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Make plans to travel with WNAX to London, England, Paris, France and Normandy D-Day beaches ! This is an 11-day flyaway across the pond!
Included on the trip:
- Round trip air from Minneapolis to London (Other airports possible with additional fee) plus airport shuttle
- 11-days, ten nights’ accommodations at hotels in London and Paris
- Buckingham Palace
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Tower Bridge
- Tower of London
- William Wallace Memorial
- HMS Belfast Warship
- Tour the House of Commons and Lords (If available)
- Westminster Abbey
- Kensington Palace
- Hyde Park
- Thames River Cruise
- Churchill War Rooms
- See St. James Park
- Enjoy Piccadilly Circus
- Sit in Trafalgar Square
- Windsor Castle
- Stonehenge
- Visit the town of Oxford
- Place de La Concorde
- Palais Royal Courtyards
- Louvre
- Conciergerie
- Sainte Chapelle
- Notre Dame Cathedreal
- Napoleon’s Tomb
- Pantheon
- Sacre-Coeur
- Effiel Tower
- Palace of Versailles
- Arc de Triumphe
- Normandy D-Day Beaches
- Everything below PLUS, PLUS, PLUS!
- Ask about the London/Paris COMBO trip!
- Airport shuttles
- Six nights’ accommodation at hotel close to historic sites
- Transportation and host to guide to all listed sites on itinerary
- Museum Pass to top sites
- Excursions to Omaha Beach and Versailles
Itinerary:
August 16th:
Evening: Fly Minneapolis to London
August 17th:
Travel day — Fly Minneapolis to London / Airport transfer to hotel.
Afternoon: Visit the famous domed wonder of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Evening: Relax and watch the scenery float by on a Thames River Cruise.
August 18th:
Stand in the London residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace. While there, see the royal carriages at The Royal Mews, and stroll through the famous flower beds of St. James Park. Explore the notorious Piccadilly Circus, often described as the Times Square of London. Admire the fountains and architecture at Trafalgar Square and enjoy street performances at their best.
August 19th:
Tour both houses of Parliament (if available). Explore the Gothic abbey church of Westminster Abbey. Discover the life and legacy of Winston Churchill in the bunker and museum hidden beneath the streets at Churchill War Rooms.
August 20th:
Excursion Day! We’re taking a trip to the city of dreaming Spires and famous university: Oxford. Travel on to one of the wonders of the world, Stonehenge. Then we are off to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.(Optional/Extra $$ excursion to Stonehenge & Windsor Castle)
August 21st:
Walk across the iconic suspension bridge of Tower Bridge. Once across the bridge, visit the historic castle on the north bank of the Thames River, The Tower of London. Take a train to our next stop, Paris!
Stand in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, the biggest arch in the world. Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz. Climb the stairs to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris
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August 22nd:
Visit Napoleon’s Tomb in the heart of Paris, beneath Le Dôme des Invalides, and the Army Museum of French Military.
Discover a true Parisian past time at Rue Cler Market, one of the most authentic market streets in Paris.
View Paris from The Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre, or Sacré–Coeur. A Roman Catholic church and a famous landmark in Paris. The site is Paris highest natural point
Explore the iconic Eiffel Tower. Built as a centerpiece of the 1889 World’s fair designed to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution
August 23rd:
Tour the Palace of Versailles. Marvel at the lavish palace and gardens of what was the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789. Witness the Palace’s Hall of Mirrors, admire the fountain-studded gardens, and visit Marie-Antoinette’s Estate, with her romanticized village. See some opulent carriages at the Coach Gallery. Majestic coaches and small carriages for Marie-Antoinette’s children, sedan chairs and sleds make up a strange and wonderful collection
End your evening with a cruise of the River Seine
August 24th:
Tour the Louvre, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, it is considered the world’s greatest art museum, with an unparalleled collection.
View with your own eyes the beauty of Sainte–Chapelle, the finest royal chapel to be built in France that features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows.
Tour the Conciergerie. Discover this Medieval royal palace that became a revolutionary tribunal and Marie-Antoinette’s prison.
Pay tribute at the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, a memorial to the 200,000 people who were deported from Vichy France to the Nazi concentration camps during World War II
August 25th:
Take a poignant day trip from Paris to visit Normandy and the WWII D-Day landing beaches.
Visit:
American Cemetery: See how far and wide the white crosses span here to visualize just how many soldiers sacrificed themselves to end Hitler
Omaha Beach: ground zero for American D-Day history
Pointe du Hoc: 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel located between Utah and Omaha Beach. Still scarred with bomb craters. U.S. Army’s 2nd Rangers assaulted the cliffs of on June 6, 1944, where 6 German cannons were located and taken out.
Longues-sur-Mer battery: situated between the Omaha and Gold landing beaches, consists of four gun installations used by the German troops on D-Day
Arromanches: Center of Gold Beach (British Landing site) and home of the Mulberry Harbors, the artificial harbors built by the British that played a key role in defeating Nazi Germany
Overload Museum: Chronicles the period of the Allied landing until the liberation of Paris. The collection was collected by someone who was both a witness to the conflict and involved in the reconstruction of Normandy.
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August 26th:
Travel home
Early Bird Special Price: $4,999 per person double
$5,999 per person single
***Hotel and price subject to change.
***Flight included is economy
***Airline bag fees are not included in the price
***You are responsible for what you eat
***Early bird special price includes Point A Hotel, Otherwise add $300 per person for Park Plaza County Hall Hotel. Feel free to ask about the difference.
Trip Assurance is available for $250 per person. With Trip Assurance, if you have to cancel because of a medical condition or death less than 45-days prior to the trip, we’ll refund 40% of your payment; plus you’ll receive another 40% of your payment in the form of a future trip credit, minus the Trip Assurance charge.
***Hotel and price subject to change.
If you have questions about the trip, call or text Steve Crawford @ 605-857-0753 OR email Steve @ crawford@wnax.com.
If you are ready to sign up for the trip, call 800-843-0089!
TRIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
General
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. Alternatives may be offered due to closure or unexpected events.
Tour prices are subject to increased rate until booked with a deposit.
Booking a tour indicates you have read and agree with the terms.
Air Travel
Air fare is booked at Economy class group rate. Upgrades may be requested at additional cost.
One carry-on bag, meeting the airline specifications, is included in the trip price.
Additional charges for checked bags may be imposed by the airline and is the responsibility of the traveler.
Airlines may change departure times and/or layover sites. Please check the status one day prior to the flight.
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation is provided by air-conditioned motor coach.
Seat rotation is not enforced.
If you need special accommodations or have concerns during the trip, please speak with the host and every effort will be made to make suitable arrangements.
All items brought onto the motor coach must be kept clear of the aisle.
Please ensure luggage brought on the motor coach is not excessive and allows for all passengers to be accommodated.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotels are subject to change based on availability at time of reservation.
Elevators are not guaranteed at all properties.
Traveler is responsible for his/her luggage and may have to walk a short distance with their bag.
Special Requirements
All tours require some walking and traveler is responsible for their own luggage. Please request help from the host if needed.
If special accommodations are needed, please communicate this before booking.
Arrangements for special requirements may incur additional costs to the traveler.
