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With an expert Local Guide who will bring the destination to life with first-hand, in-depth knowledge, enjoy a walking tour through Parliament Square with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben as well as a visit to Westminster Abbey, the coronation church for the British Monarchy since 1066. Pay homage to Shakespeare on an excursion to his schoolroom in Stratford-upon-Avon, a beautiful town that offers a glimpse into life in 16th-century England. Enjoy a walking tour of Oxford, a city steeped in history and home to some of England's most famous colleges. A highlight of this London & Country tour is an excursion to prehistoric Stonehenge, where you can try to figure out how these huge stones were placed there over 4,000 years ago. You'll also travel to Bath to see the fascinating Roman ruins built roughly 2,000 years ago for bathing and socializing.
Globus has also included a special experience to bring a local perspective to this London vacation. Enjoy dinner at a historic London pub and take a relaxed, narrated, nighttime cruise on the Thames River. Plenty of leisure time in London will also give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the city. From its historical landmarks and monuments to its cultural attractions, this London tour is sure to delight all of your senses!
From London, travel to Paris on the Eurostar train. Guided sightseeing in this world-famous city includes a relaxing cruise of the River Seine with views of Notre Dame Cathedral. All services in Paris, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.
From its historical landmarks and monuments to its cultural attractions, this London tour—with Paris—is sure to delight all of your senses!
Highlights
LF Welcome dinner followed by a relaxed, narrated, nighttime river cruise on the Thames; LF guided Westminster walking tour, visit Westminster Abbey
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
LF Visit Shakespeare’s schoolroom
OXFORDWalking tour through the university city
STONEHENGEVisit the prehistoric monument
BATHVisit the Roman relics
LONDON-PARISBy high-speed Eurostar Train
PARIS
Guided sightseeing, Seine Cruise
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Day1
Welcome to London! Your Tour Director will meet you upon your arrival at the hotel, and is available to help you make the most of your stay. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or start exploring the lively British capital. This evening, enjoy LF a three-course dinner, followed by a private, narrated CRUISE on the Thames River to admire some of the capital’s most beautiful illuminated sights.
Meals included:
- Dinner
LONDON
Day2
. Start your day with a LF walking tour past some of London’s most remarkable landmarks. Your Local Guide will bring you to Parliament Square where you’ll see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Church of St. Margaret’s—all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, pose for photographs with the statues of famous statesmen who oversee the comings and goings of today’s politicians: Sir Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, just to name a few; and of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, a leading suffragist who campaigned tirelessly for women’s rights. Today’s highlight is a guided visit to WESTMINSTER ABBEY, one of the most famous and spectacular Gothic churches in the world with over a thousand years of history. You will learn about royal coronations and weddings that took place here, including the modern-day nuptials of Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. This is where Britain’s monarchs and many honorable national figures like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking are buried. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels? And later, you could take in one of London’s West End theater shows complete with a three-course pre-theater dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day3
Today offers you the opportunity to explore London on your own, or to join an optional excursion. You could travel to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were married, for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel. In August and September, you might like to visit Buckingham Palace and stroll through the magnificent State Rooms, used by the Royal Family for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON. EXCURSION TO SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY
Day4
Set out for an exciting day of sightseeing. In Stratford-upon-Avon, your Tour Director will take you to LF SHAKESPEARE’S SCHOOLROOM, where William was educated and inspired to become one of the world’s greatest playwrights. Afterwards, enjoy this pretty Elizabethan town at your own pace. Then, take a drive into the Cotswold Hills and through picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes. Today’s final highlight is a walking tour through Oxford to see the colleges where Britain’s elite receives its outstanding education.
Today’s Distance: 216 mi / 348 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON. EXCURSION TO STONEHENGE & BATH.
Day5
Today’s excursion brings you to mysterious, prehistoric STONEHENGE. First, explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Travel on to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath. Following a scenic drive into the heart of the city, visit the ROMAN BATHS, built nearly 2,000 years ago. You will also have time to enjoy the city on your own and stroll past Bath Abbey and along the Avon River before returning to London.
Today’s Distance: 238 mi / 383 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AT LEISURE IN LONDON
Day6
Another day with time for independent activities. A variety of optional excursions is offered: you could stroll through Hyde Park and stop for a visit of Kensington Palace, home to Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; or you might consider an excursion to the Warner Bros. Studios, where the famous Harry Potter films were produced. This is an amazing opportunity to walk through the iconic set across the original stone floor of the Great Hall, or along Diagon Alley to see the array of wonderful wizarding shops.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE
Day7
Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris. Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day8
Morning guided sightseeing features Paris’ most famous highlights like Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower. Also enjoy a relaxing SEINE RIVER CRUISE with views of many well-known landmarks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day9
Your Local Host will have many suggestions for your day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Your sightseeing may be moved to an alternate day due to events in the city
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Superior First-Class
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guest throughout the hotel.
Location
200 Westminster Bridge, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
First-Class
This elegant 405-room hotel is located close the River Seine and Eiffel Tower. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. A light and airy restaurant serves up a range of international cuisine which during the summer months can be enjoyed in the tranquil terrace and gardens. There is also a lounge bar for snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room.
Location
20, Rue Jean Rey, Paris Cedex, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
