European Traveller
From CAD $5,015
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Stroll through streets filled with romance, history and adventure as you travel Europe. Feed your imagination as you explore ancient Rome, watch master craftsmen create treasures in Venice and admire the magic of the snow-capped Swiss Alps.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Rome: Travel to Isola Tiberina and enjoy an evening with Fabio and his family in a unique setting amid roman excavations. Start with a drinks reception before the family hosts you for dinner.
Iconic Experience
- Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
- Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
- Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
- Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Paris, Florence and Rome
- Discover Lucerne and Venice
- Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice
- View the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and the ancient sites of Rome
- See the Somme Battlefields and the vineyards of Burgundy in France
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Trip Details
Product Code: 34410
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 80.330C
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,015 ($502 /day)
Itinerary
Spend the day exploring the pomp and pageantry of a city that effortlessly combines old and new.
Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverbank
Join a Local Specialist this morning for a tour of the iconic and unexpected highlights of London, including Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Carnaby Street, consider visiting one of London's museums or wander along the Thames watching ambitious Londoners pound the pavements.
Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverbank
Meals: Breakfast
Meet your Travel Director before saying cheerio to London and hello sparkling White Cliffs of Dover, England's last hurrah before you cross the English Channel by ferry bound for Calais. You'll pass the World War I battlefields of the Somme before arriving in Paris where you will enjoy dinner. This evening the City of Light provides an enchanting backdrop for an orientation drive that will showcase several of the sights which await you tomorrow.
Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Embark on a scenic sojourn, with your Local Specialist, along the grand Champs-Élysées to see the Arc de Triomphe, honoring those who fought for France. See Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, you’ll have some leisure time to explore the treasures of Paris. Perhaps enjoy breathtaking views from the highest rooftop terrace in Paris or relax at a cozy French cafe and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the world go by.
Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy
Meals: Breakfast
Wind your way through the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois and Burgundy, journeying south past the 15th-century fortress of Châteauneuf and rolling green farmlands into Switzerland bound for Lucerne. Cross the famous wooden Chapel Bridge with its 17th-century paintings and view the mortally wounded lion hewn from rock, paying tribute to the hundreds of brave Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI.
Accommodation: Grand Europe Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The contrast of scenery today is nothing short of remarkable. Traversing the Alps, you'll travel through the St. Gotthard tunnel and the border into Italy. Catch a glimpse of northern Italy's beautiful lakes, whose scenic retreats have attracted the aristocracy for centuries, before arriving this afternoon in Venice.
Accommodation: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Meals: Breakfast
Take to the water and board a private motor launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and ornate Doge's Palace, then embark on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing at one of the oldest workshops in Venice. Watch how talented artisans shape the molten glass into the delicate works of art you’ve come to admire from afar and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir to remind you of this special experience. Later, there’s time to explore the hidden calle and campi of Venice to fit in some shopping or soak up the sights and sounds of the Queen of the Adriatic before crossing the Apennine Mountains bound for Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu
Meals: Breakfast
The magnificent Renaissance dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and the Baptistery stand imposingly in the center of Florence and are among the sights you will view during our guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. Delve into the city’s rich cultural, artistic and architectural heritage, then learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Marvel at the impressive palazzi and art in the Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Rome is your final stop today.
Accommodation: Precise House Mantegna
Meals: Breakfast
Consider an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel before a sightseeing tour that takes you past ancient sites to view the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. This evening, connect with locals during a Be My Guest experience at the unique Isola Tiberina, and celebrate the Italian zest for life, food and good company.
Accommodation: Precise House Mantegna
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our adventure together has come to an end. Say a fond farewell to Rome and your travel companions at the end of your journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
John Michael Breaud - Traveled, July 2024
We thought it was great. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, the travel director was the best. The schedule was set at times before the rush of other groups. His knowledge of the areas visited was excellent. He really did everything to make the trip a memorial experience. I would recommend Trafalgar to anyone planning a trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/28/2024
Melissa Russell - Traveled, June 2024
Fast paced and very full. *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* looked after us so well for what was a bucket list event for us.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Annamarie Santos Molinar - Traveled, June 2024
Our guide and driver were amazing! *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* added to our trip! Loved the group and we were with. This was our second trip with Trafalgar and we are ready to book again!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2024
Dr. Linda J Johnson - Traveled, July 2024
The trip was well organized and the tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very friendly, knowledgeable and make the entire experience exceptional. I will be booking another vacation for my entire family very soon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/24/2024
Wendy Jindra - Traveled, July 2024
Fast paced but very organized. Our travel director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was amazing. We saw so much in a short amount of time. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2024
Zeffrey Rodrigues - Traveled, November 2024
It was a fast moving whirlwind tour, constantly on the move. We did get to see the cities but the visit was short with not enough time to enjoy each place. This tour gave us an idea to revisit certain places again. Because of the tight itinerary, we could not explore in depth museums, landmarks and the culture on a leisurely pace. The tour was well organized and executed. The travel director Vince was excellent, he was knowledgeable, he explained the history of places, their prominence and the purpose of seeing certain places. And he made sure we didn't get lost in the crowds especially in Venice, where if we missed a boat to the mainland then we would be in big trouble.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/20/2024
Tom Johnson - Traveled, December 2024
Really well organized trip, but those taking it should be ready to move around a lot, pack and unpack, and walk a good bit All good for the soul and body! Excellent itinerary, the travel directory (*Personal information removed by Feefo*) was topnotch as were the local guides (especially *Personal information removed by Feefo* in Rome). Of course the scenery and cities themselves were spectacular.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2024
Michelle Nicholson - Traveled, October 2024
Fast paced but action packed. My head was overflowing with information and my eyes were excited with all the amazing sights. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our tour guide was amazing. We had never been to Europe before and this was an action packed taste that left us in awe. Can’t wait for our next trip. High expectations for the next one as this tour was brilliant.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/17/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
This itinerary included a lot of walking & running which should be noted in the itinerary. Also, the itinerary changed drastically which I understood might change. When the last itinerary was published, the changes Should be noted at that time of the changes. It was highly disappointed because that was the main reason for booking that particular tour. I am very disappointed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
The itinerary is very fast paced, but very informative and beautiful. The only issue I had was with the scheduling of the excursions in Italy. Shame on Trafalgar for booking more than the 25 traveler limit to the Tour guides, this created an issue at the Pantheon, which caused the worker at the Pantheon and our tour guide to get into an argument because of having two groups at the same time, which limited my time to visit the Pantheon to less than five minutes. This is the only reason you do not get 5 Stars, I was extremely disappointed that I spent the money to get this excursion and didn’t get to spend time viewing the exhibit. Plus then the local tour guide just left, causing us to get separated from the tour. Very disappointed in the local tour guide for doing this. But all in all, very happy with Vince and the overall trip. Held one star because of the experience at the Pantheon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2024
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