AHC France 2020
On June 18th, you will depart Washington, DC to spend 8 wonderful days discovering the splendors of France. Fantastic excursions, cultural encounters, historical sites, delicious food and exotic shopping make this trip exciting and rewarding. Bring these amazing memories home with you on June 27th.
SPACE ON THE TOUR IS LIMITED, SO DON’T DELAY! PLEASE RETURN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION AND $500 DEPOSIT TO EATOURS.COM BY NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AND RECEIVE
A FREE SEINE RIVER CRUISE!
Paris
June 19 – 22, 2020
Paris waits to greet you on June 19th with all the charm and the elegance for which it is famous. The Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, and Place de la Concorde are among a few of the important sights in this “City of Light” you may see on your guided city tour*. Afterwards, you will transfer to your hotel for check in. On June 20th, a visit to the Louvre* (the world’s largest art museum), is planned, housing such legends as the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory and the Mona Lisa. Afternoon sightseeing with your tour leader is planned to see such sites as Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur and more. Tonight, you will enjoy ascent on the Eiffel Tower*. Following breakfast on the morning of June 21st, you will travel outside of Paris to Versailles*, home to Louis XIV, the Sun King. The opulent Palace and the surrounding grounds will astound you! Upon your return to Paris, you may enjoy a Seine River Cruise (free to those who submit their application and deposit by the deadline).
Le Mans
June 22 – 24, 2020
On June 22nd, say ‘au revoir’ to Paris as you board a train to Le Mans. Enjoy traveling on the Holy Cross Heritage trail visiting Fr. Basil Moreau’s home and the congregation’s mother church. June 23rd will see you venturing off on a day excursion through the French Countryside on your way to the town of Chartres*, home to the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe. After taking in the magnificent stained-glass windows and learning about the time period during which the cathedral was constructed, set off for the Loire Valley where you will see splendid chateaux such as Chateau Chambord* before returning to Le Mans this evening.
Lourdes & Toulouse
June 24 – 27, 2020
You will bid farewell to Le Mans on June 24th, as you travel to Lourdes, including a guided tour* on June 25th to the home of Saint Bernadette Soubirous*, the Lourdes Basilica* and the illustrious grottos found within the mountainsides. This evening you will continue your adventure to Toulouse. Begin June 26th with a guided city tour* including visits to St. Etienne* and the Basilica of St. Sernin*, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest remaining Romanesque building in Europe. The following morning, June 27th, you will return to the United States with fond memories, amazing experiences and perhaps a souvenir or two from your European adventure.
SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS: **The tour price, if payments are made by cash or check, is $4,096.00; otherwise, if paying by credit card, the standard non-discounted price is $4,196.00. If you wish to use a credit card for your initial deposit, you will be allowed to pay the remaining payments by check and still receive the discounted tour price. Trip price is based on triple occupancy and includes round trip airfare from Washington, DC, point-to point transportation between cities while in Europe, all breakfasts and 3 dinners. Additionally, *Entrance fees and/or transportation marked with an asterisk as well as city tours in Paris, Lourdes and Toulouse are included in the tour price (Sightseeing as indicated on the itinerary including visits and entrance fees to the Louvre, Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Saint Bernadette Soubirous, Lourdes Basilica, St. Etienne, Basilica of St. Sernin, excursions to Chartres and Chateau Chambord.) In the unlikely event that EA Tours cancels the tour and is unable to operate a substitute itinerary, the tour cost including the initial deposit is fully refundable. Additional items may be offered optionally, are subject to availability and are not included in the tour price. A guaranteed single room may be available for a supplemental charge of $535.00 per person. A guaranteed twin room may be available for a supplemental charge of $60.00 per person. Included are the estimated applicable governmental international airline ticket taxes, fuel surcharges, security surcharges, and associated fees. If applicable, unforeseen tax increases will be billed on a supplemental invoice. A minimum number of paying participants may be required to operate the tour. A $500.00 non-refundable initial deposit is required to reserve your space on this tour. All tour participants must submit an online application. Please go to “Student/Traveler Sign Up” on the home page at www.EAtours.com. Your tour number is 220134. A second payment of $1,000.00, will be due no later than 30 days after your initial payment. Final payments are due no later than seventy (70) days before departure. Updated tour details (hotels, day by day itinerary, flights, etc.) are scheduled to be released approximately four weeks prior to departure. Please note: This may not be an officially school sponsored program. Additional tour conditions apply and are listed in the Tour Conditions Section on the Online Application.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION AND $500.00 DEPOSIT TO WWW.EATOURS.COM BY NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AND RECEIVE A FREE SEINE RIVER CRUISE!!