Tour Code: 28LNP2
Tour Manager: Matthias Daniel
Group Size: 8
Activity level: Moderate

This 13-day trip starts with an overnight flight to Paris (maybe before Festival Clin d'Oeil?), where travelers will spend six nights. In Paris, the itinerary features a walking tour of Montmartre, visits to Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte Chapelle, and The Louvre, a full-day excursion to Versailles, a visit to the Eiffel Tower, and an evening river cruise. On day seven, travelers will take the Eurostar to London for a six-night stay. Highlights in London include guided tours of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the London Eye, a full-day excursion to Greenwich to visit the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark, exploring the Tower of London and Bankside, and a day trip to Windsor Castle. The trip concludes with a return flight from London.

Tuesday, August 1
Check in the hotel and meet your tour guide in the lobby. Walking tour of the historic Montmartre region with plenty of hidden gems to see, including Sacré Coeur church atop the hill and view the city from above. Stay 6 nights in Paris.

Wednesday, August 2
Kick off your entire day with a bang by going atop the Eiffel Tower! Walk over to the Invalides where we can see Napoleon’s tomb. Then, head to the Louvre Museum and get a close-up peek of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more, with a local Deaf guide.

Thursday, August 3
Check out of the hotel and head to the Palace of Versailles! Explore all day inside the palace with a local Deaf guide as well as the extravagant gardens outside. Return to the hotel.

Friday, August 4
Start your morning at the St. Jacques deaf school with a local Deaf guide, where Laurent Clerc spent his formative years under the tutelage of Abbe Sicard. Stroll through the picturesque Luxembourg Gardens nearby. Arrive in the heart of Paris, Ile de la Cité, and visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle with a local Deaf guide with a short stop at last in the afternoon, visit France's only English language bookstore.

Saturday, August 5
Head to International Visual Theater (IVT), a renowned deaf theater, and participate in a fun French Sign Language and Deaf Culture workshop. After Lunch at afternoon, Trinity Church/ Rooftop - Lafayette Galleries/ Opéra + nearby, briefly see the Abbe de l’Epee cenotaph, the statue of Saint Joan of Arc, the Tuileries Gardens, and more. End your evening atop the Arc de Triomphe.

Sunday, August 6
In the morning, visit the famous Pantheon. Free afternoon. Have a dinner before hopping on a late evening cruise to bid ‘adieu’ to Paris.

Monday, August 7
Check out of the hotel and take the early morning Eurostar train to London. Afternoon free time. Stay 6 nights in London.

Tuesday, August 8
After breakfast, meet in the lobby.  Your tour and local guide will debrief everything about London as well as hand out metro cards.  Explore the west side of London all day with your local guide and see the following:  Enter the Westminster Abbey. Walking tour of the Big Ben & Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, 10 Downing St, Parliament Square, etc. Take a ride on the London Wheel. Free time afterwards.  Optional activity - on your own: Churchill War Rooms, Walk around St. James Park, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, etc.

Wednesday, August 9
Full day guided trip to Greenwich with a morning cruise on Thames River. Learn more about the Royal Observatory & Prime Meridian Line. Go back in time in the Cutty Sark - 19th Century clipper ship. Go inside the Old Royal Naval College and see the Painted Hall "Sistine Chapel of UK”. Enjoy the Greenwich Market (food/shopping). Return to the hotel by metro from Greenwich and free time afterwards.

Thursday, August 10
Explore the eastside of London all day and see the following:
Go inside the Tower of London.  Cross the Tower of London bridge. Walking tour of the Bankside / Southwark: Borough Market, Globe Theater, Millennium Bridge, Great Fire of London, London Bridge, etc. Final stop inside the St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Friday, August 11
Take a train and explore all day at the town of Windsor with a local guide.  Go inside the Windsor Castle (admission). See Windsor Eton Bridge &  Eton College. Enjoy the Windsor Royal Station (food/shopping). Return to the hotel.  Free time afterwards.

Saturday, August 12
Morning walking at Hyde Park to see the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain with stopover Shopping at Harrods . Afternoon free time. Have a 'farewell' dinner before hopping on a late evening walking to bid ‘adieu’ to London.

Sunday, August 13
Check out of the hotel anytime for your flight departure or to your next respective destination.

Updated as of 04/20/2026

Matt, born in the former GDR (German Democratic Republic), Matthias brings a wealth of experience to the table as a social worker, trainer, manager, and financial officer. His diverse background reflects his multifaceted personality and passion for connecting with others.

A seasoned traveler, Matthias finds his heart drawn to Japan and the Brittany region of France, which he considers his “heartland.” Now based in Paris, he shares his life with his French partner, Alexandre, who is proudly from Brittany. Known for his warm and radiant smile, Matthias loves meeting people from all walks of life. His motto: “Just smile and be happy!”

• 12 nights in 3-star hotel.

• 14 meals: Breakfast (12), Dinner (2)

• Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.

• Services of local deaf guides.

• All transportation expenses.

• Eurostar fare(s), according to itinerary

• All city and/or tourist taxes. 

• Airport transfers at beginning and end of tour.

• All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.

• Informative travel preparation packet.

• $100 Repeat Customer Discount per person on your next regular tour.

• Domestic and/or international airfares.

• All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.

• Travel Insurance.

• All types of transit and tourist visas (if applicable) - e.g. ETA, ETIAS, etc.

• Tips for your Tour Leader, Tour Assistant(s) and/or Local Guides.

• Tour begins in Paris, France and ends in London, UK. 

• Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants.

• When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits/payments may be required.

• Significant walking expected during the tour. Moderate physical fitness is required. All participants will be expected to be able to carry their own luggage.

• Hands on Travel recommends that you purchase a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.

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With this tour confirmation, your $500 deposit is now non-refundable in any event you need to back out. However, it may be transferable to a future tour.