European Splendours

From St. Paul's to St. Peter's

10 days from London to Rome (5901)

Vacation Overview

In Paris, Florence, and Rome, enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide, a knowledgeable expert who

intimately knows the cities. See the must-see sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and

Champs Elysées in Paris; the historic center in Florence; and Rome’s Colosseum—where the deadly

gladiatorial fights were held during the Roman Empire—and the Roman Forum, dating back to the

7th century BC. Also visit St. Peter’s Square, where worshippers gather to hear the pope. Your

orientation in Venice includes a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, one of the most famous squares in the

world. In Lucerne, your orientation includes the Lion Monument, a stone sculpture erected to honor

the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution, and Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered

bridge dating back to 1333.

You’ll experience an engineering marvel, the Chunnel, as you take the Eurostar train from London to

Paris. Another marvel is Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower, which you’ll see on this European tour. But

that’s not all…you’ll also witness amazing scenery throughout this Europe tour. Enjoy views of

Fontainebleau Forest, the wine-growing area, prosperous farms, and half-timbered villages as you

travel between Paris and picture-perfect Lucerne. Nestled amid the Alps and surrounded by its

stunning lake, Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s finest towns. Also enjoy a stroll along the promenade

of picturesque Lake Lugano. Finally, enjoy the rolling hills in Tuscany.

Itinerary

Day 1 London, England

your Tour Director and luxury coach. Spend two nights in Paris.

Day 2 Paris.

Paris is a world-class city that probably has more familiar

world. This morning, see these sites during the included city tour. View the famous Arc de Triomphe,

Opéra, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, and much more with a Local Guide. This evening, why not join

an optional welcome dinner? (B)

Day 3 Paris–Lucerne Area, Switzerland.

Fascinating, ever-changing scenery greets you today. Enjoy views of Fontainebleau Forest, the wine

growing area of Burgundy, prosperous fa

the alpine heart of Switzerland to the picture

Day 4 Lucerne Area.

One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its

lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss

MONUMENT, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also

admire the famous wooden CHAPEL BRIDGE with its splendid frescoes. A selection of optional

activities completes the day:

the fjord-like lake; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch. (B)

Day 5 Lucerne Area–Lugano

More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the

massive St. Gotthard. Once thro

sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino. Stop in beautiful Lugano and take a stroll along the lakeside

promenade. Later, cross into Italy and drive through the Lombardy plains to Romeo and Julie

Verona, known as “Little Rome” for its splendid amphitheater still standing in its former glory.

Overnight in the Venice area. (B)

Day 6 Venice Area.

Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real

water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little

to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian GLASSBLOWERS fashion their

delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along

the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)

London, England–Paris, France. Board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris. Here, you’ll be met by

your Tour Director and luxury coach. Spend two nights in Paris.

class city that probably has more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the

world. This morning, see these sites during the included city tour. View the famous Arc de Triomphe,

Opéra, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, and much more with a Local Guide. This evening, why not join

elcome dinner? (B)

Lucerne Area, Switzerland.

changing scenery greets you today. Enjoy views of Fontainebleau Forest, the wine

growing area of Burgundy, prosperous farms, and tidy, half-timbered villages as you head through

the alpine heart of Switzerland to the picture-book Lucerne area. (B,D)

One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its

lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. The orientation includes the LION

MONUMENT, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also

admire the famous wooden CHAPEL BRIDGE with its splendid frescoes. A selection of optional

activities completes the day: a cable-car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis; a cruise on

like lake; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch. (B)

Lugano–Verona, Italy–Venice Area.

More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the

massive St. Gotthard. Once through its great tunnel, start your scenic descent into the warmer and

sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino. Stop in beautiful Lugano and take a stroll along the lakeside

promenade. Later, cross into Italy and drive through the Lombardy plains to Romeo and Julie

Verona, known as “Little Rome” for its splendid amphitheater still standing in its former glory.

Overnight in the Venice area. (B)

Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real-life city, with criss

water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas. The orientation starts with a BOAT RIDE

to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian GLASSBLOWERS fashion their

delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along

resque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)

. Board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris. Here, you’ll be met by

your Tour Director and luxury coach. Spend two nights in Paris.

landmarks than almost any other city in the

world. This morning, see these sites during the included city tour. View the famous Arc de Triomphe,

Opéra, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, and much more with a Local Guide. This evening, why not join

changing scenery greets you today. Enjoy views of Fontainebleau Forest, the wine-

timbered villages as you head through

book Lucerne area. (B,D)

One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its

River. The orientation includes the LION

MONUMENT, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also

admire the famous wooden CHAPEL BRIDGE with its splendid frescoes. A selection of optional

foot summit of Mount Titlis; a cruise on

like lake; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch. (B)

More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the

ugh its great tunnel, start your scenic descent into the warmer and

sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino. Stop in beautiful Lugano and take a stroll along the lakeside

promenade. Later, cross into Italy and drive through the Lombardy plains to Romeo and Juliet’s

Verona, known as “Little Rome” for its splendid amphitheater still standing in its former glory.

life city, with criss-crossing canals, gondolas and

piazzas. The orientation starts with a BOAT RIDE

to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian GLASSBLOWERS fashion their

delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along

resque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)

Day 7 Venice Area–Florence–Montecatini.

Travel south across the Apennines into the gentle and hilly countryside of Tuscany. Enjoy a guided

walk through Florence to discover its Renaissance treasures, then continue to Montecatini for an

overnight. (B,D)

Day 8 Montecatini–Pisa–Rome.

This morning, stop in Pisa to see the famed SQUARE OF MIRACLES and to view the Leaning Tower.

Then, journey south to Rome. Tonight, consider an optional evening drive through the city—a floodlit

spectacular of shimmering fountains, magnificent churches, and piazzas—followed by dinner. (B)

Day 9 Rome.

Today, get to know more about the “Eternal City” with a Local Guide. Visit St. Peter’s Square, the

COLOSSEUM, and the ROMAN FORUM. (B)

Day 10 Rome.

Arrivederci, Roma—your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Vacation Highlights

Individual headsets

Sightseeing:

Visits to Lucerne, Lugano, Verona, Venice, Montecatini, Pisa. Inside visits and special features are

shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description including admission charges where applicable.

INSIDE VISITS

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission

charges when applicable, including admission charges when applicable.

Accommodations

MEALS

Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners

HOTELS

PARIS Courtyard Arcueil (F) or Campanile Pantin (ST)

LUCERNE AREA Rothaus (ST) or Ibis (ST) at Kriens

VENICE AREA Mercure (F) at Marghera or Poppi (ST) at Mira

MONTECATINI Settentrionale Esplanade (F) or Grand Hotel du Park et Regina (ST)

ROME Park Hotel Dei Massimi (F) or Pineta Palace (ST)

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Prices based on double room occupancy.

Add gratuities for Tour Director and Driver of $90 per person.

Single room supplement:

$450

Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.

Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to

be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change

prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once

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guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government

tax increases.Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements

and triple room reductions may be applicable.

Not included in the tour price: International and Domestic airfares are not included; Federal

Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax;

agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations;

tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise

ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hôte menu

(these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions;

porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.