Castles & Kings; London & Paris

Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens as you explore London, followed by a Paris tour focusing on discovery and fun in France. See Britain's Crown Jewels and meet the famous Beefeaters who guard the infamous Tower of London. Imagine living like a member of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle.

Itinerary

View London from the top of British Airways London Eye. Travel under the English Channel on the incredible Eurostar train to Paris. Tour the majestic Palace of Versailles, see the gargoyles at Notre Dame Cathedral, and peer down at lovely Paris from high atop the Eiffel Tower during this exciting Paris tour.

  • Day 1: Arrive London / Private Double-Decker Bus

    Tour begins: London's Heathrow Airport one hour after the arrival of our selected flight(s). Welcome to merrie olde England! Climb aboard one of the London's signature double-decker buses for a privately guided tour of this grand capital city. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Lodging: Langham Hotel - London, (L,D)

  • Day 2: Tower of London / Ride the London Eye

    The Tower of London is steeped in history, having served as both a castle and a prison. Meet the Beefeaters who watch over it and the famous ravens that live within its walls. See both the Bloody Tower and the priceless Crown Jewels. Cruise along the River Thames and ride 450 feet above the city on the British Airways London Eye. Lodging: Langham Hotel - London, (B,L)

  • Day 3: Be Treated Royally at Windsor Castle

    The home of kings and queens for over 900 years, this stately castle is still a residence of the Royal family today. Seeing the exquisitely detailed Queen Mary's dollhouse is a treat for children of all ages. Tonight, see a performance of  Wicked in a London West End theatre. Lodging: Langham Hotel - London, (B)

  • Day 4: Explore a Famous London Museum

    You have a choice today. Celebrities and superstars crafted of wax are waiting to meet you during a guided visit to Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Or, enjoy a tour of the fascinating British Museum, with its collections of mummies and all sorts of other amazing things. Lodging: Langham Hotel - London, (B)

  • Day 5: Under the Channel through the Chunnel

    As you enjoy riding in First Class aboard the high-speed Eurostar train, it may be hard to believe that you're traveling under the English Channel. At the end of your short train journey (just under three hours) lies beautiful Paris. After an interesting Paris tour, join us for dinner at the Eiffel Tower tonight. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Lodging: Millennium Paris (B,L,D)

  • Day 6: Artists and Kings

    Meet the Parisian artists who live and work in the charming neighborhood of Montmartre during a guided Paris tour. By way of contrast, a visit to Versailles, built by King Louis XIV and the largest palace in Europe, reveals a realm of grandeur and riches beyond the imagination of the Montmartre artists of his time; it would cost more than $2 billion to build today.(B)

  • Day 7: Explore Notre Dame and the Left Bank

    Visit fabled Notre Dame with a local expert during this Paris tour. Look for gargoyles and imagine the Hunchback of Notre Dame high up in his bell tower. Savor the special, joie de vivre atmosphere of the Left Bank. Join us for a gala farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine. (B,D)

  • Day 8: Journey Home

    Tour ends: Charles De Gaulle Airport 2 hours prior to the departure of our selected flight(s). We bid you a fond adieu. (B)

 

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

8 Days/7 Nights From $5,330*

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Inclusive Prices: Hotels - All hotel accommodations are included. Two-bedded rooms with private bath are reserved in most hotels. Quadruples and triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, where available, and are not recommended for comfort. Quadruple accommodations are available only on select itineraries. On some itineraries, rollaway cots may not be available and triple and quadruple accommodations must make use of existing bedding.

At some properties in Europe where rooms and beds are small, a triple may be accommodated in a single and double-bedded room. Connecting and adjacent rooms are by request only and are not guaranteed. For safety and security purposes, at time of booking, room accommodations for children under 18 years of age must be made in the same room as an accompanying adult.

Child/Adult Pricing: Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Quadruple accommodations are not available for four persons 18 and older. To qualify for a child discount, the child's birth date must be provided at time of booking.

Meals:
  Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

Transportation:
All motor coach and rail transportation within the tour are included.

Gratuities Included:  All necessary gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers, housekeepers, local guides, rail crew, drivers and Tauck Directors are included.

Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Quadruple accommodations are not available for four adults.

All gratuities are included. 
For your family's utmost comfort and enjoyment, we recommend booking an additional hotel night before your journey; inquire upon booking. Recommended age: 8+
Each London to Paris tour is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration of the tour.

Highlights

  • British Airways London Eye

  • Queen Mary's dollhouse

  • Windsor Castle

  • Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum

  • Palace of Versailles

  • Notre Dame Cathedra

  • Eiffel Tower