Trip to France Lourdes Fr Touas, St Mary of the Hill, Boylston, MA

	Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)
	4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas
	Transport with Luxury Bus
	All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.
	All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide
	Guided Tours and Tour Fees
	All Taxes
	Fuel Surcharges

Trip Does Not Include

	Lunch
	Optional Insurance: $200 per person

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from USA.

Day 2: Arrival. Check-in Hotel. Rest for few hours. Bus tour of the city: see the most famous

sites of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, the Opera, the Palace of the Invalides.

Tour the Cathedral of Notre Dame and eat lunch in the Latin Quarter. After lunch, take in

the most stunning view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower, then have some free time to rest or see

more sights. Dinner and overnight in Paris

Day 3: Late Start. This will be Bastille Day in Paris (the equivalent of our July 4th). Start at

the gardens of the Tuileries, make your way up the Champs-Elysées to shop (or just window

shop) at Louis Vuitton and Hermès. See the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Napoleon's Arc de

Triomphe and look back to see the sweeping view of Paris' main boulevard. Eat lunch in the 8e

arrondissement and stay to watch the parade that starts at the Arc de Triomphe. After the

parade, take the Metro to the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, visit the beautiful basilica, and see the

artists and antique shops of Montmartre. After dinner, we’ll watch the Bastille Day fireworks

from a Bateau Mouche and take romantic river ride to see all the beautiful sights lit up from the

Seine River. Stop for an ice cream at Berthillon on your way back to the hotel. Overnight in

Paris

Day 4: Tour the Louvre, the most famous art museum, to see the Mona Lisa and the

winged victory, Nike. After lunch, take a leisurely walk or visit the Marché Saxe-Breteuil one of

Paris’ best open-air markets- antiques, food, clothing, you name it! Visit the Sainte Chappelle,

with its beautiful stained glass windows or take a tour of the Pantheon, where France's most

prestigious writers and philosophers are buried. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 5: Late start. Take a bus to the Palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV lived in

opulence. See the famous Hall of Mirrors and admire the luscious gardens that surround

the palace. Lunch at Versailles and free time to shop and see the area. Dinner in Paris.

Overnight in Paris

Day 6: Late start. Bus to Lisieux, check into hotel. Have lunch, then spend the day visiting St.

Theresa’s home (Les Buissonets), the Cathedral and the Basilica. Mass with Father Tougas, then

dinner and overnight in Lisieux.

Day 7: Optional 9 am mass at the Carmelite convent. Bus ride to Deauville/ Trouville. Lunch

and the afternoon sightseeing Trouville and Deauville. Possibility of a boat ride, golf, or a hike?

There is also a train that takes a 35 minute ride with historical commentary. Dinner in Lisieux.

Overnight in Lisieux.

Day 8: Early start from Lisieux to Amboise. See the Chateau d’Amboise and eat lunch.

Continue on to Cognac, dinner and distillery visit. Drive on to Bordeaux. Overnight in Bordeaux.

Day 9: Late start. Visit Bordeaux Arcachon- half day on the beach/afternoon wine tour, choose

either or both!! Dinner and overnight in Bordeaux.

Day 10: Late start. Bus to Pau, stop for lunch and sightseeing. Continue on to Lourdes.

Participate in the Candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

Day 11: Lourdes for the whole day, mass with Father Tougas. Dinner and overnight in

Lourdes.

Day 12: Early start to Barcelona by bus, lunch on the Ramblas, then a tour of Barcelona.

Dinner and overnight in Barcelona.

Day 13: Return home from Barcelona, Spain.

