Itinerary for: Rome to London 2010 (EDRE)
- Rome
- Venice
- Milan
- Lake Lucerne
- Paris
- Dover
- London
Day 1:
After check-in, time to relax.
Hotel: Aran Park
Day 2:
After breakfast our morning guided sightseeing tour features St. Peter’s Basilica and includes views of the Forum and Colosseum. Next enjoy some time at leisure perhaps to visit the Sistine Chapel or indulge in a favourite Roman past time and relax with a cappuccino at a sidewalk café and watch the world go by. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 3:
Today we pass the hilltop towns of Lazio and Umbria. We journey through the Apennine Mountains to reach magical Venice for dinner and our overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sirio
Day 4:
Our morning orientation tour in Venice begins with a cruise along the canals by vaporetto to St. Mark’s Square where we see the ancient basilica and witness the art of glass-blowing. Then time at leisure to perhaps enjoy a gondola ride through the canals. Later, our journey takes us to Milan with orientation on arrival. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express San Siro
Day 5:
An early start today as we drive by the Italian Lakes and through the Gotthard range to lakeside Lucerne. On our arrival we enjoy an orientation of the city which includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Then there’s time on your own to shop for fine Swiss timepieces or to take a trip up a nearby mountain. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Weinhof
Day 6:
This morning we travel via Basel to the French border and continue into Burgundy before arriving in romantic Paris. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Garden Court St. Ouen
Day 7:
Guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then time at leisure to perhaps explore the city or visit the Louvre Museum. Tonight, why not celebrate the end of your European tour at a spectacular French cabaret show? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 8:
This morning, after breakfast we head north, passing by the First World War battlefields, to the port of Calais. We cross the English channel to Dover and travel to London where our tour ends. (Buffet breakfast)
LCRT01 - LUCERNE. Lake Cruise
Widely considered to be the loveliest of the mountain lakes, much of the shoreline of Lake Lucerne can only be fully appreciated from the water. Admire the spectacular homes of the fortunate few, privileged to live on its scenic shores, as we cruise gently by.
26 (€)
LCRT13 - LUCERNE. Mount Stanserhorn Excursion
Drive along the Lake of Lucerne to come to the village of Stans, terminal of one of Switzerland’s oldest mountain railways. We climb to the top by old-timer railway and modern cable car to reach 6,300 feet - an excellent vantage from which to view the breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend to rejoin our coach.
48 (€)
PART25 - PARIS. Dinner & Hidden Gems of Paris
Spend an evening discovering one of the areas of Paris made famous by artists, writers and students over the centuries, followed by an unforgettable dinner in typical Parisian style, drinks included.
62 (€)
PART09 - PARIS. Dinner and Cabaret
(Should tickets to the Moulin Rouge be unavailable, you will be offered an alternative as below) Dinner with wines included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town! Enjoy an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment - including, of course, the world famous Can-Can. A night in Paris that you will never forget!
113 (€)
PART24 - PARIS. Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner
An unforgettable evening of French entertainment at Paris’ most famous Cabaret, ‘Le Moulin Rouge’. Dinner, wine and Champagne will be included.
145 (€)
PART02 - PARIS. Seine Cruise & Paris by Night
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'city of light' as we take a leisurely cruise on one of the popular river boats under the bridges of Paris, admiring the wonderful buildings which adorn the banks of the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we shall stop at some vantage points for you to capture these fascinating sights on camera.
32 (€)
PART01 - PARIS. The Louvre & Eiffel Tower
We start with a conducted tour of one of the finest art galleries in the world - the Louvre. A chance to admire the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo amongst the many thousands of exhibits in this former Royal Palace. In addition, you may wish to admire the city from on high and ascend to the second stage of the Eiffel Tower. (On occasions when the Louvre is closed, we will visit the Sainte Chapelle). Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
49 (€)
ROMT41 - ROME. Introduction to Rome by Night & Piazza Navona.
Cameras at the ready for the many magnificent sights awaiting us as we 'do as the Romans do' and take an evening 'Passegiata', or evening stroll. We will discover the many hidden delights that Rome has to offer. These can only be truly appreciated by wandering slowly through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares which have developed over many centuries, creating an amazing legacy for us today, like Piazza Navona, with its lively cafes. Later we will ascend the 'Capitol Hill', just one of the features of this remarkable evening.
32 (€)
ROMT04 - ROME. Roman Evening with Dinner
A light hearted evening in Rome. We will relax and enjoy a typical Italian meal (drinks included), while live musicians entertain us. To complete our evening, we will drive along the Via Veneto, a location made famous by the film 'La Dolce Vita', and throw our coins into the Trevi Fountain. A wonderful end to our day.
57 (€)
ROMT22 - ROME. Roman Highlights with the Colosseum
An extension to the included sightseeing tour which allows us to admire the artistic masterpieces collected and commissioned by the Popes and displayed in the Vatican Museums. See the famous Tapestry Gallery and Gallery of Maps then finally wonder at the masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel. Take your time - Michelangelo spent 11 years in the preparation of the vault and altar wall! Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. Later we will enjoy an interior visit of the Colosseum, scene of many gladiatorial combats.
69 (€)
VCET86 - VENICE Magical Venice
A scintillating introduction to this magical city! First we cruise along the Grand Canal by private water taxis admiring the elegant Palazzos. We see the Rialto Bridge and then reach the ‘most beautiful outdoor drawing room in the world’ - St. Mark’s Square, where we will enjoy an included drink. Then enjoy a romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and colour, while musicians and singers entertain. See the magnificent and elegant palaces, witnesses of the past splendours of the ‘Serenissima’. (Without the drink, Euros 60)
69 (€)
VCET02 - VENICE. Lagoon Cruise with Lunch or Dinner
A half day off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and the Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken at the island of the ‘fisherman’ - Burano - a photographer’s paradise. Drinks are also included.
65 (€)
Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.