European Splendour (End Paris, 11 Days)

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Description

Summary

Starts
Rome
Duration
11 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the heart of Europe, immersing yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes of Italy, Switzerland, and France. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of iconic landmarks, local experiences, and culinary delights. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice, the scenic Tuscan hills to the medieval charm of Lucerne, and the vineyard-clad hills of Burgundy to the grandeur of Paris, this tour promises a captivating adventure. Enjoy the company of fellow travelers, expert local guides, and a dedicated Travel Director, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience.

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Included

6 Dinner (D)

10 Breakfast (B)

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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Barceló Aran Mantegna

Villa Neroli

Le Boulevard Lido

Grand Europe

Renaissance La Défense

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Florence: Join Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini', and enjoy eight generations of history with plenty of stories.

Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.

Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.

Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.

Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.

Siena: See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo.

Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Venice: As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark's Square.

Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.

Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.

Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Explore Rome, Florence and Paris

Discover Siena, Pisa, Venice, Lake Como and Lucerne

Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice

View the ancient sites of Rome, the Piazza del Campo in Siena, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italian Lakes, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the spectacular alpine scenery of Switzerland, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

See the Colosseum in Rome and the vineyards of Burgundy in France

Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Optional Experiences and free time

Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

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Destinations

Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome
Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence
Pisa - city in ItalyPisa
Paris, France. Panoramic view from Arc de Triomphe. Eiffel Tower and Avenue des Champs Elysees. Europe.Paris
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne
Siena - city in ItalySiena
Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice

Map

Attractions

photo of trevi fountain at sunrise beautiful full view, Rome, Italy.Trevi Fountain
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandChapel Bridge
photo of Side View with the Bell Tower of the Basilica of San Clemente in the Center of Rome on a Background of Partly Cloudy Sky,Rome Italy.St. Clement Basilica
Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyPiazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
photo of Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees at morning in Paris, France.place de la Concorde
Photo of Champ de Mars view from top of Eiffel tower looking down see the entire city as a beautiful classic architecture, France.Champ de Mars
photo of mangia tower or torre del mangia towering above of the palazzo pubblico on piazza del campo in medieval city of Siena at beautiful sunrise, tuscany, Italy.piazza del Campo
photo of uffizi gallery in piazzale degli uffizi at night in florence Italy.Uffizi Gallery
Saint-Louis Roman Catholic Cathedral of Versailles - France .Versailles cathedral
Photo of Lucerne dying lion monument, Switzerland.Lion Monument Lucerne
photo of Night view of piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Venice. Night cityscape of Venice .Doge's Palace
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.piazza della Signoria
Battistero di San Giovanni., Pisa, Tuscany, ItalyBattistero di San Giovanni
photo of View of statue of david on Piazzale Michelangelo at morning  in Florence, Italy.piazzale Michelangelo
photo of Colosseum in Rome at sunrise, Italy, Europe.Colosseum
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.St Mark's Basilica
photo of Beautiful view of facade and campanile of Siena Cathedral, Duomo di Siena at sunrise, Siena, Tuscany, Italy .Siena Cathedral
photo of The traditional bridge of the sighs of Barranco in Lima-PERU .Bridge of Sighs
photo of ancient Palatine and ground of Circus Maximus on Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy.Circus Maximus
Carta Gate, Venezia-Murano-Burano, Venice, Venezia, Veneto, ItalyCarta Gate
photo of golden sunset over ponte vecchio bridge with traditional boat on the arno river, Florence, Italy.Ponte Vecchio
photo of medieval leaning tower of pisa (Torre di pisa) at piazza dei miracoli (Piazza del duomo), Tuscany, Italy.Leaning Tower of Pisa

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Rome

  • Rome - Arrival day
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Welcome to Rome, the once 'Capital of the World' and a city brimming with history and Italian zest. Enjoy some leisure time to explore before joining your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner and an orientation drive to kickstart your European adventure.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Rome

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  • Trevi Fountain
  • St. Clement Basilica
  • Colosseum
  • Circus Maximus
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Today, we delve into the heart of Christianity, visiting St. Peter's Basilica, home to Michelangelo's sorrowful Pietà. We then cross the Tiber River to explore the ancient sites of Rome, including the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace. Perhaps toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to Rome.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Siena to Florence

  • Siena
  • Florence
  • Rome
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  • piazza del Campo
  • Siena Cathedral
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We journey into the scenic Tuscan hills to the medieval city of Siena. Take in the sights of Piazza del Campo and the 14th-century marble Duomo. Enjoy some free time to shop for hand-painted ceramics before continuing to Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'. Tonight, we connect with locals over a special dinner at a magnificent Tuscan villa.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Florence

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  • Basilica of San Lorenzo
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
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Today, we explore the art and architecture of Florence on a guided walking tour. Visit the marble Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and view the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Learn about the city's historic industries during demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Later, enjoy free time to explore the city on your own. Consider a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or a stroll through the Boboli Gardens.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: From Pisa to Venice

  • Pisa
  • Venice
  • Florence
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  • Battistero di San Giovanni
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Today, we travel to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the famous Leaning Tower and Italy's largest Baptistery. We then cross the Apennine hills and Veneto plains to reach the island city of Venice. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and soaking up the sights and sounds of the 'Queen of the Adriatic'.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Venice Exploration

  • Venice
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  • San Barnaba, Venice
  • Doge's Palace
  • Piazza San Marco
  • St Mark's Basilica
  • Bridge of Sighs
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Today, witness the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing and learn how master craftsmen shape molten glass into exquisite works of art. Next, cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square and join your Travel Director to see the iconic highlights of the city - the ornate Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Campanile. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Venice to Lucerne

  • Lucerne
  • Venice
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We leave Italy behind and travel through the Italian Lake District bound for Switzerland. Journey through the alpine landscapes, past Lugano and through the St. Gotthard tunnel into central Switzerland. Spend the next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of Lucerne.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Lucerne Orientation

  • Lucerne
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  • Chapel Bridge
  • Lion Monument Lucerne
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Enjoy an orientation of Lucerne with your Travel Director. Visit the Lion Monument, a tribute to the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution, and the picturesque wooden Chapel Bridge. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the beautifully painted façades in the Old Town or shopping for luxurious Swiss chocolate.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Lucerne to Paris

  • Paris
  • Lucerne
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Cross the French border and journey through the rolling vineyard-clad hills of Burgundy, one of France's most prominent wine regions. Arrive in Paris later this afternoon and join your fellow travelers for a celebratory dinner marking the end of your European adventure.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Paris Sightseeing

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  • place de la Concorde
  • Champ de Mars
  • Versailles cathedral
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Join a Local Specialist this morning for a guided tour along the grand Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde. View the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Latin Quarter.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Farewell

  • Paris - Departure day
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As our unforgettable journey comes to an end, it's time to bid farewell to your newfound friends and Travel Director. Safe travels!

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