2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Independent London & Paris City Stay (M1A)

7 Day Tour from London to Paris

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Who says you can’t have it all? Can’t decide between two of the world’s most captivating and legendary cities? Choose both! If you’ve been dreaming of really getting to know London like a local or falling in love with the allure of Paris, this Independent City Stay in the City of Light and the British capital is just the ticket. From a cobblestone adventure in British royal style to a Seine River cruise, you’ll relish the free time you crave to lose yourself in the cultures and pleasures that lie beneath the chimes of Big Ben and beyond the climbs of the Eiffel Tower. From double-decker buses in Piccadilly Circus to the masterful artistry of Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge, your adventure in London and Paris is a double-decker gift to give yourself in the royal and romantic cosmopolitan cities you’ve been dreaming of.

Your Globus Independent tour delivers all the perks you'd expect from Globus, plus the I-Time you crave to explore on your own. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, and a Local Host in each city to assist you. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour, if you wish.

Multiple Vacation Discount: Save up to an additional $100 per person when you book more than one Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Vacation for the same travel year
Independent London & Paris City Stay map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

• Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel until 5pm. Free time this afternoon.

Today's I-Time Tips
Indulge in an optional Taste of London experience with dinner in a traditional London pub followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.

Take advantage of your free time and take the ultimate selfie at the Tower Bridge or beneath Big Ben! Tap into the GlobusGO app for ideas to make the most of your day.


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Day 2 LONDON

• A morning guided sightseeing drive past London’s famous landmarks includes the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral to see Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece.



Today's I-Time Tips
Get the keys to the royal residence with an optional inside visit to Windsor Castle the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world - and one of the most-visited on the planet.

Spend free time with lunch at a local pub to try English specialties. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the best haunts!


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3 LONDON

• The day is yours to explore as you please.



Today's I-Time Tips
Take a magnificent full-day excursion to mysterious Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, and Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Tonight, feel free to dine on delicious British fare in a local restaurant. Check out our recommendations on your GlobusGO app!


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4 LONDON- PARIS, FRANCE

• Travel to Paris by high-speed Eurostar train. A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.



Today's I-Time Tips
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, and thousands of glittering costumes with an optional evening at the unforgettable Moulin Rouge!

Enjoy the freedom to explore as you please along the Champs-Elysees to find the perfect memento or meal! Your GlobusGO app can point you in the right direction.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 5 PARIS

• Admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a Seine River cruise. Spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower; Notre Dame Cathedral, Hôtel de Ville and famous Louvre Palace and museum.



Today's I-Time Tips
Why not explore forth afield with an optional guided excursion to Giverny, former home and gardens of artist Claude Monet, founder of the French Impressionist movement.

Strike a pose in front of the Eiffel Tower or along the Seine for the ultimate travel selfie! This and many other free-time tips are available on your GlobusGO mobile app!


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6 PARIS

• The day is yours to explore as you please.



Today's I-Time Tips
Attention, wine and cheese lovers! Join us for an optional excursion to a private tasting room to sample delectable French cheeses, wines, and charcuterie while getting a terrific enology education from an expert sommelier.

Take free time to linger in a Parisian café and watch the City of Light come to life. Your GlobusGO mobile app is packed with dining recommendations!


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7 PARIS

• Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.



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Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

DAN RIDING

Escorting tours for more than 5 years

I have always enjoyed meeting new people from across the world, and this job has allowed me to do exactly that. I can learn about new cultures whilst exhibiting my knowledge of London, which makes every day different and exciting.

Tour Director - DAN RIDING

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


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ABBA Voyage

ABBA Voyage

See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the making. Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way.

Price Range: $$$$

Lunch in the Cotswolds

Lunch in the Cotswolds

A fully guided day in the Cotswolds includes lunch, and takes in some of the most beautiful English villages.

Price Range: $$$$

Stonehenge and Bath with Roman Baths entrance

Stonehenge and Bath with Roman Baths entrance

The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Next we head to Bath and arrive in time for lunch (not included). Following our scenic drive into the heart of the city, there will be plenty of time to explore at your leisure. Your ticket also includes entrance to the Roman Baths that were built nearly 2,000 years ago.

Price Range: $$$$

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds

Walk the red carpet at the legendary Madame Tussauds London and meet the world's most famous stars from Hollywood to Bollywood, and The Royal Family to Rock Royalty.

Price Range: $$

The London Dungeon

The London Dungeon

Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never wanted to tell you. Live actors, scary rides, shows and special effects, transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?

Price Range: $$

Sea Life London

Sea Life London

With 17 themed zones and over 600 species of marine life, SEA LIFE London will take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing sea creatures, from sharks to rare Green Sea Turtles, from jellyfish to rays, from clownfish to blue tangs.

Price Range: $

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace

From Henry VIII and "Bloody" Queen Mary to the ghostly Grey Lady and the puzzling hedge maze, you'll be positively captivated by rich history and infamous characters during your half-day visit of magnificent Hampton Court Palace.

Price Range: $

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace was once Princess Diana's home. Sir Christopher Wren lavishly improved the original house, turning it into a palace for William III and Mary II. It remained a royal home and was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. The splendid State Apartments are on view to the public.

Price Range: $

Classic Rock and Beatles Tour

Classic Rock and Beatles Tour

Learn what made London swing in the `60s and rock in the `70s and `80s on this exciting guided excursion that focuses on the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and many other music legends.

Price Range: $$$

Stonehenge Direct

Stonehenge Direct

Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Come and unlock its secrets.

Price Range: $$$

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Visit the reconstructed Globe Theatre, opened in 1997 and dedicated to Shakespeare's work.

Price Range: $

Tower Bridge Exhibition

Tower Bridge Exhibition

Visit the Tower Bridge exhibition - an impressive 42 metres above the Thames, it offers incredible views of the city and is filled with information about the iconic structure that dominates the river's landscape.

Price Range: $

Paris

Mona Lisa's Smile & the Louvre Museum

Mona Lisa's Smile & the Louvre Museum

Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours on a guided tour.

Price Range: $$$

An Evening at the Moulin Rouge

An Evening at the Moulin Rouge

Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget!

Price Range: $$$$

Disneyland® Paris (1 day ticket, 2 parks)

Disneyland® Paris (1 day ticket, 2 parks)

Rides, attractions, shows, characters-it all adds up to Disney magic. This fun full-day excursion gives you access to both Disneyland Paris parks. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Price Range: $$$$

Mont St. Michel with Guide

Mont St. Michel with Guide

Experience one of the icons of Normandy on this full-day excursion featuring a visit to the dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel.

Price Range: $$$$

Make your own French Perfume

Make your own French Perfume

An unforgettable learning experience in the world of perfume making awaits you in Paris.

Price Range: $

Wine and Food Experience

Wine and Food Experience

No trip to France is complete without experiencing its wines-and these excursions will teach you the best ways to do it!

Price Range: $$$



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