Day or night, a visit to this international landmark is a must!

The Louvre: 
The world’s most visited art museum, visited by over 8 million visitors a year!

The Arc de Triomphe:
This is an iconic Triumphal arch in Paris, France that stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the Place de l'Étoile (Star Square). It is at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The arch honours those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. On the inside and the top of the arc there are all of the names of generals and wars fought. Underneath is the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War I.

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées:
This the most prestigious and broadest avenue in Paris. With its cinemas, cafés, and luxury specialty shops, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world. The name is French for Elysian Fields, the place of the blessed in Greek mythology.

Palace of Versaille:
Located just 30 minutes outside of Paris you’re sure to love your visit to this beautiful, historical Palace.

River Seine:
The Seine is a major river and commercial waterway within the regions of Île-de-France and Haute-Normandie in France. It is also a tourist attraction, with excursion boats offering sightseeing tours of the Rive Droite and Rive Gauche within the city of Paris.

Disneyland Resort Paris:
This resort features two theme parks, an entertainment district and seven Disney-owned hotels. Operating since April 12, 1992, it was the second Disney resort to open outside the United States (following Tokyo Disney Resort), and the first to be owned and operated by Disney. With 14.5 million visitors in the fiscal year of 2007, it is one of Europe's leading tourist destinations.

Avenue Montaigne (8th arrondissement),
This is located next to the Champs-Élysées, is home to luxury brand labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Dior and Givenchy.

Quartier Latin (5th and 6th arrondissements, left bank)
This a twelfth century scholastic centre formerly stretching between the Left Bank's Place Maubert and the Sorbonne campus. It is known for its lively atmosphere and many bistros.