PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Roundtrip transfers between airport/railway station & hotels
- 8 nights’ accommodation
- Guided tours as indicated in the itinerary
London & Paris explorer
Start off in London with a 4 night stay. During your time in this remarkable city, you will get to know London on a half day orientation tour which includes the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall. You will also go to Buckingham Palace to experience the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
The next day is a full day into the English countryside. First visit Warwick Castle with its long history. You will go through the interior of the castle with its Great Hall and state rooms as well as walk on the ramparts. After this, head north to Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Then it’s on to the nearby Cotswold’s with its charming villages, tea shops and old inns. The final stop is in the city of gleaming spires, Oxford. Take a fascinating walking tour to see Christchurch College where many scenes from Harry Potter were filmed, the Bodleian Library and the other picture perfect college courtyards for which Oxford is famous. The following day is free to explore London on your own.
Next stop is Paris, the City of Lights, for a 4 night stay. Here you will have a tour which will include the Eiffel Tower and a visit to the 2nd level for great views of the city. The tour will end with a one-hour cruise on the River Seine.
You will head out of Paris the next morning for a visit to Giverny to view the gardens made famous by the Impressionist painter, Monet. You will also visit his house and studio here. Then continue to the Palace of Versailles where you will tour the building and the spectacular gardens. You will have one more day in Paris to explore further this amazing city.
Day 1 London Heathrow or City Airport to London Central Hotel Duration 45 Minutes Novotel London City West Discover the contemporary elegance of Novotel London West. Whether you choose this hotel for business or leisure, you are sure to be tempted by the international cuisine. Just minutes from three of London’s main tube lines, it is the perfect location for successful meetings. Experience West London at Novotel. Meal Plan Full Breakfast Duration 4 Nights Accommodation Novotel London City West More Info Alternative Accommodation Day 2 The Original London Sightseeing Tour (Hop On and Hop Off) The Original London Sightseeing Tour provides more than just a great way to travel around London. Founded in 1951 it has now become established as the essential introduction to London. It is the only sightseeing tour to offer you total choice and flexibility. The Hop-on Hop-off service allows you to board any of our tour routes at over 80 different stops with a commentary in English or a wide choice of other languages. The Kids’ Club provides an educational but fun alternative for 5-12 year olds. The services are frequent and reliable with tours running daily, every 15-20 minutes. The Original Tour allows you to experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in a comfortable and secure environment. Sit back, relax and take in the sights, sounds and iconic views of the city, both ancient and modern. The fantastic value 24-hour ticket offers a truly comprehensive London sightseeing experience: on foot, by boat and on board a marvelous fleet of London’s famous red buses. Duration 3 Hours Day 3 Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s England, Oxford and The Cotswolds Today you will be taken back through Warwick Castle’s 1,000 year history to a time of bloody battles, extravagant banquets and royal ceremony. Visit the magnificent interiors of the Great Hall & State Rooms, climb the Towers and Ramparts for an archer’s view of the historic town of Warwick, and enter the multi-sensory Kingmaker attraction and journey back to 1471 as Richard Neville prepares his army for battle. Alternatively, you might like to stroll through some of the 60 acres of Warwick Castle’s landscaped gardens. The next stop is Stratford upon Avon – the birthplace of William Shakespeare. We will visit his Birthplace, and will gain a fascinating insight into his life. Your stop here is followed by the most scenic areas of England, the Cotswolds. Passing through charming villages with thatched cottages, tea shops and ancient inns. Next is Oxford, where the colleges date back to the 13th century and among its famous students were Bill Clinton, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. We take you on a fascinating walking tour to see Christ Church where many scenes from Harry Potter were filmed. We’ll also see the Bodleian Library and the picture perfect college courtyards for which Oxford is famous. Day 4 Day at Leisure Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax. Day 5 London Central Hotel to London Train Station Duration 30 Minutes London to Paris by Eurostar (Mid Peak) Duration 2 Hours Paris Railway Station to Paris Central Hotels – Duration 1 Hour Victor Hugo Hotel The Best Western Victor Hugo is set in a beautiful, typically Parisian building, offering elegance, charm and refinement. The hotel is in the 16th district of Paris, with the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, the Trocadero Gardens, the Eiffel Tower and Palais des Congres all just steps from the hotel. One of the swankiest spots in the capital, this quiet residential area is a perfect base to explore the capital’s hottest tourist attractions. Stroll along the Victor Hugo Avenue, packed with luxury and haute-couture stores, or check out the many top-class restaurants in the area. Meal Plan Full Breakfast Duration 4 Nights Accommodation: Victor Hugo Hotel Day 6 Paris Open Tour – Hop On/Off Bus 1 Day Visit Paris on board an open-top double-decker bus. Enjoy exceptional views from the top deck, hop on and off as you please on our 4 lines, and visit the city at your own pace! The L’Open Tour bus pass lets you use any of the 4 L’OpenTour lines as often as you like, hop on and off the bus and easily get to all tourist spots thanks to our network of 50 stops, discover the history of Paris through our multilingual commentaries, let your children discover Paris in a new way through tales and legends of the city: D’Artagnan, Quasimodo, Phantom of the Opera…, and get discounts on numerous tourist attractions and activities. Duration 12 Hours Day 7 Versailles Afternoon – Small Group Leave your Paris accommodation at 1:15 p.m. for a minibus journey to the Palace of Versailles; arrival scheduled for around 2:15 p.m. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of eight people to allow you to enjoy a personalized tour with your driver-guide. One of the world’s most illustrious monuments, the Palace of Versailles was the official residence of the Kings of France Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI and their courts from 1682 until the French Revolution. Your guide will help you to experience everything about what life was like in the Palace of Versailles, the symbol of the power of the French monarchy. Then enjoy some free time strolling through the palace’s stunning grounds and formal gardens. The Palace of Versailles covers an area of over 721,000 square feet and has more than 700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to visit the most beautiful rooms inside the palace: the King’s Grand Apartments, with seven rooms dedicated to different gods, and the Queen’s Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, which include the Coronation Room and the Queen’s Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, among others. Also, marvel at the sparkling Hall of Mirrors of Versailles, a large reception room in which to see and be seen, dreamt up by the celebrated architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Designed to dazzle the Sun King’s visitors, this huge hall with marble and gilded bronze decoration was somewhere to stroll and meet. It was also the setting for sumptuous receptions and royal wedding balls. Your tour will be followed by an opportunity to discover the palace’s gardens, the second part of your visit. In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned the landscape architect André Le Notre to lay out the grounds and gardens, something that was just as important as the construction of the palace itself as far as the king was concerned. Enjoy your free time and explore the Gardens of Versailles, admiring the magnificent sculpted decoration (marble statues, busts, and vases), fountains, and pools. Your return to your Paris accommodation is scheduled for approximately 5:15 p.m. Duration 4 Hours Day 8 Day at Leisure Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax. Day 9 Paris Central Hotels to Paris Airport Duration 1 HourVIEW ITINERARY
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