FABULOUS FRANCE 11 DAY SOLO TOUR OCTOBER 2016 WELCOME TO FRANCE Explore the best of France with a solo s tour to one of the most stunning cities of the world Paris! Then enjoy a scenic cruise along the Loire Canal from Nevers to Paris. You will discover incredible architecture and historical monuments, relish in the French cuisine and be immersed in the wonderful atmosphere that makes France such a popular destination. You will start your adventure with four amazing nights in Paris, staying in the lively Latin Quarter where you will have your own room with private ensuite of course. A full day guided tour will take you and your fellow solo travellers to explore one of the world s largest museums, the Louvre. Here you will come face to face with some of the most famous artworks including Leonardo da Vinci s Mona Lisa. You will then see the Eiffel Tower in all its glory, while enjoying a delicious group lunch. No trip to Paris is complete without a Seine river cruise where you will soak up 2,000 years of Parisian history. You ll wonder around the main boulevards, Place de la République, the Opera, Place de la Madeleine and Place Vendôme. You ll discover some of Paris most loved architecture and hidden delights as well as walk along the prettiest covered walkways in the city. Your love of Paris is sure to grow as we set off on a tour of Paris more famous squares and monuments. You will have the opportunity to marvel at the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Champ-Eylsees, Bastille Square and have your photo taken in front of the Nortre Dame. Our tour of Paris provides you the opportunity to explore the city at your own pace, or join us in one of the many incredible activities on offer. Learn the art of creating decedent Parisian desserts and pastries in a cooking class with a professional chef, take to the streets and graze on the regional delights on a gourmet French food walking tour or be entertained watching the fabulous cabaret show, Moulin Rouge. For those craving open spaces, we have you covered with three optional escapes out of the city. Discover the beautiful French countryside with a trip to Normandy, spend a day touring the quaint village of Giverny before exploring Versailles or spend a leisurely full day in the one place at the historical city of Versailles. Our second part of the tour will see us leave land to climb aboard our barge to take to the French canals for seven days of adventure. The ship offers all the creature comforts of a hotel including your own private cabin with ensuite and a friendly crew to accommodate all your needs. The scenery will be awe-inspiring as we sail the Briare Aqueduct one of France s most prestigious waterways. You will have the opportunity to explore the charming towns steeped in history including a visit to Nevers, Ducal Palace, Apremont-sur-Allier, Saicerre and Braire. You will have many opportunities to taste the local cheeses, pastries, wines and other produce. What is a trip to France without experiencing one of the country s most famous exports, wine? We will sail past the heart Burgandy countryside and take in the views of the region s vines as we cruise through the scenic towns. Disembark and you will have the opportunity to wander the historic towns and enjoy cultural visits to the Fontmorigny Abbey, wine tourism centres and an authentic farm. Every good tour has to come to an end and ours does with an intimate Gala evening aboard the cruise vessel, before returning back to Paris via a private coach the following day, or continuing your independent travels around the Loire Valley. This tour of France provides solo travelers many unforgettable moments and incredible experiences. Throughout your journey you will discover just why Paris is one of the most loved cities of the world as well as delight in the beautiful landscapes and French delicacies - especially the cheese and wine! What more could you ask for? FRANCE
FABULOUS FRANCE 11 DAY SOLO TOUR OCTOBER 2016 DETAILED ITINERARY FABULOUS FRANCE Day 1 [2 October 2016]: ARRIVE PARIS Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where you will meet your tour coordinators and be escorted to your hotel located in the lively Latin Quarter. We will have the opportunity to mingle with your fellow solo travellers over a welcome drink, before enjoying dinner. Overnight: Hotel St Pierre, Latin Quarter Standard style room with ensuite. Day 2 [3 October 2016]: PARIS (B) *Chartered Minibus* After a continental breakfast, we will be setting off on a full day exploring this incredible city. We will tour Paris most famous squares and monuments, including the Arc de Triomphe, Champ-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacre Coeur, Opera Square, Concorde Square, Pont Neuf, Bastille Square, Luxembourg Gardens and Saint Germain des Pres. The day will be filled with breathtaking architecture, cultural experiences and Parisian delights. Overnight: Hotel St Pierre, Latin Quarter Standard style room with ensuite. Day 3 [4 October 2016]: PARIS (B) Start your morning with a continental breakfast at the hotel before enjoying a full day at your leisure. Relax at the hotel and explore the city at your own pace, or join one of the many optional activities on offer: Paris cooking class: Learn the art of creating decedent Parisian desserts and pastries with a 3 hour cooking class. A professional chef will teach you all you need to know at a private city apartment. Gourmet French food walking tour: take to the streets to discover the incredible French cuisine with your guide. You will sample regional savoury and sweet delights as we tour the many markets along the way. Hop-on/Hop-off Double Decker Bus: Enjoy the sights of the French Capital with this fantastic open-top bus tour including 4 different routes. Moulin Rouge: Sit back and be entertained watching the fabulous evening cabaret show, Moulin Rouge with the option to make a night of it enjoying the show, dinner and champagne. Escape to the countryside: Take the opportunity to escape the bustling city for green land Normandy. We will discover the famous village of Giverny along the way, where you will be amazed by the beautiful French countryside and have the chance to visit Monet s home and explore its colourful gardens. Explore Giverny and Versailles: Spend a full day touring the quaint village of Giverny and the historical city of Versailles which was once a small medieval village, but today is so much more. FRANCE
