Chicago Women Travel: Explore the World, Build Connections

## Description:

### Paris & London Women’s Journey: City Chic & Chanel Charms (9 Days)

Hosted by The Dandelion Journals

Bonjour and cheers to a luxurious and immersive French and British escape through two of Europe’s most iconic cities. Over 9 days and 8 nights, we’ll experience the romance of Paris and the timeless elegance of London, with thoughtfully curated experiences, exceptional dining, and centrally located boutique hotels—all designed to make travel effortless and deeply memorable.

From evening visits to world-class museums and Michelin-star dining to historic walking tours, food discovery the way Julia Child would have done, and afternoon tea, this journey blends culture, style, and connection—the TDJ way.

This experience is designed for women who want iconic destinations done beautifully, with expert planning and zero stress.

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### Highlights Include:

• 8 nights in upscale, centrally located boutique hotels in Paris & London
• Daily breakfasts plus select lunches and dinners
• Signature Welcome Dinners in Paris and London
• Private TDJ Trip Facilitator (“Dandie”) throughout the journey
• Expert local guides for private and guided tours
• Arrival transfer from CDG (Paris) & departure transfer to LHR (London)
• Upgraded Eurostar train seats from Paris to London
• Pre-loaded London Tube card
• Private tour of Paris highlights (Eiffel Tower area, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Champs-Élysées, Jardin des Tuileries & more)
• Private Paris food tour “In the Footsteps of Julia Child”
• Evening visit to the Louvre Museum
• Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
• Eiffel Tower summit visit with champagne bar toast
• Michelin-star chef dinner on the Eiffel Tower with wine pairing
• Private guided walking tour of London’s landmarks
• Historic London pub walk (Blackfriar, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese & Old Bank of London)
• Borough Market food and shopping experience
• Entrance to St. Paul’s Cathedral (floor, crypt & dome galleries)
• Traditional British Afternoon Tea near Shakespeare’s Globe
• Sky Garden visit with farewell dinner at Darwin Brasserie
• All entrance fees & standard gratuities included

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### Trip Details:

🗓 9 Days | 2 Countries | 2 Iconic Cities
🛫 Start: Paris | 🛬 End: London
👯‍♀️ Small group of women
🏨 4 nights in Paris + 4 nights in London
🚆 Eurostar train between cities

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### Pricing:

• Double Occupancy: $7,800 | Deposit: $800
• Single Occupancy: $8,800 | Deposit: $800
(International flights and insurance not included)

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### Who is this trip for?

Women who love culture, elegance, and beautifully curated experiences. This journey is ideal for women who are comfortable with moderate daily walking, standing during guided tours, navigating stairs at historic sites, and exploring cities on foot. Open-minded, curious travelers who appreciate connection, style, and thoughtful pacing will feel right at home.

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Egypt isn’t a place you visit casually.
It’s a journey you choose to experience—thoughtfully, and in the right way.

This is that journey.

The Experience

Join The Dandelion Journals for a women-only, small group journey through Egypt, designed to be seamless, immersive, and deeply meaningful.

This experience is uniquely shaped by our founder, who is Egyptian—bringing a deeper level of insight, access, and cultural understanding that goes beyond the typical itinerary.

Over the course of the journey, you’ll experience:

• Curated cultural moments — local cuisine, markets, and everyday experiences that bring the destination to life
• The Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx — standing in the presence of one of the world’s greatest wonders
• Cairo — explored with context, history, and local perspective
• Luxor & Karnak Temples — some of the most extraordinary ancient sites in the world
• A multi-day luxury Nile River cruise — moving through Egypt at a slower, more intimate pace
• Fayoum — a hidden oasis few travelers ever reach
• A quieter side of Egypt, where desert landscapes meet still water, and the pace shifts completely.
  One of those rare moments on a journey where everything slows—and you simply take it in.

Designed for Ease, Depth & Comfort

Every detail is handled so you can stay fully present:

• Small, women-only group
• Expert Egyptologist guide throughout
• Carefully selected accommodations and Nile cruise cabins
• Seamless in-country flights and transfers
• Most meals, excursions, internal Egypt Flights, private transport, gratuities and experiences included

Why This Feels Different

Egypt can feel overwhelming to plan on your own.

We approach it differently:

• With local insight and trusted relationships
• With thoughtful pacing—never rushed
• With full support from arrival to departure

So you can experience the depth of it—without the stress.

📅Details

• Dates: Sept 15-27
• Group Size: Intentionally small
• Availability: Limited