From Paris to London
France & England for school groups
You will visit France and England.
Cost:
9 days start from $2295
11 days start from $2595
(all inclusive)
Add airfare: $950-$1200
Do you know that...
- You can drive from France to England via an underwater tunnel
- Robin Hood and Winnie the Pooh is based on a real person
- London Big Ben is actually not a clock but a bell inside the tower
- France is by far the most popular tourist destination in the world, with some 82 million visitors annually
- France is the first country making throwing out or burning food illegal
France and England are great for learning about
Literature
Theatre
Cinema
Architecture
French language
Cuisine
Politics
History
Art and Music
And much more
England and France Itinerary
This is an example of the France and England itinerary.
Remember: We are very happy to customize this itinerary to accommodate your group specific interests. We can make it longer or shorter and adjust the cost to fit different budgets.
Day 1 Paris
Overnight flight to Paris
Day 2 Paris
Tour of most famous sites of Paris:Â
- Arc de Triomphe
- The sweeping Champs-Élysées
- Les Invalides
- Notre Dame Cathedral with its gothic architecture and famous gargoylesÂ
- Louvre Museum: Visit the Louvre to see Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and marvel at the Venus de Milo.
- Eiffel Tower Tour: Enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.
Special event: Visit to two most famous French patisseries Ladurée and Pierre Hermes for macarons tasting.Â
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Day 3Â Paris
Visit Montmartre Â
- Learn about bohemian life of famous writers and painters: from impressionists to Picasso
- Walk around beautiful Sacre Coeur basilica
Special event: Â Cooking class – learn how to bake a perfect croissant or macarons
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Day 4 Versailles
Palace of Versailles:Tour the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and the famous gardens
Chartres Cathedral: Admire the interior of Chartres Cathedral on the way to the Loire Valley.
Continue to the Loire Valley: Enjoy the ride along the French countryside.
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Day 5 Loire Valley
Loire Châteaux:
- Appreciate centuries of history in the beautiful Château of Chenonceau.
- Explore the Château of Amboise
Day 6 Normandy
Explore Normandy
- Normandy’s striking coastal landscape
- Battleground of WWII’s D-Day
- American Military CemeteryÂ
- Landing Museum in Arromanches, and Pointe du Hoc, pause to remember the soldiers.
Day 7 Eurostar to London
Take the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to London.
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Day 8 London
Tour highlights of London
- Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament
- Westminster Abbey
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column
- Piccadilly Circus
End your tour at the Changing of the Guard (seasonal).
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Day 9 London
Departures
Or you can add two more days in England and do the famous Harry Potter tour
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Tour Operator
Sylvia +1 617-301-1237Â
Emergency Telephone Numbers
France – Country Code +33 | Police 112 | American Embassy: (+33) 1 43 12 22 22 Address: 2 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris
England – Country Code +44 | Police 999 | American Embassy: (+44) 20 7499 9000 Address: 33 Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW11 7US, United Kingdom
Accommodation

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Inclusions
What’s included?
- Flights between countries
- All activities listed on itinerary
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Airport transfer
- Guides
- Tickets to all scheduled sites
- Ground transportation
- 24h bilingual tour director support
- Pre-departure Q&A
What’s not included
- Airfare
- Tips (recommended $45 -50) total per person
- Additional health & evacuation insurance
Why teachers and students love our educational trips
Low cost
Our prices include everything listed on itinerary, all meals etc.
Rich itinerary
Designed to create more travel experiences customers love.
Centrally located hotels
We stay in 3-4 stars hotels, mostly 2 students per room
Scholarships for students
We offer full or partial scholarships for the students with financial need.
Interaction with locals
Joint activities or dinner discussions with local students, teachers, artists, entrepreneurs.
Teachers and parents travel
Teacher travel for free and parents/chaperons receive 200-300 USD discount.
Essential Travel Information
school trips to England and France
visa requirements, health, currency and more
â–¹ Visa requirements for school trips to France and England
✔︎ There are no special visa requirements for US citizens entering England and France for less than 90 days. Please make sure your passport is valid for at least another 6 months and has empty pages.Â
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â–¹ Health, Vaccinations
✔︎ All travelers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to manage and enjoy our style of travel. Please note that if in the opinion of our group leader or local guide any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, we reserve the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund. You should be able to walk at least 2-3 miles a day and be able to climb at least two sets of stairs.
✔︎ You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations before departure.
✔︎ There are no major health risks associated with traveling to England and France.
✔︎ At least 30 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
✔︎ If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour and any possible delays ( we recommend additional 1-2 weeks of supply).
✔︎ If you tend to get motion sickness please travel with appropriate medication. If you have a sensitive stomach consider bringing imodium as well.
Health Insurance: international health insurance, evacuation or cancelation insurance are not included. We recommend purchasing those before the trip. See the insurance box on the sidebar of this page.
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â–¹ Electricity
✔︎ France operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
✔︎ England operates on 240 volts and uses Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
â–¹ Connectivity, Internet
✔︎ The Internet is available in all hotels although speed may vary.
✔︎ Please consult your phone plan provider for phone call and text messages, international charges and plans.
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â–¹ Time zones
✔︎ England is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET). 12 pm in New York is 5 PM in England.
✔︎ France is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET). 12 pm in New York is 6 PM in France.
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â–¹ Currency, cash, credit cards
✔︎ The currency in England is Pound sterling and in France is Euro.
✔︎ Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas
✔︎ ATMs are available in all major towns and cities and credit cards are generally available in tourist shops and restaurants. Visa and MasterCard are better than American Express, Diners. Smaller venues accept cash only.
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â–¹ Baggage allowance
✔︎ Our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights. Additional baggage can be a subject of extra fees. Contact your airline for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights.
✔︎ We recommend that you make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents and a set of clothes, pijamas and cosmetics (travel size) in your carry-on bag in case of baggage delays. ber of your first hotel printed out.
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â–¹ Tipping
✔︎ It’s customary to offer your guide and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
✔︎ We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10 per day per person and giving the tips to tour leaders to distribute between drivers, guides etc.
✔︎ Tips can only be paid in cash.
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â–¹ Itinerary
Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It is important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary seasonally to ensure our travelers have the best experience. Your tour leader will keep you up to date with any such changes once on tour.
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We are always happy to talk to our travelers and answer the questions!
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3. Pack your bags and enjoy!
Cost:
9 days start from $2295
11 days start from $2595
(all inclusive)
Add airfare: $950-$1200
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