EUROPE a N TR aV ELER

10 Days starting from $2,350/person

Trip Highlights

Connect With Locals Travel to Isola Tiberina for an evening with Fabio and his family. Enjoy drinks and a ‘Be My Guest’ dinner in a unique setting among Roman excavations

Explore London, Paris, Florence and Rome with a ‘Local Specialist’

Discover Lucerne and Venice

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome

View the White Cliffs of Dover, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice and the ancient sites of Rome

See the Somme Battlefields and the vineyards of Burgundy in France

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

Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit

COUNTRIES (including Vatican City)

Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange for flights to arrive on or before Day 1.

Day 1 Welcome to London (2 Nights)

Spend some time exploring the pomp and pageantry of a city that effortlessly combines old and new.

 Park Plaza County Hall

*Local Host is with you during your stay in London. Your Travel Director will join you on day 3.

Day 2 Discover Historic London

Join a ‘Local Specialist’ this morning for a tour of the iconic and unexpected highlights of London, including Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The rest of the day is free.  Breakfast

Day 3 Cross the English Channel to Paris (2 Nights)

Meet your Travel Director and depart London for the White Cliffs of Dover, England’s last hurrah before we cross the English Channel. We pass the tragic World War I battlef ields before arriving in Paris where we will enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner, followed by an orientation drive.

Day 4 Explore the Sights of Paris

 Novotel Centre Bercy  Breakfast, Dinner on trips operated by Trafalgar only when you book with us!

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Pricing starts at $2,350/person

Double occupancy

Day 5 Onwards to Explore Lucerne

 Breakfast

Embark on a scenic sojourn with your ‘Local Specialist’ along the Grand Champs Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe, honoring those who fought for France. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, you’ll have some leisure time to explore the treasures of Paris. Maybe wander through Montmartre in search of beautiful art, view da Vinci’s Mona Lisa at the Louvre or relax at a cozy French café and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the world go by.

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2023 DEPARTURES

MAY 5, 19, 28

JUN 7, 14, 16, 30

JUL 14, 28

 Grand Europe  Breakfast, Dinner

We wind our way through the sprawling vineyards of Burgundy, journeying south past rolling green farmlands into Switzerland bound for Lucerne. Cross the famous wooden Chapel Bridge with its 17th-century paintings and view the mortally wounded lion hewn from rock.

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6 Journey to the Floating City of Venice

The contrast of scenery today is nothing short of remarkable. Traversing the Alps, we travel through the St. Gotthard tunnel and the border at Chiasso into Italy. Catch a glimpse of northern Italy’s beautiful lakes, whose scenic retreats have attracted the aristocracy for centuries, before arriving later in Venice.  Novotel Mestre Castellana  Breakfast

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7 On to Florence

Board a private motor launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark’s Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and ornate Doge’s Palace, then ‘Dive Into Culture’ on your unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing at one of the oldest workshops on the islands. We’ll have some time to explore and fit in some shopping before crossing the Apennine Mountains bound for Florence, the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance.’

 Villa Neroli  Breakfast Day 8 Journey to Rome (2 Nights)

The magnificent Renaissance dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and the Baptistery are among the sights we will view during our guided walking tour with a ‘Local Specialist.’ Admire the Ponte Vecchio which has spanned the Arno River for almost 700 years. Marvel at the impressive palazzi and art in the Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Continue to Rome, the last stop on your trip.

 Villa Pamphili/TH Roma Hotel Carpegna Palace  Breakfast

Day 9 Uncover Ancient Rome & the Vatican City

Visit the Vatican for a memorable encounter with the center of Christianity. A ‘Local Specialist’ will take you on a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the home of Michelangelo’s Pietà Consider an ‘Optional Experience’ to see the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, before traveling to Ancient Rome to view the Colosseum. This evening at our Farewell Dinner, we ‘Connect With Locals’ at a ‘Be My Guest’ experience and celebrate the Italian zest for life, food and good company.

 Breakfast, Dinner Day 10 Farewell Rome

Our adventure together has come to an end. We say a fond farewell to Rome and our travel companions at the end of our journey together.

 Breakfast

AUG 4, 18, 25

SEP 6, 20, 22, 29

OCT 6, 13, 20, 27

*NOV 3, 17

*DEC 1, 14, 21, 26

2024 DEPARTURES

*JAN 5, 19

*FEB 2, 16

*MAR 1, 8, 12, 15, 22, 29

APR 5, 12, 19,26

MAY 3, 10, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

JUN 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

JUL 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26

AUG 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30

SEP 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27

OCT 4, 11, 18, 25

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Code: ETAV/WTAV. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

Solo Room Supplement: Call for pricing.

Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director & Driver. Bastille Day is a national holidy in France. Celebrations will be taking place throughout Paris on July 14.

Festive Meals: New Year’s Eve dinner has been arranged for Dec 26 departure.

*These departures may vary in itinerary, hotels, & inclusions in line with seasonal changes.