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Best of London & Paris

8 days2 cities
United KingdomFrance2 countries
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Private tour to United Kingdom, France

Have an outstanding time exploring two famous European capitals. Together with professional local guides, traverse the top attractions, enjoy stays at city-center hotels, as well as insightful day trips to the Royal Windsor Castle and Versailles!
 

8 days2 cities
United KingdomFrance2 countries
From
 $4,496 
London, United Kingdom
3
days
United Kingdom

London is among the most visited cities on the planet, attracting tourists with its fine cuisine, historic treasures, and unique culture.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
1
day
Arrival to London

Welcome to the incredible to the capital of the United Kingdom - London! Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

No meals included.

2
day
London City Tour

Following breakfast in your hotel begin your 8-hour guided walking tour around the iconic landmarks of London. We have booked a 2-day pass for the London tube for you, so you can experience the famous London transportation system and save time on traffic.

Together with your professional guide, you begin your tour with the legendary Tower of London (entrance ticket included). Your tour continues to the must-see of the city: the 700-year-old Westminster Abbey, which you explore from the outside and the inside (entrance ticket included). You also see one of London's most famous landmarks - the Houses of Parliament's clock tower Big Ben, officially known as Elizabeth Tower.

After the tour, you return back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast is included.

3
day
Day Trip to Windsor Castle

Today you go on a day trip to the picturesque Windsor Castle, which has been the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years.

After breakfast go to the train station (transfer not included) to board your train for a quick ride to the Windsor Castle (train tickets included). Upon arrival, your private guide meets you at the rail station and takes you to the castle. During your tour, the guide shows you around the castle and shares all the exciting stories it holds!

The size of the Castle (5 hectares/13 acres) is breathtaking, in fact, it is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world and it’s where Her Majesty The Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends. You visit the magnificent State Apartments furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, take a tour of St. George's Chapel, admire the changing of the guards and much more. Your tour ends with a walk along the amazing parks (entrance tickets included).

After the tour, you return to your hotel in London. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

The Gore Hotel, London

The Gore Hotel is a beautiful property and a great place to stay during your London visit. It is located in a 19th-century edifice and provides spacious guestrooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The Gore Hotel offers to take advantage of the on-site restaurant and the well-known Bar 190.

train
London
Paris
2 hrs 20 min

Have an incredible time traveling on a high-speed train from London to Paris. This one-of-a-kind route runs through the famous underwater Tunnel Chanel via the Strait of Dover.

Paris, France
5
days
France

The French capital, Paris is the most beautiful and romantic one of all cities. Dubbed "The Capital of Fashion", it is home to the world's finest fashion designers and a breadth of iconic landmarks, paying ode to more than 15 centuries of history.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
4
day
Train to Paris

In the morning after breakfast, you check out from the hotel. You have the morning free to continue exploring London on your own.

You are then transferred to the train station where you board the Eurostar train to the outstanding capital of France, Paris (Second class train tickets included). Upon arrival in about two hours, your driver takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Breakfast is included.

5
day
Exploring Crème de la Crème of Louvre & the Latin Quarter

As they say, Paris is always a good idea! After breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel and takes you on a 6-hour walking tour of the two famous districts of Paris: Marais (4th) and Latin Quarter (5th).

Your tour of the fabulous capital of France begins with the UNESCO Site Heritage, the Banks of Seine River. You then reach the Cite Island where you see the world's most famous Gothic cathedral - Notre Dame. You stroll through the Ile Saint Louis and get closer to more sights, including Hotel de Ville (city hall), Fountain of the Innocents and Palais Royal.

You then proceed with the tour the Louvre Museum, one of the world's largest museums, taking advantage of your skip-the-line tickets. You see the crème de la crème collections and the most celebrated works of art, ancient artifacts, Greek sculptures, including the famous Venus di Milo, masterpieces of Raphael, Michelangelo, Rubens, Rembrandt, and the famous portrait - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

After the tour, you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

6
day
Tour of the Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts

Following breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel and takes you on a 5-hour walking tour of the Champs-Elysees (8th) and Eiffel Tower (7th) districts.

Today you proceed to the outstanding Tuileries Gardens - the oldest park in the city, explore the beautiful squares Place Vendome and Place de la Concorde, see the famous bridge Pont Alexandre III and the Grand Palais and Petit Palais. After admiring the iconic French symbol - the Triumphal Arc you head to the Place de Trocadero which is the vantage point of the Eiffel Tower*.

After the tour, you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Note: Tickets to the Eiffel Tower are not included in the city tour due to limited availability. Please, ask your travel specialist about available tickets for your tour date if you would like to include it.

Breakfast is included.

7
day
Tour of Versailles

Following breakfast, you meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and prepare for an insightful guided tour of the magnificent Versailles - the famous residence of French kings. You take a train* to the destination.

Upon arrival, together with your experienced guide and private driver you set off on your tour and make use of the privilege skip-the-line entrance to the Palace. You see the Palace of Versailles and admire its grandiose opulence from the inside. You get to walk through its well-known Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed and see the actual rooms of the most extravagant king of France, Louis the XIV. You also discover the world famous Le Notre gardens, see the Grand Trianon (exterior) and enjoy an inside visit to Petit Trianon - Marie-Antoinette's estate.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

  • Note: The round trip by the train can be replaced with a private driver. Refer to your travel specialist for more details.

Breakfast is included.

8
day
Departure Day

This is the last day of your amazing tour of London and Paris! After breakfast, your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight back home.

We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Hotel Opera Richepanse, Paris

The gorgeous Hotel Opera Richepanse boasts a top location right in the center of the prestigious district of Paris. It’s just a 5-minute walk from the amazing Champs Elysees and dozens of luxury shops.

What's included

  • Accommodation at remarkable centrally located 4* hotels in London and Paris;
  • Breakfasts at the hotels;
  • Standard Premier class Eurostar train tickets London - Paris;
  • Regular class train tickets London - Windsor - London;
  • Professional English-speaking guides;
  • Rich sightseeing tours according to the itinerary;
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, Louvre Museum, Palace of Versailles;
  • Airport and railway station transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary with private drivers;
  • Support line during the trip.

Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.

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Tour Highlights

  • Fully tailor-made program according to your interests
  • Your own professional local guides
  • Full flexibility of hotel options
  • Guided city tours of London and Paris
  • A tour of the Champs-Elysees
  • Tour of Versailles
  • Day trip to Windsor Castle

What To Know

  • Many of the tours will require a lot of walking, make sure to pack comfortable shoes
  • It rains a lot in England throughout the year, so it is worth bringing a water-resistant jacket or/and an umbrella
  • Currency in France is Euro while Pound Sterling is in the UK. Most of the places accept credit/debit card payments, and there are plenty of ATMs available. Although, to avoid any local currency exchange fees we suggest preparing some cash prior the trip