12 Day Tour from London to Paris London Paris by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - March 7, 2018March 7, 20180 Vacation overview Our most popular Britain guided tour offers you the best of this great land. You’ll have amazing experiences and see the fascinating sights as you travel from London to Edinburgh and back to London. History buffs will be delighted in seeing mysterious, prehistoric Stonehenge (just imagine how these stones got there!); the Roman Baths in Bath, constructed around 70 AD and today one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world; Chester, one of Britain’s best cities for archaeological and architectural treasures; Edinburgh, home to many Scottish monarchs, including Queen Margaret, who died here in 1093; and York, England’s most complete medieval city with its cobbled streets and the magnificent York Minister. Literary fans will enjoy visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon; Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott; Grasmere, home to William Wordsworth; and Cambridge, where you have the chance to explore the city and the colleges attended by many famous writers. But that’s not all…Globus has also arranged special, out-of-the-ordinary experiences for you. You’ll enjoy Grasmere gingerbread, invented in 1856 in the English Lake District, and a cup of tea and shortbread in Abbotsford.From the historical sights to the beautiful scenery to the special experiences, this Britain tour is a great way to sample what Britain has to offer! Then, at the conclusion of your Britain tour, you’ll travel via high-speed Eurostar train to Paris for three nights. Visit the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, and Notre Dame Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century. Also enjoy time to explore Paris on your own. All vacation package services in Paris, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms. Itinerary Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. Day 2 LONDON After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. The highlight is a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays), Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, how about an optional dinner, followed by a cruise on the Thames River? Day 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric STONEHENGE. 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. Cross Salisbury Plain and head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. You will also have time to explore the town further on your own. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. Day 4 BATH–STOW-ON-THE-WOLD–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LLANGOLLEN, WALES–CHESTER, ENGLAND Savor vistas of the Cotswolds on your way via the medieval market town of Stow-on-the-Wold to Stratford-upon-Avon. Time here to visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE and for pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. The afternoon is dedicated to North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen, home of an annual international contest for poets and musicians. Spend the night at Chester, the historic county town on the Dee River. Day 5 CHESTER–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH This morning’s walking tour includes the Roman remains, black and white half-timbered buildings, the cathedral, and the two-tiered shopping arcades called the “Rows.” Focus now on the tranquil Lake District, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Take a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, and try original GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. Then, head north for the Scottish border. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. In Edinburgh, don’t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. Day 6 EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (when available). The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers 0730 through 0820, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Day 7 EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND First on today’s agenda is a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s ABBOTSFORD HOUSE. After the tour, enjoy a CUP OF TEA and SHORTBREAD at Ochiltree’s Dining. Melrose Abbey and the ruins at Jedburgh are pointed out on the way to the English border and Northumberland National Park. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets including the narrow Shambles. Day 8 YORK–STAMFORD–CAMBRIDGE–LONDON Leave Yorkshire and its associations with James Herriot, and drive through the richest farmland in Britain. Pause in the market town of Stamford before arriving in the beautiful university city of Cambridge. Return to London around 3:30 pm. How about a night out on the town with newfound friends? Day 9 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris. Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay. Day 10 PARIS Morning guided sightseeing features Paris’ most famous highlights, including gothic NOTRE DAME Cathedral and THE LOUVRE. Day 11 PARIS Your Local Host will have many suggestions for your day at leisure. Day 12 PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Vacation Highlights LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument BATH Visit the Roman relics; welcome dinner STOW-ON-THE-WOLD Take a stroll in this Cotswolds village STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque village CHESTER Walking tour GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s village; [LF] try original Grasmere gingerbread EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace ABBOTSFORD Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s house, then enjoy [LF] a cup of tea & shortbread at Ochiltree’s Dining JEDBURGH Take pictures of the abbey ruinsYORK Walking tour CAMBRIDGE Explore the university city LONDON-PARIS By high-speed Eurostar Train PARIS Guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and The Louvre Meals Full English breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Bath Excursions London Edinburgh Paris London London London Eye At 135 metres, the Coca-Cola London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes offering spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. Price Range: $ Madame Tussauds Walk the red carpet at the legendary Madame Tussauds London and meet the world’s most famous stars from Hollywood to Bollywood, and The Royal Family to Rock Royalty. Price Range: $ The London Dungeon Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never wanted to tell you. Live actors, scary rides, shows and special effects, transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough? Price Range: $ Sea Life London With 17 themed zones and over 600 species of marine life, SEA LIFE London Aquarium will take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing sea creatures, from sharks to rare Green Sea Turtles, from jellyfish to rays, from clownfish to blue tangs. Price Range: $ Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms Visit the underground command station of Britain’s war effort, which contains the world’s only museum dedicated to Sir Winston Churchill. Price Range: $ River Cruise Experience Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames with fascinating live commentary that brings the city to life, presented by specialist guides. Highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Price Range: $ Edinburgh Edinburgh Scottish Night with Bagpipers and the Ceremony of the Haggis Enjoy a delicious three-course meal followed by traditional Scottish song and dance and the Ceremony of the Haggis. Price Range: $$ Royal Yacht Britannia Excursion & Dinner Enjoy a visit to the former Royal Yacht Britannia, which was used on over 700 overseas visits and sailed over a million nautical miles, and discover what life was like on board Her Majesty’s floating residence. Later dinner with wine and coffee at an excellent local restaurant is included. Price Range: $$ Paris Paris Dinner and Cabaret Show at the Famous Lido Enjoy a magical evening of delectable French cuisine and the newest cabaret show at Paris’ legendary Lido on the Champs-Élysées. Price Range: $$$$ An Evening at the Moulin Rouge Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget! Price Range: $$$$ Seine River Cruise Enjoy a cruising experience like no other on this incredible excursion aboard a beautiful, glass-encased boat on the River Seine. Price Range: $$$
