Paris and London are so much more than postcards. Millennia of culture plays out, and you’re invited to go behind the scenes. Explore bohemian neighborhoods, Parisian bistros, private art collections, and antiquated streets. There’s so much to experience when you go inside the cultures. Led by specialist city guides, this ten-day tour looks beyond the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben, into two cities packed with secrets and salubrious discoveries.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Paris – Getting Settled in the 19th Century
Land in Paris and take your first steps along the cobbled stone. Aromas seep out from bakeries and bistros; everyday buildings have a dedication to the ornate; church bells chime as chatter emanates from an alfresco terrace. Your hotel is amid Paris from the 19th century, a web of narrow streets framed by extravagant architecture. Its beauty and charm are such that you can see why the locals were so unhappy with the Eiffel Tower; the tower can be found downriver and is a sharp contrast to the style of the neighborhood you are staying in. You’re transferred to the hotel and have this day free. Wander the 19th-century neighborhood, take a stroll along the Seine, sample Parisian delicacies, and settle yourself into the City of Lights.
What's Included:
Day 2
Paris – Art and Icons Along the Right Bank of the Seine
Day 3
Paris – Bohemian Neighborhoods of the Seine’s Left Bank
Day 4
Paris – Inside the Culture of Parisian Food
Day 5
Paris – Behind the Scenes of Versailles and Final Evening in Paris
Day 6
London – Antiquated Beauty Sets the Scene
Day 7
London – Private Collections, Unusual Museums, and Artists' Homes
Day 8
London – Neighborhoods From a Forgotten Era
Day 9
London – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore some of the world’s most magnificent art galleries; specialist art guides revealing hidden gems and forgotten stories in the Louvre, Tate Britain, and National Gallery
- Discover neighborhoods that look and feel like past centuries, from the chic and bohemian atmosphere of Paris’s left bank to the Georgian streets of Mayfair.
- Go behind the scenes at the Palace of Versailles, then compare the extravagance with Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster
- Food is integral to Parisian culture, and you’ll learn why: chocolatiers, macarons in Saint-Germain, cheese and wine bistros plus unforgettable bakeries
- London is a famous city full of secrets, and you’ll continually go off the beaten track, expert guides showing you the intriguing every day and the extraordinary medieval stories
- Travel between Paris and London is fast and simple with a first-class Eurostar train ticket
- All tours are private and led by the cities’ finest guides, those that will bypass the crowds at the Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower to show you the real culture of these capital cities
- Over the ten days, you have time to find the famous icons for yourself, like cruising the River Seine with champagne in hand
Starting Price
$5,200 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.86 stars based on 1362 reviews.
We absolutely loved our England adventure and already wish we could go back. It was a perfect balance of English countryside, history, and culture.
All our hotels were wonderful. The lodge in Broadway was such an extraordinary place to stay—the property was so historic, but the rooms and amenities were modern. We loved the pool and gym, and delicious food/drink they offered. We also took advantage of the playground down the street every evening after dinner—it had a zipline and a beautiful vista. The lodge at Warwick was also amazing, such a fun place to stay for families with young kids. We also really enjoyed our hotel in London. The location was ideal as we could walk to restaurants and we had a tube station right there.
Our drivers were also very professional and friendly, and made the transfers between locations so simple and stress-free for us. Honestly we have nothing but good things to say about every moment of this vacation, from the afternoon tea to the "Harry Potter" studio tour.
Reviewed By Darren L.
We were connected with an amazing travel agent at Zicasso's travel company for our honeymoon in France. Our agent planned the perfect trip for us after our initial phone call. She booked small and private tours for us that were amazing experiences. She was available 24/7 while we were in France and was able to assist immediately when we had train delays and a canceled dinner reservation. We would absolutely book with this travel company again.
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We had an exceptional experience with the team at Zicasso's travel company, particularly our agent. She listened to our hopes and needs for a very complex trip, and created a journey that exceeded our expectations in every way.
Reviewed By Lorraine M.
The trip was good.
Reviewed By Denise M.
We did a custom trip with Zicasso’s tour operator. We visited Normandy and Paris, France, and Florence and Rome, Italy. Every tour was fantastic, planning was super-simple, and our travel agent was very responsive! We would absolutely plan another trip with this travel company.
Reviewed By Stacy B.
There is no way I could have planned a trip this magical without the help of Zicasso’s travel agent. It was the perfect mother-daughter trip to Paris. From the macaron baking class and the bike ride around Versailles to the meticulous itinerary that showed us how to get everywhere. She even threw in a cruise down the Seine River on our last day. I feel like we did everything, but we are already longing to go back.
Reviewed By Karen A.