European Splendour With Eurostar™ Extension - From £2,362

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OVERVIEW
When have you ever had the opportunity to dine with the family of an Italian Count in Tuscany? That’s not all you’ll do on this exciting Rome to Paris trip, bringing you the Champs-Élysées, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the rolling hills of Tuscany.
EXPERIENCES
Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multicoloured 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.

Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.

Siena: See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo.

Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.

Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today. 

Venice: As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark's Square.

Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.
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ITINERARY

Benvenuto a Roma – what was once the 'Capital of the World' is today a vibrant city filled with Italian zest for life and centuries of celebrated history. Enjoy some free time to explore before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a dinner to kick off your unforgettable European adventure.

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Rome. Cross the Tiber River to see the ancient sites of Rome, including the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus. This afternoon there is time to explore the city on your terms.

Travel into the scenic Tuscan hills to medieval Siena with its honey-stone façades. View the Piazza del Campo, where the exhilarating Palio horse race takes place, and see ornate medieval palaces and the 14th-century marble Duomo. Spend some free time seeking out your favourite hand-painted ceramics to take home as souvenirs. Continue to Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance', where you'll spend the next two nights. Tonight, Connect With Locals over dinner for a special Be My Guest experience at a magnificent Tuscan villa.

The extraordinary art and architecture of Florence are celebrated during our guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. You'll view the exquisite marble Duomo and visit Piazza della Signoria with its palazzi and magnificent art, including a replica of Michelangelo's David statue. View the Ponte Vecchio bridge, the only bridge over the River Arno that the fleeing German army did not destroy during World War II. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries during demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Later, you’ll have time to explore the city on your own. Consider a visit to the Accademia to see Michelangelo's 'David' or explore towering Palazzo Vecchio.

Travel to Pisa today and visit the Square of Miracles to view the famous Leaning Tower and Italy's largest Baptistery. Continue your journey across the Apennine hills and the flat Veneto plains to the enchanting island city of Venice. Upon arrival, dive straight into your Venice, with the option to join an unforgettable gondola ride through the city's labyrinthine canals before enjoying dinner.

The culture of the city springs to life today as you witness the traditional Venetian craft of glassblowing. Watch master craftsmen use centuries-old techniques to shape the delicate glass pieces Venice is famed for, and perhaps be inspired to buy a souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. Next, see the iconic highlights of the city, from the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs to St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or consider joining an Optional Experience to the island of Burano for a delicious, traditional meal that would make any Italian mamma proud.

We travel through the Italian Lake District bound for Switzerland this morning, we continue through the alpine landscapes, past Lugano and through the St. Gotthard tunnel into central Switzerland, where we'll spend the next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of Lucerne.

Enjoy an orientation of Lucerne with your Travel Director. You’ll see the Lion Monument and pay tribute to the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution, before heading to the picturesque wooden Chapel Bridge, lined with pretty pink, white and purple blooms. Spend the rest of the day at leisure ambling past the beautifully painted façades in the Old Town. Shop for luxurious Swiss chocolate or consider joining an Optional Experience to one of the surrounding mountains to admire panoramic views.

Cross the French border and what remains of the Maginot Line, journeying through the rolling vineyard-clad hills of Burgundy, one of France's most prominent wine regions. Arriving in Paris later this afternoon, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for dinner celebrating the end of the European adventure.

Join a Local Specialist this morning for a guided tour along the grand Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde. See Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This evening, enjoy the city by night or perhaps experience the glitz and glamour of a Parisian cabaret.

Transfers are provided to Paris Gare du Nord station, where you'll board the Eurostar™ train to London. The journey time to London St. Pancras International is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

After an English breakfast, bid farewell to your epic adventure through Europe.
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
  • Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London (offered on relevant tour variations)
  • 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
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Precise House Mantegna - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Precise House Mantegna - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Hilton Metropole - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Hilton Metropole - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Le Boulevard Lido - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: Le Boulevard Lido - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Grand Europe Lucerne - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Grand Europe Lucerne - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9: Melia Paris La Defense - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10: Melia Paris La Defense - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: Park Plaza County Hall - Meals: Breakfast
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