 Tauck's Paris and London tour is the classic European travel experience, with high-speed train service linking the two capitals. History and intrigue highlight these centers of culture and power, from jeweled crowns to an infamous guillotine, from mummies to garden mazes, from gold-encrusted rooms to ancient alleyways. Enjoy private dinner cruises on the Thames and Seine Rivers, the view from the world’s highest observation wheel, and a theatre performance of The Sound of Music in London’s West End. In London tour Windsor Castle, the Tower of London and the British Museum - and in Paris visit Chateau de Versailles, Montmartre and have a privately guided tour of Musée du Louvre. 2008 Itinerary Day
1: Your London tour begins with a private cruiseTauck's Paris and London tour departs at 11:00 AM from London's Heathrow Airport. Upon arrival in London tour the city briefly and see landmark sites such as Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. A special Tauck touch is a welcome reception and dinner cruise aboard a private boat on the River Thames! Your luxury 5-star hotel for the next four nights is ideally situated in the center of London. Meals: Lunch, dinner Lodging: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, London, England Day 2: Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey Travel 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). Upon your return, take a guided London tour that includes Westminster Abbey; 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, high tea & the theatre On your third day in London tour the Tower of London to see the British Crown Jewels, followed by a completely different view of the city when you soar 450 feet above it on the world’s highest observation wheel, the British Airways London Eye. Enjoy one of England’s great pleasures, a traditional afternoon tea, prior to attending a theatre performance of The Sound of Music in the West End. This is a day that is filled with London tour highlights! Meals: Breakfast, lunch Lodging: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, London, England Day 4: Antiquities at the British Museum Take 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. Spend your free afternoon in London pursuing your own interests, whether they are visiting famed gardens, museums, or historic sites. Meals: Breakfast Lodging: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, London, England Day 5: London tour ends with the first class Eurostar train to Paris From London tour the pleasures of Paris! Travel first class aboard Eurostar, a high-speed train which makes the London-to-Paris journey in just a few hours, crossing under the English Channel. View landmark attractions in Paris, and enjoy dinner at a Parisian restaurant boasting great views. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, Paris, France Day 6: Versailles & Montmartre Take in King Louis XIV’s extravagant 17th-century palace, Château de Versailles. See 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. Meals: Breakfast, lunch Lodging: InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, Paris, France Day 7: Mona Lisa at Musée du Louvre – and a Seine dinner cruise Leonardo 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. Pursue your own passions in Paris in the afternoon. Enjoy an evening farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine, passing the twinkling lights of the Paris skyline. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, Paris, France Day 8: Au Revoir, Paris Your Paris and London tour ends at 9:30 AM at Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport. If you are departing at a different time, you must secure your own transportation to the airport. You should allow 2 1/2 hours for check-in. Meals: Breakfast The Mona Lisa beckons you to book Tauck's ultimateParis and London tour – do it today! |