FABULOUS FRANCE 11 DAY SOLO TOUR OCTOBER 2016 A day at Versailles: Relax and enjoy a leisurely day at Versailles where you will have a guided tour of the town including the contemporary architecture, beautiful restaurants, tranquil green spaces, theatrical performances and the must see Palace of Versailles. Overnight: Hotel St Pierre, Latin Quarter Standard style room with ensuite. Day 4 [5 October 2016]: PARIS (B) (L) *Chartered Minibus* Rise early and enjoy a continental breakfast before experiencing a tour of one of the world s largest museums, the Louvre. Beginning under the Great Pyramid, your guide will take you inside this incredible monument, where you will discover the modern pyramid and some of the museum s most famous works such as Leonardo da Vinci s Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. The guide will lead you through the main exhibition rooms. Next we visit the Eiffel Tower! We will skip all the lengthy queues and enjoy a delicious lunch and a few drinks, while marvelling at the incredible views. After this, we will board the Seine River Cruise to soak up 2,000 years of Parisian history as we sail the city s waterways. You will be delivered back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight: Hotel St Pierre, Latin Quarter Standard style room with ensuite. Day 5 [6 October 2016]: PARIS TO BARGE DEBORAH (B) (D) Following a continental breakfast, we will take a private coach to the Barge dock in Nevers (2.45 hrs) where our canal journey begins in the afternoon. We will be welcomed aboard the luxury vessel MS Deborah by the friendly crew with a refreshing cocktail followed by a relaxing evening with your fellow travellers. Enjoy dinner on board before retiring to your own private cabin with ensuite. Day 6 [7 October 2016]: NEVERS TO MARSEILLES-LES-AUBIGNY (B) (L) (D) This morning, join us for a visit of Nevers. Our visit will begin with the Espace Bernadette Soubirous, the final resting place of the simple country girl from Lourdes who claimed to have seen the Virgin 18 times. We ll then continue to the city center where we ll be able to see, Ducal Palace, considered the first of the Loire s castles. Built on the hill, the palace overlooks the center of the old town, the Republic Square and a large park. We ll stroll through the remarkably preserved old quarter, with its half-timbered houses and picturesque streets, before reaching the Nevers Cathedral, dedicated to Saints Quriaqos and Julietta, a national monument of France. We ll have a brief visit to the pottery quarter before ending our tour with a tasting of local products. We ll spend the afternoon cruising towards Marseilles-lés-Aubigny. Kick back and enjoy the scenery as it rolls by or borrow one of the bikes on board to ride along the canal. Enjoy FRANCE
ITALY FABULOUS INTERLUDE FRANCE 11 DAY 16 DAY SOLO SOLO TOUR TOUR OCTOBER JUNE 2016 dinner aboard the cruise ship before we arrive to our destination later in the evening. We will remain in port overnight. Retire to your own private cabin with ensuite. Day 7 [8 October 2016]: MARSEILLES-LES-AUBIGNY TO CHAPELLE MONTLINARD (B) (L) (D) We ll leave by coach for the visit to the Fontmorigny Abbey, a privatelyowned French historical monument. Now one of the main cultural sites in the area, it is testimony to over 8 centuries of French religious heritage. The contemporary stain-glass windows are not to be missed. We ll continue on to visit Apremont-sur-Allier and its floral garden. Classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, this small medieval jewel on the bank of the Allier is an absolute must-see. The village offers a stunning point of view of the castle that overlooks it, also a nice stroll along the Allier river. Afterwards, we ll return on board and continue towards Chapelle Montlinard. During our journey, discover the unique abundance of nature, culture and heritage. You ll have an outstanding view of the Val de Loire Natural Reserve. The evening is free to do as you please. We ll remain in port overnight. Retire to your own private cabin with ensuite. Day 8 [9 October 2016]: CHAPELLE MONTLINARD TO MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRE (B) (L) (D) We ll leave by coach for a tour of La Charité-sur-Loire and an authentic farm. We ll begin our visit with the priory, one of the most important restoration sites in Burgundy for the past 15 years. We ll then visit a farm deep in the countryside, where we ll experience the rustic calm and authenticity that can be found only in France. A nice stop-over and a perfect way to get to know the animals: sheep, pigs, goats, donkeys, African or Highland cattle, llamas, ostriches, and of course, ducks! After we return on board, we ll cruise towards Ménétréol-sous-sancerre. The evening is free to do as you please. We ll remain in port overnight. Retire to your own private cabin with ensuite. Day 9 [10 October 2016]: MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRE TO LERE (B) (L) (D) We ll leave by coach for a visit of PouiIly-sur-Loire, where we ll visit the Tour de PouilIy-Fumé: a wine-tourism center located in a beautiful setting. We ll visit the vineyards, the wine cellar and enjoy a tasting. Once we return on board, we ll continue towards Léré. Take advantage of this moment to ride along a portion of the EuroVélo 6, the bike route traveling from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea. The evening is free to do as you please. We ll remain in port overnight. Retire to your own private cabin with ensuite. ITALY FRANCE
