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Europe in the Summer

A trip from July 31, 2006 to August 18, 2006, travelling to London, Windsor, Paris
Father and daughter check out Europe
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07/31/2006 to 08/18/2006
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Mon 07/31/06 (day 1)

This London to Athens 19-day vacation is a true historic all-Europe vacation. In all major cities, Globus gives you …More  
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Mon Jul 31 6:00am - Mon Jul 31 11:00pm
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Sightseeing - We will get to take pictures of, but will not be going inside
Tour - We will be going on a guided tour inside
Optional tour - We have to pay extra to go on this
Not included - Things not included in the tour that I think look interesting if we have leisure time
Not scheduled but must see - Things not in the tour, but that I'm not leaving the city without seeing
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Tue 08/01/06 (day 2) - London

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This large, modern hotel was built in 1973, and its exterior is testament to the decade, long gone and forgotten …
Hotel
Novotel London West
3 Shortlands
London, W6 8DR
United Kingdom
20-8741-1555
Tue Aug 1 12:00am - Thu Aug 3 12:00am
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We're looking at arriving in London pretty early in the morning, so we could feasibly have an entire day to …More  
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Tue Aug 1 12:00am - Tue Aug 1 11:00pm
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An oasis of tranquility in central London, Hyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens to the west, is the largest o …
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Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
West Carriage Drive
London, W2 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7298 2100
Tue Aug 1 6:00am - Tue Aug 1 11:00pm
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Not included, 15 min walk to our hotel
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You've probably seen these buses - along with London double-deckers, tour buses and more tour buses. Regardless of y …
Thing to Do
48 Buckingham Palace Road
London, SW1W 0
United Kingdom
+44 20 7233 9533
Tue Aug 1 6:00am - Tue Aug 1 11:00pm
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Not included
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Trafalgar Square was built following the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The man responsible for this famous naval vict …
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Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
London, WC2N 5DX
United Kingdom
Tue Aug 1 6:00am - Tue Aug 1 11:00pm
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Not included
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"Ideal for your arrival day, this evening excursion includes a tasty 4-course dinner with wine at a first …More  
Entertainment
Tue Aug 1 6:00pm - Wed Aug 2 12:00am
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Optional tour - $89
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Wed 08/02/06 (day 3) - London, Windsor

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This is one of London's most prestigious shopping venues and serves as a glittering tribute to opulent and stylish t …
Shopping
Harrods
Brompton Road
London, SW1X 7
United Kingdom
+44 20 7730 1234
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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Sightseeing
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For over 900 years this impressive assemblage of Gothic buildings has been the home of British government. The build …
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Houses of Parliament
Westminster Bridge
London, SW1A 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7219 3000
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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Sightseeing
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"Big Ben" is the name of the clock inside the famous tower that also forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Its imp …
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Big Ben
Bridge Street
London, SW1A 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7219 3000
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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Sightseeing
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Westminster Abbey is regarded as a Medieval architectural masterpiece. It has been the venue for most of the country …
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Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard
London, SW1P 3
United Kingdom
+44 20 7222 5152
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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Sightseeing
We do not go inside this church during our tour, so if we want to see the inside we need to do that on Day 2
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Located in London's Buckingham Palace , Queen's Gallery is a place where you can view fine art from the Royal Collec …
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Queen's Gallery
Buckingham Palace Road
London, SW1W 0
United Kingdom
+44 20 7766 7301
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
Notes
Sightseeing (taking pictures) is free

Optional tour of Buckingham Palace & the Royal Mews - $62
"First a guided visit to the Royal Mews to see the magnificent grand coach, then admire over 20 grand rooms in the palace used by the Queen for state occasions."
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First built in 694 but destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, the beautiful building that stands today was designed by …
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St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard
London, EC4M 8
United Kingdom
+44 20 7236 4128
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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Tour
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The changing of the guard is common in most European capitals, but nowhere is it more famous than in London. The new …
Thing to Do
Buckingham Palace
London, SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
+44 870 156 6366
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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Sightseeing
If held
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Ever since Sir Robert Walpole took up residence here in 1721, this rather ordinary, dark brick townhouse has been th …
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Number 10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street
London, SW1A 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7983 4100 (Tourist Information)
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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Sightseeing
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Horse Guards is a large building in the Palladian style between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built …More  
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London, United Kingdom
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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The Tower of London is mainly perceived as a medieval place of imprisonment and execution. Nine hundred years of his …
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Tower of London
Tower Hill
London, EC3N 4AB
United Kingdom
+44 84 4482 7777
Wed Aug 2 12:00pm - Wed Aug 2 6:00pm
Notes
Optional tour - $54
"Let your guide bring the 900-year-old Tower of London to life before you inspect the fabulous Crown Jewels. Afternoons daily."
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Designed by Sir Horace Jones and opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is famous the world over. Due to the volume of river t …
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road
London, SE1 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7403 3761
Wed Aug 2 12:00pm - Wed Aug 2 6:00pm
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Sightseeing
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Windsor Castle gives you the chance to snoop around a royal residence and track the history of the English monarchy. …
Thing to Do
114 Campden Hill Road
Windsor, SL4 1NJ
United Kingdom
+44 20 7766 7304
Wed Aug 2 12:00pm - Wed Aug 2 6:00pm
Notes
Optional tour - $54
"Enjoy your guided visit to the Queen's favourite residence, the largest inhabited castle in the world. The highlight is the newly refurbished state rooms."
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"Dine first at 5-star Sofitel Hotel's Brasserie Roux from a delicious full choice menu, then at the nearby …More  
Entertainment
Wed Aug 2 6:00pm - Thu Aug 3 12:00am
Notes
Optional tour - $139
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"Dine first at 5-star Sofitel Hotel's Brasserie Roux; then it's a two-minute walk to Her Majesty …More  
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Wed Aug 2 6:00pm - Thu Aug 3 12:00am
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Optional tour - $139
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Thu 08/03/06 (day 4) - Paris

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Mercure Paris Montmartre is located at the foot of Sacre Coeur, a short walk from Moulin Rouge, and approximately …
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Mercure Paris Montmartre
3, rue Caulaincourt
Paris, 75018
France
1-4469-7070
Thu Aug 3 12:00am - Sat Aug 5 12:00am
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