Coffee and croissants. Tea with jam and scones. Cathedrals and bells. Some things just naturally belong together, and Paris and London are no exception. This Independent City Stay pairs the best of both worlds with 7 days in the City of Light and the Swinging City. Take the I-time you deserve to really get to know these incredible places and explore like a local along the Champs-Élysées or in Covent Garden. Another two things that belong together are you and this Paris/London adventure.
Your Globus Independent tour delivers all the perks you'd expect from Globus, plus the I-Time you crave to explore on your own. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, and a Local Host in each city to assist you. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour, if you wish.
• Welcome to Paris! A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 5pm and 7pm. Free time this afternoon.
Today's I-Time Tips
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, and thousands of glittering costumes with an optional evening at the unforgettable Moulin Rouge!
Strike a pose in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower or along the Seine River for the ultimate selfie! Tap into your GlobusGO mobile app for more free-time tips, maps, and more
Day 2 PARIS
• Admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a Seine River cruise. Spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower; Notre Dame Cathedral, Hôtel de Ville and famous Louvre Palace and museum.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Skip the long lines on this optional small-group adventure through the incomparable Louvre Museum. Led by an expert guide you’ll easily navigate one of the world’s largest Museum to see the Venus de Milo, Cupid & Psyche, the Winged Victory monument, and the enigmatic Mona Lisa.
No visit to Paris is complete without a leisurely afternoon in a local café. Watch the world go by while indulging in café au lait, champagne, and the perfect Parisian pastry. Your GlobusGO mobile app knows the best tables in town Breakfast
Day 3 PARIS
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Take the free time you crave with a stroll along the Seine. Tap the GlobusGO app for the best way to spend your day! Breakfast
Day 4 PARIS- LONDON, ENGLAND
• Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train. Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Indulge in an optional Taste of London experience with dinner in a traditional London pub followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
Take the ultimate selfie at London’s famous landmarks, including Big Ben and the Tower Bridge. Need directions? Just tap the GlobusGO mobile app and you’re there! Breakfast
Day 5 LONDON
• A morning guided sightseeing drive past London’s famous landmarks includes the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horse guards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral to see Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece.
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Today's I-Time Tips
The curtain is going up on the West End with world-class theatrical productions on one of its more than 35 stages. Join us for an optional evening at the theatre with dinner included.
Take advantage of free time in London with a ride on a double-decker bus to Piccadilly Circus. This and more fantastic ways to spend the day are all on your GlobusGO mobile app Breakfast
Day 6 LONDON
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Consider an optional visit to the Tower of London, the iconic landmark and historic fortress, palace, prison, executionary, armoury, and guarded depository of the Crown Jewels.
Tonight, feel free to dine on delicious British fare in a local restaurant. Check out our recommendations on your GlobusGo app Breakfast
Day 7 LONDON
• Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Paris
London
Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe Superior First-Class
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81 Bd Gouvion St Cyr Paris Cedex 17 France
Located just a short distance away from the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, this elegant 1025-room hotel has a captivating mid-century modern design with boutique amenities reflective of the lively surroundings. Artfully appointed accommodation includes modern technology such as complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning, luxurious bath products and the Le Méridien Signature Bed. The legendary Paris Jazz Club is the place to enjoy snacks and hand crafted cocktails with a backdrop of live music on weekends, the welcoming restaurant serves a creative international menu composed of fresh seasonal produce and there is also a 24 hour fitness center on-site.
Millennium Gloucester First-Class
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4-18 Harrington Gardens London United Kingdom
This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available.