Anybody know where I can look up packages including fligh for 2 people traveling from Seattle either to London or Paris airport, and then tours for England and France and other countries if possible.

any sites? any travel agents that you guys can recommend? this will be for the beginning of May 3rd.

 

www.expedia.com

 

uh...besides usually travel booking sites. i'm looking for a "good" deal

i need package like if i fly from seattle to london, for example, then the tour company will pick me up from hotel - tour me around on a time schedule, with place to sleep if we go to Paris, or Rome, etc...including transportation, then end of tour, take me back to London hotel, and i'll just fly back to seattle.

its for my parents so it have to be taken care of everything - they don't speak English much.

 

www.amtrak.com

 

you are a very funny guy PJS

 

Stop in London and take the train (Eurostar) to Paris, you see both cities and ride the Eurostar as well. How many days are you interested to spend in Europe ?

 

well, this trip is for my parents and they don't speak much English, and of course no French. So I need to book a package where they'll covered on transportaion and hotel to stay.

tour - like with other people as well...not only my parents - i think called "escorted tour with tour guide, etc..."

trip will be only 2 weeks. that's why interested in just tours of England and France, maybe Italy if 2 weeks are enough time.

 

Well, in this particular case, I can only recommend you to contact TUI UK, aka Thompson http://www.thomson.co.uk/editorial/l...ontact-us.html , I'm sure they can help you out with any request you may have.

You may contact DERTOUR UK as well http://www.dertour.co.uk/

Oh, I'm suggesting you to contact them directly because most probably other travel agencies will sell you the same deals but at a higher price.

 

any local travel agents in Seattle that you can recommend?

 

None. But I'm sure they will be happy to assist you with a good recommendation in Seattle, USA. In fact, they are the largest tour operators in Europe ... maybe worldwide.

 

For the type of tour you are looking for "good deals" will be very hard to come by. I would suggest AAA as they represent a number of tour companies. Trafalgar Tours comes to mind.

Try a Google search for "Escorted Travel Tours". You'll find several opportunities and contacts there.

 

not necessary "good deal" but i wanna the trip to be completely smooth as my Dad is usually picky if the trip is not smooth.

 

Check out my revised post.

 

http://www.trafalgartours.com/EELMU04

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Day 1- Depart USA

Overnight flight from USA

Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights)

Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel. Hotel: Ibis Earls Court

Day 3 - London at leisure

A day at leisure to explore this city. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - London - Paris (2 nights)

A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we enjoy a scenic drive through the Kent countryside to Dover. Here we see the White Cliffs before boarding our ferry for the short Channel crossing to Calais in France. From here we travel across the battlefields of the Somme before arriving in the glittering and elegant French capital city of Paris. (Continental breakfast)Hotel: Mercure Porte de Pantin

Day 5 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure

Views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral all feature on our guided tour. Then time is your own to stroll along the banks of the Seine, admire the works of the great masters in the Louvre or perhaps visit Montmartre Tonight, why not sample this city’s legendary nightlife at a traditional Parisian cabaret (Buffet breakfast)

Day 6 - Paris - Geneva (2 nights)

This morning we head southwards from Paris passing the vast Forest of Fontainebleau, former hunting ground of the French kings, and the magnificent wine country of Burgundy where we pass by the wine auction centre of Beaune. Later we cross into Switzerland and the international city of Geneva, which lies at the western end of Lac Leman. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Ramada Encore

Day 7 - Geneva orientation & at leisure

This morning our orientation of this beautiful city includes the unusual Reformation Monument in one of the central parks, the unique Jet d’Eau, which shoots high into the sky over the lake and the modern United Nations building in the area where all the important international organisations are to be found. Later time at leisure to enjoy on your own - perhaps take a stroll alongside the lake and admire the modern sculptures on display (Buffet breakfast)

Day 8 - Geneva - Nice (2 nights)

