8 Day Essential Paris & London

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower Travel between London & Paris by train via the world-famous "Chunnel" A panoramic city tour introduces you to the highlights of London †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates♦London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost

What's this trip about?

    3 Paris, 3 London

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Bath
  • Paris
  • Stonehenge

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Paris, London-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations
    • 3 nights Paris 3 nights London Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†♦ Eurostar high-speed train Paris-London Breakfast daily Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in Paris & London Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for France
Depart for France

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris, the City of Lights and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at the hotel Overnight: Paris

DAY 3, Saturday - Paris City Tour
This morning, take a guided city tour of Paris, including a drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, the Latin Quarter, and the lively Opera district. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, or join the optional tour to Versailles...
DAY 4, Sunday - Full Day in Paris
Today, you have a full day to explore Paris on your own, join the optional tour to the Louvre Museum. In the evening you may wish to participate in the optional tour of Montmartre & Sacre Coeur with dinner. Walk through the cobbled streets of one of Paris' charming d...
DAY 5, Monday - Travel to London via the Chunnel
Today, transfer to the train station for your trip to London via the Chunnel, a 31-mile-long tunnel. Upon arrival, meet your coach and guide and start your panoramic tour of London. Begin with a drive through fashionable Kensington with its elegant squares and parks. Pas...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Full Day in London
Spend the day at leisure to further explore London. You may take a ride on the London Eye, visit Tate Modern, Madame Tussauds, or the British Museum. This morning, perhaps join the optional tour of the Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral Optional: Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral (AM) Overnight: London Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in London
One more day to enjoy all that London has to offer. Perhaps, join the full day optional tour to see Stonehenge & Bath, two of the premiere sights in all of England. First see Stonehenge, the megalithic monument over 5,000 years old. Continue on to Bath, founded by th...
DAY 8, Thursday - Depart England
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $2,059
Price per day$257
Last Updated: 12/21/2023

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    • Not Included:Optional tours and gratuities.
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Optional Activities
Louvre Museum Tour Enjoy a visit to one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, the Louvre Museum. Begin your tour to view some of the most famous art works of all time, highlighted by the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the museum’s most reputed masterpiece, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. At the end of the tour, you may explore the center of Paris independently. Alternatively, you may choose to return to the hotel. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $99 Montmartre Walking Tour & Sacre Coeur with dinner Tonight, explore the beautiful Montmartre district. The former artist village on a hill, is crowned by the white dome of Sacre Coeur Basilica. Stroll through narrow cobbled streets and discover the place where famous artists like Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh lived. As the sun sets there is a bohemian atmosphere as the street artists and performers ply their wares. Savor a delectable French dinner with wine. Afterward, ride the funicular to view Sacre Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill, the highest point in the city, offering stunning views of Paris. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $75 Palace of Versailles Relive the glorious period of Louis XIV, XV and XVI as you pace one of the largest and most influential formal gardens in the world. Today's tour takes you to Versailles Palace to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture. Visit the Palace and extravagant State Apartments, including a guided visit to the Reception Halls, the Royal Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. You will also have time to walk the palace grounds and formal gardens, designed by Andre le Notre, at your leisure. Enjoy VIP access and skip the lines on this unforgettable tour. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. Advance purchase is highly recommended for this tour. Tickets are not available for purchase locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $85 Full Day Stonehenge & Bath Visit Stonehenge, the most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. Next we head to Bath, a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our scenic drive into the heart of the city, enjoy a tour of the Roman Baths*. Following the tour, there will be plenty of time to explore at your leisure and eat lunch independently. You could visit Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, the Jane Austen Centre and the elegant Assembly Rooms built in 1771. You can also shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the live classical music. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. *Roman Baths tour may not be available in 2021 due to Covid-related restrictions. OnDay : 7 Price : $150 Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral Today the focus is on two of the most impressive monuments within London's original "Square Mile". Take a guided visit of St. Paul's Cathedral, where Charles married Diana in 1981. Also, view the exterior architecture of Sir Christopher Wren's Dome, a masterpiece and landmark of London's skyline. Continue to the Tower of London, a former fortress and Royal Palace that has witnessed 1000 years of history most notoriously as a prison. Now the Crown Jewels are kept here and you will have a viewing of these, as well as seeing the iconic Tower Bridge. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $95
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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