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London and Paris to Avignon

London, Paris, and Avignon independent rail trip by Eurostar

Illustration of London and Paris to Avignon

Railbookers runs this 5-day, 4-night independent rail vacation from London to Avignon by way of Paris. A driver meets travelers on arrival and takes them to a city center hotel for two nights, where a sightseeing pass opens access to more than 60 London attractions, including the Tower of London and, via a short train ride, Windsor Castle. On day 3, the Eurostar leaves St Pancras for Paris, where a further two nights bring a skip-the-line visit to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour Seine cruise, and timed entry to the Louvre. On day 5, after breakfast, a car takes travelers to the station for the train south to Avignon, where the package ends. Railbookers positions this route as an add-on to a Rhone River cruise starting in Avignon, which suits independent explorers and first-time rail travelers who want London and Paris covered before a separate cruise begins, plus history lovers drawn to the Tower of London and the Louvre.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 12 accommodation options across London and Paris in different tiers, so the actual hotel depends on the tier and city option chosen.
  • The 4 included nights split between London and Paris only. Day 5 ends with a train drop at Avignon station after breakfast, with no Avignon hotel night included.
  • Railbookers describes this package as an add-on to a Rhone River cruise starting in Avignon, so it is built to connect with a separate cruise booking rather than stand alone as an Avignon vacation.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    Your Journey Begins in London

    Welcome to London! On arrival you will be met by your driver who will whisk your city center hotel for a two-night stay. Once checked in head out to enjoy the city with your sightseeing pass. Why not make use of the hop on hop off pass to see the lights of London, then perhaps a stroll along the South Bank and dinner with a view.

  2. Day 2railovernight: London

    London

    London is yours for the day today! Whether it's to see the Crown Jewels in the ancient Tower of London, walk in the footsteps of Royalty in Westminster Cathedral or Windsor Castle via a short train ride, your sightseeing pass give you access to over 6o top attractions.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Paris

    Paris

    Make way up to St Pancras for your Eurostar journey to mainland Europe, and the French capital Paris. On arrival check in at your hotel, then get out to explore. Make use of the Hop-on-Hop-off pass, admiring the grand Haussmann architecture as well as the many statues and squares which are dotted throughout the city.

  4. Day 4overnight: Paris

    Paris

    It's a day to remember today, as you explore the very best the city has to offer. Included for you is a skip-the-line tour to the very top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour scenic, seine cruise, and skip-the-line tickets to the world-famous Louvre Museum. You also have another day of exploring the city with your handy hop-on hop-off pass which gives you the best views of the beautiful boulevards and arrondissements that make Paris so famous.

  5. Day 5rail

    Your Journey Ends in Avignon

    Following breakfast at your hotel a car will collect you and take you straight to the station for your train to Avignon, or please do speak to any of our Rail Experts should you need to travel elsewhere.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The London sightseeing pass reaches the Tower of London's Crown Jewels and, via a short train ride, Windsor Castle.
  • Day 3The Eurostar leaves St Pancras for Paris, followed by a hop-on hop-off look at the city's grand Haussmann architecture.
  • Day 4A skip-the-line tour reaches the top of the Eiffel Tower, then a one-hour Seine cruise and timed Louvre Museum entry follow.
  • Day 5After breakfast, a car transfers travelers to the station for the train south to Avignon, where the package ends.

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in London
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • Sightseeing Pass in London including: The Tower of London entrance, Hop-on Hop-off tour, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, Westminster Abbey entrance, Windsor Castle entrance, Much, Much More!!
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Skip the line Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, rail travel is included as per the itinerary: the Eurostar from London to Paris, then a train south to Avignon.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. A driver transfers travelers to the hotel on arrival and to the station on day 5, but sightseeing days are self-guided.
Which trains are used?
The Eurostar to Paris, then a French train south to Avignon on the SNCF network, France's national rail operator and home of the TGV.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 accommodation options across London and Paris at different tiers, including hotels such as Kimpton Fitzroy London and InterContinental London Park Lane in London, and Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera in Paris.
Is this a full Avignon vacation?
No. Railbookers positions it as an add-on to a Rhone River cruise starting in Avignon; the package ends with a train drop at Avignon station and does not include an Avignon hotel night.
What sightseeing is included?
A London sightseeing pass covering the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, and a hop-on hop-off tour, plus a 2-day Paris hop-on hop-off pass, skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets, a Seine river cruise, and skip-the-line Louvre Museum tickets.

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