Day 1 – A ride on a private double-decker bus
This London and Paris tour departs: 3:00 PM, The Langham, London. Welcome to "merrie olde" England! A transfer is included from London's
Heathrow Airport to The Langham, London. Climb aboard one of London's signature double-decker buses for a privately guided tour of this
grand capital city, which you'll learn about on a four-night stay in the heart of it all. Get to know your fellow travelers at your welcome
reception and dinner tonight.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Langham Hotel, London, England
Day 2 – The Tower of London, the Thames – and what's the London Eye?
The Tower of London is steeped in history and intrigue, having served as both a castle and a prison over the past thousand or so years.
Meet the Beefeaters who watch over it and the famous ravens that live within its walls; see the Bloody Tower and the British Empire's priceless
Crown Jewels. But you'll explore more than history today, as you embark on a speedboat adventure along the River Thames, and ride 450 feet
above the city in a glass pod on the British Airways London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel!
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Langham Hotel, London, England
Day 3 – Visit a castle fit for a Queen, and have a Wicked good time
The home of English kings and queens for over 900 years, stately Windsor Castle is still a residence of the British Royal Family –
and you'll tour this castle "fit for a queen" (or a king) today; seeing the exquisitely detailed Queen Mary’s Dolls' House is a treat for
children of all ages. Tonight, attend a performance of the hit musical Wicked in a London West End theatre – you'll find out you don't know
everything about the Land of Oz as your London and Paris tour continues!
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Langham Hotel, London, England
Day 4 – Mummies and more at the British Museum
Although two million years' worth of history and culture might be a little tough to see in one day, you'll get a taste of what the fascinating
British Museum has to offer on a guided tour of this amazing place – housing the world's most comprehensive collection of art and artifacts,
from maps to mummies and more, in nearly two-and-a-half miles' worth of galleries. Later, you can choose an optional visit to the Churchill
Museum and walk through the underground Cabinet War Rooms where Winston Churchill led Britain's war effort during World War II, or explore
London on your own for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Langham Hotel, London, England
Day 5 - The Channel, the "Chunnel" and the Paris tour begins
As you say "Cheerio" to London and 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. But you are – through the engineering marvel known as the Channel Tunnel (unofficially called the "Chunnel")
– and at the end of your short train journey (in just a few hours) lies beautiful Paris! After an interesting Paris tour introduces you to
highlights including the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées, you'll check into your hotel just steps from the famous Paris Opéra, then enjoy
dinner at Montparnasse Tower, with phenomenal views of the city below.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Millennium Hotel Paris Opéra, Paris, France
Day 6 - A Château fit for a King, a Paris tour highlight
An excursion outside Paris takes you on a visit to Château de Versailles, built by King Louis XIV and the largest palace in Europe, revealing
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 this
sprawling palace complex today! Explore the opulent palace with a local guide and view the exquisite gardens, among the most extraordinary and
famous in the world. The rest of the day is free to see and do what interests you most in Paris.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Millennium Hotel Paris Opéra, Paris, France
Day 7 – Notre Dame's gargoyles and Montmartre's artists
Since the 12th century, the fabled Cathedral of Notre Dame – built on the site of a Roman temple – has witnessed, and often been a part of,
some of Parisian history's most momentous events. Look for gargoyles and imagine The Hunchback of Notre Dame high up in his bell tower, as you
visit the majestic cathedral with a local expert on your Paris tour today. Savor the special, joie de vivre atmosphere of hilltop Montmartre,
where poets, writers and artists have practiced their crafts for centuries; a guided walking tour may reveal them at work. Spend some free time
exploring on your own before joining us for a gala farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine – a perfect way to end your family's memorable
London and Paris tour!
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Millennium Hotel Paris Opéra, Paris, France
Day 8 – Bid au revoir as your London and Paris tour ends
Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from the Millennium Hotel Paris Opéra to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. You should allow a minimum
of 2 ½ hours for your flight check-in. Fond memories of Tauck's London and Paris tour travel with you!
Meals: Breakfast
