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Castles & Kings: London to Paris
Tour Description:
History, art and royalty come to life on our landmark family trip to London and Paris. Seek clues on a London spy walk… see sights aboard a private double-decker bus… enjoy a speedboat adventure on the Thames… catch a hit play in the West End. Across the Channel, stroll through a fairy tale French palace… discover a hilltop treasure trove... and explore Paris' skyline landmark attractions.
See the most coveted attractions in unforgettable ways on our London and Paris family vacation. Peer into Royal life at Windsor Castle… take no prisoners at the Tower of London… pedal through Royal Parks… catch a bird's-eye view on a private London Eye capsule… and hide away in the British Secret Service's former quarters. Then cross under the English Channel to Paris, where you'll step into 17th-century opulence at Palace of Versailles… see street artists at work in Montmartre.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 24 Jul 25 — Thursday 31 Jul 25 | Starting at $7,990 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Apr 26 — Saturday 11 Apr 26 | Starting at $6,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 04 Jun 26 — Wednesday 10 Jun 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Jun 26 — Saturday 13 Jun 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Saturday 20 Jun 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Saturday 27 Jun 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Saturday 04 Jul 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Jul 26 — Saturday 11 Jul 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 12 Jul 26 — Saturday 18 Jul 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 19 Jul 26 — Saturday 25 Jul 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Jul 26 — Saturday 01 Aug 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 Aug 26 — Saturday 08 Aug 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 09 Aug 26 — Saturday 15 Aug 26 | Starting at $7,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeing
History, art and royalty come to life on our landmark family trip to London and Paris. Seek clues on a London spy walk… see sights aboard a private double-decker bus… enjoy a speedboat adventure on the Thames… catch a hit play in the West End. Across the Channel, stroll through a fairy tale French palace… discover a hilltop treasure trove... and explore Paris' skyline landmark attractions.
See the most coveted attractions in unforgettable ways on our London and Paris family vacation. Peer into Royal life at Windsor Castle… take no prisoners at the Tower of London… pedal through Royal Parks… catch a bird's-eye view on a private London Eye capsule… and hide away in the British Secret Service's former quarters. Then cross under the English Channel to Paris, where you'll step into 17th-century opulence at Palace of Versailles… see street artists at work in Montmartre.
Highlights
Visit Château de Versailles, a 2,300 room palace built by Louis XIV, hearing what life was like in rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors; walk in the formal gardens
All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides, and drivers
An interactive London "Spy Walk"
A guided tour through the British Museum
Private double-decker bus tour of London and a private capsule, sightseeing high above the city on the London Eye
A speedboat adventure on the River Thames
A bicycle ride adventure through the London Royal Parks
Tickets to a hit show in London's West End theatre district
Highlights
Visit Château de Versailles, a 2,300 room palace built by Louis XIV, hearing what life was like in rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors; walk in the formal gardens
All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides, and drivers
An interactive London "Spy Walk"
A guided tour through the British Museum
Private double-decker bus tour of London and a private capsule, sightseeing high above the city on the London Eye
A speedboat adventure on the River Thames
A bicycle ride adventure through the London Royal Parks
Tickets to a hit show in London's West End theatre district
ITINERARY
ITINERARYArrive London / Double-Decker Fun
Tour begins: 3:00 PM, London Marriott Hotel County Hall. Welcome to "merrie olde" England for the start of Tauck Bridges' fun and enriching London and Paris family vacation! A transfer is included from London's Heathrow Airport to London Marriott Hotel County Hall. Climb aboard one of London's signature double-decker buses for a private guided tour of this grand capital city; this evening, get to know your fellow family travelers at our welcome reception and dinner.
Towering London / Thames Speedboat
The 1,000-year-old Tower of London has served as a castle, menagerie, and prison through the centuries. Wander through turreted passageways to the Bloody Tower where prisoners like Sir Walter Raleigh were detained. View the Queen's priceless Crown Jewels before boarding a speedboat for an adventure* on the Thames River, finishing at the London Eye, one of the tallest ferris wheels in the world. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city aboard a private observation capsule 450 feet above the river; the remainder of the day is free to explore London as you please.
From Windsor Castle to the West End
The home of English kings and queens for over 900 years, stately Windsor Castle is still a residence of the British Royal Family; tour the castle today, providing the Royal Family isn't in residence. As your exciting Tauck Bridges family vacation continues this afternoon to London, join us on a bicycle ride* through the British capital's Royal Parks. After dinner on your own this evening, your family enjoys a special treat... a performance of a hit show in London's West End Theatre District.
Museum Exploring and Spy Walking
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, it's spy versus spy on an afternoon "Spy Walk," where you'll become a secret agent and try to save the world... will you rescue the damsel in distress... and what about the white cat? Return to your London hotel for your family's final evening in London, free to spend as you please.
Eurostar to Paris / Île de la Cité
Hop aboard the high-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris which takes you under the English Channel through an underwater tunnel for 20 minutes of your two-hour ride from England to France. Sightseeing with a local guide starts as soon as you arrive in Paris. You'll explore Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine River reached by bridges. The island is the oldest part of Paris, settled in the 3rd century BC, and then by the ancient Romans. Today the island is home to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, the flower market, Palais du Justice, and the Conciergerie palace, where prisoners were held in dungeons before being taken to the guillotine during the French Revolution. Queen Marie-Antoinette was one of them – and you'll see where she lived tomorrow when you visit the Palace of Versailles. Stroll out for dinner at a Parisian brasserie not far from your hotel which is close to Place de la Madeleine, Place Vendôme, Place de la Concorde, and the Champs-Élysées.
Versailles and the Eiffel Tower
Today takes you about an hour outside the city for a guided visit to Château de Versailles, built by King Louis XIV and the largest palace in Europe, revealing a realm of grandeur and riches beyond imagination; 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. Following lunch at a Versailles café, return to Paris for a visit to the Eiffel Tower, an afternoon sightseeing tour, and a free evening to enjoy more of Paris as you wish.
Musée du Louvre scavenger hunt & a magical farewell
Explore the treasures of one of the world's most famous museums this morning – Musée du Louvre, home to Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the 2nd-century Greek sculpture, Venus de Milo, and about 35,000 other works of art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century housed in this former palace – on a guided scavenger hunt and tour that also includes the nearby Tuileries Garden. Following some free time this afternoon, join us this evening for our private, exclusive farewell dinner at a local restaurant where an interactive magic show teaches the kids some amazing tricks.
Journey home
Tour ends: Paris. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from Fauchon L'Hotel Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly Airport. You should allow a minimum of 3 hours for your flight check-in.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
