Tour Description

Live the European dream on this 11-day guided tour. Luxuriate in Rome, explore the Vatican with fast track entry VIP access, take an exhilarating open top cable car up Lucerne's Mt. Stanserhorn in Switzerland and dine in opulence at La Coupole in Paris. Venturing out in Italy, you'll get a genuine taste of fresh local cuisine among the canals of Venice. After your local Travel Director guides you through the stunning vineyard covered plains of Umbria, two all encompassing nights begin in Florence—breathing in an ambience of fine wine, cobbled streets and green marble cathedrals. Paris delivers at the finish with iconic sights, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde and the Champs Élysées.

Priced From:

$ 8505pp ^*

From: 2026-04-27

To: 2026-12-28

Start Location: Venice, Italy

End Location: Paris, France

Trip Type: European Discovery

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Venice

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

Welcome to the Queen of the Adriatic, known for its unique waterscapes and rich cultural heritage. Transfers depart from Venice Airport and journey to the hotel by water taxi. What better way to start your dream holiday than in true Venetian style? Join your Travel Director for a dinner at a local restaurant. Savour a cocktail at twilight whilst being serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians, and admire the tranquillity of St. Mark's Square long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels. Return to your canal-side hotel in the quiet, peaceful authentic neighbourhood.

The Magic of 'La Serenissima' Relaxed Start

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

In the morning, prepare to embrace this most romantic city. Visit St. Mark's Square, dominated by its magnificent basilica and overlooked by the great Clock Tower. Also in the square stands the immense Campanile and Doge's Palace which is connected to the ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. The rest of the day is free. Perhaps shop in the small arcades or why not cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine?

Villa Machiavelli and Rome

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome

Head into the Apennine Mountains and the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. Meet your local host for a guided tour through the house of the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer, Nicolo Machiavelli, with an included special opening of his private office where he wrote 'The Prince'. Visit the Italian garden and the historic cellar, which has a secret underground tunnel connecting the cellars to the oldest restaurant in Italy. Savour a tasting of wines made from the vineyards surrounding the home, accompanied by delicious samples of local Tuscan fare. Your journey continues as you follow the course of the Tiber to the Eternal City of Rome. Enjoy a private visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes. Gaze in awe at the well preserved Byzantine mosaics, illuminated for this evening's experience, and see the first sculpture by Bernini.

Papal and Imperial Rome

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome

With your Local Expert, visit the Vatican Museums. Insight provides fast-track entry to avoid the crowds and admire the Papal art collection. Inside the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Continue inside the cavernous St. Peter's Basilica, mother church of the Catholic faith, to see another Michelangelo masterpiece, the Pietà, as well as the splendid dome. Leave Vatican City to cross the Tiber and stand outside the Colosseum, imagining yourself back in the days of the gladiators. The afternoon is at leisure.

Umbria and onto Florence Relaxed Start

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Villa Neroli, Florence

Meet chef Lorenzo at his family farm in Umbria. Explore the art of Italian cooking during an entertaining pasta demonstration and delicious lunch accompanied by Orvieto Classico wine. Continue on to your hotel in Florence.

Renaissance Florence

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Villa Neroli, Florence

Begin the morning by joining a Local Expert in Florence to view the multicoloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. You also visit the open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces in Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city. See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the Renaissance capital. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower?

Across the Alps to Lucerne

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne

Head north towards the Italian Lake District via Lake Lugano. Continue into the heart of the Swiss Alps, passing through the Saint Gotthard Tunnel, one of the longest road tunnels in the world, before travelling alongside towering mountains and past rushing torrents, down to scenic Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival to Lucerne, see the town's proud Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff and dedicated to the heroic Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Then, take some time to stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge and see the baroque Jesuit Church.

Lucerne and Mt. Stanserhorn

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne

Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels take you up the summit. Breathe in the pristine mountain air and, on a clear day, witness views as far as Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. With the day free, there is plenty of time for shopping for delectable chocolate in the traffic-free Old Town. Perhaps venture into the countryside for a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride and meet the local farmers? At night, you are offered a fine selection of restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.

Sights and delights of Paris

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Le Méridien Etoile, Paris

Journey through the rural French countryside of Burgundy, famous for its vineyards and wines, to arrive in the vibrant City of Light. During your time in Paris, see the impressive Eiffel Tower, the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral and the imposing facades of the Louvre. Discover the banks of the Seine with its many romantic bridges, see the obelisk in the centre of the Place de la Concorde and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. With the evening free, there are countless opportunities to enjoy the lively atmosphere of this glittering city. Why not visit one of the world-famous cabaret shows?

The Flavours of Paris

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Le Méridien Etoile, Paris

Your exploration of Paris today starts with Insight Choice. Choose to explore community life in the picturesque Montorgueil district. Alternatively, join an local food lover as you head into areas where Parisians go about their daily lives to explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies. In the evening, indulge in refined French cuisine during your dinner at the iconic restaurant L'Alsace.

Au Revoir Paris

Day 11

Duration: 1

Bid farewell to your travelling companions as your journey comes to an end. Transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-27

End Date: 2026-05-07

twin

Child Price: 8175

Adult Price: 9095

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9095

triple

Child Price: 8155

Adult Price: 9075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11495

Start Date: 2026-05-25

End Date: 2026-06-04

twin

Child Price: 8175

Adult Price: 9095

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9095

triple

Child Price: 8155

Adult Price: 9075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11455

Start Date: 2026-06-08

End Date: 2026-06-18

twin

Child Price: 8175

Adult Price: 9095

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9095

triple

Child Price: 8155

Adult Price: 9075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11915

Start Date: 2026-06-22

End Date: 2026-07-02

twin

Child Price: 8175

Adult Price: 9095

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9095

triple

Child Price: 8155

Adult Price: 9075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11455

Start Date: 2026-07-06

End Date: 2026-07-16

twin

Child Price: 7705

Adult Price: 8625

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8625

triple

Child Price: 7685

Adult Price: 8605

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10705

Start Date: 2026-07-20

End Date: 2026-07-30

twin

Child Price: 7605

Adult Price: 8525

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8525

triple

Child Price: 7585

Adult Price: 8505

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10485

Start Date: 2026-08-17

End Date: 2026-08-27

twin

Child Price: 7605

Adult Price: 8525

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8525

triple

Child Price: 7585

Adult Price: 8505

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10485

Start Date: 2026-08-31

End Date: 2026-09-10

twin

Child Price: 8175

Adult Price: 9095

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9095

triple

Child Price: 8155

Adult Price: 9075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11455

Start Date: 2026-09-14

End Date: 2026-09-24

twin

Child Price: 8175

Adult Price: 9095

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9095

triple

Child Price: 8155

Adult Price: 9075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11455

European Dream – End Paris, Classic Group

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

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