Experience the joie de vivre of France in the com- pany of

•Experience
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the joie de vivre of France in the company of a native
•Discover
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historic Normandy and charming
Brittany
•See
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the remarkable Bayeux Tapestry from the
11th century
•Sense
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the awe of the D-day landing sites from
June 1946
•Visit
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the island monastery of Mont St. Michel
•Marvel
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at castles of the Loire Valley and tour two
of the most impressive: Chenonceau and Amboise
•Taste
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wines of Vouvray and see how mushrooms
are cultivated in caves
•Explore
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the magnificent palace and gardens of
Versailles
•Tour
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the superb art collection of the Musée
d’Orsay in Paris
•Enjoy
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free time to explore Paris on your own with
tips from your host
•Savor
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a farewell dinner with wine at a typical
French bistro
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
TUE 13 APR
Depart U.S.
Your adventure to captivating France begins
today! Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul and connect
with your overnight, transatlantic flight to Paris
via Delta or Continental Airlines. (Meals in-flight)
WED 14 APR
Arrive Paris
Bienvenue! Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport this morning a local guide will be waiting to
meet you and assist you to the coach. Drive into
the City of Light embarking on an introductory
Paris city tour featuring the major landmarks of
both Right and Left Banks of the Seine. There will
be time for a stroll and lunch on your own before
continuing to the hotel. After check-in rest and
refresh before gathering for a welcome dinner at
the hotel. Villa Eugenie (Meals in-flight, D) www.
villa-eugenie.com
THU 15 APR
Paris/Bayeux
Depart westwards to the region of Normandy,
which borders the English Channel. En route,
visit Monet’s Garden at Giverny - enjoy the fabulous display and visit the artist’s home and studio.
Continue to Bayeux for a tour of this lovely little
city and a visit to the historic Bayeux Tapestry.
This exquisitely embroidered cloth tells the story
of the Norman invasion of England in 1066.
Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Hotel
Luxembourg (B,D) www.bestwestern.com
FRI 16 APR
Bayeux
Take a full day to explore the historic D-Day
country: travel the short distance to the coast
of the English Channel at Arromanches to visit
the D-Day museum and see the remains of the
‘Mulberry’ – the artificial harbour created for the
invasion. Then to Colleville-sur-Mer to visit the
moving memorial to the US Forces who gave
their lives in the campaign, then pay tribute at
the cemetery and visit Omaha Beach. Hotel
Luxembourg (B)
SAT 17 APR
Bayeux/St. Malo
Depart for the journey into the neighbouring
province of Brittany. Stop in the charming small
town of Villedieu-les-Poeles to see the local
industry, the manufacture of copper cooking
pans. Then on to Avranches to see the monument for General Patton located on the site of his
headquarters during the campaign. Travel west
to Mont St Michel, the extraordinary monasteryfortress built on an island on the bay of St. Michel
(work is now in progress to remove the causeway
and return the Mont to its island status). Visit the
Monastery and little town before continuing to
your overnight destination, the charming port of
St. Malo. Hotel Chateaubriand (B,D) www.hotelchateaubriand-st-malo.com
SUN 18 APR
St. Malo/Loire Valley
Explore St. Malo and its walls, then the coast of
northern Brittany. Visit the old city of Dol de
Bretagne and its fine cathedral. A highlight of
the day is the ancient medieval city of Dinan,
high above the river Rance. Travel along the
‘Marches’ – the region between Brittany and Normandy – to Touraine, in the Loire Valley. Arrive at
Amboise for hotel check-in. Novotel Amboise (B)
www.accorhotels.com
MON 19 APR
Loire Valley
Today explore the lovely countryside of the river
Loire, famed for its many castles and palaces.
Tour the Chateau of Chenonceau, considered
the loveliest of all French chateaux, with its great
hall bridging the river Cher and its beautiful park
and gardens. Visit a typical mushroom cave and
enjoy wine-tasting in Vouvray. Return to your
hotel for overnight. Novotel Amboise (B)
TUE 20 APR Loire Valley/Paris
Continue your Loire Valley exploration with a
visit to a favorite of the French kings, Chateau
Amboise. Travel via Blois with a stop to see the
exterior of the historic Chateau, then north to
the Ile-de-France region and Paris. Meet your
guide at the Palace of Versailles and visit the
magnificent chateau and gardens created for the
Sun-King Louis XIV. Later today arrive in Paris for
a three-night stay. Villa Eugenie (B)
TOUR INCLUSIONS
•• Round-trip economy class airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul via Delta Airlines or other ARC/
IATA approved scheduled carrier.
•• Nine nights accommodation in 3 to 3 1/2
star hotels, double occupancy, with private
facilities.
•• Breakfast daily and four dinners as outlined in
the itinerary.
•• Transfers and transportation by deluxe motorcoach.
•• Extensive sightseeing throughout; entrance
fees included.
•• Luggage handling of one piece per person.
•• An experienced English-speaking tour guide
for meet and greet assistance, Paris city tour
and half-day tour of D-day sights.
