Tauck Luxury Escorted Tours – A Week In…London and Paris Tour 2010
A Week In…London and Paris Tour
History and intrigue highlight Tauck’s classic Paris and London tour, from jeweled crowns to garden mazes to ancient alleyways. In London visit Windsor Castle, the Tower and the British Museum; see the city from above on the London Eye; enjoy afternoon tea; and attend a performance of Jersey Boys in the West End. Cross the Channel Tunnel aboard Eurostar to Paris for visits to Versailles and Montmartre; a privately guided tour of Musée du Louvre; a gracious lunch hosted by the granddaughter of author Gaston Leroux; and a private dinner cruise on the River Seine.
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Your London tour begins with a dinner on the ThamesTauck’s Paris and London tour begins at 4:30 PM at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. A transfer is included from Heathrow Airport to Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. Upon arrival in London tour the city briefly to get acquainted with landmark sites such as Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Your luxury 5-star hotel for the next four nights is ideally situated in the center of London, close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street in the West End. Enjoy a special Tauck touch tonight on the banks of the Thames, where we welcome you with a cocktail reception and dinner aboard a riverboat moored on this storied river.
Meals: Dinner Lodging: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, London, England |
| Day 2 | From Windsor Castle to Westminster AbbeyTravel from London through the countryside to Windsor Castle, home of the British royal family for over 900 years. See St. George’s Chapel, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England; Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, an exquisite miniature palace; and the Baroque State Apartments (if available, schedule permitting). Upon your return, take a guided London 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. You can pursue your own interests in London for the remainder of the day.
Meals: Breakfast Lodging: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, London, England |
| Day 3 | Tower of London, the London Eye & the theatreThe 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 on the world’s highest observation wheel, the London Eye. This evening, enjoy a pre-show dinner prior to a performance of the musical Jersey Boys in London’s celebrated West End theatre district.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, London, England |
| Day 4 | Antiquities at the British Museum… and afternoon teaTake a guided tour of the British Museum, the country’s largest museum; it contains the Rosetta Stone, 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 – traditional afternoon tea – at the legendary 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch Lodging: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, London, England |
| Day 5 | Ride first-class aboard the Eurostar to ParisToday you’ll cross under the English Channel, traveling first class aboard the high-speed Eurostar train through the “Chunnel” to Paris in just a few hours. Upon your arrival in Paris, you’ll see some of the French capital’s landmark attractions on a city sightseeing tour, then enjoy dinner on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower… as the evening lights of Paris begin twinkling below you!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, Paris, France |
| Day 6 | Château de Versailles & MontmartreTake in King Louis XIV’s extravagant 17th-century palace, Château de Versailles; walk through the ornate State Apartments decorated with gold and marble, and exquisite formal gardens. Meet the granddaughter of Gaston Leroux, author of The Phantom of the Opera, over lunch at a Parisian restaurant. Explore the winding streets of Montmartre – made famous by artists, poets, and the Moulin Rouge cabaret – prior to an evening spent just as you please in Paris.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch Lodging: InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, Paris, France |
| Day 7 | Mona Lisa at Musée du Louvre – and a Seine dinner cruiseLeonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa greets you with a shy smile at the Musée du Louvre, showcasing some of the world’s most famous masterpieces; French Impressionist paintings are among the most popular of the vast collections you may see on your guided tour. Pursue your own passions in Paris in the afternoon before capping your Paris and London tour with an evening farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine, experiencing the glittering lights of the Paris skyline from yet another unique viewpoint.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, Paris, France |
| Day 8 | Au Revoir, ParisYour Paris and London tour ends in Paris. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from InterContinental Paris Le Grand to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle International Airport. You should allow 2 1/2 hours for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast |
Price Guide
8 Days from $3,290
| 2010 Price Per Person | Double | Single | Triple |
| April – May 9 | $3290 | $4512 | $3150 |
| May 10 – 30 & October 11 – 31 | $3590 | $4837 | $3450 |
| June – October 10 | $3790 | $5037 | $3650 |
All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
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