8 Day Essential London and Paris - USA/ Canada Departure

Day 1: Depart from Home for London

Pack your bags and head to your departure airport, ready for a flight to London

Day 2: Arrive in London

Arriving in London which is a city full of history, culture, and unforgettable experiences. You may travel to the hotel by your own means or choose the optional (airport pick up and drop off service) ($160 / Person return trip--Minimum to 2 ppl). The rest of the day is free to get settled in and start exploring. We will recommend visiting some of the most famous landmarks in London, like the Big Ben, Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, etc.

Overnight stay in London.

Day 3: London

Spend the day exploring London on your own. You may take a ride on the London Eye, or visit the Tate Modern museum, Madame Tussauds, or the British Museum.

This morning, perhaps join the optional tour of the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Overnight stay in London.

Day 3: Tower of London & St. Paul’s Cathedral: $119 per person

Today the focus is on two of the most impressive monuments within London’s original "Square Mile" which you don"t want to miss. Take a guided visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral, where Charles married Diana in 1981. Also, view the exterior architecture of Sir Christopher Wren’s Dome, a masterpiece and landmark of London’s skyline. Continue to the Tower of London, a former fortress and Royal Palace that has witnessed 1000 years of history most notoriously as a prison. Now the Crown Jewels are kept here and you will have a viewing of these, as well as see the iconic Tower Bridge.

Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours.

* Please be advised that the tour information will be sent to you prior to your departure, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.

Day 4: London

Today is your final day to take in the sights in London.

Perhaps, join the full-day optional tour to see Stonehenge and Bath – two of England’s most famous sights. Start at Stonehenge, the megalithic monument, which is approximately 5,000 years old. Continue on to Bath, which was founded by the Romans as a thermal spa. See the 2,000-year-old Roman Baths and the 18th-century Poultney Bridge and terraced houses of the Royal Crescent.

Overnight stay in London.

Day 4: Full Day Stonehenge & Bath: $150 per person

You will be visiting Stonehenge, the most famous prehistoric monument in the world today and a world heritage site. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to mention public debate ever since. Next, we will head to Bath, a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces, and architecture. Following our scenic drive into the heart of the city, enjoy a tour of the Roman Baths. Following the tour, there will be plenty of time to explore at your leisure and eat lunch independently. You could visit Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, the Jane Austen Centre, and the elegant Assembly Rooms built in 1771. You can also shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to live classical music.

Approximate tour duration is 9 hours.

* Please be advised that the tour information will be sent to you prior to your departure, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.

Day 5: London - Paris

Today, self-transfer to the train station for your trip to Paris via the Chunnel, a 31-mile-long tunnel under the English Channel. Upon arrival in Paris, the City of Light, arrange your own transportation to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to get settled in and start exploring.

Optional Upgrade:

Day 5: Upgrade Premier Class Train Ticket: U$189/person

Looking for extra comfort? Upgrade yourself to Standard Premier Cabin. Not only you could enjoy a light meal during the journey, but also a more comfortable seat.

Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 6: Paris

Today, you may continue to explore the city on your own, wandering around the romantic side of Paris with the well-known Champ Elysées, charming Parisian cafes, and museums such as the Louvre or join our optional tour and visit the famous Palace of Versailles.

Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 6: Palace of Versailles: $119 per person

Visit the well-know Palace of Versailles with VIP access and skip the lines on this unforgettable tour at your own comfort. Relive the glorious period of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI as you pace one of the largest and most influential formal gardens in the world. Today’s tour takes you to Versailles Palace to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture. Visit the Palace and extravagant State Apartments, including a guided visit to the Reception Halls, the Royal Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. You will also have time to walk the palace grounds and formal gardens, designed by Andre le Notre, at your leisure.

Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours.

* Please be advised that the tour information will be sent to you prior to your departure, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.

Day 7: Paris

Today, you have a full day to explore Paris on your own.

You may also join the optional tour to the Louvre Museum – the most-visited museum in the world, famously home to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

In the evening, you can take the optional tour of the Montmartre neighborhood (an artist enclave where famous artists like Picasso, Van Gogh, and others once lived) and Sacre Coeur (a 19th-century basilica and one of Paris’s most famous sights). Walk the cobblestone streets before dining at a French bistro and enjoying panoramic views of Paris.

Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 7: Louvre Museum Tour: $119 per person

Enjoy a visit to one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, the Louvre Museum. Begin your tour to view some of the most famous artworks of all time, highlighted by the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the museum’s most reputed masterpiece, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. At the end of the tour, you may explore the center of Paris independently. Alternatively, you may choose to return to the hotel.

