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Highlights Independent Package Includes Flights NYC-London, Paris-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 3 nights London 3 nights Paris Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A, B or C) or Standard rail (Plan D) with reserved seats ▲ Breakfast daily ▲ Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D Itinerary Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Jack the Ripper Tour (L13) 5:40 PM Day #2 01 Apr 2009 - 31 Oct 2009     $36 No stay in London would be complete without the Jack the Ripper tour and Thames Terror Cruise*! Begin with a drive through the dark side of London, passing Old Bailey, the site of numerous public hangings, the Royal London Hospital where the Elephant Man lived, and the Wallace Plaque where Braveheart was tortured. Next, walk the area where, in autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper came out of the fog and dim alleyways to claim his five victims. Inspect the murder sites, discuss the suspects involved, and decipher the evidence for yourself. Continue on a cruise on the River Thames and follow tales of murder and suspicious suicides as you creep from the Tower of London to Embankment Pier**. *May not be suitable for children under 14. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. **Cruise does not operate November - March Departs at 5:40 p.m. from Thistle Victoria. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off location to be advised locally. The Original London Sightseeing Tour Day #3 01 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2010     $45 This Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour provides a great way to travel around London and see all of the essential sights. Set your own pace, getting on and off at any of the 90 available stops as often as you wish. Shop, see the city's landmarks, and have fun creating your very own tour. The tour offers a convenient way to see Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Downing Street, Big Ben, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey, among countless other sights of the city. Tour departs every 15-20 mins beginning 8:30AM from the main starting points: Piccadilly Circus, Victoria and Grosvenor Gardens. Other major departure points are Embankment Station and Marble Arch. The bus travels on a continuous loop on multiple routes. Full Day Bath, Windsor & Stonehenge (#1) 8:15 AM Day #4 01 Apr 2009 - 24 Dec 2009     $139 Enjoy a full day tour of Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath. Depart London for Windsor Castle and be the first group to be guided around the castle. Windsor has been occupied by successive monarchs for over 900 years. William the Conqueror through the current Queen have all lived at Windsor. Visit St. George's Chapel and the State Apartments. Next, drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215. Arrive at Stonehenge, the mystical stone circle on the vast Salisbury plain. Considered the world's best-known megalithic monument of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, the site was originally thought to be a place of early Druid worship. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years, and even today it remains a remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design. Continue to Bath for a tour of the Georgian city's delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Enjoy a tour of the Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room before returning to London this afternoon. Departs at 8:15 a.m. from Victoria Coach Station. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off location to be advised locally. Paradis Latin Dinner & Show -Festival 8:00 PM Day #5 01 Feb 2009 - 22 Apr 2009     $185 24 Apr 2009 - 31 Oct 2009     $185 Experience the fabulous nighttime performances for which Paris is famous--a cabaret show at the elegant Paradis Latin, the most Parisian of the great cabarets. Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, the Paradis Latin is a national landmark, home to the hit show "Paradis d'Amour." The show is a tribute to love through the ages, and is a truly sensual event. Enjoy interactive French Cabaret at its best, featuring original scores, provocative costumes, and dance numbers unlike any you've seen. *The program contains material that may be unsuitable for children. Formal evening attire is recommended. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. Transportation is not included. Paris Tour Cityrama (C) 10:00 AM Day #6 01 Apr 2009 - 30 Apr 2009     $32 02 May 2009 - 13 Jul 2009     $32 15 Jul 2009 - 25 Jul 2009     $32 27 Jul 2009 - 31 Mar 2010     $32 Discover the beauty of Paris from the comfort of a double-decker coach. See the principal landmarks of this fashionable city, beginning with the Place des Pyramides and continuing to the Opéra, Place Vendôme, Concorde Square, Champs-Elysées Avenue, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Orsay Museum, The Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sorbonne, Pantheon Church and the Hotel Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Departs at 10:00 a.m. from 2 Place des Pyramides 75001 Paris. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Tour will return to departure point for drop-off. Versailles Apartments (VA) 9:15 AM Day #7 01 Apr 2009 - 30 Apr 2009     $99 02 May 2009 - 31 Oct 2009     $99 Relive the glorious period of Louis XIV, XV and XVI as you pace one of the largest and most influential formal gardens in the world. Today's tour takes you Versailles Palace to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture. Visit the Palace and extravagant State Apartments, including a guided visit to the Reception Halls, the Queen's Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. You will also have time to walk the palace grounds and formal gardens, designed by Andre le Notre, at your leisure. En route, you will be prepared for your tour with commentary detailing the history of this magnificent site. Departs at 9:15 a.m. from 2 Place des Pyramides - 75001 Paris. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at 2 Place des Pyramides - 75001 Paris. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2009 Land Only Air & Land Apr 2 569 1099 Apr 9 579 1589 Apr 16 579 1099 Apr 23 579 1099 Apr 30; May 7; 14 579 1099 May 21 579 1099 May 28 579 1559 Jun 4; 11; 18 589 1569 Jun 25 579 1559 Jul 2; 9 569 1549 Jul 16 499 1479 Jul 23; 30 519 1499 Aug 6 529 1869 Aug 13; 20 519 1499 Aug 27 529 1799 Sep 3 589 1299 Sep 10 589 1369 Sep 17 589 1299 Sep 24 589 1369 Oct 1; 8; 15 589 1299 Oct 22 589 1199 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions). Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D Hotel Plans Plan D - [details]   Express by Holiday Inn London Earl's Court   London This tourist class hotel is centrally located in the Earls Court area. [more] Campanile Boulevard Berthier   Paris This budget class hotel is located in the 17th district near the Porte de Clichy tube station and the village of Les Batignolles to the east. [more] Plan C - [details]   Hilton London Euston   London This first class hotel is centrally located near the Euston mainline station. [more] Hotel Sully St. Germain   Paris This tourist class hotel is located in the Left Bank of Paris, in the heart of the Latin Quarter. [more] Plan B - [details]   Hesperia London Victoria   London This first class hotel is located adjacent to Victoria Underground, Rail, Bus and Coach Stations. [more] Novotel Paris Les Halles   Paris This first class hotel is situated next to a grand park in the heart of historical Paris and within walking distance to Notre Dame and the Louvre museum. [more] Plan A - [details]   Swissôtel The Howard   London This deluxe class hotel has a location in the heart of London, overlooking the Embankment and the Thames. [more] Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris   Paris This superior first class hotel is located in the center of Paris overlooking the Parc de Monceau near to many attractions. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Itinerary First Destination Check-In:       How many nights in London, United Kingdom (LON)? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) How many nights in Paris, France (PAR)? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) Return Date: PLEASE NOTE: When selecting the Flexible Package option, your new itinerary will include flights and hotel accommodations only. Additional required services should be booked separately including transfers, rail transportation between cities and sightseeing options. The final package price will differ from the above advertised prices. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4