London - Paris

Suggested Itinerary

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.

All itineraries are subject to adjustment as required. Confirmed, final and detailed itineraries (and additional important travel details) are posted on your Personal BCT Travel Desktop, approximately one month from departure.