8 Days • fr. $7,290
This luxury tour is called A Week in London and Paris and, you guessed it, this is an epic week long adventure through two of the most magical cities on the planet, London and Paris. Whereas some travel tours spend time exploring a wide variety of cities and towns across any given area.
This tour truly focuses on the absolute best in destinations and exclusive excursions in these two famed cities. You’ll see these two stunning European capitals in all their glory over 7 action-packed days through history. Your A Week in London and Paris tour begins in London where your stay in a luxury hotel will keep you centrally located and surrounded by the best places to visit. See the Tower, the London Eye and world famous museums as you crisscross this city and make the most of your time spent here. Then you’re off to the capital of France, Paris for a whirlwind tour of all there is to see in this romantic European city. See the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower even go on an exclusive tour of the Seine to pack in the most amazing experiences any single week tour has ever featured.
London, United Kingdom
Tour begins at 6:00 PM at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. A transfer is included from Heathrow Airport to Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. Your luxury hotel is ideally situated in the center of London, close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street in the West End. Please join us for this evening's welcome cocktail reception and dinner.
Note: Select, specially priced Small Group departures feature a special welcome dinner presentation by Carolyn Robb, former chef to the Royal Family, who will present anecdotes from her time in the service of the royal household of Prince Charles, Princess Diana and young princes William and Harry, and introduce a menu featuring a dish that was a favorite of the Royal Family. Ask for departure dates and details.
Dinner
HYATT REGENCY LONDON – THE CHURCHILL
Windsor, United Kingdom
Travel from London through the countryside to Windsor Castle, home of the British royal family for over 900 years. See Queen Mary's Dolls' House, an exquisite miniature palace, and the Baroque State Apartments (if available, schedule permitting).
London, United Kingdom
Back in London, take a guided city tour that includes the nearly 1,000-year-old Westminster Abbey, where Britain's monarchs and other great personages have been lain to rest since the 11th century; view the extraordinary medieval architecture and art collection.
On select departures, return to your hotel for an exclusive presentation by Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill. The internationally acclaimed author, journalist and television presenter will provide insights into the legacies and leadership of her grandfather through her own personal memories and stories, in a private room at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. Ask for details.
Tonight, cap an incredible day with dinner at maze Grill, acclaimed British chef Gordon Ramsay's famed London restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
HYATT REGENCY LONDON – THE CHURCHILL
London, United Kingdom
The many treasures and rich history of the Tower of London – including the British Crown Jewels – await you this morning, followed by a completely different view of the city when you soar 450 feet above it aboard a private capsule on the world’s highest observation wheel, the London Eye.
This evening, enjoy a pre-show dinner at the renowned Simpson's on the Strand prior to an included theatrical performance in the celebrated West End theatre district.
Breakfast, Dinner
HYATT REGENCY LONDON – THE CHURCHILL
London, United Kingdom
Take a guided tour of the British Museum, the country's largest museum; it contains the Rosetta Stone, the Black Obelisk, mummies, and sculptures from the Parthenon, as well as vast collections of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities.
Indulge in one of England's great pleasures – afternoon tea – at the elegant department store Fortnum & Mason before spending a free afternoon pursuing what interests you most in London, from its famed gardens and unique neighborhoods to its legendary museums and historic sites.
Breakfast, Lunch
HYATT REGENCY LONDON – THE CHURCHILL
Paris, France
Today you'll cross under the English Channel, traveling aboard the high-speed Eurostar train through the "Chunnel" to Paris in just a few hours. Upon your arrival in Paris, experience some of the French capital's landmark attractions on a city sightseeing tour. The rest of the day and evening are yours to explore more of Paris as you please.
Note: Select, specially priced departures will feature a special after-hours guided visit to Musée du Louvre on day 5. Ask for details.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND
Paris, France
Virtually glittering in gold, 17th-century Château de Versailles was built during the reign of Louis XIV, the “Sun King,” and still impresses all who visit it. Head outside of the city for a tour of the palace’s opulent State Apartments, followed by lunch in Versailles.
Next return to Paris for a walking tour with a local guide of hilltop Montmartre, where street artists sketch vignettes of life – and people – passing them by. The remainder of the day is free to discover Paris as you wish. Your hotel is ideally located close to landmark sights.
Breakfast, Lunch
INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND
Paris, France
A high point of your stay in Paris is your visit to the Musée du Louvre. Tauck helps you avoid lines by securing your tickets for you and taking you inside without the wait. View its phenomenal collections of prints, antiquities, paintings, sculpture, and drawings, including the Mona Lisa, on a guided tour with a local expert who shares insights on the masterpieces you will see today.
You will have time on your own this afternoon to explore city sights as you like; there are gardens to stroll, museums to discover and pastry shops that tempt with colorful macarons, melt-in-your mouth cakes and crusty baguettes, that all defy resistance.
Join us tonight for a special farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine as we bid a fond adieu to Paris and your Paris and London tour.
Note: On departures with the after-hours Louvre visit on day 5, today will feature an inside visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, followed by a walking tour of Paris architecture.
Breakfast, Dinner
INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND
Paris, France
Tour ends in Paris. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel to Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport. You should allow three hours for check-in.
Breakfast
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