LONDON TO ROME HIGHLIGHTS

10 Days starting from $2,095/person

Essential Highlights

Dover See the White Cliffs

Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower

Lucerne Orientation includes views of the Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument

Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark’s Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop

Florence See Piazza Santa Croce

Rome Sightseeing with your ‘Local Specialist’ includes views of the Colosseum, see the ancient sites and visit St. Peter’s Basilica

Optional Choices

Seine Cruise & Paris Illuminations Enjoy the ‘City of Light’ on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine, followed by a drive through Paris to enjoy some of her best sights

Gondolas & the Grand Canal Cruise the Grand Canal by private water taxi before arriving at St. Mark’s Square and embarking on a gondola journey while musicians and singers entertain

Inside the Vatican & Colosseum Skip the queues at the Vatican Museums to view Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat in the Colosseum

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

Day 1 Arrive London (2 Nights)

Savor your first taste of Europe’s highlights as you arrive in London with a free day to experience much of what this cosmopolitan capital has to offer. Whether you choose to explore the city on foot or hop on a London red bus crisscrossing the capital, you’re in for an exhilarating adventure with the best of Britain.

Hilton Olympia

Day 2 London Free Time

Take your time to dig deep and make the most of every minute in the British capital. You’ll have a full free day to explore the city your way. There’s plenty to do and see in London and you won’t need permission to fill your day to the brim with special experiences.

 Breakfast

Day 3 London – Paris (2 Nights)

This morning, meet your Travel Director and fellow traveling companions to board your coach and set off from London. Your journey to the continent begins today. Travel south through the pretty Kent countryside to Dover. Board your ferry to Calais and leave the chalky White Cliffs behind. Arriving in Paris, you’ll have time to explore the ‘City of Light’ on your own. The French capital glows bright both day and night but consider an ‘Optional Experience’ on the Seine this evening to make your introduction even more special.  Novotel Porte d’Orléans

Day 4 Paris Sightseeing & Free Time

Your sightseeing tour conducted by your Travel Director will take you past the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the ‘Iron Lady’ herself, the Eiffel Tower. Relish the afternoon to do as you please. That could mean channeling your inner Parisian and sitting in a leafy park with a baguette and some cheese and wine, or consider a visit to the Louvre where you can view the wry smile of the Mona Lisa. Tonight, colorful CanCan girls will entice you with their remarkable outfits should you choose to join an ‘Optional Experience’ cabaret show.

 Breakfast Day

5 Paris – Lucerne Region

Head through vineyards and valleys as you journey to Lucerne where a brief orientation will see you view the 14th-century Chapel Bridge spanning the Reuss River. Visit the poignant Lion Monument, hewn from rock to honor the brave Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. There’s plenty of time later to shop for all your Swiss souvenirs.

 Ibis Kriens  Breakfast, Dinner Day 6 Lucerne Region – Venice

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Day 7 Venice Orientation – Florence

 Il Burchiello  Breakfast

With your head in the clouds, you’ll journey via the scenic St. Gotthard Pass into Italy. On your journey south, the soul-stirring landscapes of the Italian lakes stretch ahead as you venture to Venice, the ‘Queen of the Adriatic.’ The Winged Lion of St. Mark stands guard over the city. There’s no better way to see the sights than gliding gracefully through its canals on a gondola — an ‘Optional Experience’ that captures the essence of Venice like none other.

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and view the city’s iconic sights, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Piazza San Marco. Stand in the center of the square and capture the historic panorama which Napoleon once called ‘the drawing room of Europe.’ You’ll see master craftsmen engaged in the centuries-old glassblowing craft. Consider an opportunity to visit the colorful fisherman’s island of Burano for an optional meal with drinks before heading to Florence.

 Starhotels Vespucci  Breakfast, Dinner Day 8 Florence – Rome (2 Nights)

No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture, and you’ll see first-hand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo during an orientation tour which includes a visit to Santa Croce Square, where some of the most famous sons of the Renaissance are buried. Enjoy time to shop for souvenirs or the city’s famous gold and leathercraft before departing for Rome, the ‘Eternal City.’  Ergife Palace  Breakfast Day

9 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

Make the most of your time in Rome as your ‘Local Specialist’ takes you on a guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica and the ancient sites of Rome. Consider joining an ‘Optional Experience’ inside the Vatican Museums and Colosseum.

Day 10 Depart Rome

Get your final fix of Rome before you prepare for your return journey. Say arrivederci to your newfound friends as the curtain closes on an epic journey from London to Rome.

Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director & Driver.