MSSD: France & England
MARCH 30 – APRIL 9, 2023
This tour will “overlap” in Paris with Maryland School for the Deaf. Explore two of Europe’s grandest cities, Paris and London. In both cities we learn about the rich culture and histories of France and England.
$500
Deposit Per Person
$2,750
Limit reservation to 1 person per registration.
10
Days
24
Maximum People
10 DAYS. FULL OF ACTIVITIES, MARCH 30 – APRIL 9, 2023.
B – breakfast, D – dinner
MARCH 30
Depart for London, arriving the next morning.
MARCH 31
MSSD arrives in London. Afternoon light orientation walk around central London, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and Trafalgar Square. Welcome dinner. Stay in London for 4 nights. D
APRIL 1
Take a day trip to the Harry Potter studios. B, D
APRIL 2
Visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Afternoon visit to the Arsenal soccer stadium for a stadium and museum tour. B, D
APRIL 3
Take a whole day trip out of London to visit the mystical site of Stonehenge and the royal castle of Windsor in a private bus. B
APRIL 4
Transfer by train from London to Paris. In the afternoon we have an orientation/icebreaker with Maryland SD and in the evening we take an introductory walk around Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur Church. Have a group dinner nearby. Stay in Paris for 5 nights. B, D
APRIL 5
We visit the St. Jacques Deaf School (INJS) where Clerc, Sicard and Massieu came from. Possible interaction with students and introductory French Sign Language class. In the afternoon, visit the Catacombs. After dinner, take an evening cruise on the Seine River. B, D
APRIL 6
We take a morning tour of the Ile de la Cite’, Notre Dame, and Sainte-Chapelle with a deaf guide. After lunch we visit the masterpieces of the world-famous Louvre Museum. After dinner we go up the Arc de Triomphe. B, D
APRIL 7
Spend all day visiting Versailles, including the lavish royal chateau and the vast gardens. Return to Paris and go up the Eiffel Tower. B, D
APRIL 8
All day we go to Euro Disneyland near Paris for a day of fun and amusement! B
APRIL 9
Transfer to the Paris airport for departure back to the USA. B
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HERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- Airfare to/from Europe is not included.
- Accommodation for students will be up to 6 students per room.
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses are not included. here will be a lot of walking or hiking during the tour. Appropriate physical fitness is necessary.
- It is essential to be aware of the Hands On Travel School Tour Terms and Conditions.
- If you do not make your full payment by the final due date, Hands on Travel LLC reserve the right to cancel your booking and make no refund of the payments you have made.
- Tour itinerary and price are subject to change.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Total of 9 nights in moderately priced hostels all guaranteed by Hands On Travel.
- Total of 16 meals: Breakfasts (9) Dinners (7)
- Services of deaf group leaders on call 24 hours a day.
- Services of local deaf guide(s).
- All transportation expenses connected with the tour itinerary.
- All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Obligatory travel insurance. It will cover trip cancellation, travel interruption, emergency medical & dental, medical evacuation, travel delay and baggage delay.
- All tips connected with the tour itinerary.
- Assistance with travel preparation.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED?
- Domestic and/or international airfares.
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
- Any COVID-19 related tests.
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A $500 deposit per person is required to reserve space on this tour.
The deposit is refundable until the tour is confirmed. For each reservation for any number of persons, only one person needs to be responsible for filling out the tour reservation form and making payments.
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