9D8N London And Paris Explorer
Experience all the main icons of two great cities on this London and Paris trip. Enjoy an in-depth discovery of London with a side visit to Windsor, Bath and the mystical giants of Stonehenge. It’s just a hop across the Channel to Paris to explore, dine and live like a local as you soak up its joie de vivre.
Tour Highlights
- Explore London and Paris
- Discover Bath and Windsor
- Visit the Roman Baths in Bath, Stonehenge, and the Palace of Versailles
- View Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Cathedral in London, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
- See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace in London and the White Cliffs of Dover
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 London
Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a city that combines the fascinating heritage of yesteryear with all the verve of a modern capital. Stroll through its leafy Royal Parks, shop up a storm on Oxford Street or visit some of London’s world-famous historic attractions or museums to gain a sense of a place that is certainly larger than life. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.
dinner
Day 2 London - Bath - London
This morning leave London and travel to Bath. Visit the Roman Baths from which the city derives its name and enjoy an orientation of this World Heritage Site with its beautiful Georgian architecture. After free time for lunch, travel through the scenic countryside and stop at Stonehenge to visit the historic stone monoliths where pagans once worshipped.
breakfast
Day 3 London - London
London’s iconic sights take centre stage today during a half-day introductory sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, before travelling to the town of Windsor with its vast royal castle, the oldest and largest continuously occupied castle in the world. See the chapel where Prince Harry and Meghan were married. Spend the afternoon following in the footsteps of royalty. Explore over 900 years of royal history, ambling through this historic market town before returning to London. Discover London’s theatrical treasures this evening, should you consider joining your Travel Director at an optional West End show.
breakfast
Day 4 London
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the captivating sights and sounds of London. Your Travel Director will provide you with recommendations on how to spend your day in the city. Perhaps take a leisurely cruise along the Thames River, delve into centuries of history and admire the exquisite crown jewels at the Tower of London, catch a flight on the London Eye, then meander through the stalls of Covent Garden.
breakfast
Day 5 London - Dover - Calais - Paris
After four beautiful days in London, it’s now time to explore The City of Light. Departing London, we travel through the lush green Kent countryside to board our ferry in Dover, watching the impressive White Cliffs disappear into the distance as we cross to France. We pass the World War I battlefields of the Somme en-route to Paris where we will spend four nights. This evening Connect With Locals over dinner and indulge in a first-hand encounter with Parisian culture during a Be My Guest experience.
breakfast · dinner
Day 6 Paris
The ‘City of Light’ shines brightly today as your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of Paris. View the grand Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame Cathedral before enjoying a walk through the Latin Quarter. This evening, enjoy the city by night or perhaps attend a colourful Parisian cabaret performance.
breakfast
Day 7 Paris - Versailles - Paris
Enjoy a free morning in Paris or pay a visit to Impressionist master Claude Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny. Later, join a Local Specialist to explore the opulent Palace of Versailles – its splendour and beauty created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’. See the exquisite sprawling gardens, the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers. Spend a free afternoon soaking up the sophistication of this beautiful city.
breakfast
Day 8 Paris
Spend the day at leisure delving into the sophistication and glamour of Paris on your own terms. Sample delicious French cakes at a local pâtisserie, amble along the cobblestone lanes of Le Marais, maybe wander through Montmartre and admire the imposing white domes of Sacré-Cœur, or enjoy a light-hearted picnic in the pretty Tuileries gardens. On our last evening together in Paris, join your travel companions and Travel Director for dinner in the city.
breakfast · dinner
Day 9 Paris
After breakfast, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell as our memorable London and Paris tour comes to a close.
breakfast
What's included
Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Not included
- International air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Others not mentioned above
Your hotels
The Tower Hotel London
★★★★
London St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1LD, United Kingdom
Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles
★★★★
Issy-les-Moulineaux 5 Rue Ernest Renan, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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