7 Days London & Paris Family Vacation

DAY 1Cheers, London!

Welcome to jolly old England! Enjoy free time today to rest before your adventure begins, or you may choose to set out on your own to discover London. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions for a WELCOME PARTY & DINNER at your hotel. (Dinner)

The London Eye, also known as the Millennium WheelPomp-and-ceremony in LondonRide the iconic double decker bus in LondonLondon’s Tower Bridge over the River Thames

DAY 2Ride a DOUBLE-DECKER BUS & Fly over the City on the London Eye

Hop aboard a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite traditional LONDON DOUBLE-DECKER BUS for a memorable morning of sightseeing that includes all the famous landmarks: Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Prime Minister’s home and office at Number 10 Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and also the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace (if held). A pizza lunch is next on the menu, then you will meet the Beefeaters, the guardians of the 900-year-old TOWER OF LONDON. After that, board a river boat, which brings you to the Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite LONDON EYE, for a ride on Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel. This afternoon, you will have tome to explore London further on your own. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Enjoy the views from the London EyePomp-and-ceremony in LondonWestminster Abbey – the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchsMarvel at the architecture on Londons infamous Big Ben

DAY 3Explore London

The whole day is free for independent sightseeing. Consider visiting Windsor Castle, the Queen’s favorite residence and the largest inhabited castle in the world; walk through the opulently decorated State Apartments and see St. George’s Hall, often used for banquets with as many as 160 people. Or you might want to spend some time at Madame Tussauds celebrity wax figure exhibition and mingle with some of Hollywood’s finest stars, sporting heroes, music megastars, and world leaders. And how about dinner followed by a relaxed nighttime illumination cruise on the River Thames this evening? (Breakfast)

DAY 4Travel the “Chunnel” & See Paris From Atop the Eiffel Tower

All aboard the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN today! You’ll zoom up to 150 miles per hour, traveling through the undersea Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) and arriving in just over two hours in fabulous Paris, the “City of Light.” Later, take the elevator to the TOP OF THE EIFFEL TOWER, the tallest structure in Paris, for an unforgettable experience overlooking the city. (Breakfast)

DAY 5Visit a Cathedral & try a Crêpe

This morning, your Local Guide shows you what makes Paris so captivating. Admire the most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and visit NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, setting for The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Try counting the many gargoyles, or marvel at its beautiful stained-glass Rose Window. Later, sample one of France’s specialties—a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite freshly made CRÊPE. (Breakfast)

DAY 6Lunch like a Parisian & Seine River Cruise

Today, enjoy lunch like a Parisian! Munch on a baguette at a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite PICNIC LUNCH in beautiful Luxembourg Gardens (weather permitting). Relax in the shade, watch the chess and Jeux de Boules (lawn bowling) players, or explore this popular park with its puppet shows, pony rides, carousel, playground, statues, and lush green lawns. This evening, Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite CRUISE ON THE RIVER SEINE, then enjoy a SEND-OFF CELEBRATION DINNER at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your unforgettable vacation. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7Paris

Au revoir. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)