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Friday, May 30th

Today you depart the United States on your overnight flight to London.  Naturally, meals will be served and optional in-flight entertainment offered.  Please refer to your flight schedule for pertinent details.

 

Saturday, May 31st

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Cotswolds with a stop at Blenheim Palace enroute.  Dinner is included this evening at The Clothiers Arms at 8:00 pm.

 

Sunday, June 1st

At 9:00 am you depart the hotel for free time in Burford and Broadway.  Following a lunch break you will arrive at Kiftsgate Court Gardens at 1:30 pm.  Upon completion of your visit to Kiftsgate you will proceed to Ernest Wilson Memorial Gardens.  Some paths in gardens are uneven and can become slippery when wet or very dry.  Sensible shoes are strongly recommended.  Dinner tonight is not included.

 

Monday, June 2nd

At 9:00 am you depart the hotel for Windsor Castle.  Following your visit and time allowed for lunch in the village you will continue to London.  The remainder of the day will be spent exploring with your tour leader.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Tuesday, June 3rd

The highlight of today is your guided city tour beginning at 9:00 am.  Included will be an inside visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.  The remainder of today will be free to optionally visit the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Parliament or perhaps a ride on the London Eye.  See your tour leader for suggestions and directions.  Dinner tonight is not included.

 

Wednesday, June 4th

This is a free day to explore London on your own.  Again your tour leader will be available to help you find the British Museum, enjoy a high tea or maybe you would like to shop at Harrod’s or Selfridge’s.  Dinner tonight is not included.

 

Thursday, June 5th

Early this morning you transfer to St. Pancras Station where you board your “chunnel” train to Paris.  You will begin your city tour upon arrival at 11:17 so you may want to purchase lunch or a snack on the train.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Friday, June 6th

Today you will optionally visit The Louvre in the morning.  In the afternoon Montmartre is your destination where you will see Sacre Coeur and Place du Tertre.  In the evening you will optionally enjoy a Seine River Cruise and finish the day with the optional ascent of the Eiffel Tower (both are free to those who registered for the tour by the due date).  Dinner tonight is not included.

 

Saturday, June 7th

At 8:30 am you depart your hotel for a visit to Monet famous garden and home, Giverny.  You return to Paris in time for last minute shopping and sightseeing.

 

Sunday, June 8th

An early morning departure for Charles de Gaulle airport will take you on your flight to Prague or for those not continuing the tour your flight home.  Upon arrival to Prague you will be met and begin your Czech adventure with a guided tour and visit to Prague Castle en-route to your hotel.  Dinner tonight is on your own.

 

Monday, June 9th

Your morning is free to enjoy Old Town before beginning your guided tour of the Jewish Quarter including the Museum in the afternoon.  You then enjoy a wine tasting and dinner.

 

Tuesday, June 10th

Today you will visit Obceni Dum with your tour leader.  The remainder of the day is free to enjoy this fascinating city.  Feel free to see your tour leader for suggestions and directions.

Your farewell dinner is included at the hotel.

 

Wednesday, June 11th

This morning you transfer to Prague Airport and board your return flight home.  Please refer to your flight schedule for details.