A Day in London with Eurostar
Price: From 325.05 US$, per person
Duration: 16 hours
London is just 3 hours by Eurostar from Paris, so jump aboard and enjoy a panoramic tour of London upon arrival, including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. The afternoon is free for shopping or sightseeing - whatever you choose.

The tour begins with a meet and greet service where you will be given your tickets to board the Eurostar to London at 8:07am.

You will arrive at St Pancras Station in London 3 hours later, where you will be met to begin your Hop on Hop off tour of London. During the pre-recorded multilingual commentary, discover and admire London's famous monuments including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.

Your ticket also includes a Thames River Cruise (disembark the bus at Westminster). In the afternoon you have free time for shopping in the city center, visiting one of the many museums or continuing your Hop on Hop off tour.

In the afternoon, you can make your own way back to St Pancras Station to join the Eurostar train to Paris.

Please note:
The First Class option includes breakfast and dinner on-board the Eurostar. In addition, the seats are wider, more comfortable and there are less passengers in the carriages. With the Second Class option you can purchase meals and beverages from the snack bar, at your own expense.

Afternoon Biking Tour of Paris
Price: From 37.52 US$, per person
Duration: 4 hours
On an afternoon biking tour of Paris you can see sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde, the Orsay Museum and Ecole Militaire as you enjoy the freedom of cruising the streets by bicycle.

This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.

This Afternoon Biking Tour of Paris is perfect for both those new to the city and Parisian veterans. For the beginners, this tour will offer you a fantastic orientation and give you an opportunity to see virtually all of the sites you've read about. For the veterans, you will learn new facts and stories about Paris that you've never heard before. You are sure to agree that biking is the best way to see the "City of Light".

The ride is not the least bit strenuous, rather relaxing, energizing and fun. And of course you will stop every few hundred yards for information and photo opportunities.

This tour offers a great orientation, all the educational info, heaps of unique and fascinating stories, the opportunity to meet other travelers, fantastic photo opportunities, a comfortable bike and superb personal service from your guide.

During the afternoon there is a break at a fabulous cafe nestled in the trees of the Tuilleries Gardens. For a very reasonable price, you can enjoy a mouth-watering strawberry crepe, a delicious chicken sandwich on baguette bread, creme brulee or almost anything else your heart desires.

Auvers sur Oise and Giverny by Minivan
Price: From 211.31 US$, per person
Duration: 9 hours
ay homage to Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet on a full-day small group tour from Paris by minivan. You'll take a guided tour of Auvers sur Oise, the village where Vincent van Gogh spent his last 100 days; travel to Giverny to see Monet's house and gardens; and tour the American Museum of Art in Giverny. You'll be picked up and dropped off at your centrally located Paris hotel by air-conditioned minivan, which holds a maximum of only eight passengers and ensures you’ll receive individual attention from your expert tour guide.

This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.
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Pay homage to Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet on a full-day small group tour from Paris by minivan. You'll take a guided tour of Auvers sur Oise, the village where Vincent van Gogh spent his last 100 days; travel to Giverny to see Monet's house and gardens; and tour the American Museum of Art in Giverny. You'll be picked up and dropped off at your centrally located Paris hotel by air-conditioned minivan, which holds a maximum of only eight passengers and ensures you'll receive individual attention from your expert tour guide.

Travel to Giverny to visit Claude Monet's house and gardens. Your tour takes in Monet's restored home, garden and workshop at Giverny, where Monet lived from 1883 to 1926. A particular highlight is the water-lily pond with its famous Japanese bridge which featured in many of Monet's masterpieces.

After lunch at the Moulin de Fourges, you will visit the American Museum of Art in Giverny. The museum houses a number of works by American painters who traveled to Giverny to meet Claude Monet and draw inspiration from his Impressionist techniques.

The final stop on your artists' tour before returning to Paris is a visit to Auvers sur Oise, where Vincent van Gogh painted his last works before his death here in 1890. You'll hear the tragic details of Vincent's time at Auvers in the "Impressionist Story" at the Chateau of Auvers sur Oise, following your guided tour of Auvers sur Oise.

