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- Day 1 Welcome to London Spend the day exploring the pomp and pageantry of a city that effortlessly combines old and new. Locations Visited: London GB.
- 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. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Carnaby Street, consider visiting one of London's museums or wander along the Thames watching ambitious Londoners pound the pavements. Locations Visited: London GB.
- Day 3 Cross the English Channel to Paris Meet your Travel Director before saying cheerio to London and hello sparkling White Cliffs of Dover, England's last hurrah before you cross the English Channel by ferry bound for Calais. You'll pass the World War I battlefields of the Somme before arriving in Paris where you will enjoy dinner. This evening the City of Light provides an enchanting backdrop for an orientation drive that will showcase several of the sights which await you tomorrow. Locations Visited: London GB, Dover GB, Calais FR, Paris FR.
- Day 4 Explore the Sights of Paris Embark on a scenic sojourn, with your Local Specialist, along the grand Champs-Élysées to see the Arc de Triomphe, honoring those who fought for France. See 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. Relax at a cozy French cafe and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the world go by. Locations Visited: Paris FR.
- Day 5 Onwards to Explore Lucerne Wind your way through the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois and Burgundy, journeying south past the 15th-century fortress of Châteauneuf and 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, paying tribute to the hundreds of brave Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI. Locations Visited: Paris FR, Lucerne CH.
- Day 6 Journey to the Floating City of Venice The contrast of scenery today is nothing short of remarkable. Traversing the Alps, you'll travel through the St. Gotthard tunnel and the border into Italy. Catch a glimpse of northern Italy's beautiful lakes, whose scenic retreats have attracted the aristocracy for centuries, before arriving this afternoon in Venice. Locations Visited: Lucerne CH, Venice IT.
- Day 7 On to Florence Take to the water and 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 embark on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing at one of the oldest workshops in Venice. Watch how talented artisans shape the molten glass into the delicate works of art you’ve come to admire from afar and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir to remind you of this special experience. Later, there’s time to explore the hidden calli and campi of Venice to fit in some shopping or soak up the sights and sounds of the Queen of the Adriatic before crossing the Apennine Mountains bound for Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'. Locations Visited: Venice IT, Florence IT.
- Day 8 Journey to Rome The magnificent Renaissance dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and the Baptistery stand imposingly in the center of Florence and are among the sights you will view during our guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. Delve into the city’s rich cultural, artistic and architectural heritage, then learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Marvel at the impressive palazzi and art in the Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Rome is your final stop today. Locations Visited: Florence IT, Rome IT.
- Day 9 Uncover Ancient Rome Enjoy a sightseeing tour that reveals Rome’s ancient heart as you view the mighty Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. This evening, connect with locals during your Be My Guest experience on Isola Tiberina, where you’ll celebrate the Italian zest for life over food, stories and shared laughter in good company. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Vatican City VA, Rome IT.
- Day 10 Farewell Rome Our adventure together has come to an end. Say a fond farewell to Rome and your travel companions at the end of your journey. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
Name: European Traveler
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: London
End City: Rome
Location Summary: London, GB
Dover, GB
Calais, FR
Paris, FR
Lucerne, CH
Venice, IT
Florence, IT
Rome, IT
Vatican City, VA
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 9 Breakfast (B). 3 Dinner (D).
- Must-see Highlights - Explore Paris, Florence and Rome. Discover Lucerne and Venice. Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice. View the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, St. Mark's Square 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 .
- Iconic Experience - Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.. Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored 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..
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - 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..
- Be My Guest - Rome: Travel to Isola Tiberina and enjoy an evening with Fabio and his family in a unique setting amid roman excavations. Start with a drinks reception before the family hosts you for dinner..
