Summer is just around the corner, and a family trip to London and Paris might be the perfect vacation for everyone! London and Paris are much more than two of the world’s most famous and beautiful capitals. With Classic Journeys by your side, you’ll not only see the sights in London, you’ll go even further with a private-access visit to Stonehenge at sunset and a Harry Potter-style afternoon tea. In Paris, you’ll skip to the head of the line at the Louvre Museum, cruise the Seine and go for a bike ride in the vast gardens of the Palace of Versailles. You’ll stay in perfectly-located hotels and you’ll be in the amazing company of your expert local guide… so don’t worry if your French is a little rusty! Check out these top six experiences for a family trip to London and Paris.

#1 Stonehenge at Sunset
Head out to the vast rolling plains surrounding Stonehenge late in the day and feel the landscape change as the sun sinks to the horizon.

Stonehenge at Sunset

#2 London Eye
The London Eye is the mammoth observation wheel that sits on the banks of the Thames and offers the best views in town. 

London Eye and Thames River in the evening

#3 London Landmarks
There’s so much to see in London, and the best way to see it all is on a guided walk past the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral with its huge dome, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and more.

View of Big Ben and Parliament

#4 Evening Seine River Cruise
Paris looks its very best at night from the Seine where you get a wonderful look at the landmarks while enjoying dinner.

River Cruise boat on the Seine at sunset

#5 Paris Landmarks
Just like London there is plenty to see and do in Paris and the best way is on a guided tour with a local tour guide. Enjoy seeing landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse Tower, and more. 

Eiffel Tower

#6 Versailles
In addition to seeing the famed frescoed ceilings and Hall of Mirrors when you visit Versailles enjoy an easy bike tour of the gardens that cover almost 2,000 acres.

Gardens of Versailles

If you’d like to do all these activities, plus a little more, without the hassle of logistics—join a Classic Journeys Family Trip to London & Paris. You’ll have the trip of a lifetime!