ITINERARY. Our Lady s Bower Paris School Tour

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1 ITINERARY Our Lady s Bower Paris School Tour February 2019 Group Leader: Lorraine Kavanagh Directors: Derek Keogh, Adelle Keogh GTI are Licensed and Fully Bonded in accordance with Commission of Aviation. Reg. Licence No TA05333

2 CONTACT DETAILS Name GTI Travel: Airline: Address Network House Block 2 Ballisk Court Donabate Co Dublin K36 WE24 Tel Aer Lingus Airlines Groups Department C/O FEXCO Valentia Road Cahirciveen, Co Kerry Tel hr Emergency Number Accommodation: Restaurant: Restaurant: Insurance: Coaching: Hotel Kyriad Paris Address: 10 Avenue de la Fosse Des Pressoirs Magny Le Hongre Paris Tel Pizza Vesuvio 144 Ave Champs D'Elysee Paris Tel Hard Rock Café Address: 14 Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, Phone: Blue Insurance Ltd Plaza 212 Blanchardstown Corporate Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 Tel Please note anyone with a pre existing illness please ring the Health Check number to advise Otherwise the insurance policy will not be valid Sima Coaches Address: Industrielaan 8, 8810 Lichtervelde, Belgium Phone:

3 Important Note: Coach driver will drop the group to the nearest point of entry as it is difficult to get parking in the main area s in Paris unless the coach is allowed park

4 Day 1 Friday, 15 February :00hrs Check in for your flight from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport 10 Kilos of hand luggage included per person No checked in luggage included Important: If there are non-eu/eea citizens travelling, please ensure they get their travel documents checked and boarding passes stamped at the allocated Visa/Document Check Desk before going through security. Carrier: Booking Reference: Destination: Aer Lingus 2BIMXJ 2KFB2J 2FYQQF Paris Flight Number: EI 520 Please make sure you keep your boarding card in a safe place with your passport for presentation at the boarding gate and also at security check. 06:40hrs Depart Dublin airport Terminal 2 09:25hrs Arrive Paris Charles de Gaulle airport On arrival you must proceed to Departures where you will meet your coach between doors who will have a GTI Sign displayed in front of the coach Sima Coaches Address: Industrielaan 8, 8810 Lichtervelde, Belgium Phone: Coach Driver Name: TBA Mobile Number 10:00hrs Depart by coach and transfer to Disneyland Paris for a fun day Lunch at own expense Visit to Disneyland Resort Paris Confirmed TAG BP 100 Mame la Vallee Cedex 4 Paris F Tel Enjoy a visit to the 5 Themes in the Disneyland Park and also a visit to the

5 Walt Disney Studios. Disneyland Park Main Street USA: Traditional American street with food, stores and the sounds of a marching band. Frontierland: Relive the legends of the American Frontier with cowboys, Indians and frontiersmen. Adventureland:The most exotic land of the kingdom. Fantasyland: Enchanting Fantasyland inspired by the illuminated illustrations of Disney magic. Discoveryland:Dedicated to the great visionaries of yesterday and today. Walt Disney Studios Meet all your favourite Walt Disney characters. Booked & Paid by Group Travel International 18:00hrs Planet Hollywood Confirmed Disney Village Disneyland Resort Paris Marne la Vallee Cedex Paris Tel: Menu Cheeseburger with French fries or Veggieburger with French fries (V) or Chickenburger with French fries 1 soft drink (33cl) 19:30hrs 20:00hrs Meet your coach at an agreed point and transfer to your hotel for check in Check into your hotel Hotel Kyriad Paris 10 Avenue De La Fosse Des Pressoirs Magny Le Hongre Paris Tel Please note A security deposit is required of per person upon check in this is refundable on departure. 3 night s accommodation Bed & Buffet Breakfast Booked & Paid by Group Travel International

