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The Best of London and Paris With Diane Stone

An Exclusive Program for Members of OLLI at UConn-Waterbury and their Guests

MAY 22-31 2015

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Program # 19674, “The Best of London and Paris With OLLI

Instructor Diane Stone,” starting on May 22, 2015 and that you

are affiliated with the OLLI at UConn-Waterbury.

Registration and Cancellation Information

The Best of London and Paris With Diane Stone

Program #19674 | May 22-31, 2015

Please note that participants on this program must be 21 years

or older due to program content and the serving of alcohol.

Cancel Schedule: Should you need to cancel from this

program, please refer to the chart below for schedule and refund

information.

Payment Schedule

Deposit Payment$250 (due upon

enrollment)

Final program

paymentDue Mar. 6, 2015

Cancellation Policy Fee amount per person

Cancel up to 67 days prior

to program start date$250 (Date of enrollment)

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to program start date

Cancel by Mar. 17, 2015:

50% of order total

Cancel less than 30 days

prior to program start date

Cancel by Apr. 23, 2015:

100% of order total

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To Register

Double Occupancy program only: $3,595

Single Occupancy program only: $4,495

Airfare from Boston

Double Occupancy including airfare from Boston: $4,970

Single Occupancy including airfare from Boston: $5,870

AIrfare from New York City

Double Occupancy including airfare from New York City: $4,920

Single Occupancy including airfare from New York City: $5,820

Program Price per Person

Overview

London and Paris. Both historic capital cities boast world-class museums, instantly

recognizable landmarks and buzz with commerce, politics, education and culture. But it’s

what separates them that makes them most intriguing: the languages, the aesthetics, the

food, the attitudes. Compare for yourself on this extraordinary journey that combines field

trips led by top-notch Road Scholar experts and abundant time for independent discoveries.

Highlights• Step inside Kensington Palace, the residence of royals including Princess Diana, and

visit the Royal Mews.

• Experience the English countryside with a visit to Canterbury.

• Uncover the great artistic treasures of Paris at the Musee d’Orsay and

the Musee Rodin.

• Spend a full day at Versailles, experiencing the royal residence that set the standard

for all that came after.

• Enjoy free time to explore the neighborhoods, historic sites, pubs and cafes of

London and Paris.

Activity Rating: Active — 3–5 hours of walking and standing per day. Extensive use of the

London Tube and Paris Metro system, often accessed only by stairs.

Millennium Gloucester Hotel:

London, 4 nights

Millennium Gloucester Hotel London

Kensington is situated in the fashionable

district of South Kensington.

Villa Pantheon: Paris, 4 nights

The hotel is in the Latin Quarter in the

heart of Paris, close to Saint-Germain

des Près, Notre-Dame, Panthéon, La

Sorbonne, Ile Saint-Louis, Thermes de

Cluny, Arènes de Lutèce, and the Institut

du Monde Arabe, making it an ideal

base for exploring the city.

Day 1: Friday, May 22 Departure from the U.S.

Day 2: Saturday, May 23 Arrival in London / Welcome and Orientation

Upon arrival, experience a panoramic overview of London’s monuments

and most famous sights. After check-in at the hotel, join fellow

participants for Orientation and a Welcome Dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Sunday, May 24 National Portrait Gallery

Begin the day with a lecture at the hotel and then take the underground

line to the National Portrait Gallery. Spanning six centuries of history, the

Gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits of men and women

who have made a significant contribution to British life. From Elizabeth I

and Henry VIII to Shakespeare, Cromwell, Nelson, Dickens, Churchill and

Beckham, gain an overview of the collection, seeing the highlights on

display. After lunch, enjoy a walking exploration of London with some free

time to explore on your own.

Day 4: Monday, May 25 Canterbury

Today, enjoy a full-day excursion to Canterbury to experience the

magnificent Canterbury Cathedral and city walls and enjoy the beautiful

countryside of Kent, one of England's most beautiful counties.

Day 5: Tuesday, May 26 Discover Kensington Palace / Hyde Park

Start the morning with a special presentation: “Diana, Glimpses of

a Modern Princess.” Later, coach to Kensington Palace. As part of

Kensington’s transformation, “Victoria Revealed,” an exciting new

permanent exhibition explores Queen Victoria’s life and reign through her

own words. This afternoon, enjoy some free time in Hyde Park.

Day 6: Wednesday, May 27 Depart London and TGV Train to Paris /

Musée d’Orsay

Transfer from the hotel in London to the train station for your TGV train to

Paris. The journey takes about three hours and luggage service is available

on arrival and at the hotel. The coach will drop you off at the restaurant

at Musée d’Orsay and the luggage assistant will take luggage and carry-

ons to the rooms at the hotel. After lunch, explore the world’s largest

Impressionist painting collection at the Museum. This evening, enjoy an

evening exploration of the City of Lights.

Day 7: Thurday, May 28 Paris: Île de la Cité and Free Time

to Explore on Your Own

Discover the Île de la Cité. On this two-hour exploration led by a local

expert, learn about and explore Gothic Paris with discoveries of Notre

Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie (where Marie-Antoinette was

imprisoned before her death by guillotine) and the exquisite Sainte

Chapelle. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy some free time to explore

Paris.

Day 8: Friday, May 29 The Food Culture of Paris / Rodin Museum and Garden

This morning explore the market and food culture of Paris. Discover small

shops while learning and tasting some incredible local flavors in a typical

Parisian neighborhood. This afternoon, take the metro to explore the

Musee Rodin, rated as one of the most enjoyable museum in Paris. The

museum boasts the best collection of works by the sculptors Pierre August

Rodin and Camille Claudel. It features an indoor museum and a lovely

outdoor garden, showcasing Rodin’s best work. Take the metro back to the

hotel.

Day 9: Saturday, May 30 Palace of Versailles

Today, enjoy an expert-led discovery of the Palace of Versailles, the French

royal chateau from 1682 until 1789, after the beginning of the French

Revolution. The beautiful gardens of Versailles are an excellent example of

French garden planning and are not to be missed. Our visit will include not

only the chateau itself but the numerous areas built during the reigns of

three kings, Louis XIV, XV and XVI.

Day 10: Sunday, May 31 Departure from Paris and return to the U.S.

• 8 nights of accommodations

• 17 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches,

4 dinners

• 4 Expert-led lectures

• 10 Field trips

• Group travel and transfers

throughout the program

• A Group Leader to accompany

you throughout the program to

handle all logistics

• Gratuities, taxes and destination

fees

• The Road Scholar Emergency and

Travel Assistance Plan, including

24-hour assistance for medical

and other emergencies

This 10-Day Adventure in London and Paris Includes:

This Tale of Two Cities adventure in London

and Paris is offered through Road Scholar,

formerly known as Elderhostel, a not-for-

profit organization founded in 1975 to

provide lifelong-learning opportunities for

baby boomers and beyond. Its mission is to

inspire adults to learn, discover and travel.

Its learning adventures engage expert

instructors, provide extraordinary access, and

stimulate discourse and friendship among

people for whom learning is the journey of a

lifetime. As a leader in educational programs,

Road Scholar offers 5,500 educational

adventures in all 50 states and 150 countries.

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