Duration: 7 Days
Who says you can’t have it all? Can’t decide between two of the world’s most captivating and legendary cities? Choose both! If you’ve been dreaming of really getting to know London like a local or falling in love with the allure of Paris, this Independent City Stay in the City of Light and the British capital is just the ticket. From a cobblestone adventure in British royal style to a Seine River cruise, you’ll relish the free time you crave to lose yourself in the cultures and pleasures that lie beneath the chimes of Big Ben and beyond the climbs of the Eiffel Tower. From double-decker buses in Piccadilly Circus to the masterful artistry of Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge, your adventure in London and Paris is a double-decker gift to give yourself in the royal and romantic cosmopolitan cities you’ve been dreaming of.
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2024, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2024.
Welcome to London!
Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 3pm and 5pm. Free time this afternoon.
Today's I-Time Tips
Indulge in an optional Taste of London experience with dinner in a traditional London pub followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
Take advantage of your free time and take the ultimate selfie at the Tower Bridge or beneath Big Ben! Tap into the GlobusGO app for ideas to make the most of your day.
A morning guided sightseeing drive past London's famous landmarks includes the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall's mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister's Downing Street; Piccadilly Circus; and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral to see Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. (B)
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Get the keys to the royal residence with an optional inside visit to Windsor Castle the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world - and one of the most-visited on the plane .
Spend free time with lunch at a local pub to try English specialties. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the best haunts!
The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Take a magnificent full-day excursion to mysterious Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, and Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Tonight, feel free to dine on delicious British fare in a local restaurant. Check out our recommendations on your GlobusGO app!
Travel to Paris by high-speed Eurostar train.
A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, and thousands of glittering costumes with an optional evening at the unforgettable Moulin Rouge!
Enjoy the freedom to explore as you please along the Champs-Elysees to find the perfect memento or meal! Your GlobusGO app can point you in the right direction.
Admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a Seine River cruise. Spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower; Notre Dame Cathedral, Hotel de Ville and famous Louvre Palace and museum. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Why not explore forth afield with an optional guided excursion to Giverny, former home and gardens of artist Claude Monet, founder of the French Impressionist movement.
Strike a pose in front of the Eiffel Tower or along the Seine for the ultimate travel selfie! This and many other free-time tips are available on your GlobusGO mobile app!
The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Attention, wine and cheese lovers! Join us for an optional excursion to a private tasting room to sample delectable French cheeses, wines, and charcuterie while getting a terrific enology education from an expert sommelier.
Take free time to linger in a Parisian café and watch the City of Light come to life. Your GlobusGO mobile app is packed with dining recommendations!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
