From Black Forest to London’s lights

Breakfast at the hotel. Stretch your legs with a walking tour around Strasbourg. Visit the Cathedral Notre Dame de Strasbourg and walk around the Petite-France area. Wander down whichever cobblestone alleyways strike your fancy, crossing over the bridges along the canals and popping into any interesting shops.

In the afternoon, head to Metz. See the Temple Neuf, Centre Pompidou-Metz, the Cathédrale de Metz, the Porte des Allemands, Torii Japonais, the Maison de l’Éclusier, the Gare de Metz-Ville, and the Porte Serpenoise. Metz is also an amazing place to explore the world of street art! Overnight in Metz.

Total distance covered: 102 miles (165 km) approximately.

Breakfast at the hotel. Say goodbye to Metz and continue on to Reims, in the heart of France’s Champagne region. Visit GH Mumm Champagne and enjoy a guided tour of the cellars followed by a tasting of Mumm Cordon Rouge, an emblematic Mumm champagne. After the tasting, head to Paris, the emblematic capital of France. Overnight stay in Paris.

Total distance covered: 205 miles (330 km) approximately.

Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the City of Light on a panoramic sightseeing tour by bus with a professional English-speaking guide. See Paris's best-known sights, from Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opera, and the Pantheon to Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. As this is your last day in France, be sure to take full advantage! Try visiting the Louvre* as one of our optional excursions in the afternoon, or just bring a baguette and some cheese to a picturesque Parisian park. Overnight in Paris.

*Optional Louvre Museum & Cruise on the Seine: Get two fun activities all in one! Visit the Louvre to admire some great works of art, plus hop on a boat and cruise down the Seine, taking in the Parisian skyline from the water.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, self-transfer to Paris train station to take the famous Eurostar train to London. This is a seamless, high-speed journey that takes you through the Channel Tunnel, offering a smooth transition from the charm of the French capital to the vibrant energy of London in just over two hours. The Eurostar is a modern, state-of-the-art train that reaches speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), connecting two of Europe's most iconic cities with comfort and efficiency.

Arrive in London and self-transfer to the hotel. London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. Located on the banks of the River Thames, London has been an important human settlement since it was founded by the Romans originally named Londinium almost two millennia ago. London is a global city, one of the nerve centers in the arts, commerce, education, maintenance, fashion, finance, media, research, tourism and transport. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore the city. Overnight stay in London.

Breakfast at the hotel. See London from a different perspective today, with a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames! Take in the views of several of the capital's most emblematic riverside landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, Southbank and the London Eye and enjoy the fully-stocked bar to buy drinks and snacks as you listen to the entertaining onboard commentary!

The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy the capital at your leisure. Why not take this time to go shopping or sample some of the city's best pubs and eateries? Overnight stay in London.

Breakfast at the hotel. A free day to continue exploring the wonderful city of London at your leisure! Trend-setting visitors might enjoy a stroll through Shoreditch, home to art galleries, urban culture and unique boutique shops and eateries.

On the other hand, Notting Hill is a must-visit, home to pretty pastel-colored houses and antique shops. Art lovers will relish a visit to the Tate Modern whilst history buffs cannot miss out on a tour of the Tower of London! After a morning of exploring, why not join our optional afternoon tea* for a typical English experience? Overnight stay in London.

*Optional traditional afternoon tea: Enjoy a classic afternoon tea, complete with sweet and savory snacks, scones, and of course tea or coffee.