One of the world’s most important cities, London is a cultural and historical highpoint of any European tour. Stroll among the city’s famous parks, tour one of the world-class museums and take in the spectacular views from the famous London Eye.
March Break Special - France & England
Brightspark offers programs for groups of any size! Our new “Spark Together” program pairs smaller groups together at an affordable price. With only a minimum of 8 students per school, a group can participate in this program and receive the same discounts that a larger group would receive. Call or emailus@brightsparktravel.ca for more details.
Highlights: Guided tours of Paris and London, Bateaux Mouches cruise, Louvre, Eiffel Tower Summit, Tower of London, British Museum
United Kingdom
Take Brightspark’s London tour for an easy introduction to Europe. Few cities in the world can offer such pomp and pageantry.
This economical tour hits all the highlights: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. Students can also explore London's great neighbourhoods such as Soho, Covent Garden and Notting Hill for a real taste of London life.
Bath
From famous British landmarks to England’s lesser-known Roman roots, Bath is a city rich in history. Explore its namesake historic Roman mineral for a unique insight into the region’s history.
Oxford
Home to some of the world’s most prolific and influential thinkers and writers, this college town is as rich in architectural history as it is in culture. Explore the creative birthplace of Alice in Wonderland, Dr. Seuss and The Lord of the Rings.
Stratford
Walk in the footsteps of the world’s most famous playwright. Stratford, home to William Shakespeare, is a destination everyone can enjoy - not just fans of the Great Bard. Situated on the picturesque Avon River, take your student group on an educational tour of this quaint town.
- Spark Together - France and England
- London - 8 Day Sample Itinerary
- London and Paris - 7 Day Sample Itinerary
- Paris and London - 9 Day Sample Itinerary
Day One
Overnight flight to Paris
Day Two
- Arrive in Paris
- 3 hour Guided Coach tour of Paris
- Overnight in Paris
Day Three
- Admission to the Musée de Louvre
- Overnight in Paris
Day Four
- Visit to the Eiffel Tower – admission to summit
- Cruise on the River Seine - Bateaux Mouches
- Overnight in Paris
Day Five
- Visit to the Palace de Versailles - optional
- Transfer to Versailles
- Overnight in Paris
Day Six
- Transfer to London via Eurostar
- 3 hour Guided Coach Tour of London
- Overnight in London
Day Seven
- Spend your day in London sightseeing and exploring. Visit the Tate modern, the Science Museum and/or the Imperial War Museum
- Optional – Audio Tour of the British Museum
- Optional – Admission to National Gallery
- Overnight in London
Day Eight
- Visit to the Tower of London
- Optional – Ride on London Eye
- Optional – Farewell Dinner
- Overnight in London
Day Nine
Transfer to Airport for Return Flight
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to London
Day 2
• Arrive in London
• Guided Tour of London - Experience a half day guided walking tour of London which will include famous landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
• Enjoy a Trip on the London Eye - Ride the largest Ferris wheel in all of Europe!
Day 3
• Buckingham Palace - Throw yourself into the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen
• Audio Tour of the British Museum - Get lost in this amazing museum which houses a collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures
• Tate Modern Gallery - The gallery is a spectacular display of international modern art, dating back from the 1900’s to the present day
Day 4
• Tower of London – This historic landmark has served a variety of functions in its time, being utilized as everything from a royal palace to a prison
• Tour of the National Gallery - Artists from Giotto to Picasso are all represented in this skillfully arranged collection
• Leisure time in London
Day 5
• Transfer to Windsor
• Windsor Castle - With Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, this castle is one of the three principal official residences of Queen Elizabeth II
• Eton College for Boys - Experience its magnificent grounds and learn about the school's fascinating history
• Cruise on the River Thames – Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the famous River Thames
• Stonehenge - Was it a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? The wonderment of this site will remain throughout history
• Transfer to Bath
Day 6
• Number 1 Royal Crescent - This magnificently restored town house attempts to recreate a picture of life in Georgian Bath
• Tour of the Roman Baths - The heart of this World Heritage Site, the Roman Baths give you a sense of how this wonderful city earned its title
• Walking Tour of Oxford – Discover one of the oldest and most storied areas of England, including the Bodleian Libraries, the oldest in the whole of Europe
• Transfer to Stratford
Day 7
• Walking Tour of Stratford - Visit all five houses in which William Shakespeare lived and was inspired to create his prolific work
• Transfer to London
Day 8
• Depart for your return flight home
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to London
Day 2
• Arrive in London
• Guided Tour of London – Experience highlights such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Parliament, Big Ben, Whitehall, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace
• Enjoy a Trip on the London Eye - Ride the largest Ferris wheel in all of Europe!
Day 3
• Buckingham Palace - Throw yourself into the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen
• Westminster Abbey - This historic church’s consecration predated the Invasion of 1066 AD, and has been the setting for every Coronation since
• Audio Tour of the British Museum - Get lost in this amazing museum which houses a collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures
• St. Paul's Cathedral - Famous for being the focus of public mourning for heroes such as Admiral Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Winston Churchill
Day 4
• Tower of London – This historic landmark has served a variety of functions in its time, being utilized as everything from a royal palace to a prison
• Tour of the National Gallery - Artists from Giotto to Picasso are all represented in this skillfully arranged collection
• Transfer to Paris
Day 5
• Guided Tour of Paris - Visits include Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cité, the Notre Dame Cathedral, La Bastille, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Chaillot Palace, the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Concorde Square, Madeleine, l’Opéra, and the Place des Pyramides
• Sacre Coeur Church - Travel to Montmartre to experience this beautiful Romano Byzantine place of worship
Day 6
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Louvre - This tour provides the opportunity to see the famous work of Leonardo da Vinci; the Mona Lisa
• Eiffel Tower - The most famous landmark of Paris is a marvel of modern engineering
• Charles de Gaulle Etoile – Visit the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees
• Cruise on the River Seine - Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine on the famous Bateaux Mouches
Day 7
• Depart for your return flight home
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to Paris
Day 2
• Arrive in Paris
• Guided Tour of Paris - experience highlights such as Pont-Neuf, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Chaillot Palace, the Eiffel Tower and L’Opera
Day 3
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Louvre - This tour provides the opportunity to see the famous work of Leonardo da Vinci; the Mona Lisa
• Charles de Gaulle Etoile – Visit the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees
Day 4
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Orsay - This converted railway station holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1915
• Eiffel Tower - The most famous landmark of Paris is a marvel of modern engineering
• Hôtel des Invalides - Founded by Louis XlV in 1674 to house wounded veterans
• Cruise on the River Seine - Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine on the famous Bateaux Mouches
Day 5
• Transfer to Versailles
• Palace de Versailles - This incredible 17th century palace and surrounding gardens were built when Versailles was a modest country village
• Leisure Time in the Marais Quarter – The Place des Vosges is often referred to as the most beautiful square in the world
Day 6
• Transfer to London
• Guided Tour of London - Experience a half day guided walking tour of London which will include famous landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
• London Eye - Ride the largest Ferris wheel in all of Europe!
Day 7
• Buckingham Palace - Throw yourself into the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen
• Audio Tour of the British Museum - Get lost in this amazing museum which houses a collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures
• Tate Modern Gallery - The gallery is a spectacular display of international modern art, dating back from the 1900’s to the present day
Day 8
• Tower of London – This historic landmark has served a variety of functions in its time, being utilized as everything from a royal palace to a prison
• Tour of the National Gallery - Artists from Giotto to Picasso are all represented in this skillfully arranged collection
• Leisure time in London
Day 9
• Depart for your return flight home
