Penn State York
Paris 2010
Tour# 4056
Dec 26 - Jan 4
$1,895.00
How better to ring in 2010 than going to Paris and starting the year with a dinner at “Au Chien Qui Fume”? Visiting the romantic and cultural sites of the French Capital and enjoying the famous “ Art de Vivre” with the Parisians will be an unforgettable experience.
| DAY 1 | SATURDAY | DEC 26 | DEPARTURE |
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Depart from Washington Dulles airport to Paris. Overnight flight with Air France. |
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| DAY 2 | SUNDAY | DEC 27 | PARIS |
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On arrival, transfer to your hotel located on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th district, by rue Montmartre. Start exploring your neighborhood: Walk to the Opera, Madeleine church, Place de la Concorde and Place Vendome. |
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| DAY 3 | MONDAY | DEC 28 | PARIS |
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Explore Paris. Among the many areas you may want to visit are Le Marais, Place des Voges, the Ile Saint Louis and Ile de la Cite (Notre Dame). Walk around the Latin Quarter where students and intellectuals meet in the cafes of Saint Michel, Saint Germain or Montparnasse. Museums are closed on either Mondays or Tuesdays. |
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| DAY 4 | TUESDAY | DEC 29 | PARIS |
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Another free day to enjoy the city. The Musee d'Orsay is open today and well worth a visit. Installed in a former railway station by the river Seine, it features art from 1848 to 1914, including an extensive collection of Impressionist masterpieces. |
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| DAY 5 | WEDNESDAY | DEC 30 | PARIS |
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There is much more to see in Paris: the Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Sacré Coeur at Montmartre. You could also take a ride on the famous T.G.V., the French fast train which in less than 3 hours takes you to Dijon, Lyon, Reims or Strasbourg. You could experience the Eurostar, traveling to England under the English Channel, and spend the day in London. |
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| DAY 6 | THURSDAY | DEC 31 | PARIS |
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Enjoy a day in Versailles, visiting the splendid Palace of Louis XIV, its gardens and the Grand and Petit Trianon as well as the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette. The train to Versailles Rive-Gauche leaves from Gare St. Michel. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a dinner at the restaurant “Au Chien Qui Fume”. |
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| DAY 7 | FRIDAY | JAN 1 | PARIS |
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Day at leisure in Paris for more sightseeing. |
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| DAY 8 | SATURDAY | JAN 2 | PARIS |
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Full day excursion to the Loire Valley. This optional tour leaves at 7:00 am and returns at 7:00 pm. It includes a photo stop at Chambord, a visit to Chenonceau and a stop in the small town of Amboise. The price is $95.00 with a minimum of 15 passengers. |
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| DAY 9 | SUNDAY | JAN 3 | PARIS |
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Last day in Paris. You may want to visit the Louvre Museum, less than 20 minutes walk from your hotel as you follow the rue de Richelieu. Today, entrance is free, as it is the first Sunday of the month. Be there early! |
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| DAY 10 | MONDAY | JAN 4 | RETURN |
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Transfer to Charles de Gaulle airport for your return flight to Washington Dulles airport with Air France |
The exact timing of these flights is subject to change and will be reconfirmed.
Check-in at the airport should be 3 hours prior to departure time.
| DATE | FLIGHT # | FROM | TO | DEP | ARR | |
| Dec 26 | AF039 | IAD | CDG | 4:50pm | 6:10am | +1 |
| Jan 4 | AF028 | CDG | IAD | 10:30am | 1:10pm |
$1,895.00 (includes airfare, taxes and surcharges)
This price includes:
• Round trip flights from Washington Dulles airport to Paris with Air France
• Airport, security taxes & fuel surcharge at $300, subject to adjustment at time of ticketing
• Transfers between CDG airport and hotel
• 8 nights accommodation in double or triple room at Hotel Mercure Ronceray
• New Year’s Eve Dinner at restaurant “Au Chien Qui Fume”
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Assistance of Miss Flinchbaugh during your stay in Paris
This price does not include:
• Single room supplement + $715.00
• Possible day excursions by train (T,G,V) to Dijon, Strasbourg, Reims or Eurostar to London
• Possible day excursion to Normandy with either Cityrama or Parisvision
• Optional day excursion to Loire Valley + $95.00 (minimum 15 participants)
• Entrance fees to museums
• Meals other than specified
• Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, etc
• Optional travel insurance covering trip cancellation in case of medical emergency
• Passport and visa fees
Everyone needs a passport valid until July 5, 2010. If you are not an American citizen, a visa may be required. A Green Card or equivalent is compulsory.
Registration online:
(click here)
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if
available, along with the optional travel insurance amount to:
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Registration by mail:
All registrations for this trip should be submitted online
Celestial Voyagers’ terms relate to contracts with airlines, hotels and other suppliers. The regulations below must be strictly enforced as they are related to these contracts.
Deposit $300.00 due upon registration and before September 25 , 2009
Balance due no later than October 26, 2009
After October 26 full payment is due with registration
Space may be available until November 26. Nevertheless, after September 25 airfare may increase and an additional $100.00 late fee will apply.
All check payments to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account. Your deposit secures your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers. It must be sent with a copy of your passport and the registration form.
Credit card payments:
We accept Visa and MasterCard. Since Merchant fees are not included in the package price, a 3.5% supplement applies should you wish to pay by credit card.
Cancellation:
All cancellations must be received in writing. Tthe following penalties apply:
* $150.00 non-refundable processing fee
* Penalty of 50% of the total trip cost if cancellation is received between September 25 and October 26
* Penalty of 100% of the total trip cost if cancellation is received after October 27 and in case of a no-show.
These policies will be strictly applied.
All travelers on Penn State programs are required to purchase travel insurance through HTH Worldwide. Students will be sent enrollment information 2 weeks prior to departure. Non-students must purchase TravelGap or TripProtector from http://www.hthtravelinsurance.com.
Contact: Suzanne Flinchbaugh at sxf23@psu.edu with questions.
Travel documents will be delivered at Penn State, York Campus by Miss Flinchbaugh. If you cannot meet with Miss Flinchbaugh, please advise her as well as Celestial Voyagers.
If your documents have to be sent directly to you, you must submit your request for this service in writing and supply your address. Somebody will need to be home to sign for tthe package and a $20.00 administration, handling and mailing fee applies.
For more details on the program or for additional information, please contact:
Miss Suzanne Flinchbaugh
Phone: 717-757-4757
E-mail: sxf23@psu.edu
All travel arrangements are made by:
Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
Francoise, Leigh or Susy
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Email: susy@celestialvoyagers.com
Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703