European Dream – April 26 to October 18, 2027 (8 Days) - From £1,795

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OVERVIEW
Hit the ground running on this eight-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 Paris, ancient Rome and lap up lakeside living in Lucerne.
EXPERIENCES
Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured 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.

Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.

Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.

Switzerland: Take in Alpine views as you travel the Brünig Pass, passing turquoise lakes, pine forests and the dramatic peaks of the Bernese Oberland.

Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
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26/04/2027 03/05/2027 £2,095   Book
03/05/2027 10/05/2027 £2,350   Book
10/05/2027 17/05/2027 £2,350   Book
17/05/2027 24/05/2027 £2,350   Book
24/05/2027 31/05/2027 £2,350   Book
31/05/2027 07/06/2027 £2,350   Book
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14/06/2027 21/06/2027 £2,350   Book
21/06/2027 28/06/2027 £2,295   Book
28/06/2027 05/07/2027 £2,295   Book
05/07/2027 12/07/2027 £2,295   Book
12/07/2027 19/07/2027 £2,295   Book
19/07/2027 26/07/2027 £2,295   Book
26/07/2027 02/08/2027 £2,295   Book
02/08/2027 09/08/2027 £2,250   Book
09/08/2027 16/08/2027 £2,250   Book
16/08/2027 23/08/2027 £2,250   Book
23/08/2027 30/08/2027 £2,250   Book
30/08/2027 06/09/2027 £2,295   Book
06/09/2027 13/09/2027 £2,295   Book
13/09/2027 20/09/2027 £2,295   Book
20/09/2027 27/09/2027 £2,295   Book
27/09/2027 04/10/2027 £2,295   Book
04/10/2027 11/10/2027 £2,125   Book
11/10/2027 18/10/2027 £2,075   Book
18/10/2027 25/10/2027 £2,075   Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Grand Europe Lucerne - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles - Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

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 for dinner.

Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to see the sights of this extraordinary city. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans and experience the modern city of Rome through the eyes of a local. Cross the Tiber River into Ancient Rome to delve into what was once the largest empire in the world and view such ancient sites as the imposing Colosseum.

Travel north into the vineyard-clad hills of Tuscany and along the Arno River Valley bound for an unforgettable visit to a 12th-century castle where the Pazzi plot against the ruling Medici family was hatched so many centuries ago. Here you’ll Connect With Locals over lunch during an exclusive Be My Guest experience, learning all about the family feud and taking a tour of the castle, including its infamous dungeons. Beyond the extraordinary opportunity to dine in a Tuscan castle, you’ll know that your visit is helping to preserve this historic building for generations to come. Continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance where you’ll learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then, join a Local Specialist for an enchanting encounter with one of the world's cultural centres, admiring the exquisite architecture and artistry around every turn. You won’t be able to tear your eyes from the beauty of the marble Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of Florence, before arriving at your hotel.

The romantic island city of Venice is your final destination today. Take to the water, cruising the canals and admiring views of the imposing St. Mark's Basilica and ornate Doge's Palace. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’ll witness the centuries-old art of Venetian glassblowing using the same techniques that have been passed down through the generations. You’ll watch master craftsmen shaping the molten glass into the delicate pieces of art that adorn homes the world over, perhaps inspired to buy a souvenir for your own home to remind you of your visit. Later, we’ll enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore narrow calli in search of a cosy bacaro where you can enjoy delicious Venetian cuisine washed down with a Venetian Spritz, or two. Take some time, venture to the enchanting canal-side setting of St. Mark's Square. The sounds of seagulls and lapping water provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable sunset over the Grand Canal.

We depart Venice, travelling north into the picturesque Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Slicing through the Alps, arrive in Switzerland and the laid-back lakeside city of Lucerne. The city is perhaps most famous for its solid wooden Chapel Bridge and poignant Lion Monument, a memorial to Swiss Guards. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, amble through the Old Town or consider joining an Optional Experience and ascend one of the surrounding mountain peaks for panoramic views.

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, enjoy a free evening. Wander up grand boulevards and through quaint squares, 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 by night.

This morning, relax into the joie de vivre of Paris or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles. Later, join a Local Specialist 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. See Notre-Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city’s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes, admiring the sophisticated atmosphere.

After breakfast, bid your newfound friends a fond farewell as your memorable holiday comes to a close.
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