Compare 8 Nights London-Paris Group Trip by Sage Traveling vs European Affair & The Chelsea Flower Show - 2022 by Insight Vacations
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| Duration | 9 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 6,356 | $ 3,295 |
| Price Per Day | $ 706 | $ 330 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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We’re excited to announce that it’s finally here… Our 2017 Escorted 8 night Accessible London-Paris Group Trip! Join us for a unique, fun and unforgettable accessible vacation combining 4 nights the world’s “most popular travel destination, London, with 4 nights in the beautiful romantic city of lights, Paris. This escorted accessible group trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to experience firsthand all that the British and French Capitals have to offer, including rich history, unique architecture, memorable sightseeing, and must see attractions and museums. This accessible London-Paris Group Trip isn’t just extra fun, it also offers extra peace of mind. While you get to make friends and new memories with other disabled travelers from around the world, you’ll also have an experienced Accessible Travel Expert as your Tour Leader, and benefit from a 24/7 Accessible Travel Emergency Support Team available to assist you with any accessibility emergencies that may occur during your travel. |
Experience the finer things in life as you cruise through the canals of medieval Bruges, admire the Mona Lisa at Le Louvre in Paris and witness the world’s largest flower auction in Amsterdam. Arriving into London, Britain puts its best foot forward with the internationally renowned Chelsea Flower Show. Be on the lookout for the royal, the rich and the famous at the world’s premier garden show before embarking on an exclusive Thames River Dinner Cruise. Hop the English Channel to France and live it up at the Loire Valley Chateaux—where the riverside castles at Chenonceau and Chambord flash back to the heyday of the French royal family. The regality continues with a tour of King Louis XIV’s palace of Versailles before the vacation draws to a close at Monet's Garden and water-lily pond. |
Day 1:
Arrival in London. Accessible Transfer from Airport to central accessible London hotel.
Day 2:
Highlights of London Accessible Driving tour. Get on overview of the beautiful historic center of London and see the most popular sights.
Guided Tour of the fascinating National Gallery
Day 3:
Accessible Guided Walking tour of Westminster neighborhood including Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, the Mall, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and more.
Accessible escorted visit to Westminster Abbey & Cabinet War Rooms.
Day 4:
Accessible Thames River Boat Cruise including viewing of Tower Bridge.
Escorted visit to the Tower of London
Accessible Guided Tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Day 5:
Accessible Chunnel Train from London to Paris.
Accessible Dinner Cruise on the Seine River (including 3 course meal, wine and live music).
Day 6:
Highlights of Paris Accessible Driving Tour.
Accessible Guided Tour of the Left Bank, including interior visit to Notre Dame Cathedral.
Day 7:
Escorted visit to the Eiffel Tower
Accessible Guided Tour of the Louvre Museum
Day 8:
Accessible Guided tour of the d’Orsay Museum
Escorted visit to the Rodin Museum
Day 9:
Departure from Paris. Accessible Transfer from Hotel to Airport.
Day 1: Welcome to London
On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore London. This evening join your Travel Director for a Welcome Drink and trip briefing at the hotel.
Day 2: Chelsea Flower Show
Today is dedicated to the famous Chelsea Flower Show, run by the Royal Horticultural Society, this is the ‘mecca’ of all garden shows. Bringing together the very best show gardens, flowers, and gardening from around the world, lose yourself amongst the magnificent floral displays and show gardens. Enjoy elaborate displays featuring courtyard, city and roof gardens, and hear from the experts. This evening dine on a spectacular Thames River Dinner Cruise.
Day 3: London to Amsterdam
Travel to Dover for the channel crossing to Calais, and transfer to Amsterdam. Later we board our canal boat and dine as we gently glide along the canals, past traditional Dutch-gabled houses built right on the water’s edge, and under picturesque bridges.
Day 4: Floriade
Start your day at the famous Aalsmeer Flower Auction, the largest of its kind in the world. Experience the intoxicating bustle of the auction floor and witness the incredible number of blooms sold every day. Later visit the Floriade Expo 2022, a once-in-a-decade horticultural and international garden exposition. The theme is “Growing Green Cities”, you will have time to visit the Green Island and other districts focusing on food, energy and health.
Day 5: Amsterdam to Bruges
Continue to medieval Bruges in Belgium. Stroll along the cobbled streets lined with high, gabled houses from the Golden Age of the 16th century. Visit the market square dominated by the 272ft Belfry of the Market Hall. Then explore Burg Square with its ornate Gothic town hall and glorious frescoes on the walls of the Holy Blood Chapel. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing canal cruise, followed by a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6: Bruges at Leisure
A free day to explore medieval Bruges at your own pace. Don’t forget to try some of the tempting chocolates or beers for which Belgium is renowned for.
Day 7: Bruges to Paris
Depart Bruges for glittering Paris. Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Expert, taking in the imposing facades of the Louvre and Garnier Opera House. See the obelisk in the Place de la Concorde and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and see the Eiffel Tower, completed for the World Exhibition in 1899.
Day 8: Loire Valley Excursion
Today take a day trip from Paris to visit two of the most famous Chateaux of the Loire Valley: the picturesque Château de Chenonceau, and perhaps most magnificent of them all, the Château de Chambord. You’ll witness the glamour and grandeur of French royalty and aristocracy, and gain insights into ‘castle life’ in these iconic Renaissance riverside estates.
Day 9: Versailles and Giverny
Spend the day admiring two of Europe’s most celebrated gardens, Versailles and Giverny. France’s royal history is revealed at King Louis XIV’s majestic palace of Versailles which, along with its magnificent garden, became the quintessential model for palaces in Europe. Visit the luxurious Grand Apartments, the chandelier-lit Hall of Mirrors and the Chapel of Versailles. Then we head to Giverny to view the gardens that inspired many of Impressionist Claude Monet’s paintings.
Day 10: Farewell Paris
Your memorable journey comes to an end as you bid your Travel Director farewell. Transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08.30 and 11.00.
