2010 Tuscany Tours Specialty Travel

April in Paris

April 16 to April 21, 2010

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You may have been to Paris, France but we hope to show you a Paris that you've not seen before: through new experiences encountering the art, food and culture of one of the world's most beautiful cities. You will have Sam to lead you through the Italian art section in the Louvre and our local Paris guide will deepen your experience of the history and culture of Paris. Pam will be along too – having scoped out the best local restaurants and arranged for the best table possible at the Moulin Rouge.

We will stay in the 16th arrondissment in the Trocadero area at the Radisson Blu Le Dokhan's Hotel. Steeped in history and charm, the hotel is a beautifully designed former private residence that harks back to the elegant days of the 18th century. From its well-preserved Haussmann façade to the neo-classical furnishings to housing Paris' only champagne bar, the hotel is a delight for the senses.

Of course we'll visit the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay, as well as the Eiffel tower. And you will be expertly guided, by a French sommelier, through a wonderful wine and cheese tasting. This Tasting Lunch will allow you to learn first hand about food and wine pairing, and you will leave your tasting with a better understanding of France's major wine regions. You'll taste five different wines along with a variety of artisan cheeses, bread and charcuterie. The tasting takes place in an authentic wine cellar under the streets of Paris.

Here are some additional special highlights of our trip:

We will travel outside of Paris to Claude Monet's breathtaking gardens and his unique house in the quaint villages of Vernon & Giverny.

We'll take a Champagne river cruise on the Seine, sailing past some of Paris' most famous monuments while your sommelier provides insight on the history and meaning of the monuments while doing a presentation of four different champagnes!

And, last but not least, we'll have dinner and a show at the most famous cabaret in the world - The Moulin Rouge. Pam had the opportunity to view the show at the Moulin Rouge last year and was a amazed at the quality and the level of entertainment... - the show was spectacular from beginning to end.

April in Paris... it has a nice ring... doesn't it? Come and join us!

Tour Specifics:

Dates: April 16, 2010 to April 21, 2010

LAND COST of TOUR / Airfare is not included.

Note: This tour is priced in Euro, but final payment will be made in U.S. dollars. A $350 deposit will secure your place on the tour. The tour cost in US dollars will be calculated on January 16, 2010*. At that time full tour payment - US dollar amount minus the $350 deposit will be due.

CASH DISCOUNT Cost: is 1850 EURO per person based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost is for payment by check or wire transfer. You may make your registration deposit using PayPal and/or your credit card and still be eligible for the cash discount cost if your final balance is paid by check or wire transfer.

NON CASH DISCOUNT COST: The land cost of the tour is 1905 EURO per person based on double occupancy.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single rooms are available for a supplementary charge of 400 EURO.

Accommodations: 5 nights lodging at the Radison Blu Le Dohkans Hotel. All rooms have private baths and air conditioning.

Meals: All breakfasts, one full-course meal (including beverages) daily (except for the day of the Monet garden visit when each person can purchase a pic nic lunch from the market). We carefully choose the restaurants based on ambiance and quality of cuisine.

Wine Tastings: Champagne tasting and wine and cheese tasting

Transfers: No transfers are included in the tour. We will be taking the metro to move from place to place and metro tickets will be purchased by the participants.

Admissions: Entrance fees for all planned visits to monuments, galleries and museums are included.

Small, Intimate Group: We will be limiting the number of participants to a maximum of 14.

Early Arrival/ Late Stay Options: Depending on hotel availability you may be able to arrive early or stay after the end of the tour. We'll be happy to help you make these arrangements.

Experienced Tour Leaders: Pam Mercer and Sam Hilt of Tuscany Tours have been leading tours since 1997.

* Conversion of Euro to Dollars
When Tuscany Tours invoices clients for services, the conversion of euros to US dollars is determined by converting the euro amount due at the site www.xe.com. Tuscany Tours then multiplies that amount by 1.02 which approximates the rate the bank will give us on that day.

Registration:

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