FABULOUS FRANCE 11 DAY SOLO TOUR OCTOBER 2016 Day 10 [11 October 2016]: LERE TO BRIARE (B) (L) (D) After a big breakfast, enjoy a shore excursion to Sancerre and a goat farm. Set in the historic Berry region, Sancerre overlooks the gorgeous Loire Valley. You ll discover this beautiful medieval city by following the Fil d Ariane: a red line painted on the streets taking you past the old winemaking neighborhoods, bakeries, fascinating buildings, and lovely art galleries. The Fief Tower (optional visit with separate entrance fee; significant stairs to climb) is the only remaining tower of the 14th-century medieval castle. Afterwards, we ll visit a goat farm and have a tasting of its trademark cheeses and the local Sancerre wine. The family on the farm is raising approximately 200 goats and 60 cows and will be happy to share their cheese-making secrets with you. We ll spend the afternoon cruising to Briare, cruising through the Briare Aqueduct, whose 14 masonry supports were built by the Eiffel Company. Until recently, it was the longest navigable aqueduct in the world. Tonight is our festive gala evening. We ll remain in port overnight.you will sleep well in your own private cabin. Day 11 [12 October 2016]: BRIARE TO PARIS (B) Our river barge journey will come to an end today in Briare after a farewell buffet breakfast on board. We will disembark before transferring to a private coach, where you will continue your journey back to Paris and transfer to the airport for your flight home, or onto Two s a Crowd Morocco Tour. You can also stay on in France for a few days it s completely up to you. FRANCE
ITALY FABULOUS INTERLUDE FRANCE 11 DAY 16 DAY SOLO SOLO TOUR TOUR OCTOBER JUNE 2016 TOUR PRICING WAS $7,934 NOW $6,989 YOU SAVE $945 - LIMITED TIME ONLY! TOUR DATES: 2-12 OCT 2016 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Arrival transfer in Paris 6 x dinners (D) your own room, always! Meals as indicated in the itinerary. 10 x breakfasts (B), 6 x lunches (L), 4 nights in Paris at Hotel St Pierre (Latin Quarter) with breakfast daily - 2 full days sightseeing Paris, entry fees and private transport Lunch and drinks at the Eiffel Tower (Day 4) 7 days aboard MS Deborah Canal Barge - privately chartered for the exclusive use of Two s a Crowd in your own cabin with ensuite and shower All meals on board the MS Deborah plus water, wine, beer, fruit juices during the meals and coffee after both lunch and dinner for meals eaten on the boat Drinks from the bar, except for champagne or wines from the special list Assistance on the barge from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess Transfer by private coach from Paris to Nevers, and return transer from Briare to Paris Two s a Crowd Tour Host accompanies group throughout Free use of on-board bicycles Welcome cocktail and gala dinner All port fees All tips on Paris day tours Paris sightseeing All entrance fees Private minibus English speaking guide Lunch at Eiffel Tower Guided tour of Louvre Seine River Cruise Tips TOUR EXCLUDES: International flights Travel Insurance Drinks from the barge special wine list, champagne from the onboard bar, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers Meals, other than specified Fees and admissions other than listed as included Activities, other than specified Gratuities to barge staff & guides ITALY FRANCE
ITALY FABULOUS INTERLUDE FRANCE 11 DAY 16 DAY SOLO SOLO TOUR TOUR OCTOBER JUNE 2016 ABOUT THE MS DEBORAH The MS Deborah is a spacious river barge which sails the canals and waterways of France. Her charming interior and comfortable staterooms make her an ideal vessel to gently explore the French countryside at a very leisurely pace. The MS Deborah has just 12 cabins. Each cabin has a window and is equipped with private en-suite facilities, television, radio, telephone (for internal calls only), safe and independent air-conditioning. Common areas of the ship include a spacious lounge with bar, restaurant with large windows, sun deck with lounge chairs, parasols, panoramic views, barbecue deck and jacuzzi. The MS Deborah also provides bicycles which passengers may use during land excursions. A crew of 5 will look after us throughout. This is a rare opportunity to see France up close but far away from the crowds. NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT THE TEAM: Phone: 1300 55 45 01 (AUS) or 0800 895 145 (NZ) Email: team@twosacrowd.com.au ABOUT TWO S A CROWD: Two s a Crowd is owned and operated by Noonan s Travel (Licence No. 32931) which has been providing travel services since 1978. Two s a Crowd was born out of our recognition of the growing number of people travelling solo whose needs are not well served. Our commitment is to make solo travel more enjoyable and affordable. Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person and based on sole use rooms throughout Prices are correct as at 10 4 Dec July 2015 and & are subject to change until paid in full Refer to our website for full terms and conditions. 2015 Travel Passion Pty Ltd ABN 32 140 754 856 trading as Two s a Crowd. Two s a Crowd and the disk logo are registered trademarks of Travel Passion Pty Ltd. *Additional travel insurance premium may apply based on age or pre-existing conditions. ITALY FRANCE