“KALEIDOSCOPE OF FRANCE – 2016”
Thursday May 12, 2016 – Tuesday May 24, 2016
ONLY $3,885.00!!!*
Includes:
Airfare, Hotels, Transfers, Guided Tours,
and All Group Meals.
Spend time in the Northern part of France visiting Paris, Versailles, Chartres, Tours, Mont St.
Michel, Normandy – including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery - and more. Enjoy
the views of French countryside on the high speed TGV train connecting Paris and the Southern
part of France. Visit the Provence region of Southeastern France spending time in Avignon,
Nice, Cannes, and an opportunity to visit Monaco/Monte Carlo in the French Riviera on the
Mediterranean coast.
*Price is based on double occupancy and includes round trip airfare from Newark, NJ Airport, hotel
accommodations with breakfast, all group meals, sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary, and all
transfers.
Note: Flight will depart from Newark Airport. Bus transportation from Greensburg to the airport will be
available. The cost for the bus (approximately $135.00 per person/round trip) will be shared by those who
take advantage of this convenient and inexpensive way to get to the airport.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Thursday, May 12, 2016
Depart Newark, NJ for our flight to Nice, France
Day 2 -Friday, May 13, 2016
Arrival in Nice. After we clear customs and immigration meet our Tour Manager in the arrivals
Hall. Board your motor coach and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, welcome dinner at a local
restaurant.
Overnight: Nice, France
Meals: Dinner
Day 3 - Saturday, May 14, 2016
After breakfast, meet your local guide for a morning tour. Take a mini-train up to the "Colline du
Château" for panoramic views of the city and “Bay of the Angels”.
The afternoon is free at leisure OR Perhaps take an optional tour to St Paul de Vence.
Drive into the pine scented hills above Nice to visit the hilltop St. Paul de Vence - a walled town
which still retains its medieval character and is a haven for artists - a treasure trove of workshops
and galleries. Wander the cobbled streets to the central fountain, and see the burial place of Marc
Chagal.
The evening is free at leisure or Perhaps, join the optional tour to Monte Carlo by night. Drive
along the dazzling Corniche road to the Principality of Monaco to visit the world-famous Monte
Carlo Casino, one of the Riviera's most frequented landmarks. Monte Carlo is the epitome of
wealth and glamour; a prime destination for royalty and some of Hollywood's most famous actors
and actresses. View the route of the Grand Prix, the luxury boats in the harbor and view the
Prince's Palace, atop the famed "Rock". Enjoy the lights of the coastline as you return to Nice
Overnight: Nice, France
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Sunday, May 15, 2016
Buffet Breakfast at your hotel this morning. We will visit a French perfumery in Grasse before
travelling on to Cannes. Drive along the Boulevard de la Croisette to see the Film Festival Center
and the harbor. We travel past the Abbey of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume and Mont St.
Victoire enroute to Provence. Admire the scenery which inspired so many of the impressionist
artists as we continue to Avignon.
Overnight: Avignon, France
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Monday, May 16, 2016
After breakfast this morning we, enjoy an orientation tour of the town, including a view of the
famous broken bridge, the lively Place d'Horloge and the Papal Palace, one of the largest and
most significant medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. We view the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site that is the most ancient Roman aqueduct in France. In the afternoon drive to
the Rhone vineyards and the lovely town of Chateauneuf du Pape. We then return to Avignon
where the evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Avignon, France
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Tuesday, May 17, 2016
After breakfast, transfer to the rail station for TGV Train to Paris. On arrival in Paris, we will meet
our Touring coach and travel to Chartres, home to the greatest gothic cathedral in France.
Originally built in 1020, the cathedral contains the sacred Veil of the Virgin relic and a world-
renowned collection of stained glass windows. Continue to Tours for overnight. Evening dinner at
hotel.
Overnight: Tours, France
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Spend the full day in the Loire Valley exploring the nearby sights. Travel to the magnificent
Chateau de Chenonceau. Stretching across the river Cher, the chateau boasts a 197 foot gallery,
built over a series of arches. Take some time to explore the extravagantly furnished rooms and
formal gardens, added by a mistress of Henry II, Diane de Poitiers. Also visit the Royal Chateau
d'Amboise for a guided tour. The castle is most closely associated with King Francois I who
introduced the Renaissance to France, and brought Leonardo da Vinci to his court. The artist is
buried in the chapel. We then enjoy a wine tasting.
