Essential Europe
9 Days
Tour Description
Basilicas, boutiques, and bistros. Cathedrals, canals, and cafés. Peaks, pasta, and pastries. This multi-country, panorama tour of Essential Europe goes beyond the “must-sees” to include the “must-dos,” the “must-discovers,” and the “must-devours.” As you travel and taste your way through Italy, Switzerland, and France, you’ll delightfully take a big bite out of your bucket list. The rolling Tuscan hills, the soaring Swiss Alps, plus mind-boggling mounds of Italian gelato, Swiss chocolate, and French éclairs are all awaiting from Rome to Paris on this delectable tour of Europe’s most popular destinations. Cruising through Europe’s breathtaking scenery, captivating architecture and greatest chapters of history has never been easier as you motor by private water taxi through the Grand Canal of Venice, ride an elevator to the courtyard of a medieval Swiss castle, and board a high-speed train for a scenic journey through the French countryside from Basel to Paris.
Priced From:
$ 4904pp *
Start Location: Rome, Italy
End Location: Paris, France
Major Destinations: Bellinzona ,Lucerne,Paris,Venice,Florence,Rome
Breakfast Meals Included:
8
Lunch Meals Included:
1
Dinner Meals Included:
3
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day
2
ROME
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon. (B)
Day
3
ROME-FLORENCE
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo's masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time to browse. (B) 174 mi / 280 km
Day
4
FLORENCE-VENICE
VENICE Private boat ride. Orientation includes St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and a glassblower demonstration. Free time to browse before dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. (B,D) 174 mi / 280 km
Day
5
VENICE-BELLINZONA, SWITZERLAND-LUCERNE
BELLINZONA Elevator ride to the Courtyard of Castelgrande and light lunch with local specialties and Merlot wine for which the Ticino area is famous. Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard en route to Lucerne. (B,L) 342 mi / 550 km
Day
6
LUCERNE
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day
7
LUCERNE-BASEL-PARIS, FRANCE
BASEL High-speed TGV train ride to Paris. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 404 mi / 650 km
Day
8
PARIS
PARIS Free time this morning. Guided sightseeing this afternoon includes orientation drive and Seine River cruise. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Paris with an excursion to Versailles. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyAccount. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day
9
PARIS
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2023-10-15
Return Date :
2023-10-23
Single :
7029 NZD
Triple :
6094 NZD
Twin :
6139 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-10-01
Return Date :
2023-10-09
Single :
7189 NZD
Triple :
6254 NZD
Twin :
6299 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-09-17
Return Date :
2023-09-25
Single :
6539 NZD
Triple :
5589 NZD
Twin :
5639 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-09-03
Return Date :
2023-09-11
Single :
6539 NZD
Triple :
5589 NZD
Twin :
5639 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-08-20
Return Date :
2023-08-28
Single :
5909 NZD
Triple :
4994 NZD
Twin :
5039 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-08-06
Return Date :
2023-08-14
Single :
6559 NZD
Triple :
5644 NZD
Twin :
5689 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-07-23
Return Date :
2023-07-31
Single :
5909 NZD
Triple :
4994 NZD
Twin :
5039 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-07-09
Return Date :
2023-07-17
Single :
5819 NZD
Triple :
4904 NZD
Twin :
4949 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-06-25
Return Date :
2023-07-03
Single :
6079 NZD
Triple :
5164 NZD
Twin :
5209 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-06-11
Return Date :
2023-06-19
Single :
6279 NZD
Triple :
5344 NZD
Twin :
5389 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-05-28
Return Date :
2023-06-05
Single :
6169 NZD
Triple :
5224 NZD
Twin :
5269 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-05-14
Return Date :
2023-05-22
Single :
6809 NZD
Triple :
5864 NZD
Twin :
5909 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-04-30
Return Date :
2023-05-08
Single :
6169 NZD
Triple :
5224 NZD
Twin :
5269 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-04-23
Return Date :
2023-05-01
Single :
6079 NZD
Triple :
5164 NZD
Twin :
5209 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2023-04-09
Return Date :
2023-04-17
Single :
5989 NZD
Triple :
5074 NZD
Twin :
5119 NZD
Open