From CAD $5,375
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
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-Elysees, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the rolling hills of Tuscany.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Florence: Join a member of the Miari Fulcis family for your Be My Guest experience on their working Tuscan estate, known for its organic olive oil and honey. Take a look around the medieval cloister and gardens before sitting down to dinner, surrounded by stories, local flavors and a setting made famous by classic films.
Iconic Experience
- Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
- Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
- Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
- Siena: See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo.
- 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.
- Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Venice: As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark's Square.
- Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
- Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
- Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
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 Rome, Florence and Paris
- Discover Pisa, Venice and Lucerne
- Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice
- View the ancient sites of Rome, the Piazza del Campo in Siena, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italian Lakes, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the spectacular alpine scenery of Switzerland and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
- See the Colosseum in Rome and the vineyards of Burgundy in France
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Trip Details
Product Code: 28177
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Supplier Code: 78.1738B
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- 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
- Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5375 (CAD $489 /day)
Itinerary
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 travelers and Travel Director for a dinner to kick off your unforgettable European adventure.
Accommodation: Precise House Mantegna
Meals: Dinner
Start your day with an orientation by your Travel Director and join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Rome. 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.
Accommodation: Precise House Mantegna
Meals: Breakfast
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 favorite 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.
Accommodation: Hilton Metropole
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Hilton Metropole
Meals: Breakfast
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 program, with the option to join an unforgettable gondola ride through the city's labyrinthine canals before enjoying dinner.
Accommodation: Le Boulevard Lido
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Embark on today’s 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. 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.
Accommodation: Le Boulevard Lido
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Grand Europe Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Grand Europe Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 travelers and Travel Director for dinner celebrating the end of our European adventure.
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Specialist this morning for a guided tour along the grand Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde. See Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter.
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
Meals: Breakfast
For now, it's time to say a fond farewell to our newfound friends and Travel Director at the end of an unforgettable journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Constance Wilson - Traveled, September 2024
I and my daughter were extremely impressed, not only with the entire tour , but very much impressed with our tour director ************!! Our luggage didn’t arrive, and we can’t imagine anyone but Graham being so supportive and attentive to our dilemma. A few days into the tour he found a doctor for me to see to get my prescriptions that I mistakenly had put in my luggage! I also struggled with asthma and keeping up and he didn’t miss a beat!! What an incredible person he is! This was likely my one and only time travelling to Europe, and I would rate the tour a solid 10.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2024
Gregory Morris - Traveled, October 2024
All the top highlights! Very easy to deal with. The agents I communicated with were professional and thorough. We had all the information we needed to make a decision and to travel comfortably. This was a very full trip. Each day was busy. Our Tour Director got us into all the highlights. Expertly done with our schedule beating the crowds and traffic as much as possible. Great hotels and food. Almost all the top attractions and sights. The daily communication and informative walks/drive-thru were clear, thorough and precise.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2024
Susanne Groves - Traveled, October 2024
Fabulous adventure in Europe. Professional coach driver Fabio, and also Tour Director Graham is very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. Everything was very organized, just confusing with optional activities costing more. Fast paced but saw and did lots of fantastic things and activities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
Educational and exceptional. Great package. It was amazing. Maybe wish some of the optional tours were included. It can get pricey. Only suggestion is to give people a chance to go to church on Sunday morning. Other than that it was fantastic
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2024
Kathryn Thompson - Traveled, June 2024
I would have preferred more French cuisine when we were in Paris. I was a bit confused when we ate "English pub" food. But the "Moulin Rouge" was an exciting evening.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Steven Stan - Traveled, June 2024
Awesome experience. Well- planned tour. Tour guide Carli and bus driver very experienced with guests' comfort and experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Embrace Life... Amazingly Delicious... Very well organized and no surprises. Lara was an amazing guide. This was my first tour. Lara created some very precious memories... she was well organized, knowledgeable, professional and made us her first priority... looked out for our best interests. The pace of the tour was not over whelming... Lara made sure that we didn't have to spend our days waiting in long line ups. She definitely knows how to handle and keep a group inspired. If she is a reflection of Trafalgar, then I'm hooked for more experiences like this.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Rodney Turner - Traveled, August 2024
Top Notch, so much fun can't wait till next time. Excellent service, the best hotels, restaurants and transportation. This was a trip of a life time, ************ our Tour Guide, expert did a fantastic job, so knowledgeable, polite and helpful. His attention to the smallest of details is unmatched. Would love to travel with him again which is the highest complement you can give.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
Good value for money. Tour director was good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Don't wait - book this trip. The memories are priceless. Don't hesitate on booking your trip. The memories are way worth the money and Trafalgar helped make it hassle free and special. I could not believe how great and hard working our trip director (Steve) was as our trip evolved. Excellent itinerary. Could not have put this type of trip together on my own. Excellent hotels, but the quality of the trip director, local guides, and selected stops really made the trip special.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
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