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 to commence a panoramic city sightseeing tour.
13.00hrs The tour finishes at our Ibis 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 your Tour Manager in the hotel reception for your coach transfer to Gare Du Nord.
21.13hrs Depart Gare Du Nord 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.
Here’s just a sample of what Paris has to offer, but there’s much more to see and do!
•Eiffel Tower:
Named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris and one of the most recognised structures in the world. Day or night, a visit to this international landmark is a must!
The Louvre:
The worlds most visited art museum. 8 million visitors a year!
The Arc de Triomphe:
An iconic Triumphal arch in Paris 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 are all of the names of generals and wars fought. Underneath is the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War One.
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 palace.
River Seine:
The Seine is a major river and commercial waterway within the regions of Île-de-France and Haute-Normandie. It is also a tourist attraction with excursion boats offering sightseeing tours of 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.
Avenue Montaigne (8th arrondissement)
This is located next to the Champs-Élysées and is home to luxury brand labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, 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.
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