Please book this tour in advance as tickets go fast! This will save you a lot of time queueing for tickets if you purchase it prior.

Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.

* Please be advised that the tour information will be sent to you prior to your departure, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.

Day 7: Montmartre Walking & Sacre Coeur Tour : $99 per person

Tonight, explore the beautiful Montmartre district. The former artist village, on a hill, is crowned by the white dome of Sacre Coeur Basilica. Stroll through narrow cobbled streets and discover the place where famous artists like Picasso, Monet, and Van Gogh lived. As the sun sets, there is a bohemian atmosphere as the street artists and performers ply their wares. Afterward, view Sacre Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill, the highest point in the city, offering stunning views of Paris.

Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours.

* Please be advised that the tour information will be sent to you prior to your departure, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.

Day 8: Paris- Home

After Breakfast, make your own transfer to the airport for your departure flight or choose the optional (airport pick up and drop off service) ($160 / Person return trip--Minimum to 2 ppl). Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check-out is available for an additional cost.

Included:

1) Round-trip international flight from New York for NO additional charge

The following departure cities are available for additional charge:

Additional U$300/person	Chicago / Boston / Fort Lauderdale / Washington DC
Additional U$300/person	Los Angeles / Raleigh Durham / Miami / Houston / Las Vegas / San Francisco / Toronto
Additional U$500/person	Austin / Albuquerque / Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Cleveland / Indianapolis / Detroit / Montreal / Vancouver
Additional U$500/person	Charlotte / Dallas / Portland / Seattle / Oakland / Phoenix / Sacramento / Denver / Baltimore / Atlanta / Minneapolis / Orlando / San Diego

Land-only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$200/person

2) Train tickets from London to Paris.

3) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

5) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner N/A-no meal)

6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

7) Air tax and fuel surcharge

8) UTOvacation`s Worry-Free Plan (Click Here for More Details)

Excluded:

1. Travel insurance

2. Any personal expenses and costs such as municipality taxes payable at hotel

3. Tour extensions and optional programs

4. Single supplement fee: U$999/person (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)

5. Baggage is not included in this tour fare. The passenger is responsible for paying the fees associated with Baggage cost if there are any to the Airline directly and prior to departure.

Optional Features

FLIGHT CHOICE:

☆ Regular Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with moderate layover time: + U$0

☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way

Price: U$299/person

☆ Swift Flight: You will take a direct flight with no layover guaranteed (if there is (an) direct flight(s) service already existing between your departure gateway and the arrival gateway of your destination country)

Price: U$499/person

☆ Business Class Flight Upgrade: U$4000/person

HOTEL UPGRADE:

☆ Guaranteed city center 4-star hotel: U$299/person

☆ Upgrade to 5-Star city center hotel: U$999/Person

Optional Programs:

☆Day 3: Tower of London & St. Paul’s Cathedral: U$119/person

☆Day 4: Full Day Stonehenge & Bath: U$150/person

☆Day 5: Upgrade to Premier Class Train Ticket: U$189/person

☆Day 6: Palace of Versailles: U$119person

☆Day 7: Louvre Museum Tour: U$119/person

☆Day 7: Montmartre Walking & Sacre Coeur Tour: U$99/person

Stay Like A Local-Extensions:

1) London 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Pick up Service Not included) (Pre-trip)

Price: U$1499/person

Single supplement: U$1499

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*3 Nights Hotel in London with breakfast

2) Dublin 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Drop Off Service Not included) (Post-trip)

Price: U$1499/person

Single supplement: U$1499

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*3 Nights Hotel in Dublin with breakfast

*Flight from Paris to Dublin (baggage arrangement subject to airlines)

3) Paris 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Drop Off Service Not included) (Post-trip)

Price: U$1499/person

Single supplement: U$1499

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*3 Nights Hotel in Paris with breakfast

4) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)

Price: U$1299/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

5) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS （Drop Off Service Not included)

Price: U$1399/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

6) Return Flight Extension: 6-20 DAYS （Drop Off Service Not included)

Price: U$1499/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*Please note the exact departure date may be selected at a later point prior to final payment, or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.

7) Return Flight Extension: 6-30 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included) (Depart from other European Cities)

Price: U$1699/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment, or you may specify your

preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.

*Return flight from Milan / Venice / Rome / Barcelona / Madrid / Lisbon / Amsterdam / Brussels / Zurich / Berlin / Munich / Frankfurt / Prague / Vienna / Budapest

Visa

France and the U.K. Do Not Require A Visa FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm

Starting from 2025, all visitors that currently do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System).

Learn about ETIAS：https://www.etiasvisa.com