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Paris and London from Basel

Basel to Paris to London by TGV Lyria and Eurostar train

Illustration of Paris and London from Basel

Railbookers runs this 5-day, 4-night independent rail vacation from Basel to Paris to London, using the TGV Lyria and Eurostar trains. Day 1 is a direct rail journey from Basel to Paris, where a two-night stay begins with a choice of neighborhoods for dinner, the Latin Quarter or Montmartre. Day 2 includes a small-group tour of the Eiffel Tower, a Seine river cruise past the city's bridges, and entrance to the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa. On day 3, the Eurostar departs Gare du Nord for London and a two-night stay, with Covent Garden and Buckingham Palace suggested for the afternoon. Day 4 is built around a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass, ending with a ride on the London Eye at the South Bank. The trip closes on day 5 with travel to the airport. This suits independent travellers who want Paris and London linked by rail after time in Switzerland, and couples looking for a compact two-city finale.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel sample lists Basel properties, but the included nights are only 2 in Paris and 2 in London; no Basel accommodation is part of this package, so you need your own arrangements in Basel before day 1.
  • The trip description mentions seeing the sights of Switzerland from Basel, but the itinerary has no Basel sightseeing day; day 1 is a direct rail journey on to Paris.
  • The evidence does not list specific departure dates for this package; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Paris

    Basel to Paris

    Board the highspeed train to Paris from Basel and once you have arrived in Paris make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay. In the evening take your pick of the wonderful neighborhoods for dinner. Will it be the atmospheric Latin Quarter perhaps, or the beautiful Montmartre with its famous portrait artists and pretty cobbled streets?

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    In the morning, make your way to the Eiffel Tower for a small group tour and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Paris. Afterward, cruise along the Seine, gliding past the iconic bridges and historic landmarks that define the beauty of the city. Later, use your tickets to visit the Louvre Museum, where you'll come face to face with the world-famous Mona Lisa and countless other masterpieces housed within this legendary museum.

  3. Day 3railovernight: London

    Paris to London

    Following breakfast at your hotel make your way to Gare du Nord for a journey aboard the Eurostar to London, and your hotel for 2-nights. Take a walk around historic Covent Garden, or perhaps a stroll down the Mall to see Buckingham Palace.

  4. Day 4overnight: London

    London

    See the city in all its glory today thanks to your Hop-on Hop-off pass. Hear the stories of the great buildings as you pass by, then make your way down to the South Bank and take a ride on the huge London Eye for some amazing views.

  5. Day 5

    Your Journey Ends in London

    Make your way to the airport for your flight home or speak to any of our Travel Consultants about continuing your travels elsewhere.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The high-speed TGV Lyria train travels from Basel to Paris, arriving in time to choose between the Latin Quarter and Montmartre for dinner.
  • Day 2A small-group tour of the Eiffel Tower, a Seine river cruise past the city's bridges, and entrance to the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa.
  • Day 3The Eurostar departs Gare du Nord for London, arriving in time for a suggested walk around Covent Garden or down the Mall to Buckingham Palace.
  • Day 4A day using the hop-on hop-off pass in London, ending with a ride on the London Eye at the South Bank.

Included

  • Rail Travel as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in London
  • Eiffel Tower entrance
  • Louvre museum entrance
  • Seine river cruise in Paris
  • Skip the line London Eye entrance
  • 24hr Hop-on Hop-off London sightseeing pass

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, using the TGV Lyria from Basel to Paris and the Eurostar from Paris to London.
Is this tour escorted or independent?
It is independent travel with Rail Experts support. A small-group tour is included at the Eiffel Tower; the rest of the sightseeing in Paris and London is self-guided.
Does the package include a hotel in Basel?
No. The included nights are two in Paris and two in London; the trip begins in Basel by train without a Basel hotel stay in the base package.
What is included in the price?
Rail travel per the itinerary, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in London, Eiffel Tower entrance, Louvre Museum entrance, a Seine river cruise in Paris, skip-the-line London Eye entrance, and a 24-hour hop-on hop-off London sightseeing pass.
When does this tour run?
The evidence does not list specific departure dates for this package. Contact Railbookers to confirm availability.

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