The Best of London and Paris: A Tale of Two Cities

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London and Paris. Both historic capital cities boast world-class museums and instantly recognizable landmarks and buzz with commerce, politics, education and culture. But it’s what separates them that makes them most intriguing: the languages, the aesthetics, the food, the attitudes. Compare for yourself on this journey that combines field trips led by top-no...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Learn about the modern history of the Royal Family from trusted insider Ken Wharfe, then discover Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana.
    • Uncover the great artistic treasures of Paris at the Musee du Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay and the Musee Rodin.
    • Enjoy free time to explore the neighborhoods, historic sites, pubs and cafes of London and Paris.

What's this trip about?

    London and Paris. Both historic capital cities boast world-class museums and instantly recognizable landmarks and buzz with commerce, politics, education and culture. But it’s what separates them that makes them most intriguing: the languages, the aesthetics, the food, the attitudes. Compare for yourself on this journey that combines field trips led by top-notch Road Scholar experts and abundant time for independent discoveries.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLondon
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 8 nights of accommodations
    • 4 expert-led lectures
    • 10 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: In Transit to Program

In Flight

Day 2: Arrival Day, London

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel

Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions.

Afternoon: Arriva...

Day 3: Panoramic Tour & The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel

Breakfast: In the hotel dining room. A breakfast buffet with a range of hot and cold items, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.

Morning: This morning we depart the h...

Day 4: Kensington Palace, London

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: We continue our exploration of London as we board the motor coach for Kensington Palace, the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess...

Day 5: St. Paul’s Cathedral & The National Portrait Gallery, London

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Millennium Gloucester Hotel

Activity note: This day includes use of the Undergound in London. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escalat...

Day 6: Transfer to Paris: The Channel Tunnel & Île de la Cité, Paris

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg

Activity note: This day includes use of the Undergound in London and the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down f...

Day 7: The Musee d’Orsay, Paris

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg

Activity note: This day includes use of the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escala...

Day 8: The Food Culture of Paris & The Rodin Museum and Gardens

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg

Activity note: This day includes use of the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escala...

Day 9: The Louvre & Montmartre, Paris

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg

Activity note: This day includes use of the Metro in Paris. This underground public transportation system is accessed by going up and down flights of stairs; elevators or escal...

Day 10: Program Concludes

Meals: Breakfast

In Flight

Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast.

Morning: Transfer to Charles De Gaulle Airport for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are...

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Price per day$310
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Logistics

Accommodation

Millennium Gloucester Hotel: 4 nights  London

Three restaurants and one bar.

 

Best Western Premier Opera Fauberg: 4 nights  Paris

The bohemian-style Best Western Premier Opéra Faubourg is located in the heart of Paris on the rue La Fayette. It is bordered by the Opera Garnier, the antique auction house of Drouot and the Grands Boulevards. This stunning area is known for its glass covered passageways with chic boutiques, traditional Parisian restaurants and cafés and department stores. Guestrooms are contemporary in style and decorated in chocolate brown and cream. All rooms are equipped with modern en suite facilities and flat-screen TVs.

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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