European Highlights
10 Days
Tour Description
This 9-day European Panorama leads you from London to France, Switzerland, and Italy. Breeze through history like never before as you dash from London to Paris on the high-speed Eurostar train, drive past the Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of châteaux-dotted Burgundy on your way to the Swiss Alps. Enjoy a funicular ride through the walled Italian town of Bergamo, feel the wind in your hair on a private water taxi through Venice’s Grand Canal, and cruise through the olive-clad Tuscan Hills on your way to Rome. Our engaging Tour Directors bring the history, art, and legends of each city to life with exceptional knowledge, unique perspectives, and seldom heard tales.
Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Priced From:
$ 5059pp *
Start Location: London, United Kingdom
End Location: Rome, Italy
Major Destinations: Paris ,Lucerne,Venice,Florence,Rome,Bergamo
Breakfast Meals Included:
9
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
3
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London!
Uniformed Globus Hosts are available for assistance.
Day
2
LONDON-PARIS, FRANCE
Chill the Champagne!
LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions before boarding the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris.
PARIS Free time afternoon and evening. (B) 305 mi / 492 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Take the fast train to Paris on the Eurostar - the only high-speed rail directly linking the UK to France. Since 1994, passengers have been whisked through the longest section of underwater tunnel in the world in comfort with speeds up to 200 mph.
Day
3
PARIS
J'adore Paris
PARIS Free time this morning. Your sightseeing this afternoon is composed of a guided walk to discover one of Paris's iconic quarters, plus a scenic River Seine cruise to admire celebrated landmarks. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tranquility of the Seine River to the tempting treats of a corner cafe, your hearts are set on sharing France's captivating City of Light any time you please.
Day
4
PARIS- DIJON
The Heart of Dijon
DIJON Take an orientation walk with free time to explore. (B)
198mi/ 318 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Dijon is renowned for its delightful blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. The city's historic centre is characterized by its charming narrow streets, elegant Renaissance buildings, and beautiful churches, such as the Notre-Dame de Dijon and the Saint-Bénigne Cathedral. The Place de la Libération, with its grandiose architecture and bustling cafes, is the heart of Dijon and a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Day
5
DIJON-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
The Lush Life & Lion Hearts
DIJON Scenic drive en route to Lucerne.
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. (B) 217 mi / 350 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's Lion Monument in Lucerne is a moving commemoration of the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. As one of Switzerland's most iconic monuments, more than a million visitors stand before this touching tribute each year. One such visitor, Mark Twain, described the sculpture of a mortally wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Day
6
LUCERNE-BERGAMO, ITALY
Sweet Sights in Lucerne
LUCERNE Free time this morning before departing for Bergamo.
BERGAMO Dinner at the hotel this evening. (B,D) 177 mi / 285 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Serenity is found in a gaze across the stunning panoramas of the Swiss Alps above the lovely city of Lucerne. Spend time at leisure with a stroll through its magnificent medieval architecture and peaceful alpine lake.
Day
7
BERGAMO-VENICE
Higher Love
BERGAMO Take a [LF] funicular ride followed by an orientation walk through Bergamo Alta, the Old Town on the hill.
VENICE Enjoy a private boat ride, followed by an orientation tour of Venice, including St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. Take free time to browse before [LF] dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. (B,D) 143 mi / 230 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE
CULTURAL GEMS Aim higher with a visit to Bergamo Alta, A convenient funicular ride takes you to the very heart of "Citta Alta" - right in the Shoe Market square which has long been home of the shoe trade. Stroll through the picturesque streets, alleys, and squares to savor the medieval charm the city managed to preserve through time.
Day
8
VENICE-FLORENCE-ROME
Italian Beauties
FLORENCE Guided walking tour includes stops at the cathedral and Baptistry, and Signoria Square.
Later a scenic drive takes you by the Chianti vineyards and olive-clad Tuscan Hills en route to Rome.
ROME Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 360 mi / 580 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world's most magnificent architecture. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, including the sights of Signoria Square, Florence offers spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.
Day
9
ROME
When in Rome
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind's greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel's ceiling - a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo's 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.
Day
10
ROME
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2025-10-03
Return Date :
2025-10-12
Single :
7729 NZD
Triple :
6029 NZD
Twin :
6079 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-09-12
Return Date :
2025-09-21
Single :
9529 NZD
Triple :
7719 NZD
Twin :
7809 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-09-05
Return Date :
2025-09-14
Single :
8629 NZD
Triple :
6679 NZD
Twin :
6799 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-08-01
Return Date :
2025-08-10
Single :
6219 NZD
Triple :
5059 NZD
Twin :
5059 NZD
On Request
Departure Date :
2025-06-20
Return Date :
2025-06-29
Single :
9349 NZD
Triple :
7699 NZD
Twin :
7699 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-06-13
Return Date :
2025-06-22
Single :
8929 NZD
Triple :
6759 NZD
Twin :
6899 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-05-30
Return Date :
2025-06-08
Single :
8219 NZD
Triple :
6519 NZD
Twin :
6569 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-04-25
Return Date :
2025-05-04
Single :
8169 NZD
Triple :
6519 NZD
Twin :
6519 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-04-11
Return Date :
2025-04-20
Single :
7979 NZD
Triple :
6399 NZD
Twin :
6439 NZD
Sold Out