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London & Paris

Discover two incredible cities in-depth as you visit and explore some of the worlds most significant sites, museums and art.

12

DAYS

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Tour Dates

& Prices

July 10 - July 21, 2025

$3295.00 + Airfare

Double Occupancy

Solo Supplement $750.00

 

  • London

  • Paris

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PRICE INCLUDES:

  • 10 nights in centrally located hotels
    that are comfortable and loaded with character

  • All Train Passes & Reservations

  • City, Museum & Metro Passes

  • ​All Breakfasts

  • Tour T-Shirt

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​​WHAT DO WE SEE & DO?

Here are just a few of the life changing things you will see and do during our Art in London & Paris Tour:


Westminster Abbey • Trafalgar Square • National Gallery of Art • Tower of London and Bridge • River Thames tour • Tate Modern Art Museum • London and Paris Bus tours • Tate Museum of British Art • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Buckingham Palace • Queen’s Art Gallery • Louvre • Eiffel Tower • Orsay Museum • Monet Museum • Picasso Museum • Versailles • Latin Quarter Walking Tour • Montmartre Walking Tour • Seine River Tour

 

AND THIS:

  • Tour with a fun group of passionate art and travel fans.

  • Led by Christopher Graves, artist and educator with over 30 years of experience, your guide and art expert will help to make your experience come alive with aesthetic, cultural and historical impact.

  • Multiple online meetings as a group to discuss the trip, answer questions, go over plans etc.

  • Receive a discount for individual consulting appointment to assist with your pre or post-tour travel plans.

  • Price will not change once you pay your deposit.

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​​WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SO UNIQUE?

  • Get up close and personal with the European masters of art.

  • Experiential form of travel that will expand your artistic, historical and cultural perspective.

  • Tour in small groups with a minimum of 6, max size of 16.

  • We will be using the great train and metro systems of Europe. Train travel in Europe is affordable, direct and saves time. Trains take us to a centrally located part of the city and from there usually an easy metro ride to the hotel.

  • Great balance of group and free time.

  • Tour led by an experienced guide who is an experienced artist and educator.

  • Stay in hotels or hostels that are downtown and close to the major sites.

  • No tour up selling, hidden costs, or surprise "optional tours" - price is locked in once deposit is paid.

  • Smart, efficient tours designed to give you maximum travel thrills and experiences.​

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This tour is a 12 day deep dive into two of the great cities of Europe that pack visual, historical and cultural experiences into one amazing journey.
We will be exploring incredible museums, savoring amazing art,
architecture and the culture of London & Paris

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This is an “on the ground” tour where our small group won’t be shuttled around on a bus from one site to another, but will purposely afford you an intimate approach to the discovery of new insights and experiences, absorbing the sites, smells and taste of the best of Europe. Our small groups allow you full access to your guides, gleaning what you can from their experience as artists and educators. And along with our busy itineraries our tours give you a great deal of freedom and time to explore and experience on your own - often the best way to learn and grow.

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WHAT ELSE?

  • There will be a great deal of walking on this trip so please note the estimated mileage in the itinerary. You will need to be able to happily (or maybe not so happily) carry/pull your bags to and from train to hotel, and often up the stairs as some hotels don’t have elevators.

  • Learn how to pack light and efficiently. All our tours require you to use one carry on bag + a daily bag. See the blog for more info.

  • You will need to be able to be on your feet for many hours at a time, in all kinds of weather.

  • Fine print: See our Tour Terms for important details regarding everything listed above. All sightseeing, accommodations and events are subject to change.

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Montmartre

Your 12 Day Itinerary in London & Paris

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​DAY 1

​TRAVEL DAY

Have a relaxing and safe flight to London! Please remember you are responsible for your flight and transportation to the hotel. We are available for consultation to help you sort out the details of your trip and transportation if you need it.

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​DAY 2

WELCOME TO LONDON & THE QUEENS GALLERY

From the airport take a train or taxi to the hotel. You are welcome to come a day or two earlier if you wish. You will find hotel contact information in your packet once you are registered to make your own arrangements. We will meet in the lobby at 2:00 PM to get to know each other then hop on a bus to the Queens Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Afterward we take a bus tour of the city. Make our way back to the hotel and dinner as a group in the area.

