Two Weeks in London and Paris

Welcome to London! Your Local Hosts will be delighted to help you maximize your time in the world's most-visited city.

Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London's famous landmarks. Drive past 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. Take photographs of the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London's skyline, and the awe-inspiring interior holds fascinating stories about its history.

Your Local Hosts will have suggestions on how to make the best of your four full days in London. You could visit Covent Garden, the famous glass-covered market with its fashionable boutiques, cafe's, and arts and crafts stalls, or discover the antique and bric-a-brac stalls of Portobello Market.

Travel to Paris by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class).

Your morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, and Arc de Triomphe, and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points. Also admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a Seine River cruise. Board your comfortable boat near the Eiffel Tower and spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the L'Institut de France; magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral; Hôtel de Ville; the Conciergerie; famous Louvre Palace and museum; and much more. (Note: there are occasions when your city sightseeing in Paris may be affected due to events in the city. On any of these dates, your sightseeing will be moved to an alternate day to ensure you have the full experience.)

Four full days at leisure to enjoy the "City of Light." Your Local Host can give you ideas and recommendations, such as the Musée Rodin, which contains most of the artist's significant sculptures, including The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell.

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.