Upon arrival in London, transfer to your hotel The Rubens at the Palace with your private driver. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, or explore London at your own pace. As one of the world's most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and good times. Accommodation at The Rubens at the Palace.
PrivateTour of London including the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and Tower of London
Your day starts with a private tour of the Tower of London. Admire the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House before being taken to the Scaffold site and the Torture exhibition. Departing the Tower, head to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Afterwards, take a short cruise on the River Thames as you enjoy excellent views of St Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe theatre. Then on to take photos of Westminster Abbey built in the 10th century followed by a pub lunch (not included). Next head to St Paul's Cathedral where you'll go inside to see Sir Christopher Wrens masterpiece and explore the venue where Princess Diana was married. Then you'll head through to Knightsbridge, the home of some of London's most exclusive shops. You'll go to Harrods and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea served in the Terrace restaurant inside the store. The tour ends at Harrods leaving you free time to explore the store at your leisure or transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy London at your leisure today. Perhaps you would like to browse the shops of Mayfair, visit Covent Garden or explore the National Gallery or the British Museum.
After breakfast, you will be taken to St Pancras Station with a private car to board the Eurostar Chunnel Train for your Standard premier class ride to Paris. Upon arrival at Gare du Nord, a private car transfers you to Hotel Le Six, a luxurious 4-star boutique hotel welcoming you in the heart of Paris, on the Left bank.Enjoy the rest of the day soaking up the Parisian atmosphere as you orient yourself to "The City of Light." Accommodation at Hotel Le Six.
Private tour of Paris including the Louvre and lunch at the Eiffel Tower
After your breakfast, your private guide takes you to The Louvre museum to see its matchless art treasures, such as the Winged Victory, the Venus of Milo and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Then enjoy lunch at the restaurant 58 located on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
After your lunch you will visit the highlights of the city. Paris was created 2000 years ago and began at the Cite Island (Ile de la Cite). The beautiful Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral is located here, where restoration continues after the horrible fire in 2019. Then explore the Marais District and the Latin Quarter. The Montmartre Hill is home to Parisian artists and many of them (Picasso, Van Gogh etc) settled here towards the end of the 19th century. Your guide takes you to the base of the hill, then take the funicular to the top and enjoy a guided walking tour of the village and Place du Tertre.
Return to your hotel at the end of the day.
One hour cruise on the Seine River
Today we’ve included a 1 hour cruise on the Seine River to explore Paris at your own pace. The rest of the day is on your own. You can spend some time re-visiting the Louvre's fabulous collections or shop in the fashion district. Watch artists at work in Montmartre or take a seat in a cafe and sip a glass of wine.
After your breakfast, you will be taken by your private driver to the airport for your flight back home.
Au revoir!
