10 days London to Rome Highlights
Europe's romantic capitals and extraordinary cultural highlights are the highlights of this jaunt through Western Europe, exploring the majestic monuments of Paris, the lush Burgundy region, beautiful Lake Lucerne and the Italian cultural centres of Venice, Florence and Rome.
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| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) (flight not included) | Relax after check-in or stroll through London and soak up the unique atmosphere. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping – the list is endless and the choice is yours. Hotel Hilton Olympia |
| 2 | LONDON FREE TIME | Spend today exploring London on your own. See all the sights – from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square, the city is brimming with instantly recognizable attractions. Visit museums and galleries, wander through Royal Parks or take the ride of your life on the London Eye. The choice is yours. Meal Full Breakfast |
| 3 | LONDON - PARIS (2 NIGHTS) | This morning meet your Travel Director and traveling companions to board your Trafalgar coach and set off from London. See the White Cliffs of Dover as you cross by ferry to Calais in France. Travel past the Somme battlefields in northern France to the glittering capital Paris, your home for the next two nights. Consider a cruise along the Seine in a glass-topped boat. Meal Full Breakfast / Hotel Mercure La Defense 5 |
| 4 | PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME | Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Spend the afternoon as you wish. You might like to round off your Parisian adventure with a spectacular cabaret show. Meal Buffet Breakfast |
| 5 | PARIS - LUCERNE REGION | Today drive through the Burgundy region where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Pass the fortified town of Belfort to lakeside Lucerne with views of the 14th century Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument during your orientation tour. Dine tonight at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Krone Giswil/Burestadl |
| 6 | LUCERNE REGION - VENICE | Traverse the Alps into Italy via the scenic St. Gotthard route and catch a glimpse of Lake Como. Skirt the sprawling commercial capital, Milan, arriving later in the region of Venice, a historically wealthy city built across 118 islands in a marshy lagoon. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Il Burchiello |
| 7 | VENICE ORIENTATION - FLORENCE | Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square and see the sumptuous Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop. Afterwards you might like to take an Optional Experience to Burano Island for a delightful lunch. Cross the Apennine Mountains, arriving later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Starhotels Vespucci |
| 8 | FLORENCE - ROME (2 NIGHTS) | See the sights during your orientation tour of Florence which includes a stroll to Santa Croce Square. Don't miss the opportunity to shop for high-quality leather and gold before departing for Rome. Meal Buffet Breakfast / Hotel Ergife Palace |
| 9 | ROME ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME | Your Local Specialist takes you on a guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica, believed to enclose the tomb of St. Peter. Your fascinating guided sightseeing tour continues across the River Tiber to view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own. Shop in smart boutiques on the Via Ottaviano or throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain. Meal Buffet Breakfast |
| 10 | DEPART ROME | After breakfast, say ‘arrivederci' to Rome and your fellow travellers at the end of your holiday. Meal Buffet Breakfast |