LONDON & PARIS CITY STAY (13 days) - EU-2023

DAY: 1 LONDON
Day 1 - London
Begin your vacation by relaxing aboard a transatlantic overnight flight bound for Great Britain.

DAY: 2 LONDON
Touch down in London, England's irresistible capital. A Go Aheadrepresentative greets you as you clear customs and accompanies you to your hotel for check-in. You'll have the rest of the day to unpack, settle in and begin your explorations of London.

DAY: 3 LONDON
It was Samuel Johnson who provided the definitive word on London, when he said that anyone who is tired of London is tired of life itself. There’s never enough time to take in all the wonders of Europe’s largest city, but you’ll have the chance to scratch the surface in the next few days, which you can enjoy completely at your own pace. Today you might wish to take in the British Museum, which houses an astonishing collection of antiquities, including the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone. Or you may opt for a sightseeing tour of London to see Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street and St. Paul’s Cathedral. (B)

$99 USD London Sightseeing
A local guide leads you on a guided sightseeing tour of London, highlighting Westminster Abbey, Big Ben Clock tower, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus and more.

DAY: 4 LONDON
For art, you can take in the exhibits at the National Gallery and the Tate Galleries today. Stroll through Kensington Gardens to view some of London’s most famous statues, or enjoy a taste of nostalgia at Pollock’s Toy Museum, an 18th-century townhouse displaying delightful toys of the Victorian era. Or you can take an optional excursion to Oxford and Stratford, to see Britain’s oldest university and Shakespeare’s birthplace. (B)

$119 USD Oxford & Stratford
Oxford is not only the home of Britain’s oldest university, it is also one of England’s most interesting cities. Then continue through the rolling English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. Here, you’ll visit Shakespeare’s birthplace.

DAY: 5 LONDON
If London’s literary side interests you, you can plan a stop at the Dickens House Museum and tour the newly reconstructed Globe Theater, a replica of where Shakespeare himself often appeared on stage. Or choose an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, for a guided visit to the world’s largest inhabited castle. (B)

$85 USD Windsor Castle
A half-day excursion takes you to Windsor for a guided visit to the world’s largest inhabited castle.

DAY: 6 LONDON
For shoppers, a leisurely visit to Harrods—15 acres of tempting merchandise, ranging from silk scarves and soap to the world’s most meticulously decorated cakes—is a must. Alternatively, opt for an excursion to see the legendary and mythic landmark of Stonehenge, followed by a visit to Bath, England’s most restorative city. (B)

$115 USD Stonehenge & Bath
Visit Stonehenge, perhaps England’s most mysterious landmark. Next stop is Bath, famous for its Georgian and Regency architecture. After your tour director shows you the town’s major sights, visit the public baths for which the town is named.

DAY: 7 LONDON
Sample London’s dazzling array of ethnic cuisine from Greek to Indian, as well as the basic but ever-popular English pub food. Take in a show or two in the bustling theater district. For more casual entertainment, simply watch the street performers at Covent Garden. Or discover England’s medieval past on a full-day optional excursion to Canterbury to see its glorious Gothic cathedral and the thousand-year-old Leeds Castle. Tonight, you might also opt to get a bird’s-eye view of London atop its newest and one of its most stunning attractions, the London Eye. This excursion includes dinner. (B)

$125 USD Canterbury and Leeds Castle
Leave London for a day to tour the charming city of Canterbury, where you'll visit the magnificent cathedral of Canterbury and the spectacular Leeds Castle.

$115 USD London Eye and Dinner
Experience one of Britain’s newest attractions, the London Eye Ferris wheel! The world’s highest observation wheel, the London Eye lifts its passengers 450 feet above the River Thames. In clear weather, you can see for 25 miles! After your ride, continue on to a nearby restaurant for an included dinner.

