Great Rail Journeys
First-Class Carcassonne, Châteaux & Vineyards
First Class rail escorted tour based in Carcassonne, France
7 daysfrom $2,269
29% rail
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Best of London & Paris by Rail
Unveil the iconic sights, rich history and cultural hallmarks of two of Europe's most celebrated cities on this activity-packed vacation to London and Paris.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: London
Arriving in England's capital
Independent transfer to a 19th-century hotel in the Fitzrovia District of Central London, near St. Pancras, King's Cross and Euston stations; meet the Tour Manager and group for dinner at the hotel.
- Day 2overnight: London
A trip to the Tower of London and a Thames cruise
Early visit to witness the Tower of London's Opening Ceremony and the Chief Yeoman Warder, with free time to see the Crown Jewels, followed by a Thames cruise with lunch on board passing Tower Bridge, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament.
- Day 3overnight: London
Exploring London's iconic attractions
Guided sightseeing tour past Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, with a free afternoon to revisit sights or visit London's Royal Parks; group dinner in the evening.
- Day 4railovernight: Paris
Across the English Channel to Paris
Eurostar in Plus class from London St. Pancras to Paris with a light meal; coach transfer to a hotel near the Seine, followed by an evening Seine dinner cruise past illuminated landmarks including the Eiffel Tower.
- Day 5overnight: Paris
A thorough introduction to Paris
Guided coach sightseeing tour taking in the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, with a free afternoon and evening to explore independently.
- Day 6railovernight: Paris
The lavish Palace of Versailles
Visit to the Palace of Versailles with priority access via a Versailles Passport, touring the palace and gardens, then the Little Train to the Estate of Trianon (Queen's Hamlet); group dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
- Day 7
Tour conclusion
Final breakfast at the hotel before checking out and beginning the journey home.
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 6 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- Eurostar Plus
- All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
- Eurostar light meal
- Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Group luggage transfers between all hotels
- All guided tours and excursions
- Versailles Passport
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
