European Dream

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Hit the ground running on this 10-day Europe trip, transporting you to the beating heart of glittering cities and the picture-perfect countryside. You'll know dreams do come true as you admire Buckingham Palace, Paris, Michelangelo's talents and lap up lakeside living in Lucerne.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Rome, Florence, Paris and London with a Local Specialist
    • Discover Venice and Lucerne
    • Visit St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice
    • View the Colosseum and other ancient sites in Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs Élysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the White Cliffs of Dover, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament in London
    • Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
    • See the Tuscan countryside, the vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefield in France
    • Connect with Locals
    • Dive into Culture

What's this trip about?

    Hit the ground running on this 10-day Europe trip, transporting you to the beating heart of glittering cities and the picture-perfect countryside. You'll know dreams do come true as you admire Buckingham Palace, Paris, Michelangelo's talents and lap up lakeside living in Lucerne.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityRome
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Rome

Ciao Roma! Welcome to the 'Eternal City' - once home to gods and goddesses, emperors, senators and slaves. Explore the city's bustling boulevards and labyrinthine lanes before meeting your fellow travellers and Travel Director at a Welcome Reception. This evening, we embark on an orientation drive revealing some of the city's most celebrated sights.

Day 2: Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City

The Holy See takes centre stage today as we join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will see us visit the 17th-century St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City and witness Michelangelo's sorrowful Pietà, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. We cross the...

Day 3: Onwards to Florence

We travel north into the vineyard-clad hills of Tuscany and along the Arno River Valley. Connect With Locals over lunch in a castle during a Be My Guest experience, before continuing to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Learn about the quality and workmansh...

Day 4: Journey to the Canals of Venice

The romantic island city of Venice is our final destination today. We take to San Marco's waters, cruising the canals and admiring views of the imposing St. Mark's Basilica and ornate Doge's Palace. We'll Dive Into Culture next and witness the centuries-old art of Ven...

Day 5: Across the Alps to Lucerne

We depart Venice, travelling north into the picturesque Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Slicing through the Alps, we arrive in Switzerland and the laid-back lakeside city of Lucerne. The city is perhaps most famous for its solid wooden Chapel Bri...

Day 6: Through Burgundy to Paris

From Lucerne, we head into France and through the rolling vineyard-clad hills of Burgundy, one of the country's largest wine-producing areas. Arriving in Paris, we enjoy a free evening. Wander up grand boulevards and along the scenic Seine, grab a bite to eat and sip wine at a cosy bistro or perhaps take a cruise on the Seine followed by a tour of Paris’s illuminations.

Day 7: Explore Elegant Paris

Join a Local Specialist today to delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, a...

Day 8: Cross the English Channel to London

Pass the tragic Somme battlefields en route to Calais from where we set sail across the English Channel to Dover and travel through Kent to London.

Day 9: Discover Historic London

Join a Local Specialist today to see the sights of London. View Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, after which you have an afternoon at leisure to soak up the dynamic atmosphere of this capital city that combines centuries-old heritage with modern verve. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a memorable Farewell Dinner.

Day 10: Journey Home

It's time to bid farewell to London and your fellow travellers as your memorable European holiday comes to an end. Airport transfers are available.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,600
Price per day$260
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Hilton Kensington
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Meals Included
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch (Be My Guest)
  • 3 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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