Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get settled into the city. Spend time walking through the Royal Parks if you'd like some greenery, or head to Oxford Street for shopping. There are also plenty of historic attractions and museums to check out. Later this evening, you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner together.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Royal Parks
- Shopping on Oxford Street
- Visit London's historic attractions and museums
Landmarks/POIs Oxford Street Royal Parks - Day 2
London to Bath to Stonehenge
Head out of London toward Bath this morning. You'll see the Roman Baths, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with beautiful Georgian architecture around it. After you have free time for lunch, you'll travel through the countryside and stop at Stonehenge to see those historic stone monoliths up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bath (free time)
Landmarks/POIs Roman Baths Stonehenge - Day 3
Windsor
Start with a half-day sightseeing tour of London that covers Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. From there, you'll travel to Windsor to explore the royal castle and walk around the historic market town. This evening, there's an option to catch a West End show if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour of London with Local Specialist including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace
- Visit Windsor Castle
- Explore Windsor historic market town
Optional Activities
- Windsor Castle Revealed (£30.00)
- West End Theatre Show (£70.00)
Landmarks/POIs Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle - Day 4
London
You have the full day to explore London on your own schedule. If you want structure, there are options like taking a cruise along the Thames, visiting the Tower of London to see the crown jewels, riding the London Eye, or wandering through the stalls at Covent Garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Thames River cruise
- Visit the Tower of London and crown jewels
- Ride the London Eye
- Explore Covent Garden
- Wonders of the Thames (£94.00)
Landmarks/POIs Thames River Tower of London London Eye Covent Garden - Day 5
London to Dover to Paris
You'll leave London and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover, where you'll board a ferry to France. The Channel crossing offers views of the White Cliffs, and you'll pass the Somme World War I battlefields on your way. By evening, you'll arrive in Paris for a 4-night stay and head to a Be My Guest dinner at a traditional Parisian bistro to meet locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest Dinner at a classic old style quintessentially Parisian Bistro run by Daniel and his family - where the locals come and is one of our favourite places for rustic and soulful French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Travel through Kent countryside
- Ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
- Be My Guest Dinner at a Parisian bistro
Optional Activities
- Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations (€47.00)
Landmarks/POIs White Cliffs of Dover Somme Battlefields - Day 6
Paris
A Local Specialist will guide you through Paris, showing you the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, and Notre Dame Cathedral. You'll also walk through the Latin Quarter. Your free afternoon gives you time to explore Paris at whatever pace feels right to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Paris with Local Specialist including Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame Cathedral and Latin Quarter
Optional Activities
- Musée d'Orsay with a Local Specialist (€59.00)
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Place de la Concorde Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Quarter Musée d'Orsay - Day 7
Giverny - Versailles
The morning is yours to spend however you'd like in Paris, or you can visit Claude Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny if that interests you. In the afternoon, a Local Specialist will take you through the opulent Palace of Versailles, including the sprawling gardens and the Hall of Mirrors. Later, you can enjoy the city at night or catch a Parisian cabaret performance if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Palace of Versailles with Local Specialist including gardens and Hall of Mirrors
Optional Activities
- Claude Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny
- Montparnasse and Napoleon's Tomb (€58.00)
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner (€192.00)
Landmarks/POIs Claude Monet's House and Gardens Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors Moulin Rouge - Day 8
Paris
Your final full day in Paris is completely free. Try pastries at a local pâtisserie, walk the cobblestone lanes of Le Marais, head up to Montmartre to see Sacré-Cœur, or find a spot in the Tuileries gardens for a picnic. This evening, you'll gather with your travel companions and Travel Director for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sample French cakes at a local pâtisserie
- Explore Le Marais
- Visit Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
- Picnic in Tuileries gardens
- Montmartre Village and Artists' Square (€47.00)
Landmarks/POIs Le Marais Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Tuileries Gardens - Day 9
Paris Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the friends you've made over this London and Paris tour. It's the final morning before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