6 Overnight accommodation Day 2 Saturday, 16 February :00hrs 09:15hrs 10:30hrs Breakfast at your hotel Meet your coach driver at the hotel and Depart by coach and transfer to Notre Dame Visit to Notre Dame 5 Guides Confirmed Please note this is a free guided tour but the Guides accept donations from each group Please bring stamped letter on school headed paper with list of all students names and dates of births. 6 Place du Parvis-de-Notre-Dame Paris The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris is happy to welcome you: pilgrims, Christians, visitors from all over the world, believers and non-believers, everyone who is willing! Notre-Dame de Paris is a church, a place of Roman Catholic worship, where Christians come together to pray. It opens its doors to you to participate in services or to freely visit the cathedral all year long. From the moment you enter you are invited to relax, leaving the hubbub of the street behind, and show a respectful attitude, through both your behaviours and your clothing, to this great Christian site where men and women have come to pray and to confide in God for over eight centuries. The Notre-Dame tower visit is a trip through all of the upper parts of the western façade, dating from the 13th century, where visitors can contemplate the gargoyles and chimera built by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century and the 17th century Emmanuel Bell 387 steps (there is no elevator) to the top of the South Tower. Booked by Group Travel International 11:45hrs Depart by coach and transfer to Chateaux de Versailles Lunch at own expense (there is a Mcdonald s at Versailles) 14:25hrs Visit to Chateaux de Versailles 3 Groups Confirmed 14:25 14:30hrs Plus 3 Teachers Plus 2 Teachers

7 Plus 3 Teachers Palace of Versailles Versailles Paris Tel +33 (0) Important: Please ensure to bring a letter on headed paper from the school, dated and stamped listing all the students and teachers names and dates of birth Visit the fabulous Palais de Versailles, former residence of Louis XIV. Built in the 17th century, it became the official residence of the Court of. See the splendid grand apartments, the Queen's Bedchamber that still looks today as it did when Marie-Antoinette left during the revolution of 1789, the glorious hall of mirrors and splendid garden laid out by Le Notre with their many statues, fountains, pretty flower-beds and trees pruned into interesting shapes. Also of interest is the Petit Park which is a hunting reserve encircling the Grand Canal and Grand Trianon, a small Chateau where Louis XIV enjoyed privacy. This has it s own Museum, Gardens and Theatre. The Petit Trianon lies in the grounds of the Grand Trianon and it was here that Marie Antoinette learned of the Revolutionaries marching on Versailles. Booked by Group Travel International 16:00hrs Depart by coach and transfer to Bateaux Parisiens Seine Cruise 17:00hrs Visit to Bateaux Parisiens Seine Cruise Confirmed Please arrive at Bateaux Parisiens Cruise 15 minutes prior to departure time and present your Bateaux Parisiens tickets at the group desk. Important:Please ensure to bring a letter on headed paper from the school, dated and stamped listing all the students and teachers names and dates of birth Port de la Bourdonnais Paris Phone: Take your seat for the cruise of a lifetime along the famous Seine River and through the heart of one of the most breath taking and romantic cities in the world! The glass-roofed Bateaux Parisiens, perfectly designed for exploring and admiring the architectural treasures of the capital, sets off from the foot of the Eiffel Tour and lasts approximately an hour. Along the way a clear, lively recorded commentary provides information on the main places of interest you will see along the banks of the Seine.

8 Booked & Paid by Group Travel International The coach will stay parked at Bateaux Parisiens coach parking 18:10hrs 19:00hrs Depart by coach and transfer to the Hard Rock Café Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Paris Confirmed 14 Bouelvard Montmarte Paris The Hard Rock Cafe offers more than just great food and service. The Cafe is a museum of popular culture, with authentic memorabilia from rock 'n' roll legends covering our walls, 21 screens showing videos, and an unbelievable sound system. There is also a retail store where you can purchase limited edition and collectible Hard Rock t-shirts, jackets and souvenirs. VINYL Choice of main plate Hard Rock Burger Or Hard Rock Cheeseburger Or Veggie Burger Dessert HRC Signature Ice Cream Choice of Beverage Ask your server for our soft drink selection 20:30hrs Meet your coach driver at an agreed point and transfer back to your hotel Overnight accommodation Day 3 Sunday, 17 February :00hrs 09:30hrs 10:30hrs Breakfast at your hotel Depart by coach and transfer to Cours la Reine for your guided tour Meet your guide Joseph Walsh at Cours la Reine for a Guided tour of Paris Confirmed Guide: Joseph Walsh Mobile No: Your guide will point out the most famous sights during your tour of the wonderful city of Paris. The elegant Champs Elysees, the Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe are but a few of the

