This 10-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.
From London to Rome; 9 days; 4 countries
Highlights:
World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
- Historic Centre of Florence
- Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City
- Paris Banks of the Seine
- Vatican City
- Venice and its Lagoon
We’ve vetted and hand-selected the best hotels around the world with location, comfort, and style in mind. Enjoy first-class hotels in each destination, and check in with the confidence that we’ve already checked everything out for your comfort and convenience.
Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
Day 2: LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE
LONDON - Meet your Tour Director and travel companions before boarding the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris.
PARIS - Free time afternoon and evening.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: FRANCE
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.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4: PARIS–DIJON
DIJON - Take an orientation walk with free time to explore.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5: DIJON–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
DIJON - Scenic drive en route to Lucerne.
LUCERNE - Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6: LUCERNE–BERGAMO, ITALY
LUCERNE - Free time this morning before departing for Bergamo.
BERGAMO - Dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7: BERGAMO–VENICE
BERGAMO - Take a Globus Local Favorite 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 Globus Local Favorite dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: VENICE–FLORENCE–ROME
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.Meal: Breakfast
Day 9: ROME
ROME - Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon.*
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10: ROME
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meal: Breakfast
Please contact our Travel Advisors for details.
Tour Code: GJ
