Business and Culture in London and Paris

8 days

London and Paris

Balance invaluable European business insights with the iconic landmarks that frame them. Two-and-a-quarter centuries after the ink dried on the Treaty of Paris, the political, cultural and economic forces that bridge the Atlantic are more dynamic than ever. This is the lens affixed to Business & Culture in Europe, and for eight days, it’s yours to examine in unique detail.

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.

Day 1: Fly overnight to England

Day 2: London

Meet your Field Director at the airport

Take a walking tour of London

With your Field Director you will see:

The Strand, London's major thoroughfare
Trafalgar Square, a bustling central square
Leicester Square, a square lined with theaters and other events
Covent Garden, a vibrant and charming shopping area

Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London

Day 3: London

Take a guided tour of London

With your expert local guide you will see:

Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection
St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring London on your own

Day 4: London

🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Meet with an industry expert

🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Attend a lecture to gain insights on local business practices at Hult International Business School

Day 5: London • Paris

Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area

Explore art from around the world at the Louvre, home to over 35,000 objects including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa

See Notre-Dame Cathedral, known for its sculptured facade, stained-glass rose windows, and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings

Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter

Day 6: Paris

🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde, a major public square
Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed with high-fashion boutiques
Arc de Triomphe, a monument honoring those who fought for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and an iconic symbol of Paris
Hôtel des Invalides, a grand hospital commissioned by Louis XIV

Add this in-depth excursion:

Versailles

Welcome to the world headquarters of decadence—the grand palace of Versailles. The enormous estate was built to keep commoners far from its gilded doors and expansive gardens—but fortunately, you won’t have to win Louie or Marie’s notoriously fickle favor to get in. After spending the day in a maze of manicured shrubbery and the staggering Hall of Mirrors, continue the theme of indulgence by treating yourself at a local patisserie nearby.

Day 7: Paris

🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Meet with an industry expert

Day 8: Depart for home