9 innumerable monuments. Paris Guides Contact: Joe Walsh This service has been booked & Paid locally by GTI Tour to finish at the Science Museum 12:30hrs 14:30hrs Lunch at own expense Science Museum: Confirmed The Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie is the biggest science museum in Europe. Located in Parc de la Villette in Paris,, it is one of the three dozen French Cultural Centers of Science, Technology and Industry, promoting science and science culture. About five million people visit the Cité each year. Address: 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou, Paris, Tel: :30hrs Meet your coach driver at an agreed point and transfer to the Eiffel Tower for some sightseeing Coach parking is at the Bateaux Parisiens Group to walk over to The Eiffel Tower for some sightseeing and photos Champ de Mars Paris Tel The Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark in all of and can be seen for miles towering high above the skyline of Paris. Built for theworld Exhibition in 1889 which was held in celebration of the French Revolution in 1789, the construction was only meant to last for the duration of the Exposition. The tower is 300 metres high with three viewing levels. It is possible to climb part of the Eiffel Tower, with the first and second levels accessible by both stairs and lifts however the third level summit is only accessible by lift. From this level views of more than 40 miles is possible on a clear day. 16:45hrs 17:30hrs Meet your coach at the coach parking of Bateaux Parisiens and transfer to Pizza Vesuvio Dinner at Pizza Vesuvio Confirmed 144 Ave Champs D'Elysee Paris Tel Menu DISHES

10 PIZZA QUEEN OR SICILIAN PIZZA OR PASTA COCKTAIL OR FRESH CHICKEN DESSERT ICE 2 BALLS Booked & Paid by Group Travel International 19:00hrs Meet your coach driver at an agreed point and transfer back to your hotel Overnight accommodation Day 4 Monday, 18 February :00hrs 09:30hrs 10:30hrs Breakfast at your hotel & Check out Meet your coach driver at the coach parking at the hotel and transfer to the Louvre Museum Visit to Louvre Museum Confirmed Musee du Louvre Paris Tel Tel (Groups) Important:Please ensure to bring a letter on headed paper from the school, dated and stamped listing all the students and teachers names and dates of birth The largest and most famous museum in the world, the Louvre is a former Royal Palace. A magnificent and vast building, it stands at the end of the Tuileries Gardens next to the Seine River. Housed in three wings, the museum is accessed from the stunning glass pyramid entrance in the courtyard. Highlights of the collection include the Neo Classical masterpieces Oath of the Horatti and Madame Recamier by David. There are some first class Renaissance and Medieval paintings and some incredible sculpture, including the Dying Slave by Michelangelo and the Venus de Milo. The most famous piece in the museum is the painting "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. 12:00hrs Depart by coach and transfer to Paris for independent sightseeing

