The Saint Anthony’s Family & Friends Shadow Tour

France and London

Join fellow parents and families of current students, Saint Anthony’s alumni and friends on this magnificent tour of France and England! Your hosts, Don and Susan Corrao, bring a wealth of experience to tour planning and have designed this itinerary to include meaningful interactions with the parallel student tour led by Brother Joshua DiMauro, OSF, and Mr. Christopher Farrell (’04), while providing top-notch accommodations and gastronomy as well as some unique experiences just for you.

You will enjoy 4- and 5-star hotels, sample some of the finest and most authentic regional food and wine and have insightful experts explaining cultural highlights along the way. Your dedicated Tour Manager will manage logistics seamlessly while weaving in additional commentary and activities that complement each stop that will make for a most enjoyable and unforgettable experience. Explore the full itinerary below and get excited about the list of spiritual, cultural, and gastronomic highlights that await you!

Experience France and London

With Don and Susan Corrao

Dates

February 12-21, 2026

Price

From Airport: $7,279 (from JFK)
Book Your Own Airfare: $5,939

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What's Included

  • Saint Anthony’s hosts, Don and Susan Corrao
    • Dedicated Encore Tour Manager
    • 4- and 5-star hotels
    • Daily breakfast and dinner
    • Private ground transportation
    • Oyster Card in London
  • Mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Nice
  • Veneration at the Basilica of St. Theresa, Lisieux
  • Prayers at the Tomb of St. Theresa
  • Wreath laying ceremony and prayers at the American Cemetery, Normandy
  • Visit the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur, Paris
  • Private Imposition of Ashes at Saint Sulpice, Paris
  • Visit newly restored Notre-Dame, Paris
  • Expert guided tours
    • Paris
    • London
    • The Louvre Museum
    • Kensington Palace
  • Walking tour of Monaco
  • Jardin Exotique in Eze
  • Mont Saint- Michel and its Abbey
  • Montmartre and its artists
  • Dinners include local cuisine and wines
  • Wine tasting at Chateau de Cremat, Nice
  • Cheese tasting in Normandy
  • Hands-on cooking class in Paris
  • Seine dinner cruise, Paris
  • Traditional afternoon tea at a top London hotel
  • Special farewell dinner

Itinerary

10 Days

Day 1 Overnight Flight

Board your flight to France!

Day 2 Nice

Bienvenue en France! Upon arrival, meet your Encore Tour Manager and private coach for the short drive into Vieux Nice. Enjoy time for lunch on your own, before attending the afternoon opening Pilgrimage Holy Mass in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption with the students. Tonight enjoy a special welcome dinner. (D)

Day 3 Nice

Today's excursion begins in Monaco, the glamorous home of the rich and famous. Have time to explore with your Tour Manager and have lunch on your own. Later you'll drive along seaside cliffs to the village of Eze and the stunning Jardin Exotique. This afternoon, visit Château de Crémat where you'll enjoy a tasting of the regions wine. Tonight enjoy dinner together. (B,D)

Day 4 Caen

Depart this morning on your flight from Nice to Paris. Upon arrival, board your coach and drive though the scenic Normandy countryside to Lisieux, where you'll visit its beautiful basilica and the Carmel de Lisieux where you will pray at the Tomb of Sainte Therese, The Little Flower. Attend mass this afternoon. Then continue to Caen, where you'll check into your hotel and have dinner together tonight, as well as a cheese tasting. (B,D)

Day 5 Caen

Drive along the Normandy coast. Visit the American War Cemetery at St. Laurent, overlooking Omaha Beach, where you'll witness the wreath-laying ceremony and say prayers for the fallen soldiers. Then visit the lovely island monastery of Mont St. Michel. This medieval abbey, an important pilgrimage site, is surrounded by water at high tide. Return to Caen for dinner and your overnight. (B,D)

Day 6 Paris

Drive straight to Paris this morning and enjoy a visit to the Sacre Coeur and the artistic haunt of Montmartre. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris, then learn the art of French baking during a pâtisserie cooking class!  Tonight, enjoy scenic views of the City of Light as you enjoy a dinner cruise along the Seine with the students (B,D)

Day 7 Paris

This morning, attend Ash Wednesday Private Imposition of Ashes at the Église de Saint-Sulpice. Then visit the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chappelle, famed for its stained glass windows. Later this afternoon, visit the Louvre. Tonight enjoy a special dinner at the Eiffel Tower! (B,D)

Day 8 London

This morning, transfer to Gare du Nord Train Station where you will board the Eurostar to London with lunch included on the train. Upon arrival, begin your exploration with a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city's highlights, such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and the Houses of Parliament. Check into your next hotel and have time to freshen up. This afternoon, indulge in a traditional afternoon tea at one of London’s most famous hotels — complete with an array of savory bites and decadent sweets, followed by a performance in London's famed West End! (B,L,D)

Day 9 London

Take a short walk to visit the royal abode of Kensington Palace this morning. Then enjoy free time in the heart of the city to explore and shop at your leisure. Tonight, celebrate your tour of France and England with a special farewell dinner together. (B,D)

A woman statue

Day 10 Departure

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (B)

Plane

Dear friends,

We’re writing with great excitement to personally invite you to travel with us on an unforgettable journey through France and England. After years of leading and planning trips for our community, this one feels especially close to our hearts.

From the winding seaside roads of the French Riviera to the peaceful abbeys of Normandy, from Paris at twilight to the timeless elegance of London—this itinerary brings together everything we love about travel. We’ve worked closely to design a trip that balances reflection and adventure, good food and good company, spiritual depth and cultural discovery.

What makes this tour so special, though, isn’t just the destinations—it’s the people. We’re looking forward to sharing this unique experience with fellow Saint Anthony’s alumni, parents, and friends. It’s not often we get the chance to explore sacred places, sip wine on ancient estates, and walk the streets of world-class cities with such a meaningful group.

If you’ve been thinking about stepping away, reconnecting with others, and making memories that will truly last, we hope you’ll consider joining us. We’d be honored to travel alongside you.

With warmest regards,
Don and Susan Corrao

Nice Caen Paris London

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Dates

February 12-21, 2026

Price

From Airport: $7,279 (from JFK)
Book Your Own Airfare: $5,939

Register Now

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