Castles and Kings: London to Paris
Castles & Kings: London to Paris (Family Travel)
Walk in the footsteps of kings and
queens as you explore London, followed by a Paris tour focusing on discovery and
fun in France. See Britain’s Crown Jewels and meet the famous Beefeaters who
guard the infamous Tower of London. Imagine living like a member of the Royal
Family at Windsor Castle. View London from the top of British Airways London
Eye. Travel under the English Channel on the incredible Eurostar train to Paris.
Tour the majestic Palace of Versailles, see the gargoyles at Notre Dame
Cathedral, and peer down at lovely Paris from high atop the Eiffel Tower during
this exciting Paris tour.
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive London /
Private Double-Decker Bus
Tour begins: London’s Heathrow Airport one hour
after the arrival of our selected flight(s). Welcome to merrie olde
England! Climb aboard one of the London’s signature double-decker buses for a
privately guided tour of this grand capital city. Join us for a welcome dinner
tonight.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Lodging: Langham Hotel – London, England
Day 2 – Tower of London /
Ride the London Eye
The Tower of London is steeped in history, having served as both a castle and a
prison. Meet the Beefeaters who watch over it and the famous ravens that live
within its walls. See both the Bloody Tower and the priceless Crown Jewels.
Cruise along the River Thames and ride 450 feet above the city on the British
Airways London Eye.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Langham Hotel – London, England
Day 3 – Be Treated Royally
at Windsor Castle
The home of kings and queens for over 900 years, this stately castle is still a
residence of the Royal family today. Seeing the exquisitely detailed Queen
Mary’s dollhouse is a treat for children of all ages. Tonight, attend a
performance of Mary Poppins in a London West End theatre.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Langham Hotel – London, England
Day 4 – Explore a Famous
London Museum
You have a choice today. Celebrities and superstars crafted of wax are waiting
to meet you during a guided visit to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. Or, enjoy a
tour of the fascinating British Museum, with its collections of mummies and all
sorts of other amazing things.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Langham Hotel – London, England
Day 5 - Under the Channel
through the Chunnel
As you enjoy riding in First Class aboard the high-speed
Eurostar train, it may be hard to
believe that you’re traveling under the English Channel. At the end of your
short train journey (just under three hours) lies beautiful Paris. After an
interesting Paris tour, join us for dinner at the Eiffel Tower tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Paris – France
Day 6 - Artists and Kings
Meet the Parisian artists who live and work in the charming neighborhood of
Montmartre during a guided Paris tour. By way of contrast, a visit to
Versailles, built by King Louis XIV and the largest palace in Europe, reveals a
realm of grandeur and riches beyond the imagination of the Montmartre artists of
his time; it would cost more than $2 billion to build today.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hilton Paris – France
Day 7 – Explore Notre Dame
and the Left Bank
Visit fabled Notre Dame with a local expert during this Paris tour. Look for
gargoyles and imagine the Hunchback of Notre Dame high up in his bell tower.
Savor the special, joie de vivre atmosphere of the Left Bank. Join us for a gala
farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Paris – France
Day 8 – Journey Home
Tour ends: Charles De Gaulle Airport 2 ½ hours
prior to the departure of our selected flight(s). We bid you a fond
adieu.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
| Double |
Triple | Quad |
Single |
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| March – August | $3090 | $2985 | $2965 |
$4070 |
| December 23 | $3590 | $3485 | $3465 | $4570 |
13 meals included.
Children 11 and under Discount $300
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult.
Quadruple accommodations are not available for four adults.
All gratuities are included.
International Airfare is additional.
Tauck can book your international air for travel originating in the United
States, subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may
be available.
For your family’s utmost comfort and enjoyment, we recommend booking an
additional hotel night before your journey; inquire upon booking. Be sure to ask
about our Guest Protection Plan offering a money-back refund if your travel
plans change.
Recommended age: 8+
Need to Know
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
Hotels – All hotel accommodations are
included. Two-bedded rooms with private bath are reserved in most hotels.
Quadruples and triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot,
where available, and are not recommended for comfort. Quadruple accommodations
are available only on select itineraries. On some itineraries, rollaway cots may
not be available and triple and quadruple accommodations must make use of
existing bedding. At some properties in Europe where rooms and beds are small, a
triple may be accommodated in a single and double-bedded room. Connecting and
adjacent rooms are by request only and are not guaranteed. For safety and
security purposes, at time of booking, room accommodations for children under 18
years of age must be made in the same room as an accompanying adult.
Child/Adult Pricing
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Quadruple
accommodations are not available for four persons 18 and older. To qualify for a
child discount, the child’s birth date must be provided at time of booking.
Meals – Most meals are included as
specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Transportation – All motor coach and rail
transportation within the tour are included.
Gratuities Included – All necessary
gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers,
housekeepers, local guides, rail crew, drivers and Tauck Directors are included.
Tauck Director – Each London to Paris
tour is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the
duration of the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully-trained
employee of Tauck.
No Options Sold – With the exception of
select options detailed in the itinerary, Tauck’s price includes entertainment,
special dinners, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors sometimes
assist with information on other free-time activities, but will not sell you any
“extras.”
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the
tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck
for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before or After Tours – Due
to time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to
make hotel arrangements for the night preceding their London to Paris tour. As a
service, Tauck will make reservations before or after your tour upon request.
Reservations are on a space available basis and must be booked through Tauck;
charges will be added to your tour cost. Note: Airport transfers are not
included for these bookings. When traveling with children, ensuring that
everyone is well rested at the start of any journey adds immeasurably to the joy
of the trip. We recommend that you arrive in London the day before the London to
Paris tour begins. We will be happy to make such hotel reservations for your
family; inquire at booking.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls,
room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, mineral waters, soft drinks, laundry,
airline excess luggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not
included and may be significant.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every
effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible,
assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal
effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline or
group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and
protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these
eventualities. U.S and Canadian residents: refer to Tauck’s Guest Protection.
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