Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy 16 Days Tour and River Cruise Itinerary
Explore the best of the U.K. on a 8-day premium Globus tour, starting and ending in London, before boarding a Eurostar train to Paris to embark on a 8-day Seine River cruise with Avalon.
Join Globus on an adventure on this guided tour of Britain to sample iconic and inspiringly beautiful locales in England and Scotland. See the classic landmarks in exciting London, including Big Ben, and take an excursion to see the mysterious Stonehenge, and the excavations of the Roman Baths. Your Globus guided vacation in Britain also takes you to Liverpool (home of the Beatles), and Edinburgh, Scotland. Visit York, England, as well as William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, before concluding your England and Scotland vacation tour in London.
Your Britain Sampler vacation segues into a wonderful French river cruise from Paris to Normandy aboard your Avalon Suite Ship®. You’ll board a Eurostar train from London to Paris to embark on your Seine River cruise from the “City of Light.”
You’ll first sail to Vernon, where you’ll choose between two exciting guided visits—Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or the remarkable Bizy Castle, known as “Normandy’s Versailles.” You may choose to go on an excursion to the historic Normandy Landing Beaches, including Omaha Beach, the Point du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery. In Rouen, best known as the site of Joan of Arc’s persecution, you’ll go on a guided walk through the medieval quarter. From Conflans, join an excursion to the quaint and inspiring town of Auvers-Sur-Oise—the inspiration of famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh—or visit Napoleon and Josephine’s Malmaison.
On this French river cruise, enjoy wine, cheese, and beautiful scenery along the Seine River. Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history or take a tour showing you the iconic sites of this enchanting city.
From price is based on 28 June 2027 departure.
Multiple departures are available April to October.
Itinerary:
London (2 nights), Stonehenge, Bath (1 night), Ludlow, Liverpool (1 night), Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh (2 nights), York (1 night), Stratford-upon-Avn, London (1 night), Paris, 7 nights River Cruise - Vernon, Les Andelys, Cuadebec, Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris
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Travel Dates
For travel 28 Jun 2027
*per person, twin share
16 Days From
$13,608*
Includes
Tour Accommodation: 8 nights hotel accommodation. River Cruise accommodation: 7 nights in a Deluxe Stateroom onboard Avalon Tapestry II.
Transport: air-conditioned motorcoach with FREE Wi-Fi access (where available), Eurostar train, Siene River cruise from Paris return.
Meals during the Tour: 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
Meals during the River Cruise: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily
Included Activities & Attractions during the Tour: London sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral; Visit Stonehenge and the Roman Baths in Bath; Explore the charming medieval town of Ludlow on the River Teme; Edinburgh - city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels; a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House, sightseeing tour if York; In Stratford-upon-Avon- see Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit the legendary playwright's birthplace.
Bonus
Price includes a saving of $2,600* per person. Sale ends 15 Nov 2026.