PARIS IMMERSION ACTIVE TRAVEL FOR CULTURAL EXPLORERS May 26-June 6, 2016 Full Price Special Savings Special Price Studio Apartment $3,745 $250 $3,495* One-Bedroom Apartment $4,245 $250 $3,995* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta- tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).
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PARIS IMMERSION
ACTIVE TRAVELFOR CULTURAL
EXPLORERS
May 26-June 6, 2016
Full Price Special Savings Special Price
Studio Apartment$3,745 $250 $3,495*
One-Bedroom Apartment$4,245 $250 $3,995*
*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.
VAT is an additional $295 per person.
All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta-tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricingand information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).
Paris earned its nickname, the City of Light, because itembraced education and theexploration of new ideas duringthe Enlightenment. Today, Parisstill is unparalled in its culturalwealth. Filled with museums displaying artistic masterpieces and significant artifacts, beautiful architecture and the best restaurants, the city beckons all who are in search of the finest things. Each neighborhood offers a glimpse into Paris’past. Every monument delivers a lesson in Parisian history, if not world history. For 10 days, explore the city and its environs at an unhurried pace.Travel like a local aboard the Metro and TGV. Explore the Marais and otherParisian neighborhoods on customized walking tours led by expert guides.Expand your horizons with day trips to the lavish Palace of Versailles and thecities of Dijon and Rouen.
INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodations• 10 nights in Paris, France, at the
first-class Aparthotel AdagioParis Bercy Village.
Transportation • 20 single-ride Metro tickets.
Activities and Events• Informative educational programs, presented by localexperts, will enhance your insightinto the region.
• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.
• Two-day museum pass.• Personal VOX listening device
to hear every word from your expert,English-speaking guides.
• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.
• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Dinner.
Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 10 breakfasts, one lunch and
three dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.
• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.
• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.
MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a
dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.
• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.
• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.
• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.
• Complimentary travel wallet.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to
25 travelers to maximize your travel experience.• Enjoy 10 days of apartment living with modern
amenities, including a kitchenette and Wi-Fi, this aparthotel centers you in the business district near ample public transportation.
• Explore the city with 20 single Metro tickets.• Three regional rail journeys highlight the delightful destinations of
provincial France: Versailles, Dijon and Rouen.• A blend of planned excursions and free time allows you to surround
yourself in the culture of Paris and its environs at your own pace.• Four lectures provide context and background for your adventures.• Walking excursions in three Paris neighborhoods introduce you to
the varying personalities of the city.
PARIS IMMERSION
DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Paris, France.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.
DAY 2 ~ PARISUpon arrival, transferA to theAparthotel Adagio Paris Bercy Village.In the afternoon, join your fellow travelers for a welcome briefing, featuring an introduction of the Métro,Paris’ famous subway system, and anorientation walk in Bercy Village.Tonight, attend a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 3 ~ PARISEducational Focus: The History ofParis.Excursion: Le Marais. Explore theheart of artistic and cultural life in Parisin this intimate neighborhood. Maraismeans“marsh,” but this neighborhoodis much more elegant than its name.Independent Exploration: Theafternoon is yours to explore the city.Visit boutiques and art galleries. Stepinto the Musée Picasso or stroll theregal Place des Vosges, Paris’ firstsquare.DAY 4 ~ PARISExcursion: The FrenchRevolution. Learn about the FrenchRevolution and the Latin Quarter. Seethe hall where the radical Cordeliers’club held their debates, visit the oldestcafé in Paris and hear about the guillotine and the death of Marat.Excursion: Paris by Boat. Cruisethe Seine River, Paris’ famous river, andsee the city’s most famous landmarks.DAY 5 ~ DIJONExcursion: Bourgogne. Travel toDijon on a high-speed TGV train.Discover the historic sites and cultureof this charming Burgundian town.Admire stately stone mansions, a trio ofchurches, and half-timbered homesfrom the 15th and 16th centuries.Local Flavor: Take a break for lunchat a historic home in Dijon.Independent Exploration: Enjoysome time at leisure before returningto Paris.DAY 6 ~ PARISEducational Focus: The Treasuresof the Louvre.
Independent Exploration: Spendthe rest of the day at leisure. With yournewfound knowledge of the Louvre inhand, you may wish to stroll through thehalls of this venerated museum.DAY 7 ~ PARISEducational Focus: The Treasuresof the Musée D’Orsay.Independent Exploration: The restof the day is at leisure. Having learnedabout the D’Orsay this morning, you cantake advantage of a free day to visit theD’Orsay to admire the works of Monet,Renoir, Van Gogh and others.DAY 8 ~ ROUENExcursion: Rouen. Climb aboard aregional train to travel to the ancientcity of Rouen, capital of Normandy. Walkalong the medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and see the Cathédrale NotreDame, painted several times by Monet,who was fascinated by the play of lighton the church’s façade. Hear the storyof Joan of Arc, who was burned at thestake in Rouen’s central square in 1431.Local Flavor: Enjoy a dinner ofFrench cuisine at a restaurant in Paris.DAY 9 ~ PARISEducational Focus: ContemporaryFrance.Excursion: Paris and World WarII. Learn about Paris during theOccupation during a walking tour on theRive Droite, the Right Bank.Independent Exploration: Spendthe rest of the day at leisure.DAY 10 ~ VERSAILLESExcursion: Versailles. Visit France’sgrandest palace. See the Hall ofMirrors, where the Treaty of Versailleswas signed. Explore at your own pacewith an included headset audio guide.DAY 11 ~ PARISIndependent Exploration: Spendthe day at leisure. Tonight, attend a Farewell Receptionand Dinner.DAY 12 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the airport for the returnflights to your gateway city.A
NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules are subject to change. All excursions in this program involve an element of walking.
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APARTHOTEL ADAGIO PARIS BERCY VILLAGE
This exciting French immersion experience is grounded in comfort andconvenience. Your home away fromhome is in the Bercy neighborhood inthe 12th Arrondissement along the rightbank of the River Seine. Modern andstylish, the hotel is a short stroll from theParc de Bercy and the Metro station forParis Line 14, which takes you to theheart of Paris. The Musée de laCinémathéque Française and the Garede Lyon are within walking distance, and a grocery store, a pharmacy, a drycleaner and restaurants are just aroundthe corner. The well-equipped studiosand one-bedroom apartments all featuresatellite TV, Wi-Fi and a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker and tableware.A self-service laundry is available.
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