Gateway to London and Paris

A 7-Day Adventures by Disney tour starting from $2,959

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Tour Length: 7 Days
Countries Visited: England, France
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Tour Type:
 Escorted Tour
Tour Category: Family Tour
Tour Operator: Adventures by Disney
Tour Code: DISLPGATEWAY
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Cities Visited:
London, Paris

The Gateway to London and Paris family vacation from Adventures by Disney offers your family flexibility via expanded free time, so that you have more time to visit venues that interest you most and is an affordable way to see some of the world's most desirable locales. Your journey begins in jolly old England with a visit to Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. It then crosses the English Channel to Paris for a scavenger hunt in the Louvre and includes a family lunch in the Eiffel Tower. Oh la la!

 
 
The Disney Difference
• Two Disney Adventure Guides
• Local Experts

Hotel Accommodations
• Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
• Marriott Rive Gauche

Meals
• 6 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners

• Scheduled activities & entertainment
• Luggage Service
• Transportation within your adventure
• Airport transfers during your adventure

 
 
Day One
Arrive in London After you pick up your luggage and pass through customs, an Adventures by Disney representative will meet you in the customs/exit area and will direct you to your transportation to the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel. Relax as a driver assists with your luggage and whisks your family away to the hotel.

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel Unwind from your flight as your Adventure Guides handle your hotel check-in. Just relax and take it all in! This spectacular contemporary hotel is your home in the heart of the city.

Welcome Reception Meet the other families that will share the adventure. After a welcome reception, gather for an authentic British feast that kicks off a week touring two truly magical cities!
Meal Included: Dinner

Day Two
Double-Decker Bus Tour Climb aboard an iconic double-decker bus and see the city from a rooftop view.

Westminster Abbey Visit the beautiful cathedral that has been the site of coronations, royal weddings and countless historical events.

Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guards Witness the splendid tradition of the changing of the guards, whose stoic demeanor, crisp red coats and towering fur hats are a hallmark of this historic residence of England's royal family.

Lunch in London Join your fellow adventurers for a tasty lunch in the heart of London. Then you'll have the afternoon to explore this extraordinary historic city on your own, with its sensational sights and intriguing museums. With so many wonderful things to see and do, ask your Adventure Guide to suggest the best activities for you and your family.

A London Dinner On Your Own From exotic ethnic cuisine to fine dining, the city has something to offer everyone. Your Adventure Guides will be happy to help you find the perfect meal!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Three
Tower of London Tour Learn about the checkered past of this foreboding fortress! Over the ages, this tower has been guardian of the Crown Jewels, home to ravens and beasts, prison to the famous and infamous, and an execution stage for fallen leaders.

Afternoon in London On Your Own Today you have the afternoon to explore London. Your Adventure Guides can suggest a restaurant for lunch, or find your own adventurous dining options, from traditional pub food to fabulous international cuisines.

Dinner at Your Leisure Feast like kings and queens at one of the many culinary destinations in London. Whether it's traditional British fare or something more "continental," the city offers a diverse dining selection. Feel free to ask your Adventure Guides for suggestions.
Meal Included: Breakfast

Day Four
Eurostar Train Ride from London to Paris Country-hop on a speedy modern train that shoots under the English Channel through the Chunnel! On board, discover the mouthwatering breads of France's famous Paul's Boulangerie as you dive into a boxed lunch prepared by this exquisite bakery. A mere three hours later, your family will emerge in the magnificent City of Lights. Bienvenue!

Nôtre Dame Cathedral Tour this cathedral with flying buttresses, soaring spires and grimacing gargoyles. As you explore the bell tower, hear about the hidden stories of this architectural masterpiece including the tale of the legendary hunchback, Quasimodo!

Welcome Dinner in Paris There's a reason that the French are so famous for their delectable cuisine! Tonight, gather together with your fellow adventurers for a gourmet meal.

Kids-Only Dinner and Disney Movie Night While adults enjoy the welcome dinner and take a break at the hotel from the day's activities, Junior Adventurers dig into their own private Parisian dinner. Afterwards, they can cuddle up with family during an exclusive Disney movie presentation with a special snack!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Five
Pétanque at Champs de Mars Try your hand at pétanque, the classic French lawn bowling game played all around the country. Play on the romantic grounds of the Champs de Mars, the vibrant park that stretches between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire.