We travel south today passing the university city and Winter Olympic resort of Grenoble. Then we travel in the footsteps of Napoleon on the route that he took on his victorious return from the Isle of Elba. The scenic rugged landscape leads from the Alps down via Sisteron to the capital of the magnificent Cote d’Azur, the city of Nice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Busby

Day 9 - St. Paul de Vence & Perfumery Excursion

A short drive brings us to the medieval town of St. Paul de Vence, perched high on a hilltop. This charming town was a source of inspiration for many artists including Chagall, Matisse and Cezanne, with its narrow cobbled paths and panoramic views over the beautiful scenery of Provence. Later we enjoy a visit to the Fragonard Perfumery where we can learn about the French perfume industry, which is renowned worldwide. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Nice - Montecatini

This morning we visit the Principality of Monaco. Here we walk through the old town to see the Royal Palace where the Grimaldi family still lives today, and the cathedral where we can see the graves of both Princess Grace and her husband Prince Rainier. Later we follow the coast into Italy passing the passenger port of Genoa before eventually arriving in Pisa where we see the unique Leaning Tower. Then we continue to the Tuscan spa town of Montecatini and our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Metropole

Day 11 - Montecatini - Florence - Venice (Favoro) (2 nights)

We drive to Florence to enjoy spectacular views of the city after a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo. We have time on our own to visit Piazza Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Then we are free to shop for leather goods and gold before continuing to Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Ca Del Moro

Day 12 - Venice orientation at leisure

We have time to really enjoy our first views of Venice as we take a canal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark’s Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs and the magnificent Basilica of St. Mark. Then we visit a glass-blowing workshop where we learn about the craftsmanship of this traditional art. There is time at leisure to explore or perhaps take a cruise to one of the islands of the lagoon for lunch. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 13 - Venice (Favoro) - Rome (2 nights)

This morning we drive across the Veneto plain via Bologna and over the Apennine Mountains before arriving in Tuscany. Then through Umbria and Lazio to the cradle of the Roman civilisation – the Eternal City that is Rome. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Area Hotel

Day 14 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure

After breakfast we have a whole day for in-depth exploration of this ancient city. Our guided sightseeing tour features St. Peter’s Basilica and views of the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. Later there is free time to marvel at the exquisite tapestries in the Vatican Museum or perhaps take an excursion to the Tivoli Gardens to see the incredible fountains. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 15 - Rome - USA

This morning its time to say 'arrivederci’ to Rome. There are transfers to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight to the USA, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)


Sightseeing Highlights

• Dover:
  
  See the White Cliffs.
• Paris:
  
  Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées.
• Beaune:
  
  Visit this medieval town.
• Geneva:
  
  Orientation including the Jet d'Eau and the United Nations building.
• Sisteron:
  
  Visit the fortified town.
• Nice:
  
  Orientation including the Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena.
• French Riviera:
  
  Scenic drive along the glittering coast of the Côte d’Azur.
• Pisa:
  
  View the Leaning Tower.
• Florence:
  
  Panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Venice:
  
  Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
• Rome:
  
  Sightseeing features St. Peter's and views of the Forum and Colosseum.
• Monaco:
  
  See the Royal Palace and the royal tombs in the cathedral.
• St. Paul de Vence:
  
  Visit this hilltop town and the Perfumery.

Travel Highlights

• Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
• Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
• Specialised local guide in Paris and Rome.
• Cross-channel transportation.
• Rome Fiumicino Airport transfer is provided on Day 15.
• For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Dining Highlights

• 1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London
• 11 buffet breakfasts
• 5 three-course dinners

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What do you guys think? $2,400 per person - air fare not included (about $900 per person)

 

Holy crap Batman! Your folks will fill out more than half their bucket list on this trip.

If you're comfortable with the price, I'd say go for it. Trafalgar is a top notch tour company with lots of experience in these kinds of tours. You didn't say what the ages of your parents are, but be aware that such a tour schedule demands they be fairly active.

I've taken similar tours with both Globus and Trafalgar (many years ago) and have to say I needed several weeks to decompress after getting back home. They keep you on the go.