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European Splendour End Paris

11 Days

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Tour Description

When have you ever had the opportunity to dine with an Italian count in Tuscany? That’s not all you’ll do on this exciting Rome to Paris trip, bringing you the bright lights of the Champs-Élysées, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the rolling hills of Tuscany.

Priced From:

$ 6575pp *

From: 2025-05-08

To: 2025-09-25

Start Location: Rome, Italy

End Location: Paris, France

Trip Type: 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 Rome
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Precise House Mantegna
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a centre of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. 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.
Explore the Ancient Sights of Rome
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Precise House Mantegna
Start your day with an orientation by your Travel Director and join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Rome. We 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.
Admire Siena on the Way to Florence Connect with Locals
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hilton Metropole
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.
Discover Renaissance Florence
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hilton Metropole
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.
Onwards to Pisa and Venice
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Le Boulevard Lido
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 programme, with the option to join an unforgettable gondola ride through the city's labyrinthine canals before enjoying dinner.
Explore the Canals of Venice Make Travel Matter
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Le Boulevard Lido
Embark on today’s unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as you witness first-hand the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing using the same techniques that have been handed down through the generations. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. Next, join your Travel Director to see the iconic and unexpected highlights of the city - the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile with its five bells. The rest of the day is yours 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.
Off to Lucerne
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Grand Europe
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.
Uncover Lucerne’s Treasures
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Grand Europe
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.
Journey to Paris
Day 9
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
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, we join our fellow travellers and Travel Director for dinner celebrating the end of our European adventure.
Discover Magical Paris
Day 10
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
Join a Local Specialist this morning for a guided tour along the grand Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter.
Au Revoir Paris
Day 11
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Park Plaza County Hall
For now, it's time to say a fond farewell to our newfound friends and Travel Director at the end of an unforgettable journey.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-06-05
End Date: 2025-06-15
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Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
twinShare
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Adult Price: 6825
triple
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
single
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Adult Price: 8025
Start Date: 2025-06-19
End Date: 2025-06-29
twin
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6825
triple
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8495
Start Date: 2025-07-03
End Date: 2025-07-13
twin
Child Price: 6010
Adult Price: 6650
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6650
triple
Child Price: 6010
Adult Price: 6650
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7730
Start Date: 2025-07-17
End Date: 2025-07-27
twin
Child Price: 6010
Adult Price: 6650
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6650
triple
Child Price: 6010
Adult Price: 6650
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7730
Start Date: 2025-07-24
End Date: 2025-08-03
twin
Child Price: 6010
Adult Price: 6650
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6650
triple
Child Price: 6010
Adult Price: 6650
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7730
Start Date: 2025-08-07
End Date: 2025-08-17
twin
Child Price: 5935
Adult Price: 6575
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6575
triple
Child Price: 5935
Adult Price: 6575
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7655
Start Date: 2025-08-21
End Date: 2025-08-31
twin
Child Price: 5935
Adult Price: 6575
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6575
triple
Child Price: 5935
Adult Price: 6575
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7655
Start Date: 2025-08-28
End Date: 2025-09-07
twin
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6825
triple
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8025
Start Date: 2025-09-04
End Date: 2025-09-14
twin
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6825
triple
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8025
Start Date: 2025-09-11
End Date: 2025-09-21
twin
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6825
triple
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8025
Start Date: 2025-09-18
End Date: 2025-09-28
twin
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6825
triple
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8025
Start Date: 2025-09-25
End Date: 2025-10-05
twin
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6825
triple
Child Price: 6185
Adult Price: 6825
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8225
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