2 Week England and France Tour Packages

England And France itineraries for 2 weeks

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• 12 Days in Italy, France & England, incl. Rome and London

  Architectural wonders and cultural sites define this 5-star rated tour. Canterbury's religious sites, Versailles Palace, and Seine River cruising highlight the journey. Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis and Ibis London Excel Docklands provide comfortable bases.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Rome

    Start your trip in the Eternal City. Visit the Colosseum right when it opens at 8:30 AM to avoid crowds. Visit the Vatican Museums after lunch when lines are shorter. One traveler shared: "The local guide's tip to enter St. Peter's Basilica through the Sistine Chapel saved us hours of queuing." For dinner visit Trastevere around 8 PM when locals start their evening meals.

    
  • Day 3

    Mediterranean Coast

    Take a 3-hour morning drive to Pisa. The tourist train to the Leaning Tower runs every 20 minutes. Visit mid-morning for the best photo lighting. Drive on to the French Riviera through Sestri Levante to reach Nice by early evening. Take motion sickness pills if needed for the winding coastal road.

    
  • Days 4-5

    French Riviera & Provence

    Start at Nice's Promenade des Anglais and take a 45-minute boat ride to Saint-Tropez. Book the Carrières de Lumières show in Les Baux well in advance. Visit Avignon's Palais des Papes after 3 PM when tour groups leave. Take the cable car to Lyon's Notre-Dame de Fourvière around 6 PM for beautiful sunset views.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Burgundy Region

    Start with Tournus's medieval abbey along Burgundy's wine route. Visit the unique motorcycle museum at Savigny Castle after it opens at 10 AM. Walk Dijon's Owl's Trail to see the best historic sites by following bronze owl markers in the ground. Plan about 3 hours to reach Paris but skip Friday afternoon traffic.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Paris

    Get to Versailles before 9 AM to avoid tour buses. Book late afternoon Eiffel Tower tickets when lines are shorter. Take a Seine cruise at dusk for great photos (around 7 PM in summer). Leave for Rouen after 4 PM to miss Paris rush hour.

    
  • Days 10-12

    Channel Crossing & London

    The ferry to Dover takes about 90 minutes. Bring warm clothes if you want to go on deck. Visit Canterbury Cathedral mid-morning before coach tours arrive. Get to the Changing of the Guard by 10:30 AM for good viewing spots at 11 AM. One visitor noted: "Camden Market is overwhelming - start at the Lock area and work your way north. Food stalls are best around 1 PM when everything's open."

    

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• 11 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. London and Barcelona

  Royal palaces and Gothic cathedrals fill 6 days across England and France. Westminster's grandeur, Thames Valley cruising, Versailles Palace, and Eiffel Tower views await. IBIS London Earls Court serves as base for Amiens' Gothic cathedral visits.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    London

    Plan three full days in London starting with Westminster and the City on day one. Get to Westminster Abbey by 9 AM to avoid tour groups. If you take the optional Thames Valley trip to Windsor Castle, bring extra layers for the cool riverside weather. Use your third day to explore local spots like Shoreditch or Camden Market.

    
  • Day 4

    London to Paris (via Amiens)

    The journey takes about 6 hours including a 90-minute ferry ride. The water can be rough in winter so bring motion sickness medicine if needed. Amiens makes a good break point in your travel. Its floating gardens look beautiful in spring and summer.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Paris

    Get to Versailles before 9 AM to skip the big crowds. When you visit Montmartre take the funicular instead of walking up all those steps. For your Seine River cruise sit on the right side to see the Eiffel Tower. The tower itself often has 2-3 hour lines during busy season. Try going early morning or evening when it's less packed.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Southern France to Andorra

    You'll drive through wine country from Paris to Lourdes. Stop in Bordeaux for lunch near Place de la Bourse for nice river views. Bring good shoes for walking around Carcassonne's uneven cobblestones. Shop in Andorra outside peak hours to avoid the crowds.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Barcelona

    Take the rack railway to Montserrat and sit on the right for the best mountain scenery. Book your Sagrada Familia tickets ahead since summer lines can stretch over 2 hours. Skip the tourist restaurants at Maremagnum. You'll find better food for less money in local neighborhoods.

    

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• 11 Day World War Battlefields Itinerary, incl. London and Normandy

  Military history comes alive on this 11-day tour. London's Imperial War Museum, Eurostar crossing, Normandy's D-Day beaches, and Paris's historic quarters tell tales of two nations.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London: Visit the Imperial War Museum

    to see authentic WWII artifacts including a Battle of Britain Spitfire. Plan about 3 hours for your visit and go in the afternoon when it's less busy. Book a morning tour of Churchill's War Rooms. A recent visitor said: "The preserved map room and Churchill's actual workspace gave me chills. The audio guide is essential for context."

    
  • Day 3

    London to Brussels: Take the 2-hour Eurostar train

    to Brussels. Visit the Atomium before 11am to beat the crowds. Watch the Grand Place light up at dusk when the guildhalls are illuminated. Stay in the Mont des Arts district for good transport connections.

    
  • Day 4

    Dunkirk and Vimy Ridge: Visit the Operation Dynamo beaches

    where 330,000 Allied troops were evacuated. Stop at the Dunkirk War Museum to understand the full story. The preserved trenches and tunnels at Vimy Ridge need sturdy shoes for muddy paths. The Canadian National Memorial looks beautiful in the evening light.

    
  • Day 5

    Ypres: Explore WWI sites around Ypres Salient

    Start at Tyne Cot Cemetery in the early morning. Visit the Passchendaele Museum to see recreated trenches. Watch the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate at 8pm. Get there by 7:30pm for a good spot.

    
  • Day 6

    The Somme: Spend the day at WWI's bloodiest battlefield

    Visit the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial and see the Ocean Villas WWI Museum's original British trenches. A visitor noted: "Walking the actual trenches with recovered artifacts all around made the enormous loss of life feel painfully real."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Normandy: Stay in Caen and visit the Memorial de Caen museum

    Tour D-Day beaches including Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Remember proper dress for the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Visit Juno Beach later in the day for better photos.

  • Days 9-11

    Paris: Take the train from Caen to Paris

    Explore Saint-Sulpice and the Latin Quarter's historic squares. Consider visiting Versailles at 9am opening time. Look for bullet holes from the Liberation in the Marais district buildings.

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