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EUROPE | London, Windsor, Paris, Versailles

England and France – Private Adventure

This trip includes:
8 Days
13 Meals
21 Sites

Immerse yourself — and your private group — in history! Travel down the paths of royalty and visit the sites where famous and infamous historical moments occurred. Marvel at London’s stunning castles and learn about the much-loved tradition of afternoon tea. Then, cross the Channel to France and relish in the art, culture and cuisine of the City of Lights—Paris!

Trip Price Starting From
$6,599 USD

Trip Price Starting From
$6,599 USD

Call us at (800) 543-0865^ or contact your Travel Agent to learn more.
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      As you explore with us, promoting health and safety is a top priority. We are traveling with multiple layers of health and safety measures developed in consideration of guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other medical experts. Given the evolving global health environment, our Guest Health and Safety Protocols may change as we consider new guidance and recommendations from health agencies. See our Guest Health and Safety Protocols.

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      If you are a U. S. citizen, you will need a valid passport to enter England and France and return to the United States. It must be valid six months beyond your intended stay and have 1-2 blank pages remaining. Allow yourself sufficient time to have your application processed if you are applying for a new passport or renewing an expired passport. Refer to the U.S. Department of State for further details.

      You do not need a visa to travel to England or France.

      In addition, Guests 17 years of age or younger may be required to show additional documentation when traveling with a single parent.

      If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the British Embassy and the French Embassy for information on documentation requirements.

      Passport/Visa Services
      You can apply for a passport and/or visa through CIBT, Inc., a third party travel document company servicing the travel industry (not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company). Contact CIBT for more information or call CIBT at (800) 406-1523. Be sure to mention Adventures by Disney, account #55134, for special pricing options.

      PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL APPLY FOR TELEPHONE CALLS made to access CIBT specialists.

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      Please limit your baggage to one piece of luggage per person plus one carry-on. With frequent security changes, we recommend that you check with your air carrier as well as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for current restrictions.

      Since a majority of your adventure will take place outdoors, attire for your adventure should be casual and comfortable. However, you may wear business casual attire for dinner. The following is a list of clothing and other items you may want to bring:

      Clothing


      Miscellaneous
      • Passport
      • Medication
      • Camera/video camera
      • Sunglasses
      • Small travel umbrella
      • Insect repellant
      • Universal travel adapter plug
      • Electrical adapters/chargers
      • Cell phone charger

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      Upon arrival at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you may pass through Immigration and Passport Control. This is dependent on your departure city and where your flight connections were. Follow airport signage to Baggage Claim. Retrieve your luggage and exit the Baggage Claim area by passing through Customs and then into the main terminal. As soon as you arrive in the Arrivals Hall of the terminal, look for a representative holding an orange Adventures by Disney sign. This representative is available to assist you with your luggage and will escort you to your prearranged ground transportation to your hotel. At the conclusion of your adventure, you will be escorted to the Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for your return flight home.

        Day Airport Code Arrival/Departure Time
      Arrival 1 LHR Anytime
      Departure 8 CDG Anytime

       

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      The unit of currency in England is the British Pound (GBP) and in France is the Euro (EUR). U.S. dollars are not accepted at hotels, shops, or restaurants, but ATM machines are available in most places along your adventure to obtain cash in the local currency. Most hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards or single-use debit cards in addition to traveler's checks.

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      Private Adventure Guide Gratuities
      Gratuities for your Private Adventure Guides are not included. Based on the quality of service you have received, we suggest the following gratuity guidelines. Please note that this is for each member of your traveling party, per Adventure Guide, per day.

      Per Adult/Child/Per Private Adventure Guide/Per Day—$9 - $11 USD

      Example:

      • For your 4 days in London, the Private Adventure Guide gratuity per Guest: $36 - $44 USD.
      • For your 4 days in Paris, the Private Adventure Guide gratuity per Guest: $36 - $44 USD.
      • A family of 4 for an 8-day adventure: $144 - $176 USD per Private Adventure Guide.

      Gratuities for your Adventure Guides may be paid in U.S dollars, local currency or via PayPal. Please check with your Adventure Guides for their preferred method of payment.

      All Other Gratuities
      Guests are responsible for taking care of all gratuities throughout their Private Adventure, including those for bellmen, housekeepers, waiters, drivers and local experts.