Eiffel Tower Tour and Lunch With a local expert, explore the tower's upper decks and soak up the sensational view of this scenic city. Next, have a sky-high dining experience your family will never forget! Float over the city as you share the meal of a lifetime at 58 Tour Eiffel, a restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower.

Afternoon at Your Leisure Spend some time on your own seeing the City of Lights, named for the intellectual luminaries that have graced the population over the centuries. Find out why many consider Paris to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

Dinner On Your Own in Paris After you return to your hotel, it's your chance to venture out and experience the grand French ritual of le dîner! Your Adventure Guides will help you find the perfect restaurant for an extraordinary family meal as only the French can create.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Six
Guided Tour of the Louvre It would take more than a lifetime to study the illustrious contents of this world-renown museum! So let a local expert illuminate the world's greatest masterpieces—including the enigmatic Mona Lisa—on a privately guided tour. Meanwhile, Junior Adventurers will love discovering famous art works on an interactive scavenger hunt through the museum.

Lunch On Your Own From sweet crêpes to steak tartare and more elegant fare, Paris offers a palate-pleasing array of sensational tastes and textures. Take this opportunity to seek out a special meal in the city famous for fine food. An optional transfer back to the hotel is available.

Afternoon On Your Own Spend the afternoon visiting some of the sublime sights of this fascinating city. History speaks all the way from the heights of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica to the mysterious depths of les catacombs. Enjoy an afternoon of exploration you will never forget.

Farewell Dinner at Ladurée Dine in the height of Belle Époque elegance at Ladurée restaurant as you enjoy live entertainment. Then relive the radiant memories of your trip with your fellow adventurers as you enjoy a surprise after dinner!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Seven
Breakfast at the Hotel Bid your fellow adventurers a bon voyage as you enjoy one last meal in Paris.

Transfer to Airport Once you have arranged and boarded your transfers, say au revoir until you return again!
Meal Included: Breakfast

 
         
Touring Date
Land Only
Land + Air
Single
(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)
8/2/2010 - 8/8/2010
$2,959
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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

 
Tower of London Tour
Discover the checkered past of this foreboding fortress! Over the ages, this tower has been guardian of the Crown Jewels, home to ravens and beasts, prison to the famous and infamous, and an execution stage for fallen leaders.

Double-Decker Bus Tour
Climb aboard an iconic double-decker bus for a private tour and see London from a rooftop view.

Eiffel Tower
Soar towards the stars for sky-high dining your family will never forget when you share the meal of a lifetime inside the Eiffel Tower.

Louvre Tour and Art Detective Game
As you follow a local expert on a privately guided tour of some of the world's greatest masterpieces, Junior Adventurers discover famous art works on an interactive scavenger hunt through the museum.

Nôtre Dame Cathedral
Tour this cathedral with flying buttresses, soaring spires and grimacing gargoyles. As you climb the bell tower, hear about the hidden stories of this architectural masterpiece including the tale of the legendary hunchback, Quasimodo!

 

Trip Price (US$)
• Adult: $2,959
• Child: $2,656

Ages
• Minimum age: 4
• Suggested age: 6+
• The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability:
• Parties of three: In London, triples are accommodated in one studio having one double bed and one sofa bed. Parties of three in Paris are accommodated in two connecting rooms one with a king bed and the second room with two twin beds.
• Parties of four booked as a quad: In London, quads are accommodated in two studios next to one another but do not connect, each room having one double bed and one sofa bed. Adjoining by request. In Paris, quads are accommodated in two connecting rooms, one room with a king size bed and one room with two twin beds. Connecting and adjoining by request only.
• Parties of four booked as two doubles: In London, are accommodated in two studios, each having one double bed and one sofa bed. Connecting rooms are not available/adjoining by request. In Paris two doubles are accommodated in two rooms, each having either two beds or one king bed. Adjoining rooms (next to each other) can be requested if 2 King beds are required in each room. Connecting rooms can be requested if one room is twin and the other is double. Connecting and adjoining by request only.

 
 

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