London & Paris

Welcome to London! Your Tour Director will meet you upon arrival at your hotel and is available to help you make the most of your stay. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private, narrated cruise on the Thames River. Onboard, admire some of the capital’s most beautiful, sights, including Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Houses of Parliament. (D)

Traditions on the Thames Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy free time this afternoon. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, and has hosted notable remembrances including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.

London Calling Enjoy a full day to do as you please! Explore more of London on your own to get better acquainted with this fascinating city or join one of the exciting optional excursions offered. (B) FREE TIME TIPS Double-decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet shoppes are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in London town. Find your hideaway in Hyde Park’s lush gardens or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain’s most famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington, or Chelsea.

Spend your Day Your Way in Paris This morning board the high-speed Eurostar train and travel through the Eurotunnel into France. Arrive in Paris this afternoon. Explore more of Paris with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursions.*(B) Famous Figures Come face to face with the famous, influential, and historic when you visit the Grevin Wax Museum, home to a fantastic collection of wax figures and historical settings. Marvel at the impressive architecture, featuring the visually stunning Hall of Mirrors. Explore independently and at your own pace with the time for selfies with your favorite stars. Making scents in Paris French parfum fills the air while breathing in the history and craftsmanship behind the art of French perfumery. Visit a charming perfume museum in the heart of Paris, then become a parfumier yourself and create your own custom fragrance to bottle as a special souvenir. Ooh, la la! * Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.

C’est Magnifique in the City of Light Today your Parisian experience starts with a ride on the [LOCAL FAVORITE] Little Train through the art district of Montmartre. Once you have disembarked, your Local Guide will give you more insight about the area during a walking tour. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. (B,L) * Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded. LOCAL FAVORITE All aboard the Little Train for a big experience in Montmartre. Ride along the cobblestone lanes where bohemian caricature artists sketch portraits, and peruse Paris’ panoramic views, picturesque shops. Hear the history of iconic sights like the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur and the colorful stories of the nearby Moulin Rouge.

Au revoir, Paris! Enjoy a free day in Paris. Absorb more art, culture, and history in one of the many museums, browse the stores, sink your teeth into some of the local specialties, or join one of the optional excursions. Later, take a cruise along the River Seine and admire incredible views of celebrated landmarks before heading to a local restaurant where a delicious farewell dinner awaits you.* (B,D) * Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded. TOUR HIGHLIGHT What better way to celebrate your time in the City of Light than a delicious dinner together with your travel companions in a local Parisian eatery? Toast the Seine River and treat yourself to fantastic French fare. Ooh La La!

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)