From Rome to London

Day 1: Welcome to Rome!

Accommodation: Park Hotel dei Massimi and Pineta Palace Hotel Roma

Upon arrival you will be transferred to check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. In the afternoon, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Transfer to Rome hotel

Day 2: Rome

Today's sightseeing with a Local Guide features St. Peter's Square, and includes an inside visit of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

Day 3: Rome - Pisa - Florence

Accommodation: Italiana Hotel Florence and Hotel Villa Gabriele D'annunzio

Vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Take a break in Pisa to see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to Florence.

Day 4: Florence - Venice Area

Accommodation: Hotel Poppi

Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence was for centuries a leading power. On the included walking tour with an expert Local Guide, discover the landmarks of this amazing city, like Piazza Signoria with the Loggia dei Lanzi, Palazzo Vecchio, and the breathtaking cathedral on Piazza del Duomo. Later, watch how leather is embossed with gold, and enjoy free time to shop. In the afternoon, drive north across the River Po into the Plains of Venetia for two overnights in the Venice area.

Day 5: Venice

Venice is known worldwide for its carnival, its film festival, and its incredible location on the water. Today, reach Venice by private motorboat to view the Bridge of Sighs, Doges’ Palace, and St. Mark’s Square before the visit to a glassblowing workshop.

Day 6: Venice Area - Cortina - Innsbruck, Austria

Accommodation: Ramada Innsbruck Tivoli

Leave the plains of the Veneto region behind and drive northwards to spot the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites. Stop awhile in Cortina to enjoy the grand scenery. Later, cross over the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass into Austria to reach Innsbruck in time to see the the famous Golden Roof, emblem of the city.

Day 7: Innsbruck - Liechtenstein - Lucerne, Switzerland

Accommodation: Hotel Royal Luzern and Hotel Rothaus

Drive through the valleys and villages of the mountainous Tyrol to the Arlberg tunnel, descending into Switzerland. Stop briefly in Vaduz, Liechtenstein's capital. Majestic alpine scenery and glimpses of Lake Walen enchant you on the way to Lucerne.

Day 8: Lucerne

One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. The orientation includes the Lion Monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also see the famous wooden Chapel Bridge. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a cable-car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis; a cruise on the fjord-like lake; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch.

Day 9: Lucerne - Paris, France

Accommodation: Kyriad Prestige Boulogne Hotel

Enjoy vistas of green pastures and rustic chalets, then cross into France and drive past some of its most famous Burgundy vineyards to Paris.

Day 10: Paris

Paris is a world-class city that probably has more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This morning, see them during the included city tour. View the famous Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, and much more with a Local Guide. Later, feel like a French aristocrat on the optional walking tour through the opulent Palace of Versailles.

Day 11: Paris - London, England

Accommodation: Hotel Novotel London West

Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent to London for an evening arrival.

Ferry to London!

Day 12: Depart London

Your vacation ends this morning. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for departure.

Transfer to London airport (LHR)

Fly home!