**Travel to France - General Information**

Airport and Passport

	Get a Passport as soon as possible
	It is highly recommended that you register your trip with the US State Department online at Travel Registration

Flight Information

	We fly you from any city in the USA round trip to your destination for the same price
	You can deduct $800 from the price of the trip if you purchase your own flight. Feel free to use your mileage and join the group at your destination
	Passengers need to be at the airport counter at least 3 hours before departure
	You will be fed on the plane. Plenty of food
	You can earn miles even though we are traveling as a group. Just call the airline we are using and tell them that you need to be credited for your miles

Staying In Touch

	Each traveler will receive 2 cards with emergency contacts (one for you & one for your family at home)
	The trip is designed so that you and your family in the U.S. are always able to contact the tour guide during the trip
	A tour guide is with the group for the entire trip (from USA departure to USA return)

Money

	Get some Euros before leaving the US (300-400 Euros)
	You can use your credit/debit cards, but tell your bank/card company ahead of time that you will be using them in Europe. Credit and debit card have the best exchange rate
	AAA prepaid debit cards are also useful
	Avoid bringing Traveler's Checks with you
	Make sure that your pin does not start with number "0" and does not have more than 4 digits. Some ATM machines in Europe do not accept pins starting with "0" and pins that have more than 4 digits
	Money belts are highly recommended

Transportation in Europe

	Proximo Travel has its own Private Luxury Bus at all times in France
	Bus is air-conditioned and has large windows to enjoy the scenery

Dress Code

	Dress is casual and comfortable. It is a vacation, relax and enjoy
	Bring comfortable walking shoes.

Packing and Carry-on

	Pack light! People normally don't use more than 60% of what they pack
	Pack your medicine, valuables, and one day's change of clothes in a carry-on just in case your luggage does not arrive on time
	Liquids should be in your checked luggage, not in your carry-on. If you choose to have your liquids in your carry-on, it should be less than 3 ounces and should be placed in a one quart-size plastic zip bag (one bag per person)
	Here is a great link to the Transportation Security Administration’s website. It itemizes everything you can think of and identifies if the item can be in the carry-on and or checked luggage: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4

Safety

Safety is our priority. As we tour each country, every passenger is always accounted for: there is always a count of passengers before and after touring each site. We never leave anyone behind!

Hotels

We Use 4 Star Hotels in downtown areas right in the middle of the action

Temperature in France

So you know when you travel, here is a rough idea of how the temperature is in France:

June-July: 70s

Lots of Walking?

Even though we have our own private bus, some sites do require some walking. Bring comfortable shoes (dress shoes are not necessary at all). Let me know ahead of time if you need a wheelchair

Traveling Alone

If you are traveling alone, we will room you with another nice passenger so that you don't have to pay the extra single room supplement. If you want your own private room, it is $700 extra for the France Trip

Number of Passengers

Proximo Travel hosts an average of 25 people on each tour. These trips are advertised in many venues. They almost always sell out early, so please keep this in mind when you are planning to book a trip. Many people book up to a year in advance

Insurance and Cancellation Policy

Additional $200 per person for full balance coverage up to last minute before travel. The Deposit is always non-refundable

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

	You must have a valid reason for cancellation (illness, surgery, God forbid family death, etc.)
	You must provide proof of your situation to be eligible for a refund prior to departure. In case of illness, a doctor's note is necessary
	Without Insurance:

1. Balance (less deposit) is refunded if cancelled 90+ days prior to departure

2. Only plane ticket is refunded if cancelled within 90 days of departure

With Insurance:

1. Full balance (less deposit) is refunded at any time of cancellation

Method of Payment

	PAYMENT BY CASH, CHECK, and ALL CREDIT CARDS
	Non-refundable $500 deposit per person accepted right now
	Balance is due 90 Days before USA Departure Date
	There is an extra 3% charge for credit card payments on balance

Check Payable to

Proximo Travel

857 W. Boylston Street

Worcester, MA 01606

Very Important Notes

	Be at the airport on time
	Each Traveler is responsible for expenses in cases where Proximo Travel has no control over events (i.e. missed flight because of a highway accident, etc...)

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This site was last updated 02/18/10

We fly you directly to France from your hometown for the same price

Hotels - 4 star hotels in Downtown areas close to major sites

Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)

4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas

Transport with Luxury Bus

All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.

All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide

Guided Tours and Tour Fees

All Taxes

Fuel Surcharges

Lunch

Optional Insurance: $200 per person