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Around the World in 22 Days: Seoul, London, Paris

Charlie Lucas

Charlie Lucas

10 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic adventure to three vibrant cities - Seoul, London, and Paris. Discover ancient palaces, bustling markets, iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Join me as I explore the best of these captivating destinations!

Day 1Traditional Charm and Modern Design in Seoul
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$42

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$ 2

느티나무와 곰이복이
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$11
4 - 6 min

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DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Joo Ok (주옥)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$17
6 - 9 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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애성회관
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$14
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Delectable Street Food in Seoul
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$49

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$ 2

dugahun (두가헌)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
10 - 15 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$3
9 - 11 min

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부촌육회
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$17
1 - 2 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Woo Lae Oak (우래옥)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$17
Day 3Hidden Gems and Breathtaking Views in Seoul
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$57

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$ 2

L’amant Secret (라망 시크레)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
5 - 8 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
22 - 27 min

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The Place Dining (더플레이스다이닝)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$15
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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$16
11 - 16 min

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Mongmyeok Sanbang (목멱산방)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$17
Day 4Culinary Delights and Thrilling Attractions in Seoul
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$89

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$ 2

본가설렁탕
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$11
9 - 14 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$47
12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn The Burger Joint (브루클린 더 버거 조인트)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$16
8 - 11 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Neung Ra Do (능라도)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 5Cultural Immersion and Riverside Serenity in Seoul
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$43

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$ 3

Half Past Ten (하프패스트텐)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
6 - 8 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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한강집생태
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$17
8 - 11 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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봉피양 용산점 (봉피양)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16

Budget breakdown: $2189 In total

Activities & Food:$2122
Transport:$67
Day 1Traditional Charm and Modern Design in Seoul
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$112

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$ 8

Heap's Sausages
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$25
12 - 17 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
27 - 33 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$15
9 - 14 min

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Mei Ume
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
10 - 12 min

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Bar Tozino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Delectable Street Food in Seoul
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$123

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$ 8

La Tua Pasta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$25
1 - 2 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$25
10 - 12 min

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Barrafina
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$37
12 - 18 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Bancone
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 3Hidden Gems and Breathtaking Views in Seoul
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$133

Sky Pod Bar
Sky Pod Bar is an all-day drinking and dining rooftop space situated amongst the impressive gardens and offering the best views from Sky Garden.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
2 - 3 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$37
16 - 24 min

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Amber
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
2 - 3 min

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Emilia’s
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 4Culinary Delights and Thrilling Attractions in Seoul
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$120

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$ 8

The Original Maids of Honour
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
13 - 20 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
7 - 9 min

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Al Boccon Di' Vino
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$37
16 - 20 min

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The Swan
In a world of gastropub restaurants, The Swan is staying true to the pub in gastropub. We’re proud to serve 3 real ales alongside an exciting wine list and a monthly changing Mediterranean menu full of delicious, fresh dishes.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Day 5Cultural Immersion and Riverside Serenity in Seoul
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$96

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$ 4

Mari Vanna
Russian Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
16 - 23 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Da Mario
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$36
11 - 16 min

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Macellaio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Day 6Day 1: Sausages, Parks, and Iconic Bridges in London
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$93

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$ 4

Aubaine
Part of the Hilton Hotel, this opulent venue features modern French dishes with a nod to the traditional.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$23
8 - 12 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
5 - 6 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Harry's Dolce Vita
Harry's Dolce Vita is a mixture of legendary Italian charm, delicious unfussy food, inspired cocktails, stylish decor and some good old fashioned fun.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$34
4 - 5 min

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Signor Sassi Italian Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 7Day 2: Pasta, Markets, and Architectural Marvels in London
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$138

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$ 4

L'ETO Caffè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Pret a Manger
Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market today.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$36
5 - 8 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$43
6 - 9 min

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Opso
OPSO [gr. ΟΨΟ] is an ancient Greek word for a delectable morsel of food, a delicacy. Inspired by Greece, made in London
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Day 8Day 3: Sky-High Views and Historic Treasures in London
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$94

Oxford & Cambridge Club
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
5 - 8 min

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St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Chutney Mary
Following 25 glorious years in Chelsea, Chutney Mary has now moved to its new home in St James’s and now also has a stylish bar, two private dining rooms and a completely new set of menus to suit every time of the day, mood and taste. It is open for lunch, dinner, bar eating & cocktails.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
9 - 14 min

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Coya London
London's first Latin American Restaurant, Bar and Private Members' club in the heart of Mayfair.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Day 9Day 4: Royal Gardens and Gastronomic Delights in London
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$124

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$ 4

Flat Cap Coffee Co
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
7 - 10 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$31
13 - 16 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Casa do Frango
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$33
3 - 4 min