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Barbizon, Fontainebleau and Vaux Le Vicomte by Minivan
Price: From 204.66 US$, per person
Duration: 9 hours
A trip to France isn't complete without visiting a grand castle with a history that stretches back to famous Kings and Queens. You will visit the village of Barbizon famous for it's well known artists, the elegant renaissance Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle and it's magnificent formal gardens.
This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.
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Your day starts off with a visit of Barbizon, famous since the 19th century thanks to artists such as Millet, Rousseau and Stevenson.

You will then cross the forest to the Castle of Fontainebleau, favorite residence of French Kings and Emperors during eight centuries. An audio-guided tour inside the castle will be followed by some free time in the gardens.

Then off to Vaux-le-Vicomte, Nicolas Fouquet's masterpiece which inspired considerably Louis XIV when he built the Palace of Versailles. After lunch on site (included), an audio-guided tour of the main rooms of the Castle. The day ends with time to stroll freely through the gardens and the carriage museum.

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Barbizon, Fountainebleau and Vaux Le Vicomte by Minivan
Price: From 204.66 US$, per person
Duration: 9 hours
A trip to France isn't complete without visiting a grand castle with a history that stretches back to famous Kings and Queens. You will visit the village of Barbizon famous for it's well known artists, the elegant renaissance Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle and it's magnificent formal gardens.
This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.
Special Offer - Save 15% off the regular retail price for travel between April 30 and July 30, 2008 - BOOK NOW!

Your day starts off with a visit of Barbizon, famous since the 19th century thanks to artists such as Millet, Rousseau and Stevenson.

You will then cross the forest to the Castle of Fontainebleau, favorite residence of French Kings and Emperors during eight centuries. An audio-guided tour inside the castle will be followed by some free time in the gardens.

Then off to Vaux-le-Vicomte, Nicolas Fouquet's masterpiece which inspired considerably Louis XIV when he built the Palace of Versailles. After lunch on site (included), an audio-guided tour of the main rooms of the Castle. The day ends with time to stroll freely through the gardens and the carriage museum.

Special Offer - Save 15% off the regular retail price for travel between April 30 and July 30, 2008 - BOOK NOW!

Best of Paris by Minivan - City Tour, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise
Price: From 264.25 US$, per person
Duration: 8 hours
Enjoy the glamour and romance of vibrant Paris as you see the major sights such as Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysees, the Concorde, the Eiffel Tower and Saint-Germain des Pres. Explore the Louvre Museum and enjoy a cruise along the Seine River followed by a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral.

Begin your day with a guided visit of the Louvre Museum where you will gain direct access and avoid the often long entry queue. Your visit here will concentrate on 3 world famous master-pieces: the Venus de Milo, the Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century. Then there is free time to visit the other parts of the world's biggest museum.

This will be followed by a one and half hour lunch cruise along the River Seine. The excursion then continues on in the afternoon for a free visit of Notre Dame Cathedral (not guided).

Afterwards, enjoy the final touring of the day by admiring the most important monuments of center of Paris: the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysees, the Concorde, the Eiffel Tower and Saint-Germain des Pres.

Bruges Day Trip from Paris
Price: From 201.69 US$, per person
Duration: 13 hours
This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a day in Belgium! Travel to the medieval town of Bruges and discover why it's nicknamed the "Little Venice of the North". Stroll around the old city on a guided walking tour and spend some free time shopping for Belgian chocolates!

Drive through France to Belgium on the northern motorway until your arrival in Bruges. One of the most beautifully preserved medieval towns in Europe, Bruges looks like a living canvas painted by old Flemish masters.

Upon arrival, your guided tour begins with a pleasant walk through the old city including sights such as the magnificent Grand Place, quaint houses with elaborately decorated facades, the Halles (an outdoor market with a belfry), the Place du Bourg with the Saint-Sang Basilica, the Gothic-style Town Hall and the "Beguinage" (Beguine Convent).

