Paris

SCHOOLS NAME* TRIP TO PARIS Travel Dates - DD/MM/YYY-DD/MM/YYYY* *DELETE AS APPLICABLE

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Sites and visits in Paris Sightseeing Tour of Paris See all of Paris's main attractions including the Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Sacré Coeur and Notre Dame with commentary from an experienced guide. *Tours can be tailored to your specific curriculum needs e.g. a fashion tour.*

Sites and visits in Paris Eiffel Tower Behind The Scenes A qualified English speaking guide will take you to the machinery room which still controls the lifts and explain this fascinating system still in working order today, to the old bunker a few feet underground where the history of the tower will be told and on the technical gallery situated under the first floor from where you will be able to admire the view over the square 57 metres above ground.

Sites and visits in Paris Seine River Cruise A tour along the river Seine will offer students the chance to see most of Paris’s sights and institutions from the river. A commentary is available in English to explain the history and background of the attractions.

Sites and visits in Paris Visit to UNESCO UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) offers presentations on a variety of subjects such as AIDS research, third world education and homelessness. Groups can also watch a video on UNESCO’S work worldwide and tour the building. At the end of the visit students are given the chance to discuss issues raised with a representative from the organisation.

Sites and visits in Paris Palais Garnier Guided Tour Architectural masterpiece, the Palais Garnier is known worldwide. Discover this temple of Opera and Dance. Explore the great staircase, the foyers, the museum & the auditorium. The guided tours include a general visit of the theatre with a presentation detailing its history, its architecture and the different activities that take place within it.

Your accommodation and meals in Paris We will be staying in The Generator Paris/Auberge de Jeunesse Yves Robert/St Christopher's Paris Gare du Nord/Nord Est Hotel*. Nord Est Hotel MEALS Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies your group may have. Breakfast is/not* included. Evening restaurant includes: -Flams Restaurant -Hard Rock Café * Generator Paris Auberge de Jeunesse St Christopher’s *DELETE AS APPLICABLE

What is included? Flights/Train/Eurostar/Coach* Accommodation Meals* Visits and Excursions What is not included? Spending money. Insurance may or may not be* Transfers* – from home to airport, and in destination if not booked through us. Additional charges such as extra baggage, upgrades etc. *Please speak to your tour planner if you would like us to arrange this for you and your group.

Next steps for Students (and Parents)* Key Dates Initial Deposit – dd/mm/yy Passport information – dd/mm/yy (Does your group have any international students? – check if they need additional time to obtain a visa if required.) Final Payment – dd/mm/yy Travel! – dd/mm/yy If you require a visa please obtain this as soon as possible.

Next steps for booking with European Study Tours Provisional Booking – We will hold the travel and accommodation arrangements for your tour while you collect deposits, except in the case of low cost airlines which cannot be held. In this case your price will be based on an estimated flight price and we therefore recommend you ask for an additional £50 contingency to cover any price fluctuation between quoting and time of booking. Booking – You must pay a deposit at the time of booking of £50 per person for UK coach and rail tours, £75 per person for overseas coach and rail tours and £150 per person for air tours. In the case of Low Cost Airlines we will also need a full names list (as per passport). We will then commit to the travel arrangements agreed and begin work on planning your itinerary. You will be registered on our online portal My Tour Manager which will allow you to access your booking at any time where you can view documents, submit passenger information as well as receive reminders about important deadlines to help keep your tour planning on track. Final payment - Final payment for your tour will be due ten weeks before departure. Approximately three weeks before travel (and provided the balance has been paid in full) you will receive a Final Information Pack including tickets, your finalised itinerary and other essential information. Your trip! – From the moment you leave, our staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, equipped with every detail of your tour in the unlikely event that you should encounter any difficulties while you are away.

About European Study Tours European Study tours was established in 1982 and since European Study Tours have become one of the leading educational tour operators specialising in tailor-made travel and subject specific conferences for students. Group leaders return to travel with EST year after year because of the exceptional level of service we offer them.  European Study Tours is part of the Education Division of Holidaybreak, the education and activity travel group, alongside PGL and NST. Holidaybreak is owned by Cox & Kings Limited which is one of the oldest and most recognised travel operators in the world.

Safety Management European Study Tours is a Member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of ABTA's assistance and Code of Conduct. Please ask EST about the protection that applies to your booking. In line with DfES guidelines and after consulting with RoSPA (The Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents) we have developed a Safety Management System, which helps ensure elements of your tour remain of a high standard. The Safety Management System covers the following elements of your tour: • Accommodation • Transport • 24 Hour Emergency • Cover • Tour Operator Liability Insurance • Pre-Tour Inspection Visit • Pre-Tour Safety Information