Discovery Escapes · UK
London Tours & Custom Trips
Westminster · Tower of London · British Museum · Eurostar to Paris · From €1,799 per person
Why London
History, Culture & the Gateway to Continental Europe
London's cultural offer is extraordinary and largely free — the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert, the Natural History Museum. All free entry, all world-class. No other city in Europe offers this concentration of free institutions. The paid experiences — the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, the London Eye at 135 metres above the Thames — deliver the city's history and scale in two unmissable experiences.
What makes London particularly valuable in a wider Europe tour is the Eurostar. Paris is 2 hours 20 minutes from London St Pancras — close enough to feel adjacent, different enough to make the transition between British and Continental Europe one of the finest contrasts in European travel. The Europe Express begins in London, crosses to Paris by Eurostar on Day 2, and reaches Rome by Day 10.
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10 Days · 4 Countries
Europe Express
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London (Westminster, London Eye), Paris (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles), Zurich and Lucerne (Swiss Alps, Mount Titlis), Venice (gondola, Doge's Palace), Rome (Colosseum, Vatican).
€3,099€2,299 per person
14 Days · 4 Countries
Portugal, Spain, France & UK
The complete Atlantic arc. Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Paris, and London as the grand finale.
€2,799 per person
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10 Days · 4 Countries
UK, France, Spain & Italy
London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Venice. The grand European circuit from Westminster to the Grand Canal.
€2,599 per person
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7 Days · 3 Countries
London to Paris & Rome
London, Paris by Eurostar, Milan, and Rome. A focused 7-day western European arc by Eurostar, TGV, and Frecciarossa.
€2,299 per person
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7 Days · 1 Country · 3 Cities
London, Glasgow & Edinburgh
Britain's greatest rail journey — London's iconic landmarks, Glasgow's Gothic grandeur and Merchant City, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, Loch Ness and the Pass of Glencoe.
€1,999€1,599 per person
7 Days · 3 Countries · 3 Cities
London, Paris & Amsterdam
Three of the world's greatest cities in one week — London's royal landmarks, Paris by Eurostar (Eiffel Tower, Louvre), and Amsterdam's canals and Rijksmuseum. 10 reviews, 4.8★.
€1,999€1,599 per person
Custom London Trip
Build Your Own London Itinerary
3
Days — London City Break
- Westminster & Royal London guided tour
- Tower of London with Beefeater tour
- London Eye ride (pre-booked)
- 4-star central hotel · All breakfasts
- Private airport transfers both ways
From
€899 pp
Book Now5
Days — London & Bath
- All 3-day London inclusions
- Day trip: Bath & Stonehenge
- Day trip: Windsor Castle or Oxford
- West End theatre (pre-booked)
- 4-star hotel · All breakfasts
From
€1,299 pp
Book Now7
Days — London to Paris
- All 5-day London inclusions
- Eurostar to Paris (2hrs 20min)
- 2 nights Paris — Louvre, Eiffel Tower
- Versailles full-day guided visit
- 4-star hotels both cities
From
€1,799 pp
Book NowOptional: West End theatre (Hamilton, Les Misérables, The Lion King pre-booked), Buckingham Palace interior (summer only), Tower Bridge glass walkway, Kew Gardens
Start Planning — It's FreeSample 7-Day Itinerary
London & Paris — 7 Days
Sample itinerary — fully customisable. Continue to Nice, Barcelona, Florence, or Rome.
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London
🏨 Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury or similar
Arrive London. Private transfer to your central 4-star hotel. Evening orientation walk: Westminster Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the South Bank for dinner — Hutong at the Shard or a Borough Market evening.
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Westminster & Tower of London
🏨 Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury or similar
Morning guided Westminster tour: Westminster Abbey (interior), Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square. Afternoon: Tower of London with the Beefeater guided tour — Crown Jewels, the White Tower (William the Conqueror's original fortress), the medieval prison rooms. London Eye ride at dusk (pre-booked, included).
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British Museum & South Bank
🏨 Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury or similar
Morning: British Museum — the Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, Sutton Hoo helmet. Free entry. Afternoon: the South Bank walk from Waterloo Bridge to Tower Bridge — Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market, and the Shard. Evening: optional West End theatre (Hamilton, Les Misérables, or Mamma Mia — pre-booked at time of confirmation).
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Bath & Stonehenge
🏨 Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury or similar
Guided day trip: Stonehenge (the most famous prehistoric monument in the world, now with a new visitor centre that dramatically improves the experience), then Bath — the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, and the Thermae Bath Spa. Return to London early evening.
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London → Paris
🏨 Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg or similar
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord (2 hours 20 minutes). The most comfortable long-distance train journey in Europe. Arrive Paris and guided Eiffel Tower experience — ascend to the second floor for the panoramic view. Dinner in the 7th arrondissement.
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Louvre & Versailles
🏨 Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg or similar
Morning: Louvre with licensed art historian — timed entry, Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory. Afternoon: Palace of Versailles by RER (45 minutes) — Hall of Mirrors, Grand Trianon, the royal gardens. Return for dinner — Montmartre or the Marais.
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Paris → Onward
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Transfer to Charles de Gaulle airport or onward by TGV — to Nice (5.5hrs), Barcelona (6.5hrs), or Lyon. Optional morning: Notre-Dame Cathedral (reopened December 2024), the Sainte-Chapelle (finest medieval stained glass in France), or the Musée d'Orsay.
Every Tour Includes
Included in Every Discovery Escapes London Tour
Tower of London
Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) guided tour — Crown Jewels, medieval fortress, 1,000 years of royal history.
London Eye
Pre-booked timed entry included — 135 metres above the Thames, views across the entire city.
Westminster Tour
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace — guided specialist tour.
Eurostar
Pre-booked for onward connections to Paris. All European trains included where part of a wider tour.
4-Star Hotels
Radisson Blu, NH Collection, Novotel, Marriott — centrally located, within walking distance of major sights.
Private Transfers
Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and private transfer to hotel and departure airport.
Daily Breakfast
Included at all hotels throughout the tour.
24/7 Support
Local Discovery Escapes contact available throughout your trip by phone or WhatsApp.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do London as a city break before a wider Europe tour?
Yes — London makes an excellent 2–3 night opening for any western Europe grand tour. The Europe Express (London to Rome in 10 days, from €2,299) begins in London and crosses to Paris by Eurostar on Day 2. Discovery Escapes designs any London-anchored circuit around your dates.
Is the Tower of London worth visiting?
Yes — the Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) guided tour covers 1,000 years of history from William the Conqueror to the present day. The Crown Jewels vault — the Imperial State Crown, the Sceptre with the Cross, the Orb — is one of the most spectacular displays of royal regalia in the world. All Discovery Escapes London tours include pre-booked Tower of London access.
What is the best day trip from London?
Bath and Stonehenge is the most consistently enjoyed — Roman baths, Georgian architecture, and the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain, all in a single day 1.5–2 hours from London. Windsor Castle (40 minutes) for the royal connection. Oxford (1 hour) for the university city. Stratford-upon-Avon (2 hours) for Shakespeare's birthplace.
How does the London to Paris Eurostar work?
Eurostar departs from London St Pancras International (5 minutes from King's Cross). The journey takes 2 hours 20 minutes through the Channel Tunnel to Paris Gare du Nord. No airport security, no baggage restrictions above normal train standards, and a café bar on board. The most civilised cross-Channel crossing available. All Discovery Escapes multi-country European tours use Eurostar where applicable.
Ready to Plan Your London Trip?
City break, or London as the opening of the Europe Express grand circuit. Eurostar to Paris on Day 2. Free consultation — €100 deposit to confirm.