City Break (6 days / 5 nights)Discover two of the most cosmopolitan European capital cities in comfort and style, travelling between them on the famous high speed Eurostar train through the Channel Tunnel! This tour combines the best of both cities giving you the time to visit the “must see” attractions of both London and Paris. Exploring the cities on river cruises, open top sightseeing tour buses and walking tours, you will discover the excitement of two contrasting capital cities close up. Indulge yourself in two of the cultural capitals of Europe that have so much to see and do and you will take back memories that will last for a lifetime.
Booking Validity Dates
From: 01 Oct 2012 - To: 31 Dec 2013
Day 1 London Your uniformed driver will meet you at Heathrow airport and transfer you by car directly to tour 4* downtown London hotel. Settle into your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure or start your sightseeing with an open top bus tour. Overnight: 4* Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London
Day 2 London Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of London before joining the lunchtime Rock & Roll walking tour to explore the capital’s rock heritage – The Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie and more. In the afternoon enjoy a river cruise on the Thames with full commentary. Overnight: 4* Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London
Day 3 London After your full English breakfast, start your busy sightseeing day visiting London’s top attractions - the 1,000 year old Tower of London, the London Bridge Experience, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey - the scene of the Royal Weddings and Jubilee celebrations. Overnight: 4* Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London
Day 4 Paris Make an early start to catch the fabulous Eurostar train from St Pancras International Railway Station direct to downtown Paris for lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe (enjoy free hot fudge sundae with our compliments). In the afternoon explore Paris with an open top bus sightseeing tour with full English commentary. Spend some free time in the magnificent Galleries Lafayette and enjoy the experience even more by collecting your exclusive free gift and 10% discount courtesy of GreatBritishVacations.com Overnight: 4* Mathis Elysees Matignon Hotel
Day 5 Paris Take a circular river Seine cruise with English commentary and when you step ashore, why not stretch your legs and enjoy a crepe in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower? Paris is best seen on foot as a ‘flaneur’ or stroller, who goes wherever his or her curiosity leads, collecting impressions on the way - so stroll across the Pont d’Iena and through the streets to the Arc de Triomphe. After you have climbed to the top is one of the most famous monuments in Paris and taken in the views down the Champs Elysees and beyond, hop aboard the bus and head for the world famous Louvre, the world's most visited art museum. In the afternoon, take a more hands on approach and join a sommelier in his cellars for an hour of wine tasting - you will be introduced to three French wines and learn some essential tasting techniques. Finally, round your day off at the stunning Centre Pompidou that houses a vast public library, the largest museum for modern art in Europe and is a centre for music and acoustic research - open until 22.00 hrs every evening – a great place to relax, unwind and soak up the atmosphere. Overnight: 4* Mathis Elysees Matignon Hotel
Day 6 Paris - London - Return home Enjoy a final breakfast at your Parisian hotel before taking the Eurostar high speed service back into the heart of London. If it’s time to be heading home, your private transfer will be waiting to whisk you from St Pancras International, celebrated for its Victorian architecture and described by one travel writer as "the world's most wonderful railway station", back to Heathrow airport to start your homeward journey. But if time allows, there’s still plenty of hidden delights to be discovered in Britain’s capital city, so why not let us take care of booking another couple of nights for you?
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