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Legendary recording and performing artists Simon & Garfunkel will embark on their first European tour for over 20 years this summer. Our packages provide the opportunity to combine a little sightseeing with the chance to see this exclusive concert event. This will undoubtedly be their last European tour, so ensure that you reserve your place today.

Having created one of music industries most distinctive, acclaimed and enduringly popular bodies of work, Simon & Garfunkel can draw from a repertoire that includes The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound to name but a few. Simon & Garfunkel will perform each evening both acoustically and with a full band, fully showcasing the broad scope of their music.

LIVE IN LONDON AT HYDE PARK - THURSDAY 15th JULY 04
1 NIGHT TICKET & HOTEL PACKAGE FROM £169.50 PER PERSON


LIVE IN PARIS AT THE BERCY ARENA - MONDAY 19th JULY 04
1 NIGHT TICKET & HOTEL PACKAGE FROM £159.50 PER PERSON
1 NIGHT EUROSTAR PACKAGE FROM £229.50 PER PERSON (2 NIGHTS FROM £279.50 PER PERSON)
2 NIGHT COACH PACKAGE FROM £219.50 PER PERSON

All packages for concerts in London & Paris include 3 star hotel accommodation & category 4 concert tickets

TO BOOK CALL US ON 0870 840 6040 OR BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.RADIOTRAVELSHOP.COM
 

COACH PACKAGES

Q1 WHAT ARE THE COACHES LIKE?
All coaches are of good standard. All coaches are NON SMOKING and are fitted with toilets, reclining seats, on board stereo and PA system.


Q2 WHERE WILL WE BE PICKED UP?
See below for details. All pick up points are subject to minimum numbers and alterations. Certain pick ups will be very early to allow sufficient time to travel to the port.

Q3 HOW WILL WE CROSS THE CHANNEL?
We utilise with both P&O Stenna Line and Sea France for the crossing from Dover to Calais. In some instances we also use Le Shuttle and cross via the Euro Tunnel. Crossing times: Dover - Calais: Approx 70-90 minutes. Euro Tunnel: Approx - 35 minutes

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Q4 WHAT ARE THE HOTELS LIKE
Hotels used in London and Paris are of 3 star standard with private facilities, with the exception of our 2 night coach package where a few 2 star hotels are included. These hotels will also have private facilities. All hotels will be in the Greater Paris area or Greater London area depending on the concert venue.


Q5 DO WE NEED A PASSPORT OR VISA
Everyone travelling will be required to hold a valid passport however EC nationals do not need a visa. Non EC passport holders may be required to have a visa and in case of doubt should contact the appropriate embassy.

Q6 WHAT ARE THE CONCERT VENUES LIKE
The concert in London is being held in Hyde Park. This venue is located in Central London and can hold more than 50,000 people. Hyde Park is easily accessable by public transport. We advise to travel by public transport as there are limited parking spaces available.

The concert in Paris is being held at The Bercy Arena (Palais Omnisports) and is located in the South East

of Central Paris and is a unique venue that has an approximate capacity of 16,000 which makes it ideal for concerts.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Q7 WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COACH TOUR PRICE? (PARIS)
The following items are included:-

* Quality coach travel throughout
* Return Ferry or Euro Tunnel crossing
* 2 Nights in a 2/3 star hotel in the Paris or Greater Paris Area
* Category 4 seated ticket for the concert on the 19th July 2004
* Hotel & Concert transfers

Q8 WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EUROSTAR TOUR PRICE? (PARIS)
The following items are included:-
* Return standard class Eurostar travel from either London Waterloo or Ashford International in Kent to Paris Gare du Nord
* 2 Nights in a 3 star hotel in the Paris or Greater Paris area
* Category 4 seated ticket for the concert on the 19th July 2004

Q9 WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE?