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      When spending time on your own in the London and Paris, you may choose to visit sites that require transportation. If this is the case, convenient travel options include requesting taxi service through the hotel or using public transportation such as the Tube in London or the Metro in Paris.

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      English is the primary language in the United Kingdom. The primary language of France is French, although most people in France speak English.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSExpanded

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    We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.

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    Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for requirements on vaccinations for travel to this destination.

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    To book your vacation, please call our Reservation Center at (800) 543-0865† and speak with a Vacationista or contact your Travel Agent.

    If you are outside the U.S., please call (866) 983-7872† and speak with a Vacationista or contact your Travel Agent.

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    You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 60 days prior to your departure.

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    No. A dedicated local, Disney-trained Private Adventure Guide will be assigned to you for the entirety of your trip or a team of local Private Adventure Guides will be assigned to you, with one guide per destination city.

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    No. You’ll have the pleasure of meeting up with a new Private Adventure Guide in each destination city.

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    No. Please be aware that, although you’ll be led by a Private Adventure Guide or local expert, the sites that you’ll be visiting are open to other travelers.

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    ARRIVAL: We will pick you up at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London (Note: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is also available on request). Your flight can arrive anytime. Please note: Hotel check-in time is after 3:00 PM.

    DEPARTURE: At the end of the adventure, we transfer you to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris for your return flight home (Note: Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is also available on request). Your flight can depart anytime. Please note: Hotel check-out time is 12:00 PM.

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    No. Transfers are only included from the specified arrival/departure airports, train stations and hotels. For the England and France trip, transfers are included from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the Kimpton Fitzroy London. On your departure day, transfers are included from The Westin Paris - Vendôme back to the Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). At the time of booking, transfers may also be requested from St. Pancras Train Station in London and to Gare du Nord Train Station in Paris. Transfers may also be requested for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY), respectively.

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    You may stay in London before or Paris after the itinerary. Extended stays are available at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer.

    Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 for further information on all vacation extension options.

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    On this adventure your group will travel by private vehicle between destinations. The actual size and type of vehicle depends on the number of Guests in your traveling party.  

    You will travel between London and Paris on a Eurostar train that takes you through the Chunnel below the English Channel.

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    No. Please provide your own safety seat that is appropriate for your child’s age and weight.

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    No. Private Adventure Guides do not provide childcare services. Please check with each hotel during your adventure for childcare information.

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    While this adventure is not considered physically strenuous, most days will include four to six miles of walking, often on uneven cobblestone streets. While at Versailles, the itinerary includes a gentle and brief bicycle ride. While nearly all of the trip's featured activities are gentle if examined separately, the full range of activities requires a moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most of your vacation.

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    There is no minimum age requirement for the England & France Private Adventure. We suggest that children be at least 3 years old at the time of travel in order to meet the minimum requirements for all activities included, however we recommend that children are at least 5 years old. This recommendation is based on several factors such as extended hours of daily activity programming and the amount of physical activity (e.g., walking, boating) involved. However, since each child is different, call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† to discuss whether this is the right trip for your kids.

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    Typically, breakfast is served each morning in buffet style and offers a variety of dishes. Dinners and lunches usually include fish, meat, and pasta or rice entrées; vegetables and salad; and desserts and fruit. Some included meals on this trip are served buffet style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Given the nature of how the adventures are arranged, we regret that á la carte menu choices may not always be available. Children-friendly choices are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods. In order to allow you and your family time to enjoy meals by yourselves, there are a few meals that are not included in the itinerary. These meals have been planned in locations where you have many dining options available. If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Private Adventure Guide will be happy to assist you.

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    Alcoholic beverages are typically not included with your scheduled meals. However, you may purchase them at your own expense.

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    No. While you will be seated with your private party, other patrons will be dining at the restaurant.

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    Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 in advance of your departure to advise us of your needs.

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    Please note that this vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact your Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss your needs.

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    Please note: In accordance with our response to the COVID-19 virus, Adventures by Disney has updated our cancellation policy.

    We will make every reasonable effort to operate vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement (i) we will attempt to rebook you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline rebooking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement.

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    Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.

    Get details about the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan.

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