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8-day London & Paris Experience
Itinerary
DAY 1 DEPART
Departure from the US.
DAY 2 LONDON
Welcome to Cool Britannia! From plane, to bus, to 3-star hotel… you’ve arrived! Leave your hotel behind for a low-key introduction to London with a stroll through the pedestrianized Leicester Sqaure and Trafalgar Square. Nod off to the chimes of Big Ben and dream about your adventures to come.
DAY 3 LONDON
Sit back and take in the sights on your private bus with an expert guide, who will regale you with anecdotes, historical tales, and tidbits about the lives of those famous figures from the past and present who have called London their home. The route will take you past Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, with stops along the way. Afternoon ECI Experience Extra of your choice (recommended: Globe Theatre workshop). After dinner, enjoy an optional theater performance in the famous West End.
DAY 4 LONDON
Prepare for your morning in the company of celebrities, even if they’re only made of wax – Madame Tussauds is England’s number one tourist attraction. Have “a spot” of lunch and people-watching at Covent Garden, home to one of London’s most famous markets. Fancy an afternoon of culture or of shopping? Spend your time at the British Museum or in Harrods… you decide!
DAY 5 PARIS
Off with her head!
Retrace the steps of Ann Boleyn and countless others who have faced the executioner’s block at the Tower of London. Bring your cameras – photo opportunities bound. Then it’s “Cheerio, London! Bienvenue à Paris!” Speed through the Channel Tunnel on the Eurostar as you leave the British Isles for Continental Europe. Get off the train, drop your bags at the hotel, and head straight for the culinary center of the city, Ile St Louis, where you will savor a tasty crêpe dinner and some delectable Berthillon ice cream. Enjoy a moonlit stroll down the Champs-Élysées, culminating in stunning views from atop the Arc de Triomphe.
DAY 6 PARIS
After a morning of sightseeing, visit a great restaurant with an undeniably unique location – Restaurant Altitude 95 in the Eiffel Tower. Then, opt for an afternoon visit to the Palace of Versailles. Don’t miss the magnificent Hall of Mirrors and opulent state apartments haunted by the ghosts of Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI.
Alternatively, enjoy free time in Paris. In the evening, climb the steps to Sacré Coeur and amble through the artists’ quarter of Montmartre. Pick up a tasty treat or put yourself in the hands of a skilled portrait painter for a great souvenir. Evening ECI Experience Extra of your choice (recommended: Cooking class).
DAY 7 PARIS
Not to be missed is Europe’s premier art museum – the Louvre. Don’t leave Paris without at least a glimpse of Mona Lisa’s smile. First stop after lunch is Notre Dame, famed for its gruesome gargoyles and flying buttresses. Cross the river for some free time to explore the lively and Bohemian Left Bank. During dinner, look
forward to your magical boat ride down the Seine, taking you past marvelous monuments magnificently illuminated in the Paris night. Bonne nuit et au revoir!
DAY 8 HOME
Depart for the US.