•• Gratuities to drivers and guides (for your convenience, $41 per person has been included).
•• Airport/foreign departure taxes (currently
$360 per person).
•• Comprehensive documentation including
travel accessory, bag tags, name tags, flight
and land itineraries, destination literature,
customs information, travel tips and more.
Items Not Included
•• Fuel surcharges and/or tax increases levied
since the pricing of this tour.
•• Beverages other than coffee/tea at breakfast.
•• Any meal or sightseeing item not listed in the
itinerary.
•• Items of a personal nature.
•• Optional insurance for health, baggage, and
THU 22 APR
Paris
trip cancellation/interruption is not included
Enjoy a full day at leisure to discover Paris on your
and highly recommended. Please refer to the
own. You may wander amongst the artists’ disTravel Insurance section.
plays in Montmartre, or tour the Louvre. You may
•• Passport fees. A passport valid six months besimply want to sit in a sidewalk cafe and savor a
latté or wine. This evening gather for a farewell
yond date of reentry to the U.S. is required.
dinner in a typical French bistro, wine is included. •• No visa is required for U.S. citizens; non-U.S.
Villa Eugenie (B,D)
citizens may require a visa.
WED 21 APR
Paris
Most of today is at leisure: meet at the Musée
d’Orsay at the prearranged time to visit this great
collection of art and artifacts of the 19th Century.
Perhaps one of these evenings in Paris you may
wish to attend a concert performance. Villa
Eugenie (B)
FRI 23 APR
Return to U.S.
TOUR CONDITIONS
Transfer to the airport this morning for the return
flights to the U.S. Arrive home this same day
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Your reservation and
enriched with the sights, the sounds, and the
deposit of $400 per person are requested immesensations of France. (B, Meals in-flight)
diately to fulfill the group deadline requirements.
Note that space is limited and reservations are
taken on a first come, first served basis. A second
Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
payment of $1000 is due December 9, 2009.
Itinerary subject to change.
Final payment is due February 8, 2010. For credit
card payment Group Travel Directors accepts
Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be in
writing. There is no refund for partial or unused
land arrangements. Note: Airline tickets will be
issued well in advance prior to departure and
may be nonrefundable. The following penalties
will apply: Up to December 8, 2009 - $100 per
person administrative fee plus any unrecoverable
deposits; December 9, 2009 – March 29, 2010
– Deposit plus any unrecoverable payments to
hotels, tour operators or airlines; March 30, 2010
or after – No refund.
CHANGES TO GROUP FLIGHTS: The group airfare contract for this tour may not allow travelers
to make any date or itinerary changes. If you are
considering other dates or cities, please submit
your request in writing well in advance to secure
the best rates and schedule, but no later than
December 9, 2009. A minimum fee of $175 per
person will apply for changes to group flights in
addition to a possible airfare increase.
For more information, contact:
Sophie Pederson
217 Lake Avenue North
Spicer, MN 56288
tel: 320-796-4140
email: [email protected]
Or
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Bloomington, MN 55431-2593
Tel: 952-881-7811 or 800-747-2255
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TOUR COST SUMMARY
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3419
Group Flights From Minneapolis/St. Paul
Tour Gratuities ($41).................................................Included
Airport/Foreign Departure Taxes ($360)...........Included
*Costs per person based on double occupancy in USD
Optional Individual Supplement
Single Room*...................................................................$579
*In addition to base tour cost.
Very limited availability on request basis.
GTD can assist in finding roommates;
however, this cannot be guaranteed
The tour cost is per person based on current airfare from
Minneapolis/St. Paul (other cities available), double occupancy, tariffs and currency valuations as of May 2009, a minimum of 20 travelers, and subject to confirmation. While we
will do everything possible to maintain the listed price and/
or itinerary, they are subject to change due to circumstances
beyond our control. Single room supplements may have
limited availability and are on a request basis only.
LATE BOOKINGS: Passengers registering within
thirty days of tour departure will be charged a
$50 per person fee. Tour payment in full is required before we can request and confirm space.
This fee does not cover any additional airline or
ground service charges.
NOTE TO OUR TRAVELERS:
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If any such events affect your tour, you will be notified.
At the time this tour was developed there was not a U.S.
State Department Travel Warning in effect for this destination; please refer to the following website for current
information or call Group Travel Directors. http://travel.
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GTD TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUSIONS
Trip Cancellation.......................up to Tour Cost*
Trip Interruption......up to 150% of Tour Cost**
Travel Delay.....................................................$750
Missed Connection.......................................$300
Baggage.........................................................$1,000
Baggage Delay................................................$200
Medical Expense.......................................$50,000
Evacuation/Repatriation......................$500,000
Accidental Death......................................$10,000
Assistance Service...................................included
* a maximum of $3500 per person
** a maximum of $5250 per person
Cost of this optional GTD Travel Insurance is
$164 per person. Additional coverage provided
as needed; the full cost of your tour must be
covered.