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Road to Rome – Start Paris, Classic Group

12 Days

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Tour Description

Take the road to Rome through the cobbled streets of Paris and across the Alps of Innsbruck. Journey through the vineyards of Burgundy and slip across the Swiss border for an indulgent Dine Around meal in Lucerne. Enjoy a feast of local delicacies at a selection of hand-picked restaurants, set along the beautiful lakeside vistas. Voyage across the Dolomites to Venice and bear witness to the ancient skill of glassblowing. Practiced by precious few, this almost extinct artform is led by local craftsmen, intent on keeping the 15th-century tradition alive. In ancient Rome, enjoy fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and see Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel.

Priced From:

$ 9355pp *

From: 2026-04-07

To: 2026-12-23

Start Location: Paris, France

End Location: Rome, Italy

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 Paris
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
Welcome to Paris, enjoy time at leisure to settle into your hotel. During your time here you will see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a fabulous welcome dinner at a local brasserie.
Paris, the 'City of Light'
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
Join an avid foodie, as you head into areas where Parisians go about their daily lives to explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies. With the rest of the afternoon free, there are countless opportunities to enjoy the lively atmosphere of this glittering city, perhaps join an Optional Experience to see the Paris cabaret?
Burgundy and Lucerne
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne
Journey through the rural French countryside of Burgundy, famous for its vineyards and wines, pass the Jura Mountains crossing into Switzerland. Arrive in glorious lakeside Lucerne. A range of enticing options are available for your Dine-Around Evening. Choose from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants.
Lucerne & Mount Stanserhorn
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne
Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you up to the summit. 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. Take in the pristine mountain air and, on a clear day, witness views as far as Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany. Upon return 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 to the baroque Jesuit Church. The rest of the day is at leisure to shop for delectable chocolate and glamorous Swiss watches in the traffic-free Old Town.
Lucerne to Innsbruck Relaxed Start
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: AC, Innsbruck
Start the day with a journey to the heart of the Alps passing through the Principality of Liechtenstein. See its tiny capital, Vaduz, with its castle located on a hillside overlooking the city. Drive into Austria and continue to mountain-ringed Innsbruck. Your Travel Director will show you the 14th century houses of the old town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof.
The Dolomites to Venice
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: BW Premier Collection CHC Continental, Venice
Leave Innsbruck to travel across the impressive Europa Bridge and through the Dolomites. Cross into Italy and stop at a local family winery in Veneto to discover the art of prosecco production. Savour a tasting of these luxurious sparkling wines and discover how to make the perfect Bellini. Continue to the romantic city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Long after the day-trippers have returned to their mainland hotels, enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the islands with dinner at a local restaurant.
The Magic of 'La Serenissima' Relaxed Start
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: BW Premier Collection CHC Continental, Venice
In the morning, prepare to embrace this most romantic city. See the immense Campanile and Doge's Palace on St. Mark's Square, 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 at leisure. 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?
Tuscany, Pisa and Florence
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ambasciatori, Florence
Take in beautiful views of the rolling Tuscan hills, as you enjoy lunch on the veranda when you visit Il Poggio for lunch. Taste the farm's wines and freshly produced olive oil. Enjoy an authentic Italian meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Explore the nearby town of Pisa with a Local Expert and see the baptistery with its intricate marble facade, the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the cathedral and of course the famous Leaning Tower. Afterwards, travel to Florence.
Florence Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Day 9
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Indigo, Florence
Walk with your Local Expert to the marble-clad cathedral and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. The next stop is Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and David along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. The area around Santa Croce Basilica is famous for the quality of its luxury goods of gold and leather and there's free time to shop or continue exploring.
Chianti Country to Assisi and onto Rome
Day 10
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
Journey through the vineyards of the Chianti region, passing Lake Trasimeno, one of the Italian Peninsula’s largest lakes and the site of a great battle in ancient times against Hannibal and his war elephants. Continue up the foothills of the Apennine Mountains to reach the delightful town of Assisi, built from stone and spilling over the steep hillside. With a Local Expert, visit the tomb of St. Francis and admire the beautiful frescoes by Giotto in the great basilica, before continuing along the valley of the River Tiber towards the Eternal City of Rome.
Papal and Imperial Rome
Day 11
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
Visit the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. Cross the River Tiber to see the Colosseum, still echoing with the ghostly cries of gladiatorial combat, and view the Circus Maximus, the ancient chariot-racing stadium. Enjoy a private visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes, welcomed by the Rector of the basilica. Celebrate your incredible journey through Europe in the vibrant atmosphere of the Eternal City as you indulge in dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
Arrivederci Roma
Day 12
Duration: 1
Bid farewell to the glories of Italy, savouring the memories of its enchanting cities, historic landmarks and stunning landscapes. Italy's unique allure will linger in your heart long after you leave.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-07
End Date: 2026-04-18
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Child Price: 8815
Adult Price: 9885
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Adult Price: 9655
single
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Start Date: 2026-04-21
End Date: 2026-05-02
twin
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Adult Price: 10065
twinShare
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Adult Price: 10065
triple
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Adult Price: 9835
single
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Adult Price: 13035
Start Date: 2026-04-28
End Date: 2026-05-09
twin
Child Price: 8995
Adult Price: 10065
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triple
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Adult Price: 9835
single
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End Date: 2026-05-16
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Adult Price: 10440
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Adult Price: 10210
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Adult Price: 10440
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Adult Price: 10210
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Adult Price: 10210
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Adult Price: 10440
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Adult Price: 10440
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Adult Price: 10210
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Adult Price: 10440
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Adult Price: 10210
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Adult Price: 10440
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Adult Price: 10440
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Adult Price: 10140
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twinShare
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triple
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twin
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Adult Price: 10440
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 10210
single
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End Date: 2026-09-19
twin
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Adult Price: 10440
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 10210
single
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End Date: 2026-10-03
twin
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Adult Price: 10285
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 10055
single
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twinShare
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triple
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single
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Adult Price: 10055
single
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twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 9965
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Adult Price: 9735
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Adult Price: 10015
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