DAY: 8 PARIS
This morning, transfer to Waterloo Station. Here, you’ll board the Eurostar, Europe’s quarter-mile-long, high-speed train that whisks its passengers below the English Channel and resurfaces in France. Relax aboard comfortable, state-of-the-art transportation, arriving at Gare du Nord in Paris just three hours later. Upon arrival, a Go Ahead representative greets you and oversees check-in at your Paris hotel. (B)

DAY: 9 PARIS
Paris is one of Europe’s most romantic and elegant capitals. Take a stroll along the Champs-Élysées, perhaps the world’s most famous avenue, and enter a milieu of haute couture in the chic boutiques of the Opéra district. Or you may choose to embark on an optional sightseeing tour of the city, which takes you past the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. You can also opt to journey to Versailles this afternoon, where you can glimpse the grandeur of life as a member of King Louis XIV’s court. (B)

$69 USD Guided Tour of Paris
An expert local guide introduces you to the historical and cultural landmarks of the City of Light. Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées, pass the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

$89 USD Versailles
Louis XIV, known as the “Sun King,” set new standards among European royalty for the decadence of his reign. On this half-day excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory. Tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors then stroll through the lavish gardens.

DAY: 10 PARIS
Paris’ department stores and outdoor markets are world-renowned, and there’s no place better than the Left Bank to browse for antique books. Explore the vibrant Latin Quarter today, home to the Sorbonne, and then stop at the Luxembourg Gardens, where Hemingway was inspired to write A Moveable Feast. Alternatively, choose the path to spiritual enlightenment on an optional excursion to see the soaring arches of Chartres Cathedral. Also, tonight you may opt to partake in an Evening in Paris, a sumptuous dinner followed by a cruise along the Seine. (B)

$99 USD Chartres Cathedral
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Chartres Cathedral, a cathedral that is truly one of the greatest of all French Gothic cathedrals.

$99 USD Evening in Paris: Seine cruise & Dinner
Take in all the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. The event begins with dinner at a favorite local restaurant. Then board a boat cruise along the Seine and glide past the gloriously illuminated monuments of Paris — including Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower.

DAY: 11 PARIS
Paris also has a wide range of excellent art museums, and you’ll have plenty of time to visit them. First choice is usually the Louvre. At night, savor the best of Paris’ gourmet tradition, and take in some world-class entertainment at the cabaret. Or else follow the road to enchantment on an optional excursion to Claude Monet's idyllic and inspiring retreat, Giverny. (B)

$85 USD Giverny
The Norman town of Giverny was home to Claude Monet from 1883 until his death in 1926. Absorb the intricate palette of colors that the "Father of Impressionism" so magically depicted in paintings such as the Water Lilies series as you stroll through Giverny's home and gardens.

DAY: 12 PARIS
Take a path towards the surreal today and take in the Picasso Museum in the quiet Marais district. You might also consider a climb to Montmartre, where you can watch artists painting the scenes of today. Be sure to lave eave time for a relaxing stop at an intimate café to sip café au lait and watch the world go by—one of Paris’ most celebrated traditions. Or if a historical journey is more your speed, you may choose to join an optional excursion to the D-Day beaches of Normandy, where the Allied troops landed in 1944. (B)

$199 USD D-Day Beaches of Normandy
The Allied troops landed in Normandy in the famous battle in 1944. Travel to Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery in Colleville and then Arromanches.

DAY: 13 PARIS
A Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home. (B)
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)

Destination Information

At a Glance
LONDON
Population: 7.5 million
Size: 174 square kilometers
Language: English
People: Anglo-Saxons, Scots, Welsh, Irish, West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians
Religion: Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Muslim
Time: Greenwich Mean Time. When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in England. Daylight savings time is from March to October, making it Greenwich Mean Time plus one hour.
Currency: The English pound. Banking hours are generally 9:30am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday.
Electricity: 230 volts. You will need an adapter with a three square-prong attachment and a converter.

PARIS
Population: 2.15 million
Size: 105 square kilometers
Language: French
People: French, African, other European countries, Asian
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Jewish
Time: Greenwich Mean Time plus one hour. When it’s noon in New York, it’s 6pm in France.
Currency: The euro. Banking hours are generally 9:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm–4:00pm, Monday–Friday. Some banks are closed on Monday, while others are also open on Saturday.
Electricity: 220–230 volts, 2-pin plugs are widely used.

(*) plus government taxes and fees
Please note: Prices are quoted per person in US dollars. Prices do not include between $90 USD and $295 USD in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee. Airline fuel surcharges, as applicable at time of pricing, are included.