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1 JAMPACKED Week in London & Paris

  • Writer: Mok Carmen
    Mok Carmen
  • Nov 19, 2020
  • 4 min read

Updated: Dec 9, 2020

Get lost in the beautiful streets of Britain and have a romantic walk down the lanes of Paris because this itinerary will bring you straight to the heart of London and Paris within a week!




DAY 1: Madame Tussauds London, Camden Town

12p.m. Madame Tussauds

Usually, the first day of traveling is exhausting therefore only two places are visited today. First of them is the famous wax museum - Madame Tussauds, where you'll see extremely lifelike wax figures of celebrities, sports stars, historical figures, and even Madame Tussauds herself!

Admission is £34 per person.


3p.m. Camden Town

Take the tube to Camden Town Station or Chalk Town Station and you'll find yourself in an eccentric town with bright, colorful buildings. This is Camden Town, unwind yourself and explore the huge variety of stores, restaurants, and live music.


Don't miss out: Camden Lock, Camden Market


DAY 2: British Museum London, Big Ben, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park

10a.m. British Museum London

Our first spot to visit is the British Museum London, take the tube to Tottenham Court Road and the museum is just a 5-minute walk away. Not only this museum's structure looks magnificently beautiful, but it also has the largest collection of artifacts from the British Empire that you should take a look at when you are in London. General admission is free, however, some specific exhibits require a fee.


12p.m. London Eye

Take the tube to Waterloo Station and you will spot a large Ferris wheel called London Eye where you can literally see the whole of London from it. A ticket to the London Eye is £31.


2p.m. Big Ben

When you think about London, you think about the tall clock tower - Big Ben. This is one of the must-sees when you visit London, it is a 10-minute walk away from the London Eye or to Westminster Station if you are taking the tube.

3p.m. Buckingham Palace

After taking pictures at Big Ben, you can either have a 20-minute walk or take the tube to Victoria Station to the infamous Buckingham Palace - the home of the Queen. Admission to the staterooms is £26.50 or £49.00 for their Royal Day Out package, where you just might spot the Queen (hehe joking!)


5p.m. Hyde Park

Time to unwind and take in the golden hour of London! Make your way to Hyde Park, which is a 10-minute walk from Buckingham Palace, this is the largest of the four royal parks.


DAY 3: Tower Bridge, Tower of London, London Bridge, Oxford Street

10a.m. Tower Bridge

The first spot today is the Tower Bridge, an amazing suspension bridge with a glass bottom that spans over the River Thames. You can reach there by a tube to Tower Hill Station. Admission ticket is priced at £10.60 and you get to access the engine rooms, both towers, the West Walk, and the infamous glass-bottom bridge.


12p.m. Tower of London

Built by William the Conqueror, the Tower of London holds a lot of history to London and it is only an 8-minute walk. It is an interesting place to visit where you get to see how the Tower of London used to be and how the crowned jewels look like. Admission is priced at £25.00 per adult.


2p.m. London Bridge

London Bridge is falling down~ I'm sure all of you have heard of this song hence it is a must to see the London Bridge. Just a 12-minute walk from the Tower of London and you'll arrive at London Bridge.


3p.m. Oxford Street

Last day in London, it's time for some shopping! Oxford Street is the ideal place for you to be, take the tube to Oxford Circus Station and you'll find yourself in a 2-km long street filled with beautiful decorations and shops.


Must-Try: Burger & Lobster, just like its name, it is a restaurant and only serves burger and lobsters


DAY 4: Paris, The Louvre Museum

12p.m. London St Pancras Station

To go to Paris from London, take a Eurostar train which will be around a 2-hour ride, ticket price range from £100 - £320. The train will depart from London St Pancras Station and reach Paris Gare du Nord Station.

3p.m. The Louvre Museum

After checking into your hotels, make your way to the train station and take a train to the Palais-Royal Station. The Louvre is one of the world's largest art museum and it is a MUST to see the Mona Lisa when you are in France! Admission per adult is €17.



DAY 5: Square Louise Michel, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Bateaux Mouches Seine Cruise

10a.m. Square Louise Michel

Take the train to Barbès-Rochechouart Station and walk for 6-minutes uphill to Montmartre Hill till you reach the foot of Square Louise Michel. This cathedral offers an amazing view of the whole of Paris and its stained glass filled interior is extremely breathtaking. Admission is free.


12p.m. Arc de Triomphe

After the cathedral, take the train to Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station where you see Paris' iconic arch. Arc de Triomphe is an iconic commemorative structure that honors the deaths during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.


1p.m. Eiffel Tower

Time for the main star of the Paris trip - the Eiffel Tower! It is a 20-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe but can also take the Bus RATP to Tour Eiffel Station. A ticket to access the summit is €25.90 or €16.60 if you just want to access the 2nd floor.

3p.m. Bateaux Mouches Seine Cruise

One of the best ways to see Paris is by the Seine River, which is why sightseeing boat cruises are very popular as it takes tourists to all the main attractions. The cruise is an hour long and tickets are €14 per adult.


DAY 6: Palace of Versailles, Boulevard Haussman - Grand Boulevards

11a.m. Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most beautiful castles in the world, hence you should definitely save half of a day to explore this place. Tickets per adult are €18, this is the Passeport ticket and allows access to all of the castle.


Must Try: Angelina, an elegant restaurant in the castle that serves delicious gourmet delicacies!


3p.m. Boulevard Haussman - Grand Boulevards

This is one of the prettiest malls you'll ever see your entire life! You can reach there by taking a train to Courcelles Station.


DAY 7: Champs-Élysées, Free & Easy

10a.m. Champs-Élysées

It's your last day in Paris so shopping is certainly mandatory. Take the train to George V Station and you'll reach Champs-Élysées, a 1.9 km long avenue filled with shops for you to do all your shopping before flying back!


 
 
 

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