London, Paris and Madrid

TOUR DETAILS
Feb 11 - Feb 19, 2016
Group Leader
Sharon Lynn Bearer
Group ID
225057
Depart From
Syracuse
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Round-Trip Flights
Louvre
Centrally Located
Seine Boat Ride
Hotels
Paris-Madrid Flight
24-Hour Tour
Madrid Tour with
Manager
Daily Breakfast
and Dinner (unless
otherwise noted)
London Tour with
Guide
British Museum with
Guide
Guide
Prado Tour with
Personal Headsets
Madrid Tapas
FEB 11, 2016: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Depart from the USA.
Evening
FEB 12, 2016: LONDON Welcome to London! Meet your ACIS Tour Manager, unpack and become
Half Day Excursion
to Toledo with
acquainted with your new surroundings. (D)
Sightseeing
London-Paris
London, Paris and Madrid
FEB 13, 2016: LONDON Discover the city during a guided panoramic bus tour. Feel the pulse
of the city in Trafalgar Square, see the façade of massive St. Paul s Cathedral and gaze up at Big
Eurostar
Half Day Excursion to
Versailles Including
Paris Tour with Guide
Gardens
of the extraordinary British Museum. During your free afternoon explore the South Bank, home
Place du Tertre
Theatre Performance
to Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, or shop for souvenirs at Harrods. Tonight, enjoy a theater
Dinner
in London
Two Paris Métro
Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Then continue with your local guide to explore the treasures
performance in London s West End. (B,D)
FEB 14, 2016: PARIS Board the high-speed Eurostar, train traveling under the English Channel to
Round-Trip Tickets
Paris this morning. After arrival join a local guide for a panoramic tour of the city that shows you
Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde, site of the notorious guillotine
during the French Revolution. Visit eclectic Montmartre this evening where you will enjoy an
authentic French dinner on the Place du Tertre. This square, known for its artists, was once home
to famous painters including Picasso. (B,D)
FEB 15, 2016: PARIS This morning you may choose an optional excursion to Versailles. See Louis
XIV s palace, once the symbol of French royal absolutism, and explore the expansive gardens.
Then discover the magnificent Louvre. From its beginnings as a royal fortress to its current status
as the world s most visited art museum, the Louvre has been at the center of Parisian culture.
Feast your eyes upon famous masterpieces as you tour the museum, which is home to a collection
of 35,000 works of art from around the world. Then perhaps stroll through the Latin Quarter.
Tonight s highlight is an illuminated boat ride along the Seine. (B,D)
FEB 16, 2016: MADRID Today is free for you to visit the Impressionist works of the Musée d Orsay
or descend into the Catacombs where more than six million 18th century Parisians are buried.
Then board your flight to Madrid. (B,D)
FEB 17, 2016: MADRID This morning join your local guide for a panoramic bus tour of the city. See
Madrid s most important sights before discovering the works of Goya, El Greco and Velázquez as
your guide navigates you through the treasures of the Prado, providing commentary via personal
headsets. This evening dine like true madrileños on an ACIS tapas evening. (B,D)
FEB 18, 2016: MADRID Today you may choose an optional excursion to Toledo for sightseeing
with a local guide. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, the Gothic Cathedral and the medieval
synagogue. Or enjoy a free day to explore more of Madrid. Perhaps visit the Reina Sofia, rent a
rowboat on the lake in Retiro Park or tour the Royal Palace. After dinner enjoy time in the Plaza
* Map may not reflect your final trip itinerary.
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TRAVEL CHANGES LIVES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Mayor to soak up the scene with the locals. (B,D)
FEB 19, 2016: DEPARTURE Depart for the USA. Optional Extensions and Extra Nights: Further
Students will compare the experiences of
monarchy in France and Britain.
Students will learn about the development
of the City of London from Roman trading
post to modern financial capital.
Students will become acquainted with
the overall structure and major periods of
Spanish history including, for example, the
medieval era, the Habsburg epoch, and the
reign of the Bourbons.
immerse yourself in the culture and wonders of cosmopolitan Spain with an extra night in Madrid,
including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager. (B)
This is a preliminary itinerary for your group.
Cultural Connections
Madrid Tapas Evening
Eat tapas in the true Spanish style: Hop restaurant to
restaurant using your language skills to try different
TOUR COST
local specialties.
Group Fees
Program Fee
Early Registration Discount
Weekend Surcharge
Half-day Excursion to Toledo with
Sightseeing
Half-day Excursion to Versailles
including Gardens
Theater Performance
$3838
$-300
$40
Total Group Fees2
$3873
$95
$85
$115
² Valid through 08/01/14 with $200 deposit.
Notes from ACIS
Participants registered on our 2016 tours will be
exempt from any airline-imposed changes to
Departure Fees.
Adult travelers age 24 and older should add in the Adult Surcharge and Double or Single Room
Supplement to calculate their Total Group Fees.
All registered participants can enjoy the convenience, security and savings of having payments
automatically withdrawn from a checking account by enrolling in an Automatic Payments plan
Additional Fees (as applicable)
Adult Surcharge
Single Room Supplement
Double Room Supplement
Ultimate Protection Plan
Comprehensive Protection Plan
French Cooking Lesson
$95
$560
$315
$270
$225
$85
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autopay
This educational travel program is not school or district sponsored unless expressly stated by the
Group Leader.
We offer a first-rate experience from beginning
to end. With ACIS expect:
- Three- and four-star hotels in convenient
locations.
- Meals mixing both native and familiar
cuisines.
- Professional sightseeing tours.
- Air-conditioned touring buses.
- Four-berth couchettes for overnight trains.
- Exclusive Eurostar service for all London-toParis travel.
www.acis.com
1-877-795-0813
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