The following items are NOT included:-
* Meals other than Continental Breakfast
* Single room suppliment
* Items of a personal nature; such as Souvenirs, Drinks etc...
* Ticket Upgrades
* Hotel Upgrades

EUROSTAR INFORMATION

If you wish to book any of our Eurostar packages, you can book your local train connection to London by calling 01233 617 913
 

in the South East

COACH PICK UP POINTS

Below is a list of the pick up points for our 2 night coach option:


* Birmingham
* Dover Port
* Leeds
* London Victoria
* Manchester
* Medway Towns

EUROSTAR TIMES

The times shown below are for our 1 night Eurostar Package - Departing Monday 19th July 2004 and returning on Tuesday 20th July 2004.

* Depart London Waterloo 09:09
* Depart Ashford International 09:59
* Return Paris Gare du Nord 18:16

The times shown below are for our 2 night Eurostar Package - Departing Sunday 18th July 2004 and returning on Tuesday 20th July 2004.


* Depart London Waterloo 12:04
* Depart Ashford International 12:59
* Return Paris Gare du Nord 16:07
 

UPGRADES FOR THE CONCERT IN PARIS

STAY AN EXTRA NIGHT IN PARIS
Price: £50.00 Per Person Per Night

If your have booked any of our 1 night packages you can add an extra night to your stay. This will be the night of the before the concert (18th July 2004). This will allow extra days to see more of the breathtaking sights that Paris has to offer. If you required any further nights accommodation call us on 0870 840 6040 to confirm availability. This upgrade is not available with coach options. If you have booked any of our Eurostar packages and wish to add extra nights call us on 0870 840 6044 to confirm availability on hotel rooms and train times.

CATEGORY 1 SEATED CONCERT TICKET
Price: £85.00 Per Person

These seats will be in the best blocks of The Bercy Arena.

CATEGORY 2 SEATED CONCERT TICKET
Price: £65.00 Per Person

These seats will be in the second best blocks of The Bercy Arena.

CATEGORY 3 SEATED CONCERT TICKET
Price: £35.00 Per Person

These seats will be in the third best blocks of The Bercy Arena.

UPGRADES FOR THE CONCERT IN LONDON

STAY AN EXTRA NIGHT IN LONDON
Price: £50.00 Per Person Per Night

You can add an extra night to your stay. This will be the night of the before the concert (14th July 2004). This will allow extra days to see more of the exciting sights that London has to offer. If you required any further nights accommodation call us on 0870 840 6040 to confirm availability.

CATEGORY 1 SEATED CONCERT TICKET
Price: £70.00 Per Person

These tickets will be in the best areas of Hyde Park.

CATEGORY 2 SEATED CONCERT TICKET
Price: £55.00 Per Person

These tickets will be in the second best areas of Hyde Park.

CATEGORY 3 SEATED CONCERT TICKET
Price: £35.00 Per Person

These tickets will be in the third best areas of Hyde Park.

UPGRADE TO A 4 STAR HOTEL IN LONDON
Price: £40.00 Per Person

Upgrade to a guaranteed 4 star hotel in the Central London area. This upgrade also includes a complementary drink from the hotel bar before the concert

EXTRA NIGHT IN THE 4 STAR HOTEL
Price: £85.00 Per Person

Spend the night before the concert in the hotel. If you wish to add any further additional nights hotel accommodation call us on 0870 840 6044 to confirm availability.

TRAVEL INSURANCE (LONDON & PARIS)
Price: £12.50 Per Person.

We strongly advise that all of our clients take Personal Travel Insurance. It is not compulsary but some of our tour operators may need written confirmation stating that you do not want to take out any cover. If you do not wish to take out our policy and would like to make your own arrangements the tour operator may require the details of the policy.

SUPPLEMENTS

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLIMENT
For those people who are traveling alone or require a single hotel room a suppliment will apply. For our packages in Paris the charge is £50.00 per person.

CREDIT CARD CHARGES
Payments for this tour can only be made by VISA or MASTERCARD credit card, VISA debit card or by CHEQUE. There will be a card handling fee of 2.25% on all card payments, there will be no fee for payment by cheque. These charges are per transaction. Please note that your card may be processed by one of our tour operators or mediabookings.com/kent

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