Coffee and croissants. Tea with jam and scones. Cathedrals and bells. Some things just naturally belong together—like Paris and London! This Independent City Stay pairs two of the world’s most iconic cities with just the right number of bells and whistles to match your independent style. Explore like a local along the Champs-Élysées or in Covent Garden. Linger amid Parisian Cafe Society and laugh out loud at a West End show. Another great match? Your independent spirit and our unmatched travel planning expertise!
Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore as you please with all the perks you'd expect from the expert travel planners at Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation, transfers between each tour city, and a knowledgeable Local Host in each destination to assist you upon request. 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.
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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!
Take free time to linger in a Parisian café and watch the City of Light come to life. Your GlobusGO mobile app is packed with dining recommendations!
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 the famous Louvre Palace and museum.
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Grab the opportunity to get acquainted with the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo (just to name a few!) during an optional guided visit to the Louvre, or step into the opulent world of the Sun King with an optional guided visit around the Palace of Versailles. Both include “skip the line” entrances.
Strike a pose in front of the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame Cathedral for the ultimate travel selfie! Your GlobusGO mobile app has maps, and more Insider Picks you’ll love Breakfast
Day 3 PARIS
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Enjoy an optional guided visit to Claude Monet’s Giverny home and see the inspiration behind some of his masterpieces. Get some thrills and live the magic at Disneyland® Paris with an optional 1-day trip to both Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios.
Explore the artistic streets of Montmartre; Paris is often called the “City of Love”- snap a photo at “Le Mur des je t’aime” (I Love You Wall)! Tap into your GlobusGO mobile app for more Insider Picks to love Breakfast
Day 4 PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND
• Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train. Uniformed Globus Hosts will meet you at the station and will accompany you to your hotel. Free time this afternoon.
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This evening, take an optional Taste of London experience which includes dinner at a local pub and offers the chance to enjoy traditional British Fish and Chips, before a guided cruise highlights the best of London at night. Your GlobusGO mobile app also has a healthy serving of Insider Picks you crave! 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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There’s plenty more to enjoy in London. Maybe a ride on a double-decker bus to Piccadilly Circus or take a walk over iconic Tower Bridge! In the evening, the curtain rises in the West End on over 30 world class theatrical productions. Join us for an optional dinner and theatre evening to experience one of them. These and more brilliant ways to spend the day are as close as your GlobusGO mobile app! Breakfast
Day 6 LONDON
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Continue making the most of your free time with one of our optional excursions. Visit the historic Tower of London and see the priceless Crown Jewels or the royal residence of Windsor Castle? Maybe head out of London and experience the mysterious Stonehenge or enjoy time in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Make a play of your own with our best Insider Picks on your GlobusGO mobile app! Breakfast
Day 7 LONDON
• Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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.