Castles & Kings: London to Paris

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History comes alive on our family London and Paris tour - see the Eiffel Tower, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Versailles, the Louvre and a West End play. Ride a bicycle through the Royal Parks, the London Eye in a private capsule, a speedboat on the Thames; go on a spy walk, a scavenger hunt and much more!

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • In London
    • visits to the Tower
    • Windsor Castle & British Museum; double-decker bus tour
    • spy walk
    • speedboat ride
    • London Eye & a West End musical; in Paris
    • visit to Versailles
    • Notre Dame & Montmartre; scavenger hunt in Louvre

What's this trip about?

    History comes alive on our family London and Paris tour - see the Eiffel Tower, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Versailles, the Louvre and a West End play. Ride a bicycle through the Royal Parks, the London Eye in a private capsule, a speedboat on the Thames; go on a spy walk, a scavenger hunt and much more!

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLondon, England
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Europe

Activities

  • Kid-friendly activities

Trip includes

    • A guided tour through the British Museum A "London Spy Walk" Private double-decker bus tour of London A ride on the London Eye in a private capsule A speedboat adventure on the River Thames A bicycle ride adventure through the London Royal Parks Tickets to the hit musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in the West End Theatre District Travel aboard the Eurostar train from London to Paris Guided visits to Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower & Montmartre A scavenger hunt and visit to the Musée du Louvre Airport transfers on arrival and departure as noted Small Group Departures - Select small group departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced from $5,213 per person triple; specific dates apply - ask at booking for details 14 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners); all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers; service charges, taxes, and porterage

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive London and take a tour by private double-decker bus

Tour begins: 3:00 PM, The Royal Horseguards. A transfer is included from London's Heathrow Airport to The Royal Horseguards hotel, centrally located near Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks. Board your private double-decker bus, a London icon, for a fun-filled sight...

Day 2 The Tower, the Thames by speedboat and soaring on the London Eye

Be prepared for a Beefeater's hearty welcome at the infamous Tower of London - a castle, menagerie and a prison through the centuries; today it houses the Queen's priceless Crown Jewels. You'll wander through turreted passageways to the Bloody Tower and view the gems,...

Day 3 Windsor Castle, bicycling in the Royal Parks and a West End show

English kings and queens have called Windsor Castle home for over 900 years; today you'll discover how English royalty really live on a guided visit. You'll know if the Queen is in residence by the flag that flies over the Round Tower. View Queen Mary's Dolls' House, ...

Day 4 Mummies and more at the British Museum plus a London spy walk

It's true that many of London's treasures can be found out and about, but wait until you discover some of the famous objects inside the 250+-year-old British Museum. Grown from a collection of "curiosities" presented to King George II in 1753 to one of the world's mos...

Day 5 Under the Channel & through the "Chunnel" via Eurostar train for your family's Paris tour

Travel aboard the high-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris; your crossing under the English Channel will take about two hours and fifteen minutes - the fastest time ever. Your first taste of Paris is the special joie de vivre atmosphere of hilltop Montmartre, wh...

Day 6 An opulent château at Versailles and the sights of Paris

Today's Paris tour takes you about an hour outside the city for a guided visit to Château de Versailles, built by King Louis XIV and the largest palace in Europe, revealing a realm of grandeur and riches beyond the imagination of the Montmartre artists of his time; it...

Day 7 Treasure hunt in the Louvre, Notre Dame & Paris as you please

At Musée du Louvre, one of the world's most famous museums, you'll meet some of its famed "residents," like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa or the armless beauties, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. You'll also get an entertaining introduction to the history of art by j...

Day 8 Journey home

Tour ends: Paris. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from The Westin Paris - Vendôme to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly Airport. You should allow a minimum of 3 hours for your flight check-in.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,645
Price per day$581
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

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