European Traveler

Day Stop

• London, UK

Hotel(s)

Park Plaza London Riverbank /Park Plaza County Hall London

Meal(s)

Breakfast

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.

Day Stops

• London, UK
• Dover, UK
• Calais, France
• Paris, France

Hotel(s)

Novotel Paris Center Bercy

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

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 tragic 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.

Day Stop

• Paris, France

Hotel(s)

Novotel Paris Center Bercy

Meal(s)

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. Perhaps enjoy breath-taking views from the highest rooftop terrace in Paris or relax at a cozy French café and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the world go by.

Day Stops

• Paris, France
• Lucerne, Switzerland

Hotel(s)

Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day Stops

• Lucerne, Switzerland
• Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Hotel(s)

Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice

Meal(s)

Breakfast

The contrast of scenery today is nothing short of remarkable. Traversing the Alps, you'll 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 this afternoon in Venice.

Day Stops

• Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
• Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Hotel(s)

Hotel Villa Neroli

Meal(s)

Breakfast

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 your unforgettable 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 master craftsmen 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 calle 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'.

Day Stops

• Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
• Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Hotel(s)

Midas Palace Hotel

Meal(s)

Breakfast

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.

Day Stops

• Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
• 00120 Vatican City

Hotel(s)

Midas Palace Hotel

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

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, crafted from the most perfect block of Carrara marble. Consider an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, before traveling to Ancient Rome to view the Colosseum and see the Roman Form. 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.

Day Stop

• Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Our adventure together has come to an end. Say a fond farewell to Rome and your travel companions at the end of your journey. Departure Transfer Arrive at Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) at 07:00, 09:30