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London and Paris are two of the greatest capital cities in the world, and certainly Europe’s two favorites. During our 9-day tour, find out just what makes these cities so extraordinary. Your journey begins with 4 nights in London and ends with 4 nights in Paris.
Our tour includes hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in both cities, a Bible tour in the British Museum and the Louvre museum, a cruise on Thames and Seine river, visit to the Britain Branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses and transport and museum passes in both cities.
Open for Delegates and Non-Delegates. Delegates can add before or after 2024 Special Convention!
NOTE: Our tour is physically active. We believe the best way to get to the heart of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. It will be a vigorous pace with a great deal of walking on ancient pavements, up and down stairs, and hilly terrain. Expect to be on your feet, walking and standing, indoors and outdoors, and in all weather conditions. It is not recommended for physically challenged travelers who need assistance walking or those with limited stamina or mobility.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE LONDON, WELCOME AND ORIENTATION
Upon arrival on the Heathrow airport, get on the Picadilly Tube Line from any of the Terminals which goes to Kings Cross St Pancras. It will take from 45 minutes to an hour. Or you may catch the Heathrow Express train from any of the Terminals to Paddington (non-stop trains run every 15 minutes). Then catch the Hammersmith & City Tube Line to Kings Cross St Pancras. Your hotel in London is in walking distance of Kings Cross St Pancras Station.
After settling into the hotel, meet in the hotel lobby for a welcome and orientation meeting with your tour leader and fellow travelers.
Overnight: London (United Kingdom)
Note: Dinner is not included
DAY 2 – LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Welcome to London, the largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom and England! After breakfast at your hotel, we use our Hop On Hop Off pass to explore the city’s most beloved landmarks and monuments. Our route takes us past the main sites: the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and the River Thames. Our tour today includes a river cruise on the Thames river between the Tower of London and Westminster.
Afternoon and evening is time for independent exploration. You may enjoy exploring the London downtown (Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Garden). Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: London (United Kingdom)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 3 – LONDON – BRITISH MUSEUM AND BRITISH LIBRARY
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today we begin our day with the Bible tour in the British museum. The British Museum is one of the world’s largest and most-visited museums of human history and culture. This museum contains an impressive collection of historical artifacts related to the Bible. After the Bible tour in the British museum, we will visit the British Library to explore one of the world’s largest collections of books and manuscripts.
Afternoon is time for independent exploration. You may use your museum pass to visit popular museums and attractions. Or you may take an evening stroll through Hyde Park, Regent’s park, Kensington Gardens or St. James’s Park. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: London (United Kingdom)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 4 – LONDON – THE BRANCH OFFICE OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
In the morning we will visit the Britain Branch Office of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
We will enjoy the self-guided tours „Our Heritage“ (this historical exhibit documents the development of the preaching work in Britain and Ireland) and „The Bible in Britain“ (this exhibit features rare Bibles, and it outlines the progress of Bible translation over the centuries).
Afternoon is time for independent exploration. You may use your museum pass to visit popular museums and attractions. Or you may take a ride on the London Eye which gives you unparalleled views of the River Thames and its landmarks. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: London (United Kingdom)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 5 – LONDON TO PARIS
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today we board the Eurostar high-speed train and make our way to Paris from London St Pancras. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. Your hotel in Paris is in walking distance of Paris Gare du Nord Station.
After settling into the hotel, you may want to start exploring Paris on your own by following our Paris walking tour suggestions and using your transport and museum passes.
Overnight: Paris (France)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 6 – PARIS SIGHTSEEING
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Paris is loved for its grandiose architecture, boulevards and world-famous museums. It came to be called the City of Light.
After breakfast at your hotel, we use our Hop On Hop Off pass to explore the city’s most beloved landmarks and monuments. Our route takes us past the main sites: Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Musee d’Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Conciergerie. Our tour today includes an hour-long Seine river cruise through central Paris.
Afternoon and evening is time for independent exploration. You may visit the Eiffel Tower, the crown jewel of the Paris skyline and iconic symbol of France. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Paris (France)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 7 – PARIS – LOUVRE MUSEUM
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum. It has been a witness to French and world history. Today we begin our day with the Bible tour in the Louvre museum.
Afternoon is time for independent exploration. You may wish to visit the Tuileries Garden (the royal walk from the Louvre to the Champs-Elysées) or Luxembourg Gardens (a charming oasis in the heart of Paris) near the Latin Quarter. Or you may spend the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring Montmartre (an authentic „village“ in the heart of Paris and Artists’ Square). Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Paris (France)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 8 – PARIS
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today is a free day dedicated to optional activities.
Option 1 is the self-guided tour to the Palace of Versailles and Gardens. Explore the State Apartments and breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789. Learn more about Louis XIV and other French royals.
Option 2 is to stay in Paris for another day of sightseeing there. You may use your transport and museum passes for some more self-guided sightseeing in Paris or shopping. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tours.
In the evening we meet together to enjoy the farewell dinner.
Overnight: Paris (France)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 9 – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel and departures. End of tour.
NOTE: All itineraries are subject to adjustment as required. Confirmed, final, and detailed itineraries (and additional important travel details) will be sent, approximately one month from departure.
Land Package prices signify that…
BCT will provide your transportation during the tour but you will be required to arrange your own transportation (be that airfare or train or car) at the beginning and after the tour.
Unless the arrival and departure hotels provide complimentary hotel/airport shuttle service Land Package travelers will need to arrange their own airport/hotel transportation.
BCT is not responsible for any cost associated with the cost of your transportation (be that airfare or train or car) at the beginning and after the tour. Including penalties, fees, and/or rebooking costs when a trip is canceled or moved.
A 6% convenience (secure processing) fee will be added for reservations made online and a $30/person discount will be added. Booking over the phone, no convenience fee will be added, nor will you receive a $30/person discount.