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Known as the 'City of Lights,' Paris is perhaps one of the most romantic destinations in the world and also one of the most exciting and diverse. Vibrantly alive both day and night - there is so much to experience in this cosmopolitan city that people return time and time again to sample its famous landmarks, cultural treasures, chic boutiques and excellent restaurants. From the glittering Champs-Elysees to the famous Eiffel Tower, the Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame to the massive Louvre Museum, the city's attractions are limitless. With the famous pink-and-blue waters of the Seine River running through its heart, this is a city of contrasts, where there is always something new to discover. Striking monuments and magnificent buildings seem to appear around every corner, and at night Paris alights and bubbles over with festivities, cabaret shows and jazz clubs. As the fashion capital of the world, the elegant, dazzling haute couture and shopping arcades are a dream come true. This beautiful city of parks, boulevards, bridges, monuments and museums leaves one with long lasting impressions and wonderful memories.

From $1,699 PLUS AIRFARE
April 10 - 18, 2009
Other departure dates may be available upon request.

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INCLUDED FEATURES

First-class accommodations for seven nights in Paris
Special Go Next welcome gathering
Panoramic sightseeing tour of Paris
Daily continental buffet breakfast
Luggage handling and related tipping
Local taxes
Attentive service from an experienced
Go Next program manager
Professional, dedicated tour guides throughout
Travel and destination information

Included morning sightseeing
tour of Paris
This is a great introduction to Paris. A panoramic drive will take you past the legendary sights the city is famous for. The Champs-Elysees, one of Paris's grandest and most popular thoroughfares lined with chic hotels, stylish shops, and formal gardens, is sure to impress. Where the Champs-Elysees and eleven other avenues come together to form a star, you will find the famous 164-foot-high Arc de Triomphe, the triumphal arch commissioned by Napoleon. Marvel at the imposing 17th-century buildings of Les Invalides and its stunning Dome Church that contains the tomb of Napoleon. The church is one of the greatest examples of 17th-century French architecture. See one of Europe's most magnificent and historic squares, the Place de la Concorde, which was home to the guillotine during the Reign of Terror, and continue past the towering symbol of Paris, the legendary Eiffel Tower.

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Daily Schedule and Optional Excursions available at an additional cost.

Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame
Enjoy one of the largest art collections in the world at the Louvre. This former royal palace and fortress is home to many masterpieces including the famous Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the beautiful Venus de Milo. Continue to Notre-Dame, the largest cathedral in Paris and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with its legendary flying buttresses.

Eiffel Tower and
Seine River Cruise
Experience two unique perspectives of Paris. Begin with a panoramic look at the city from high atop the Eiffel Tower. Ascend this legendary structure and experience the best views that Paris has to offer! Next, board a boat and float down one of the most famous and romantic rivers in the world. Pass beneath ornate and ancient stone bridges, spanning the river and history. Some of the city's most famous attractions line the banks of the Seine, so keep an eye open for Notre-Dame, the Louvre and countless others.

Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show
A night to remember at one of the most famous nightclubs in the world, the Moulin Rouge Cabaret. As evening falls the spirit of La Belle Epoque embraces you and the cancan dancers Toulouse-Lautrec painted come to life.

Magnificent Versailles
An unforgettable visit to one of the largest and most magnificent palaces in the world, Versailles. See the awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors, scene of the signing of the 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I, and explore the sumptuous royal suites, their 1662 decor still intact. See the immense and lavish, manicured gardens meticulously planned with tree-lined avenues, geometric flowerbeds, fountains, ponds, and sculptures. A residence truly fit for a king.

Normandy
'Rendezvous' with a very special landmark in American history, the Allied landing beaches of World War II. Travel the Seine River Valley through Normandy to Caen and Bayeux. Continue to the beaches of Point du Hoc and the cemetery of St. Laurent at Omaha Beach. Explore the visitor center at the Normandy American Cemetery where a mix of photos, films, displays and artifacts, portray the courage and sacrifice of the Allied forces.

Chateaux Country by TGV Train
Travel by high-speed train to the lovely Loire Valley. Here in the 'Garden of France' is an extraordinary collection of castles built in the 15th and 17th centuries. Visit the most romantic castle of all, the fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau with its splendid 200-foot gallery stretching across the Cher River. Continue to the historic Chateau d'Amboise, a favorite of the French kings. Perched on its ramparts is a Gothic chapel believed to be Leonardo da Vinci's burial place. Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life in the nearby manor house of Clos Lue. It's here you'll marvel at amazing models of his inventions, his genius painstakingly brought to life.

All local transportation and sightseeing is arranged by Global Destinations Management, Ltd. and operated by Holt Paris Welcome Service who may use other suppliers or providers to render services.