11 Visit to Montmartres Montmartres, the area which became the artists quarter of Paris at the end of the 19th century, is a beautifully picturesque area whose small winding streets, full of small cafes and bars and portrait painters lead up to the most imposing French building, the Basilica of the Sacre-Coeur. Enjoy the historical and cultural atmosphere of this lively area, particularly the Place du Tertre which was the centre of a free, bohemian existence. Artists such as Berlioz and Picasso lived here and frequented the famous the Lapin Agile Cabaret. Within walking distance is Sacre Coeur Visit to Sacre Coeur The Sacré-Coeur Catholic basilica was built at the end of the 19th century at the top of the Montmartres hill in Paris. Its famous white pastry like architecture is dominating the city. The Sacré-Coeur is a holy place and a flagship of Catholic devotion to the Holy Virgin in Paris. It attracts many pilgrims from all over the world and has a large network of affiliated churches. The Sacré-Coeur has been represented many times by the Montmartre painters near-by on Place du Tertre. The Sacré-Coeur district offers many spectacular views on Paris. Its village like streets and squares, its cafés and restaurants, its painters on the Place du Tertre attract many tourists. But, as you walk a few meters away from the core tourist area, you discover very quiet and charming spots, quite unexpected in such a large city as Paris. 15:30hrs Depart by coach and transfer to Aeroville shopping centre for some shopping Address: 30 Rue des Buissons, Roissy-en-, Phone: Opening Hours 10:00 20:00hrs The Aéroville shopping, the new European standard for shopping. A real invitation to travel, Aéroville offers an unforgettable shopping experience in a spectacular setting thanks to its 200 shops open every day including Sunday, its 30 restaurants and gourmet snack outlets, its exclusive services and its unique offer of entertainment with, among other things, the 1st EuropaCorp cinema designed by Luc Besson. Designed to meet the specific needs of each person, Aéroville brings together international retail names that do not yet have a widespread presence in, prestigious brand names, flagship stores and well-known retailers, accessible to all and in a showcase setting that is the first of its kind. 18:30hrs Depart by coach from Aeroville shopping centre and transfer to Paris

12 Charles de Gualle airport 19:00hrs Check in for your flight from Paris Charles de Gualle airport to Dublin Terminal 2 10 Kilos of hand luggage included per person No checked in luggage included You are only permitted to bring 1 small bag on board. Your second 10kg bag will be tagged at the gate and put into the hold free of charge. Your small bag (e.g. handbag, laptop etc.) must not exceed 35x20x20cm and should easily fit under the seat in front of you. Your second 10kg bag must be 55x40x20cm in size and must fit into the sizers at the gate before being tagged and put into the hold free of charge. Important: If there are non-eu/eea citizens travelling, please ensure they get their travel documents checked and boarding passes stamped at the allocated Visa/Document Check Desk before going through security. Carrier: Booking Reference: Destination: Aer Lingus 2BIMXJ 2KFB2J 2FYQQF Dublin Terminal 2 Flight Number: EI 529 Please make sure you keep your boarding card in a safe place with your passport for presentation at the boarding gate and also at security check. 21:35hrs Depart Paris Charles de Gualle airport on flight EI :15hrs Arrive Dublin Terminal 2 GTI wishes you a happy and successful tour. LET PEOPLE KNOW HOW YOU RE GETTING ON Many thanks in advance for using the following social media during your trip: GTI - The Group Travel Specialists Group Travel #gtiholidays

13 Established in 2003, GTI is an Irish owned & operated travel company selling exclusively to the Irish market. There are three main branches to GTI: Escorted Holidays, Tailor-Made Tours for Groups & School/Youth Tours. Escorted Holidays GTI specialises in high quality Escorted Holidays. We pride ourselves on unique & fascinating itineraries, meticulously designed for those looking for something a bit different and simply incredible. We sell our escorted holidays exclusively to the Irish Market so this means we have small and friendly groups sizes that are suitable for couples, friends, family and solo travellers alike. Our holiday prices include flights, transfers, guides, accommodation and excursions so all there is left for you to do is enjoy your holiday. One of diverse categories is sure to spike your interest! We offer Historical & Battlefield Tours, Europe and Worldwide Cultural Holidays, Agricultural Tours, Sports Tours, Activity Tours and more. Tailor-Made Tours for Private Groups GTI organise tailor-made tours for special interest groups of 15 people or more. Whether it s leisure, sports, agriculture, music, charity, youth or simply a group of friends wishing to travel together we can help. We understand that the requirements of each group are different and we use our extensive knowledge to plan your ideal itinerary based around your group s interests and budget. GTI are the Group Leader s best friend - we take away the administration & stress of organising a group trip abroad!

14 School/Youth Tours GTI have been designing fun & educational school tours for over 14 years. Our unrivalled value for money mean that teachers stay with us & refer year after year. With our pre-inspected & approved accommodation, executive coaches, named & knowledgeable coach drivers, airport assistance and 24-hour emergency service teachers can enjoy a stress-free tour and children will enjoy a truly unforgettable experience.