Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Paris
Your journey starts today with travel from London to Paris. You'll settle into one hotel in each city, so no constant packing and unpacking. The pace is relaxed with plenty of time built in to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strand Palace Hotel)
- Day 2
London
You arrive in London and check into your hotel. The afternoon is open for you to wander around and get a feel for the city on your own terms. Later this evening, you'll join the group for a traditional pub dinner where you'll get a real taste of how Londoners eat.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional pub fare at a London pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strand Palace Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of London
- Day 3
London
This morning you have a three-hour guided walking tour through Westminster with a local guide. You'll see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace up close. After that, head to Covent Garden for afternoon tea. The rest of the day is yours to do whatever you like.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional afternoon tea in Covent Garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strand Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Three-hour walking tour of Westminster with exterior views of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace
- Traditional afternoon tea in Covent Garden
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of London
Landmarks/POIs Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Covent Garden - Day 4
London
Following breakfast, you head to the South Bank for a ride on the London Eye. The 360-degree views let you see the entire city from above. Your afternoon is free to explore more, or you can join an optional tour to Kensington Palace and explore it at your own pace with time for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Republique)
Included Activities
- Ride on the iconic London Eye with 360-degree panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Kensington Palace with self-guided visit and lunch
Landmarks/POIs London Eye Kensington Palace - Day 5
London to Paris
Board the Eurostar train this morning for a two-hour journey under the English Channel to Paris. Once you arrive, check into your hotel for a four-night stay. The evening includes a neighborhood orientation walk so you can learn your way around the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Republique)
Included Activities
- Eurostar high-speed train journey from London to Paris
- Neighborhood orientation walk in Paris
- Day 6
Paris
This morning you choose between two options. Either take a panoramic tour that covers the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées with Parisian macarons included, or walk through Montmartre's charming streets and end at a cozy café. Your evening is free, though you can optionally catch a cabaret show at Paradis Latin complete with champagne and can-can dancers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Republique)
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Paris including Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées with Parisian macarons
- Explore Montmartre hilltop neighborhood with charming streets and cozy café tasting
- Optional dinner and cabaret show at Paradis Latin with champagne and can-can performances
Landmarks/POIs Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Montmartre Paradis Latin - Day 7
Paris
Today is completely open for you to explore Paris however you want. Walk through the Left Bank and the bohemian streets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Latin Quarter at your own pace. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Versailles to see King Louis XIV's Palace and Gardens, including the Hall of Mirrors.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Republique)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Palace of Versailles including exploration of King Louis XIV's magnificent Palace and Gardens, State Apartments, and Hall of Mirrors
- Independent exploration of Left Bank and Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Latin Quarter neighborhoods
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors Left Bank of the Seine Saint-Germain-des-Prés Latin Quarter - Day 8
Paris
Start the day at Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, a quiet place honoring U.S. soldiers from the World Wars. Later, you'll participate in a hands-on perfume workshop where a master perfumer teaches you to create your own fragrance to take home. Spend your final afternoon shopping on the Champs-Élysées or relaxing at a café. This evening, you'll have dinner at the Eiffel Tower with French cuisine and views of the city.
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower featuring French cuisine and breathtaking views)
Included Activities
- Visit to Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial
- Hands-on perfume-making workshop with a master perfumer
- Exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower with French cuisine and breathtaking views
Optional Activities
- Shopping on the Champs-Élysées
- Relaxing at a Parisian sidewalk café
Landmarks/POIs Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial Eiffel Tower - Day 9
Departure
Your tour ends today as you depart, bringing memories of London and Paris back with you.
