Big Phil wrote:Head off next week for 10 days in Poland then a 10 day tour of London, Paris and Rome...
First ever overseas trip and pretty excited. Any advice, hints or tips to take on board?
If you plan on going up the Eiffel Tower, then there's two ways.
First is lift/lift (top price, longer queues) or stairs/lift (cheaper, shorter queues).
Obviously it'll depend on the weather/time of day for numbers.
The Louvre is massive and you should allow plenty of time if you plan to visit.
The Vatican is in Rome of course and worth a visit (even for the non-religious).
You can climb to the top of St Peter's Basilica if inclined (stairs only!).
Expect it to be very crowded in places.
I didn't think that much of Rome itself apart from the ancient monuments such as the Pantheon and the Colosseum (to be fair, my stay was brief)
The Tower of London is loaded with history.
Go on one of the regular Beefeater led tours (free once inside).
I did a 3 hr bike tour of London which wasn't bad (also in Paris).
In general it can be better buying tickets online to avoid queues and to get slight discounts.
Have a look at TripAdvisor for other ideas/reviews.