Return to Tours where the evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Tours, France
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Thursday, May 19, 2016
Depart today to the iconic Mont. St. Michel, rising from the sea on a mighty rock. Cross the
causeway by shuttle and browse the narrow streets and admire the views of the surrounding bay,
with time for lunch in this charming town. One of France's most recognizable landmarks, the
fortified town is crowned by the mighty 10th century Abbey. This afternoon, continue to Bayeux or
nearby area for dinner at hotel and overnight
Overnight: Bayeux, France
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Friday, May 20, 2016
Spend the full day in Normandy exploring the sights and sandy beaches. Begin by stepping back
in time to a historical battle, and see the intricate Tapestry, woven to commemorate the Norman
invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066. Then your attention turns to World War II
and the D-Day invasion, a day that is remembered for true bravery and sacrifice and the
beginning of the liberation of France. Visit St. Mere Eglise on Utah beach along the east coast of
the Cotentin Peninsula, where the allied invasion began on June 6, 1944 - D-Day. Make a stop at
the Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Continue east to visit Omaha beach and the site of the
Normandy American Cemetery and memorial. The cemetery covers 172.5 acres and contains the
graves of 9,387 American soldiers. Return to Bayeux in the early evening
Overnight: Bayeux, France
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Saturday, May 21, 2016
This morning, depart for Paris. On the way, stop in Giverny and visit the former house of Claude
Monet. Explore the famous gardens which inspired many of Monet's paintings. On arrival in Paris,
join your fellow travelers for dinner in a French Bistro
Overnight: Paris, France
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 11 - Sunday, May 22, 2016
This morning, enjoy a guided city tour of Paris, the City of Light, including a drive along the
Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of Notre Dame,
Napoleon's Tomb, the Latin Quarter, and the lively Opera district.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure or join the optional tour to magnificent Versailles to
witness the grandeur of French classical architecture on the visit to the Palace and extravagant
State Apartments
Optional: Versailles Apartments (PM)
Overnight: Paris, France (PAR)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 - Monday, May 23, 2016
Free day at leisure
Tonight evening farewell dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight: Paris, France
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 - Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Return flight to Newark, NJ
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Testimonials
- “An amazing trip on so many levels. Thank you for making it all possible”
- “We will never forget this trip….. We will be talking about this for years”
- “Thank you for a trip of a lifetime”
- “Two fabulous weeks, 46 great travel partners and one great leader…..Thanks for a terrific time”
- “Thank you for making our trip so memorable. You are so generous with your time and seeing to every
detail”
- “Your caring, competent, fun-loving ways as a host and guide made our trip very enjoyable….”
- “Thank you for a lovely trip…Those two weeks shall hold a special meaning in my book of
memories…”
- “What a wonderful time I had! Food was excellent, the group was super and the best of all was you,
Lefty, for making it all happen…”
- “Thank you for the ‘unbelievable trip’ you planned. When I am asked by people about the trip I am
truly at a loss for words to describe it…”
- “Thank you, thank you, thank you! The trip was wonderful. It was everything you said it would be
and more. We will think about it and talk about it for years….”
- “Thank you for all you did before, during and after our trip to make this vacation so wonderful.
What a blessing it was to see all the sights, meet all the terrific people and bring home memories of a
lifetime.”
- “We salute you for producing such a superb trip; you are our leader extraordinaire! We had a
fabulous adventure because you did such a tremendous job in handling all of the details.”
- “I can’t begin to tell you what a wonderful trip you planned for us. Many thanks for all the
wonderful arrangements – you made every day so special…”
Terms and Conditions:
Deposit of $500.00 per person due at time of booking. The organizer acts only as your agent in
managing the various accommodations and assumes no responsibility or liability in connection
with any aircraft, motor coach or other conveyance, restaurant, excursions, sightseeing, or hotel
accommodations in the performance of this tour. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable
to alter the itinerary, such alterations will be made. Any additional expenses will be borne by the
passenger(s).
Note: Airline/airport taxes/fees, fuel surcharge, and any increases due to exchange rate
fluctuations will be reflected in the final invoice.
The tour is limited in size. In the event the tour is over-subscribed, reservations will be confirmed
by the date deposit is received.
To reserve your seat(s), or to obtain additional information, call or e-mail Terry (“Lefty”) Pistentis,
or return the attached Reservation Form to the address below.
Make checks payable to: “Fanari Travel” and mail to:
Fanari Travel
110 Stonybrook Drive
Greensburg PA 15601
E-mail: leftymp@comcast.net
Reservation Form
Please Reserve:
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Enclosed please find check for $ _______ payable to: “Fanari Travel”. I/we understand that in
case of cancellation, the following refund policy applies:
 Up to 90 days prior to departure: Full Refund of Deposit
 89 to 61 days: Forfeiture of full deposit, plus any applicable airline and/or hotel
penalty.
 60 days or less or no-show: No refund.
I/we also understand that we can obtain Travel Insurance through Fanari Travel, and that I/we
must purchase insurance within 15 days of initial deposit in order to have coverage for preexisting condition.
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