Europe Tours: European Dream - Rome to Paris 8 Day Tour

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European Dream - Rome to Paris tour - 8 day tour. BONUS: TRAFALGAR escorted tour.

Departure dates

Selected travel dates between 24 Feb-24 Mar 25.

What's included

Accommodation: 7 nights twin share hotel accommodation.
Trip Leader: Services of an expert Travel Director & Professional Driver.
Transport: Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most counties.
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners.
Activities & Attractions: View the Colosseum and other ancient sites in Rome, St.
Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs-Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris; See the Tuscan countryside, the vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefield in France; Visit St Peter's Basilica in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice.

Itinerary / more information

  • TRAFALGAR escorted tour.Please Note: Airfares are additional. International Flights, arrival and departure transfers, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature. are not included.

    Your European Dream - Rome to Paris tour with Trafalgar departs from Rome.

    8 Day Italy, Switzerland and France. Hit the ground running on this 8-day Europe trip, transporting you to the beating heart of glittering cities and the picture-perfect countryside. You'll know dreams do come true as you admire Paris, Michelangelo's talents and lap up lakeside living in Lucerne.

    Highlights: Rome (2 nights), Florence (1 nights), Venice (1 night), Lucerne (1 night) & Paris (2 nights).

    Book your Trafalgar tour deal today and experience Europe for yourself!

    Day 1, Welcome to Rome. Ciao Roma! Welcome to the 'Eternal City', once home to gods and goddesses, emperors, senators and slaves. Explore the city's bustling boulevards and labyrinthine lanes before meeting your fellow travellers and Travel Director for dinner. This evening, we embark on an orientation drive revealing some of the city's most celebrated sights. Day 2, Rome & Vatican City. The Holy See takes centre stage today as we join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will see us visit the 16 -century St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City and witness Michelangelo's sorrowful Pieta, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. We cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome to delve into what was once the largest empire in the world and view such ancient sites as the imposing Colosseum where brave gladiators and slaves duelled to their deaths. Day 3, Florence. We travel north into the vineyard-clad hills of Tuscany and along the Arno River Valley bound for an unforgettable visit to a 12 -century castle where the Pazzi plot against the ruling Medici family was hatched so many centuries ago. Here you?ll Connect With Locals over lunch during an exclusive Be My Guest experience, learning all about the family feud and taking a tour of the castle, including its infamous dungeons. Beyond the extraordinary opportunity to dine in a Tuscan castle, you?ll know that your visit is helping to preserve this historic building for generations to come. Continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance where you?ll learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then, join a Local Specialist for an enchanting encounter with one of the world's cultural centres, admiring the exquisite architecture and artistry around every turn. You won?t be able to tear your eyes from the beauty of the marble Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of Florence, before arriving at your hotel. Day 4, Venice. The romantic island city of Venice is our final destination today. We take to San Marco's waters, cruising the canals and admiring views of the imposing St. Mark's Basilica and ornate Doge's Palace. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, we?ll witness the centuries-old art of Venetian glassblowing using the same techniques that have been passed down through the generations. You?ll watch master craftsmen shaping the molten glass into the delicate pieces of art that adorn homes the world over, perhaps inspired to buy a souvenir for your own home to remind you of your visit. Later, we?ll enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore narrow calle in search of a cosy bacaro where you can enjoy delicious Venetian cuisine washed down with a Venetian Spritz, or two. Take some time, venture to the enchanting canal-side setting of St. Mark's Square. The sounds of talented musicians,seagulls and lapping water provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable sunset over the Grand Canal. Day 5, Lucerne. We depart Venice, travelling north into the picturesque Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Slicing through the Alps, we arrive in Switzerland and the laid-back lakeside city of Lucerne. The city is perhaps most famous for its solid wooden Chapel Bridge and poignant Lion Monument, a memorial to Swiss Guards. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, amble through the Old Town or consider joining an Optional Experience and ascend one of the surrounding mountain peaks for panoramic views. Day 6, Burgundy & Paris. From Lucerne, we head into France and through the rolling vineyard-clad hills of Burgundy, one of the country's largest wine-producing areas. Arriving in Paris, we enjoy a free evening. Wander up grand boulevards and through quaint squares, grab a bite to eat and sip wine at a cosy bistro or perhaps take a cruise on the Seine followed by a tour of Paris?s illuminations. Day 7, Paris. Join a Local Specialist today to delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city?s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes,admiring the sophisticated atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles. Day 8, Paris. After breakfast, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell as our memorable holiday comes to a close.
  • Tour on sale until 20 Sep 2024, unless sold out prior.
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  • Prices are per person, and are based on Twinshare occupancy unless otherwise specified.
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  • Airfares are not included.
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  • Travel Insurance maybe compulsory for some tours please check with your consultant.
  • International Flights, arrival and departure transfers, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
  • are not included.
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  • Prices displayed are per person, based on double occupancy and are in NZD Dollars for select departure dates only.
  • Discount is not available on single supplement and is applicable to the land portion of a tour only (excludes air, cruises, taxes, etc).
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