Then cruise down the famous canals, another way to enjoy the charm of the "Little Venice of the North" (April to October only). There is free time afterwards for individual interests such as visiting the museums of Flemish art or browsing for handmade lace and Belgian chocolates.

Candlelight Visit and Dinner at Vaux-le-Vicomte
Price: From 240.78 US$, per person
Duration: 7 hours
This evening tour offers a memorable opportunity to visit an enchanting 17th century chateau, which inspired the building of the Palace of Versailles. Visit the Carriage Museum and then enjoy dinner in the beautiful grounds of the chateau. At sunset, visit the chateau and stroll around the beautiful gardens enjoying the classical music being played.
This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only.

An exceptional evening! This enchanting chateau, a 17th century masterpiece which inspired Louis 19th to build Versailles, opens its doors to you. The tour begins by a visit to the "Carriage Museum" (from a roman carriage to the 20th century saloons) followed by dinner which will be served in the L'Ecureuil restaurant in the chateau grounds.

At sunset you can visit the chateau (audio guides included) and stroll around the gardens brilliantly lit by 2,000 candles and to accompany these exceptional moments, recorded classical music is played in the garden to bring a special touch.

Castles and Wines of the Loire Valley by Minivan
Price: From 284.56 US$, per person
Duration: 12.5 hours
Enjoy a full day exploring three historical castles including the Amboise Castle, Clos Luce Castle, Chenonceau Castle with lunch. The tour also includes a visit to Monmousseau Cellars with wine tasting sessions.

The day starts with a visit to the Amboise Castle, symbol of a new style of architecture: the French Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci gave life to the castle. You will see all his inventions when you visit the Clos Luce, his residence. At the end of the morning , you leave for Chenonceau where lunch (included) is served in the castle's Orangerie (summer) or in the village (winter).

At the beginning of the afternoon, there is a visit to the Chenonceau Castle, called the "Chateau aux Dames" built on the Cher.

The last stop is Montrichard for a visit to the Monmousseau Cellars - an important wine producer in the region - where you will taste 3 vintages.

Castles of Ecouen and Chantilly plus the City of Senlis by Minivan
Price: From 240.78 US$, per person
Duration: 9.5 hours
Transport yourself back in time to Europe's majestic past! You will understand the region's royal appeal as this tour guides you though this fascinating region abound with history, 14th century chateau's and museums with collections of masterpieces. Conclude your tour with a visit to the medieval town of Senlis.
This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.

Your day of discovering the Pays de France will begin with a visit to the Castle of Ecouen .The family of Anne de Montmorency owned the Castle of Ecouen and they served the Kings of France since the 13th century. You will visit the property of this great Lord of the Renaissance who grew up very close to François 1st and then thrived under the protection of Henry 2nd . Ecouen is a residence like no others, it contains the ambitions and achievements of a powerful man who was also a patron, an aesthete and an art lover. The castle is now the national museum of the Renaissance.

Your tour then continues onto Chantilly for lunch (drinks included) in Vatel's old kitchens located in the cellars of the Chateau de Chantilly.

The afternoon begins with the guided visit of the Chateau de Chantilly which was also originally owned by Anne de Montmorency. Standing in the middle of the water, the Chateau de Chantilly is part of a series of prestigious monuments dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries. Located in the Castle, the Conde museum presents, respecting the original hanging of the 19th century, an important collection of paintings and drawings from the "Ecole Francaise" (Clouet, Poussin, Mignard, Nattier, Watteau, Ingres, Delacroix), as well as masterpieces from the Italian painters (Fra Angelico, Raphael, Carrache) and numerous masterpieces from the Northern Schools ( Van Dyck and Teniers).

To conclude the day, you will visit the city of Senlis. It is a small medieval town famous for its very old cathedral with its original stained glass windows. Also enjoy Senlis for it's many little streets and old buildings, some dating from the 3rd century. It is lovely to walk around and discover it's many joys on our own. The royal town of Senlis, with its picturesque paved lanes, magnificent facades, majestic ramparts and numerous monuments will charm you with its magic and transport you back in time.