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Striking scenery and rich history—all yours to explore.
Journey from the banks of the Thames to the Seine, making your way along the beautiful French coastline in between. Experience the local lifestyle and see iconic sights in London. Then, zip below the English Channel on the Eurostar train to France to discover the past along the beaches of Normandy and Brittany. End your trip in Paris for your fill of mouthwatering cuisine and awe-inspiring landmarks.
Your tour package includes
10 nights in handpicked hotels
10 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine
1 brandy tasting
5 sightseeing tours
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Included highlights
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Eurostar train ride
Honfleur harbor
D-Day beaches
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Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of London
Included meal: Breakfast
View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided sightseeing tour.
Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill
See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and funerals
View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the UNESCO-recognized Tower of London
Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard
Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.
Windsor Castle
From $145 per person
Day 4: Free day in London
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in London or add an excursion.
Stonehenge & Oxford
From $190 per person
Normandy Coast2 nights
Day 5: Normandy Coast via Lille & Honfleur
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting, Dinner
Board the famed, high-speed Eurostar train and ride beneath the English Channel as you journey to Lille, France. Then, travel through historic cities and pristine port towns on your way to the Normandy coast.
Please note: Depending on train schedules, you may have a connection in Paris.
Enjoy a tasting of Calvados, the region’s distinctive apple brandy, with local cheese
See the untouched Honfleur harbor, once an important port
Later, sit down for an included dinner with your group.
Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Normandy
Included meal: Breakfast
Dive into World War II history with your Tour Director during a visit to Normandy, where the Allied troops landed in June, 1944.
Travel to the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the burial place for more than 9,000 American soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Normandy
Walk along Omaha Beach, the landing site of American troops on D-Day
Visit Pointe du Hoc to view the granite monument that honors the American 2nd Ranger Battalion, which seized German cannons here before they could be used to fire on American troops
Stop in the seaside town of Arromanches, home to one of the main Allied landing harbors, and enjoy free time to explore
Pay a visit to Juno Beach and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (time-permitting)
Brittany Coast2 nights
Day 7: Brittany Coast via Bayeux & Mont-Saint-Michel
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the Brittany coast today, making several stops en route.
Visit the Bayeux Museum to view the famed Bayeux Tapestry
Explore the striking 8th-century island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel on a guided sightseeing tour
See how the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized monastery, perched high on a granite rock, is surrounded by water at high tide and quicksand at low tide
Enter the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with your local guide
Then, continue your journey toward seaside Saint-Malo, located on the Brittany Coast and sit down for an included dinner.
Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Saint-Malo
Included meal: Breakfast
See Saint-Malo’s narrow streets, tall granite homes, and medieval ramparts on a guided walking tour.
Walk along the old walls of the port city, which was once home to many privateers
View the burial site of the French writer Chateaubriand on the tidal island of Grand Bé
Enjoy a free afternoon in Saint-Malo or add an excursion.
Brittany's Emerald Coast & Cancale Lunch
From $139 per person
Paris3 nights
Day 9: Paris via Chartres
Included meal: Breakfast
Travel through the French countryside to Paris today, stopping en route to visit the town of Chartres.
Enter the impressive Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Explore the surrounding square and medieval houses that line the streets of the old city on your own
Later, arrive in Paris and enjoy a free evening or add an excursion.
Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise
From $159 per person
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
A guided tour introduces you to the architecture, scenery, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods, called arrondissements.
Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe
Pass Pont Neuf and the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on an island in the Seine River
See the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier opera house, and Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square
Marvel at the iconic architecture of the Louvre and Hôtel des Invalides
Spend a free afternoon in Paris or add an excursion.
Versailles Palace & Gardens
From $170 per person
Day 11: Free day in Paris
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Explore Paris on your own today or add an excursion.
Then, join your group at a farewell dinner this evening.
Monet & the Landscapes of Giverny
From $119 per person
Flight Home
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring Paris.
Extension to Paris
Paris is always a good idea, so extend your trip to keep exploring. Take a couple of days to museum-hop, stroll along the boulevards, brush up on your français, and let your expert Tour Director point you toward the crème de la crème.
Paris2 nights
Day 12: Free day in Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Paris or add an excursion.
Paris Theater Show
From $135 per person
Day 13: Free day in Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Paris or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Paris Home-Hosted Dinner
From $109 per person
Flight Home
Day 14: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Enough time to do things on own in cities and interesting stops to Mont St. Michel and San Malo. Really appreciated everything since we’d waited over two years to go. Tour leader Carole was wonderful with French music or Normandy info on the bus. Wonderful trip.
Fabulous trip
04/15/22 by 4th-time traveler Joyce
We’ve been to London and Paris before, so we could explore the many things missed. Lexi, our guide, had excellent suggestions. Visited the Churchill underground war rooms and we were in awe. It tied in with our visit to the Normandy beaches. We took this trip to explore our father’s WWII experiences...
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Thank you for the review Joyce! We are so glad you...
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09/20/19 by 3rd-time traveler Timothy
Overall, I was very happy with the tour of London, Normandy, Brittany, and Paris. Accommodations were generally very good, with a couple of glitches along the way that I considered to be things that happen beyond anyone's control (e.g. broken AC in room in London for one night). Kathy, our tour guid...
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Take some time for rest and relaxation in the comfortable, spacious, and elegantly furnished rooms at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, located in the residen...
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Hotel Mercure Cabourg Hippodrome
This contemporary hotel is located in downtown Cabourg. Guests enjoy a fitness center, pool, and bar. Nearby you’ll find the Hippodrome de Cabourg, Pl...
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Hotel Mercure Saint Malo Balmoral
This modern hotel is located in front of the TGV station of Saint-Malo. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, and a bar. Nearby, you’ll find...
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AC Hotel by Marriott Paris Porte Maillot
This contemporary hotel is located in the 17th arrondissement. Guests enjoy a fitness center, WiFi, and deluxe pillowtop mattresses. Nearby, you'll fi...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
This tour visits the United Kingdom and France. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LNP.
Tour pacing & mobility
You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Transportation & arrival information
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in London and depart from Paris. When you first arrive in London, a driver from a private chauffeur service will be standing at the arrival gate with your name on a message board. If you do not see your driver, please remain in the arrival lounge, as the driver may be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the shuttle at the time of your arrival. For more details, please reference the London transfer information included in your Go Kit.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
A train ride from London to Lille is included in the price of your tour.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Baggage allowance
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
Clothing & packing tips
We recommend lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
Health
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LNP.
Cuisine
For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try.
Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine.Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods for the ultimate in English tradition.
For a picnic with French flair, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés, cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
Electricity & air conditioning
The United Kingdom operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
France operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Some of the hotels on this tour will provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
Time zones
England is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
France is one hour ahead of GMT and six hours ahead of ET.
When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in the United Kingdom and 6pm in France.
Currency
You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom and the euro in France.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, but you may choose to order some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
Tipping
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
Purchasing excursions on tour
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.