Essential Europe with London
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring its rich history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. This multi-day tour takes you from the ancient streets of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice, the artistic splendor of Florence, the majestic Swiss Alps, the vibrant city of Paris, and the historic landmarks of London. Along the way, you'll enjoy guided sightseeing, local cuisine, and unique experiences that bring each destination to life. Whether you're marveling at Michelangelo's masterpieces, cruising down the Seine, or standing in awe of the Swiss Alps, this tour promises a wealth of unforgettable experiences.
Included
10 nights hotel accommodation
EMPIRE PALACE or similar
STARHOTEL MICHELANGELO or similar
NH LAGUNA PALACE or similar
ASTORIA or similar
LES JARDINS DU MARAIS or similar
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 light lunch; 3 three-course dinners
Motorcoach; private water-taxi in Venice; TGV train Basel-Paris; Seine cruise in Paris; high-speed Eurostar train
ROME Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
VENICE Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; pasta dinner at local restaurant; Globus Local Favorite private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal
BELLINZONA Globus Local Favorite Visit the Castelgrande courtyard and enjoy a light lunch with wine
LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
BASEL–PARIS By high-speed TGV train (first-class)
PARIS Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise, farewell dinner at a local restaurant
PARIS–LONDON By high-speed Eurostar train
LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.
Destinations
Rome
Florence
Basel
Paris
London
Bellinzona
Lucerne
VeniceMap
Attractions
Chapel Bridge
St. Clement Basilica
Capitoline Museums
Palatine Hill
Giotto's Bell Tower
Basilica of San Lorenzo
Strozzi Palace
Lion Monument Lucerne
Piazza San Marco
Galleria dell'Accademia
Colosseum
Les Invalides
Bridge of SighsDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Rome
- Rome - Arrival day
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Welcome to the eternal city of Rome! Your journey begins with a warm welcome dinner at a local restaurant at 5 pm, where you'll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Rome
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- National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia
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Today, we delve into the heart of Rome with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure.
Day 3 – Day 3: Artistic Splendor in Florence
- Rome
- Florence
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- Giotto's Bell Tower
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We journey to the Tuscan capital of Florence, where a guided tour takes us to Michelangelo’s David at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Enjoy free time to explore this artistic city.
Day 4 – Day 4: Venice - The City of Canals
- Florence
- Venice
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- Piazza San Marco
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Arriving in Venice, we take a private boat ride and walking tour to St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs. After a glassblowing demonstration, enjoy free time to explore before dinner at a local restaurant and a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal.
Day 5 – Day 5: Swiss Alps and Bellinzona
- Venice
- Bellinzona
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- Church of San Martino
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Today, we journey to Bellinzona, where we take an elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande for a light lunch with local specialties and Merlot wine. We then drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard to reach Lucerne.
Day 6 – Day 6: Discovering Lucerne
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- Lion Monument Lucerne
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Our day in Lucerne begins with a walking tour that includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. The rest of the day is yours to explore this charming Swiss city at your own pace.
Day 7 – Day 7: From Basel to Paris
- Lucerne
- Basel
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We board the high-speed TGV train in Basel and travel to the vibrant city of Paris. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore the City of Light at your leisure.
Day 8 – Day 8: Paris - The City of Light
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- Stade de France
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Enjoy a free morning in Paris before an afternoon guided sightseeing tour that includes an orientation drive and a cruise on the Seine River. The day concludes with dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 9 – Day 9: From Paris to London
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We leave Paris behind as we board the high-speed Eurostar train to London, arriving in the afternoon. The rest of the day is yours to start exploring this historic city.
Day 10 – Day 10: Exploring London
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Our guided sightseeing tour of London includes a visit to the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to discover the city's many attractions at your own pace.
Day 11 – Day 11: Farewell
- London - Departure day
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Our unforgettable journey through Europe comes to an end after breakfast. Safe travels until we meet again!
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