Seeing Paris and London, fast and cheap
Updated: January 7, 2009
If you`re looking to get out of the country.. and you`ve always wanted to visit Eurpoe, now may be the time.
Here are Jennifer Huls-Wayland with L & L Travel`s suggestions for seeing London and Paris.
Q1. IS IT EASY TO GET TO BOTH CITIES AT THE SAME TIME.. AND FIT IN THE HOT SPOTS?
London and Paris have been tied together for the past 10 years by the Eurostar, an underground fast train. With the Eurostar, you can tour the Tower of London, and visit Notre Dame in Paris, all in one day.
Q2: IS IT HARD TO FIT ALL THAT IN DURING A SHORT TRIP?
In the 10 years that the Eurostar train has been in service, it has completely revolutionized travel between England and the Continent. City-center to city-center you can travel from London Waterloo station and be walking around the heart of Paris in just two hours and 35 minutes. And it`s so much more relaxing and convenient than transfering to and from airports.
Q3: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SITES YOU CAN SEE?
Globus, a leading Tour Operator combines these great cities with A Week in London & Paris, featuring three nights in each, sightseeing with a local guide in each city, visits to St. Paul`s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard in London, plus visits to Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Q4: WHAT IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE TOUR GUIDES AND GO OFF ON YOUR OWN.. IS IT EXPENSIVE OUTSIDE THE PACKAGE DEAL?
Both cities also offer a city pass with discounts at attractions and public transport. Where the attractions are normally free, The London pass gives you great offers, such as a free guided tour. A 3-day London Pass can be purchased for about $107 which is a good price since it covers more than $700 in entrance fees and discounts.
In Paris, you can get a 3-day museum card for about $53 than allows entry into more than 70 museums and monuments in Paris and the surrounding area.
Q5: WHAT ABOUT THE DOUBLE DECKER BUSES?
Another fun, economical way to enjoy Paris is the $40, 2-day Unlimited Paris Sightseeing Pass. This includes a convertible double decker sightseeingn bus throughout the city to attractions, shopping and historic sites.
The same company offers a unique tour for fans of the Da Vinci Code,tracing his fictional footsteps as well as offering Seine dinner cruises, Versailles sightseeing tours, and tickets to shows at the Lido, Crazy Horse Saloon and Moulin Rouge.
