Escorted City Breaks for Solo Travellers

About this trip...

Discover the timeless charm of two iconic capitals on this unforgettable London and Paris Explorer, blending guided highlights with time to explore at your own pace. Start in London with a panoramic city tour, a traditional pub welcome dinner, and classic experiences including Westminster Abbey, the London Eye and a Thames river cruise—made easy with included public transport access. Then travel by Eurostar to Paris for a panoramic tour, the Eiffel Tower and a full-day visit to the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Wander the artistic streets of Montmartre, admire Notre Dame, and optionally dip into world-famous museums like the Louvre, before rounding things off with an elegant farewell dinner cruise on the Seine. A perfectly balanced mix of culture, history and relaxed discovery in two of Europe’s most captivating cities.

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What's this?

What's included?

Eurostar between London and Paris (Standard Class)
Flight from Paris to London
Oyster card with £20 travel credit
Paris Viste Travel Card zone 1-5
Airport taxes & charges
Double room for sole Use
Breakfast daily & two dinners
Welcome drink & informal welcome meeting
Entrance to Westminister Abbey
Standard experience on the London Eye
Thames River Cruise
Eiffel Tower ticket to the top
Entrance and Vox audio-whispers - Palace of Versailles Palace State Apartments & Gardens
Standard visit including audio-whispers to Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris
Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
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Itinerary

Arrive in London
Westminster Abbey, London Eye & Thames River Cruise
Free day to explore more of London
Eurostar to Paris, panoramic city tour & the Eiffel Tower
Palace of Versailles, walking tour of Montmartre & the Sacre Coeur
Free day to explore more of Paris
Ile del Cité & Notre Dame Cathedral
Depart Paris

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive in London

Arrive in London and make our own way to the hotel. At 2pm, enjoy a panoramic city tour—the perfect introduction to England’s capital—taking in iconic sights such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus and more. In the evening, we check in at the hotel and meet our fellow travellers for a welcome dinner in a traditional British pub within walking distance.

Dinner included

Day Two: Westminster Abbey, London Eye & Thames River Cruise

After breakfast, we meet our guide and, using our Oyster card, travel by Underground to Westminster. We begin the day with a visit to Westminster Abbey, where we explore over 1,000 years of history, learn about its role in royal coronations, and see highlights such as the royal tombs, Poets’ Corner, and the Coronation Chair. We enjoy breathtaking views of London from the London Eye before continuing with a relaxing Thames river cruise, disembarking at the Tower of London, where we may choose to visit the Tower (payable locally) or enjoy free time to explore the area at our leisure.

Breakfast included

Day Three: Day to explore at leisure

After a leisurely breakfast, the day is ours to explore at our own pace. Using our Oyster card to get around, we might visit historic Borough Market beneath the famous Shard, enjoy the street performers in Covent Garden or head to Harrods for shopping and its Champagne Bar. We could also choose to visit the British Museum, Churchill’s War Rooms or the National Gallery. In the evening, why not take in a West End show—the choices are endless!*

Breakfast included

*Please note any costs related to suggested optional visits are payable locally and not included in the itinerary.

Day Four: Eurostar to Paris

This morning we transfer to St Pancras Station and board the Eurostar to Paris. On arrival, we enjoy a panoramic tour of the French capital, culminating in a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower, with a Ticket to the Top included.

Breakfast included

Day Five: Palace of Versailles and Montmarte walking tour

Today, we enjoy a full-day excursion to Versailles with a visit to its magnificent Palace. We then return to Paris for a short walking tour of Montmartre, famous for its rich artistic history, the Sacré-Cœur and its vibrant bohemian atmosphere.

Breakfast included

Day Six: Day to explore at leisure

After breakfast, today is free for you to explore more at your leisure. Use your Paris Visite Travelcard to explore other city highlights such as the Louvre Museum, Gallerie Vivienne, Moulin Rouge and more.*

Breakfast included

*Please note - any costs related to suggested optional visits are payable locally and not included in the itinerary. If you wish to visit the Louvre Museum, it is recommended that you pre-book your visit prior to departure.

Day Seven: Notre Dame & Seine Dinner River Cruise

We continue exploring with a visit to Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral, followed by a special farewell evening with a dinner cruise on the Seine, using our Paris Visite Travel Card to return to the hotel.

Breakfast & dinner included

Day Eight: Depart Paris

After a leisurely breakfast and a chance to reminisce about the packed and special week we have shared together, we make our way to the airport for our onward flight.

Breakfast included

Accommodation

(as specified or similar)

Day 1 - 3 | Three Star STG Hotel Oxford Street, London
Day 4 - 7 | Three Star Ibis Styles Paris Gare de l'Est Château Landon, Paris

Day 1 - 3 | Three Star STG Hotel Oxford Street, London

Located just off Tottenham Court Road, the three-star STG Hotel Oxford Street offers thoughtfully designed, cosy rooms, a choice of restaurants and a welcoming bar, making it an excellent base for exploring London and placing us right at the heart of the action.

Day 4 - 7 | Three Star Ibis Styles Paris Gare de l'Est Château Landon, Paris

Located just steps from the train and metro at Gare de l’Est and Château-Landon, and only a 10-minute walk from Gare du Nord, this three-star hotel is a great base for exploring Paris. With a bar and restaurant, Wi-Fi, comfy rooms and luggage storage, you can relax from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart.

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Departure	Return	Nights	Price from	Other Info	Regional flights
1 Oct 2026	8 Oct 2026	7	£3535		Book regional flights online

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Location & Transport

Arrival and departure transfers are not included in this trip.

If you are arriving in London by plane, it is recommended to use the following options:

London Heathrow - Heathrow Express into London Paddington and then the Elizabeth Line to Tottenham Court Road

or

Elizabeth Line from Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 Railway Station to Tottenham Court Road

London Gatwick - Gatwick Express into London Victoria then the Circle/District line to Embankment and change onto the Northern Line to Tottenham Court Road

When departing Paris, it is recommended take the RER B from Gare du Nord located just 500m from the hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with trains running every 10 to 20 mins and a journey time of of 25 minutes and is covered by your Paris Visite Travelcard.

Should you prefer a private transfer from the hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, this can be arranged at a cost of £159.00. Please speak with our friendly team who can arrange this for you.

Passport, Visa & Entry Requirements

Passport and visas To enter France your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:

less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.

A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit ; France Foreign Advice

If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.

From the 12^th October 2025 the EU introduced a new European Entry System (EES) that will be phased in and fully operational by the 10^th April 2026. Non-EU nationals including British passport holders will now be required to complete biometric checks on arrival and exit to Schengen countries, which will include facial recognition and fingerprints. There is no cost for this, and no action needs to be taken prior to departure.

Health Requirements

Please note, a good level of fitness and mobility is required for this holiday due to the use of public transport where there are not always lifts available, the amount of city walking, standing and being using boats.

Currency

£ - Sterling in London

€ - Euros in Paris

Gratuities

There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of £10 and €20.00. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.

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City Breaks

7 nights in England & France | Solos Board

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Paris & Versailles

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Itinerary

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive in London

Day Two: Westminster Abbey, London Eye & Thames River Cruise

Day Three: Day to explore at leisure

Day Four: Eurostar to Paris

Day Five: Palace of Versailles and Montmarte walking tour

Day Six: Day to explore at leisure

Day Seven: Notre Dame & Seine Dinner River Cruise

Day Eight: Depart Paris

Accommodation

Day 1 - 3 | Three Star STG Hotel Oxford Street, London

Day 4 - 7 | Three Star Ibis Styles Paris Gare de l'Est Château Landon, Paris

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