Pyrenees Premier Trip Paris Extension

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 4 days (3 nights)
Dates: Friday, 23 July to Monday, 26 July 2010
Start: Lourdes Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected Paris hotel
Cost: AUD$990.00– Single Supplement AUD$395.00
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Optional Extras:
Paris Triomphe Package
Grand Palais Seating

Friday, 23 July

We will head off to the nearby train station and catch the TGV directly to Paris.

If you have a bike it will be transported to Paris tomorrow to save you lugging them about. Once in Paris you will transfer to your hotel close to train station and from there you will have the afternoon free to explore Paris.

Tonight you’re free to explore Paris and all she has to offer. Maybe go to a show or see Paris from the Eiffel Tower at night, take a cruise up the Seine…

Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast

Saturday, 24 July

Today is a free day in Paris to sightsee, shop and enjoy the city. Maybe you will want to catch the Time Trial on TV this afternoon. Your bicycle will arrive this afternoon at the hotel.

Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast

Sunday, 25 July

This morning we have a special treat in store. We are going to take a ride through the streets of Paris taking in some of the famous sights such as the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde to mention a few.

We will leave our hotel nice and early to give ourselves the best possible chance of completing a lap of the famous Champs Elysees before they close the road. On our ride we will pass many famous icons of this romantic city. You will be surprised by the difficulty of the cobbles on the Champs Elysees and the steepness of the climb up to the Arc de Triomphe. It will give you an even greater respect for the riders when you see them almost gliding over the cobbles later this afternoon. You will be able to see the preparations for the finale this afternoon, take photos and soak up this great city in a way not many people get the opportunity to do. Eventually we will return to the hotel for breakfast and to pack our bikes (if necessary) before heading back to see the race this afternoon.

The last stage is traditionally a procession until the entrance onto the Champs-Elysees where the racing really starts. Riders traditionally chat, celebrate the final stage, pose for photographs, drink Champagne… sometimes they even dress-up, swap bikes and generally horse around. Traditionally, once the race gets into Paris, the Yellow jersey and his team lead the peloton onto the Champs-Elysees for what is a basically a big criterium in the centre of the French Capital.

You may wish to take advantage of our Paris Packages, the Paris Triomphe Package which is a VIP package including drinks, lunch and entertainment right on the Champs Elysees or the Grand Palais Seating that will get you away from the crowds and into a secure area with allocated seating to see the afternoon’s entertainment.

Don’t forget to stay around after the race and see the riders doing a lap of honour.

Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast

Monday, 26 July
Its farewell to your new friends as our tour comes to an end this morning. For those flying out today from Paris CDG airport our staff and coaches will be available to help you on your way.