DAY ONE –Friday 12th February 2010
07.00hrs DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT! Meet at Eurostar welcome desk opposite check-in next to self-service ticket machines at St Pancras International.
08.02hrs Depart by Eurostar from St Pancras – Gare du Nord, Paris.
11.17hrs Arrive in Gare Du Nord, Paris. The group will then be met by a local coach to commence a city sightseeing tour.
15.00hrs The panoramic tour finishes at our hotel. Check in and relax.
The remainder of the day is at leisure in Paris.
Optional: Cabaret! See your Tour Manager for details.
DAY TWO – Saturday 13th February 2010
A free day to enjoy Paris.
Optionals:
Boat cruise! - See your Tour Manager for details.
Montparnasse! Climb one of the tallest buildings in Paris to get a stunning view of Paris!
DAY THREE – Sunday 14th February 2010 Valentines!
Another free day to enjoy beautiful Paris. Baggage may be left at the hotel in a secure place.
18.30hrs Meet your Anderson Tours Tour Manager in the hotel reception for coach transfer to Gare Du Nord for the return Eurostar.
20.43hrs Depart Gare Du Nord Paris for our return Eurostar journey to St Pancras International.
21.59hrs Arrive 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.
Paris's museums and monuments are among its highest-esteemed attractions; tourism has motivated both the city and national governments to create new ones. The city's most prized museum, the Louvre, welcomes over 8 million visitors a year, being by far the world's most visited art museum. The city's cathedrals are another main attraction: its Notre Dame de Paris and the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur receive 12 million and eight million visitors respectively. The Eiffel Tower, by far Paris's most famous monument, averages over six million visitors per year and more than 200 millions since its construction. Disneyland Resort Paris is a major tourist attraction not only for visitors to Paris, but to Europe as well, with 14.5 million visitors in 2007.
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 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 is 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 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), next to the Champs-Élysées, is home to luxury brand labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Dior and Givenchy. |