  • Light Walking: 2-3 miles

  • Night 1

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DAY 3

​WESTMINSTER ABBEY & NATIONAL GALLERY

After breakfast we will see the incredible Westminster Abbey. Then make our way down the famous Whitehall to enjoy the scene at Trafalgar Square and then stroll up to the National Gallery, enjoying the rich collection of art from the 13th to the 19th century. Make our way to the Covent Garden area. Evening Free.

  • Lots of Walking: 3-8 miles

  • Night 2

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DAY 4

TOWER OF LONDON, SHARD & ST. PAUL'S

Start the day with a River Thames cruise to the Tower of London. After enjoying the tower and seeing the royal jewels we’ll walk over the Tower Bridge to have lunch in the Borough Food Market. Take in the amazing views of London from the top of the Shard building. Spend time in the Tate museum of contemporary art, then stroll across the millennium bridge to St. Paul’s cathedral. Evening Free.

  • Lots of Walking: 5-8 miles

  • Night 3

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DAY 5

WINDSOR CASTLE, TATE BRITAIN

Take a train to Windsor Castle, the favorite residence of the Queen. Then we are back in London to spend the afternoon in the Tate Britain museum of art. Evening free.

  • Lots of Walking: 4-7 miles

  • Night 4

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DAY 6

FREE DAY!

We are big believers in letting you do some of your own exploring - it makes for wonderful memories! If you wish we can help you set up an itinerary and help you get sorted regarding transportation and ideas on how to spend the day.

Here are some possible things to do: 

  • British Museum - one of the finest museums in the world history, culture and some art (free).

  • V&A Museum - incredible museum of art and design (free).

  • Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) tour (limited, check schedule, extra cost).

  • Hampton Court Palace - King Henry VIII residence (included in your London Pass).

  • London Eye ride - great views but pretty pricey.

  • Catch a show at a theater - there are lots to choose from. We recommend catching one or two shows during your stay in London. If you book ahead of time you can get some affordable tickets and enjoy some great shows.

  • Night 5

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DAY 7: WELCOME TO PARIS!

​TRAVEL DAY

Check out of the hotel and make our way to St. Pancras train station to take the high speed train to Paris. Check into the hotel and then head over to the Rodin museum. Hop on a bus to the Montparnasse Tower area for dinner, then enjoy the sunset with the best view in Paris. Evening Free.

  • Moderate Walking 2-5 miles

  • Night 6

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DAY 8

​THE LOUVRE & RIVER CRUISE

The Louvre. The Louvre can take days to explore, so pace yourself - it can be overwhelming. Plan on eating lunch in the museum. Afterward we take a break and hop onto a bus tour of Paris to get a feel for the scope of the city. Then we make our way to enjoy a Seine river cruise. This evening would be a great time to get reservations for the Eiffel Tower!  Evening free.

  • Lots of Walking: 3-8 miles

  • Night 7

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​DAY 9

​VERSAILLES

Take the metro out to the epic palace built by the Sun King Louis the 14th. Versailles is the palace all others dream of becoming. After exploring the interior, spend time wandering the massive grounds. We recommend renting a bike or take the shuttle to help get around to the smaller residences, including Marie Antoinette’s cottage. Grab lunch while exploring. Make our way back to the Champs Elysee scene and try not to spend all our money. Late afternoon and evening free.

  • Lots of Walking: 4-8 miles

  • Night 10

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DAY 10

ST. CHAPPELLE & PICASSO

After breakfast we make our way over to the glorious St. Chappelle and it’s amazing stained glass windows. Then we hop on a bus to the Picasso museum to explore the art of one of the greatest of the 20th century. Late afternoon & evening free.

  • Lots of Walking: 4-6 miles

  • Night 9

 

DAY 11

THE ORSAY & MONTMARTRE

Just down the road from the Louvre is the Orsay, the best museum in the world dedicated primarily to Impressionist art. Eat lunch upstairs in the cafe. Then we’ll make our way over to the Montmartre area and take a walking tour and enjoy the ambiance of one of the great artistic areas in Europe, as well as the Sacre Coeur cathedral and a great view of the city. It's a wonderful area to explore.

  • Lots of Walking: 3-8 miles

  • Night 8

 

DAY 12

TRAVEL DAY

 

For those who are leaving we will take the Metro to the airport. For those staying you will find the contact information of the hotel to make separate arrangements.

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