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Bao Borough
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 10Day 5: Russian Cuisine and Museum Marvels in London
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$131

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$ 8

Asakusa Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$23
6 - 8 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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London Zoo
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$37
12 - 17 min

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Purezza
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$37
10 - 12 min

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Opso
OPSO [gr. ΟΨΟ] is an ancient Greek word for a delectable morsel of food, a delicacy. Inspired by Greece, made in London
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34

Budget breakdown: $2189 In total

Activities & Food:$2122
Transport:$67
Day 1Traditional Charm and Modern Design in Seoul
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$87

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$ 3

CoCo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
4 - 6 min

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Palais Garnier
Italian-style opera house with ceiling painted by Chagall & library museum in 19th-century building.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$11
14 - 21 min

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Tuileries Garden
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Au Moulin à Vent
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$27
11 - 16 min

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Jardin des Plantes
Vast park with plant species grown in botanical & alpine gardens & restored 19th-century hothouses.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Tesoro d'Italia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Delectable Street Food in Seoul
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$89

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$ 3

AntiCafé
Payez au temps, consommez à volonté ! L’Anticafé est un espace partagé idéal pour travailler et pour s’amuser. Ici, on se sent comme chez soi.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
6 - 9 min

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The Centre Pompidou
Architecturally avant-garde complex housing National Museum of Modern Art, library and music center.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
11 - 14 min

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Les Papilles
Ce bistrot français sert des plats français du terroir dans le cadre d'une cave à vin et épicerie fine.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$28
7 - 10 min

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Luxembourg Gardens
17th-century park with formally laid-out gardens, trees planted in patterns & statues on pedestals.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Chez Fernand
Carte de bistrot traditionnelle accordée avec des vins dans un lieu chaleureux doté de nappes à carreaux.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Day 3Hidden Gems and Breathtaking Views in Seoul
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$105

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$ 5

La Capannina
Cuisine calabraise sans façon et vins italiens pour ce café, restaurant et pizzeria avec terrasse chauffée.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
5 - 8 min

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Panthéon
18th-century mausoleum with colonnaded facade, housing remains of notable French citizens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$13
8 - 10 min

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Sainte-Chapelle
Ornate, 13th-century, Gothic chapel with relics & notable stained-glass windows of biblical scenes.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
11 - 14 min

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Bar Vendôme
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$29
11 - 16 min

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Place de la Concorde
Major public square, scene of executions, decorated with fountains, statues & an Egyptian obelisk.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Le Gabriel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$29
Day 4Culinary Delights and Thrilling Attractions in Seoul
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$101

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$ 3

Café Marly
Cadre Napoléon III et terrasse sous les arcades, avec vue sur la Pyramide, pour une carte d'ici et d'ailleurs.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$19
3 - 4 min

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Louvre Museum
Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$22
13 - 16 min

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Schwartz's
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$30
5 - 8 min

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Trocadéro Gardens
Public park, created in 1937, with sculptures & a central fountain featuring 20 water jets.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Monsieur Bleu
Monsieur Bleu is the new Restaurant of Palais de Tokyo.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 5Cultural Immersion and Riverside Serenity in Seoul
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$114

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$ 3

Le Concorde
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
7 - 10 min

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Musée d'Orsay
Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$18
16 - 20 min

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Arc de Triomphe
Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$14
7 - 10 min

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EXKi Kléber
EXKi is a high-quality fast food restaurant offering natural, fresh products at all times of the day, in a pleasant, relaxing, environment. Our motto is natural, fresh & ready.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$29
6 - 9 min

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L'Etoile Marocaine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$31
Day 6Day 1: Sausages, Parks, and Iconic Bridges in London
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$101

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$ 3

Le Petit Capucci
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$19
3 - 4 min

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Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Il Sorrentino
Ce restaurant italien aux notes siciliennes propose une cuisine raffinée dans un décor élégant avec terrasse.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$31
7 - 10 min

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Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$20
7 - 10 min

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Le Violon d'Ingres
Restaurant français à la salle élégante décorée de tons crème et chocolat, pour des mets raffinés de saison.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$31
Day 7Day 2: Pasta, Markets, and Architectural Marvels in London
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$81

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$ 3

Aux Arts et Sciences Réunis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
11 - 16 min

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La Villette
Wide lawns with sculptures and fountains in urban park with a museum, a cinema and a music complex.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Les Pantins
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$31
13 - 16 min

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Le Pavillon des Canaux
Ce café-bar-restaurant propose une carte de collations et boissons dans différentes pièces cosy et colorées.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$29

Budget breakdown: $2189 In total

Activities & Food:$2122
Transport:$67