Dr. Joe Ratliff 7-Day Adventure to Paris - The City of Light, August 18 - 24, 2025

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Paris is known to many as the city of love, art, and fashion. This fascinating city and beating heart of France is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is filled with outstanding cuisine and is celebrated for its unique combination of history, culture, architecture, and atmosphere. Paris has an enduring charm that blends old-world sophistication with modern innovation, making it a timeless destination for visitors worldwide. The city’s ability to enchant and inspire makes it a truly special place. On this tour, you will experience history, art, amazing food, and, in your free time, soak up the atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression. 

7-Day Journey to Paris

DAY 1 (AUG 18): USA/FRANCE Departure USA on the flight to Paris. 

DAY 2 (AUG 19): ARRIVE IN PARIS – Arrive in Paris, where you will be met by your tour manager and transferred to the hotel in the city center. After check-in, the group meets for a short overview of the tour. There is so much to see and experience in the city that dates back to approximately 250 BC. Dinner and overnight in Paris. 

DAY 3 (AUG 20): ICONIC PARIS - In the morning, start the tour with a visit to the Eiffel Tower(inside) to avoid crowds and enjoy the views from the top. Walk along the Champ de Mars for great photo opportunities. Stroll along the Seine River to the Trocadéro Gardens for more Eiffel Tower views. Visit the Arc de Triomphe (inside) and climb to the top for panoramic views of the city and Champs-Élysées. After lunch, enjoy free time at the Champs-Élysées, with lots of luxury shops and cafes. Transfer to the hotel and see an optional and impactful presentation about the “Gothic style”. Gothic churches could achieve new heights with a lightness & a gracefulness often absent from sturdy Romanesque structures. “The principle of the Gothic architecture is infinity made imaginable”. (Samuel Taylor Coleridge). Dinner and overnight in Paris. 

DAY 4 (AUG 21): ART AND HISTORY - The day starts with the legendary Louvre Museum. On a guided tour of the museum, you see the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and Venus de Milo. Short walk to the grand Musée d'Orsay, home to Impressionist masterpieces. Lunch reservation is at the Angelina near the Louvre, which is famous for its hot chocolate and pastries. In the afternoon, walk to Île de la Cité and visit the Notre Dame Cathedral(inside). This is one of the highlights of the tour. The towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship for the first time since a devastating blaze nearly destroyed it in 2019. Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight in Paris. 

DAY 5 (AUG 22): BOHEMIAN PARIS - Bustransfer to Montmartre and guided visit of Sacré-Cœur Basilica(inside). Enjoy the sweeping views of Paris from the hilltop. Guided tour through Place du Tertre, where local artists display their work. Lunch at “Le consulat” known for its charm and history. In the Transfer to the iconic Palace of Versailles (inside), the former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens. In the evening, enjoy a cabaret show at Moulin Rouge. Dinner and overnight in Paris. 

DAY 6 (AUG 23): DAY OF LEISURE - Dinner and overnight in Paris 

DAY 7 (AUG 24): PARIS/USA – Transfer to Heathrow Airport for your return flight home with luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories!

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to various factors and the tour guide’s discretion. 

PRICING:

• $4995 per person based on double occupancy. 
  
• Single room supplement - $1295
• $500 per person with registration to secure space.
• 50% of the total amount is due on or before February 18, 2025
• Balance due on or before May 18, 2025

FLIGHT SCHEDULE:

AA2445  18AUG  IAH CLT   1007A 0200P
AA 786   18AUG  CLT CDG  0420P 0630A 19AUG
AA 787   24AUG  CDG CLT 1030A 0130P
AA2935  24AUG  CLT IAH   0600P 0733P

* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE REGISTERING

PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date of at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. Participants with non-US passports are responsible for country-specific entry requirements. If you do not have a valid passport or need to renew your passport, enter "RENEWING" or "APPLIED FOR" when completing registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The $500 per person deposit is nonrefundable. Other payments exceeding the $500 per person are refundable in full up to ninety days prior to departure. After this date, refunds for unused accommodations and services will be limited to the amount received from and/or credited by all carriers, sightseeing operators, and hotels. All funds, including the deposit, are non-transferable.

AIR: The Standard Tour includes round-trip, economy-class airfare from the departure city listed in the itinerary. All group seating is assigned by the airline and cannot be changed by Signature Tours. Seat changes can only be made during check-in at the airport. Upgrades such as Comfort, Premium, Business, or First Class are not available with the standard tour. Participants who wish to upgrade or purchase a specific seat should choose the Land Only option when registering. Frequent flyer, TSA Precheck, and Global Entry numbers can only be added at check-in.

LAND ONLY: Participants who wish to arrange their own air should choose the Land Only option. $1000pp will be deducted from the standard tour price when selecting this option. Participants arranging their own air should notify Signature Tours at least 6 months prior to the departure date. Land Only Passengers arriving with or before the group are welcome to join the group bus at no additional charge. For those not traveling with the group, Signature Tours can provide contact information to arrange a private transfer.

GROUND/TRANSFERS: The group will be met on arrival by a Signature Tours representative and transferred to the hotel/airport. Land Only participants not traveling with the group are responsible for scheduling ground transfers.

HOTELS: Superior first-class hotels throughout. Priced based on two people per room with a private bath and shower.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of single rooms are available at additional supplement prices. Signature Tours and/or the group leader will make every attempt to pair single participants requesting a roommate. However, the single supplement fee will be charged for each person occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstance.

MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. 

SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary are included, as well as an expert English-speaking guide.

LUGGAGE: Space is limited on the tour buses. Participants are allowed one suitcase weighing 50lbs or less and will be transported in storage under the bus. Participants are allowed one backpack/daypack or personal bag to carry on the bus during the tour. These requirements will meet most airline carrier restrictions. See the carrier website for airline-specific baggage restrictions and requirements. Medical devices are not included in these restrictions. 

TIPS, SERVICE CHARGES, AND TAXES: Tips, service charges, and taxes ARE INCLUDED in the selling price. Taxes, as imposed by national and/or local governments, that are not included at the time of booking are the responsibility of the participant.

NOT INCLUDED: Excess baggage fees, passport fees, visa fees, food or drink items not listed on the regular table menu for included meals, and items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, etc. Any service not indicated in the itinerary and/or the above list of included features.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Many of the sites are not accessible by wheelchair, and the uneven terrain is not feasible for rollators. Signature Tours reserves the right to refuse individuals who may require special attention beyond what the tour guide and tour host can provide.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is not included in the purchase price. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Trawick International. Please Click Here for more information or to enroll in the plan. A preexisting medical condition waiver is available if purchased within 21 days of registration.

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PO Box 956817 Duluth, GA 30095
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