Tour de France
Duration: 7 days
Highlights: The city of York, York Minster, Castle Howard, Cambridge, London, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Paris, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral
A 7-day itinerary following in the footsteps of some of the key stages of a recent Tour de France route, encompassing the sites of York, London and Paris
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive York
On arrival at the airport you will be met by your Guardian Angel and transferred by private vehicle to the Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa in York, which was the starting point of Stage 1 of the Tour de France 2014.
Overnight: The Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa
Meal Plan: B
Day 2 - York
You will have a full day with your driver-guide to explore one of the most historic English cities. You will visit York Minster, the largest medieval cathedral North of the Alps, and browse around the stores of the quaint streets including the Shambles. You may also visit the Jorvik Viking Center, where historic remains have been preserved. This afternoon, take an excursion to Castle Howard, a fine mansion in the hills to the east of the city. With its large landscape garden, it was used as the setting for the television adaptation of 'Brideshead Revisited'.
Overnight: The Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa
Meal Plan: B
Day 3 - York to London via Cambridge
Today, your driver-guide leads you on a full-day journey to London. As you head south, stop off in beautiful Cambridge, the city that is home to England's second-oldest university, founded in 1209. Many of the college buildings here are very grand; chief among these is King's College Chapel, whose fan-vaulted roof is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Afterwards, you continue to your hotel in London.
Overnight: The Milestone Hotel & Apartments
Meal Plan: B
Day 4 - London
Today you are in London where Stage 3 of the Tour de France ends. An expert local guide and your chauffeur will be waiting to meet you for a half day sightseeing tour of London. You will visit the Tower of London, where the Beefeaters guard the dazzling Crown Jewels, and where you will gain excellent views of Tower Bridge from the Medieval Palace. Proceed afterwards to St. Paul's Cathedral, rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666. Return to your hotel from here.
Overnight: The Milestone Hotel & Apartments
Meal Plan: B
Day 5 - Paris station to hotel
This morning you are transferred by private vehicle from your hotel to London St Pancras train station where your English Guardian Angel assists you with your luggage up to check-in for your Eurostar train to Paris. Make your own way to your reserved seats in the Standard Premier class carriage. Travelling at high speed through the countryside and the Channel Tunnel, you are served a light meal at your seats. Your French Guardian Angel meets you on arrival at Paris Gare du Nord station and assists you with your transfer by private vehicle to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Le Meurice
Meal Plan: B
Day 6 - Paris
Today you will enjoy a half day sightseeing tour in Paris with your private vehicle and English-speaking guide. This overview tour will include famous Parisian sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, where the Tour de France has its finishing line, and the Ile de la Cité, where you will visit the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
Overnight: Hotel Le Meurice
Meal Plan: B
Day 7 - Depart Paris
This morning you will be transferred by private vehicle to the Airport for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: B