European Dream
Experience Overview
Hit the ground running on this eight-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
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Florence: The Pazzi and de Medici feud is brought to light on this visit to the 12th-century Castle of Trebbio. Meet Anna and Alberto, enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.
Iconic Experience
- Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
- Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
- 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.
- 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 Venice and Lucerne
- Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice
- 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-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Trip Details
Product Code: 22647
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 73.320B
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 8 days
Departures: 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
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,550 ($444 /day)
Itinerary
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City.Ciao Roma! Welcome to the ‘Eternal City’, where ancient streets echo with stories of emperors, senators and everyday Romans. Take time to explore the city’s boulevards and tucked-away lanes before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals: Dinner
Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to see the sights of this extraordinary city. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans and experience the modern city of Rome through the eyes of a local. Cross the Tiber River into Ancient Rome to delve into what was once the largest empire in the world and view such ancient sites as the imposing Colosseum.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals: Breakfast
We travel north into the vineyard-clad hills of Tuscany and along the Arno River Valley bound for an unforgettable visit to a 12th-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 centers, 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.
Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Before departing for the romantic island city of Venice, consider joining an Optional Experience. Take to the water, 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 cozy 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.
Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana
Meals: Breakfast
We depart Venice, traveling north into the picturesque Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Slicing through the Alps, 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.
Accommodation: Astoria
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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, enjoy a free evening. Wander up grand boulevards and through quaint squares, grab a bite to eat and sip wine at a cozy bistro or perhaps take a cruise on the Seine followed by a tour of Paris by night.
Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy
Meals: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist today to delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs Élysées, 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.
Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, bid your newfound friends a fond farewell as your memorable holiday comes to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Sharon Fajardo - Traveled, October 2024
Dream Come True with Trafalgar. Very detailed and price is worth it! Our Travel Director and Bus Driver were the best! Will recommend and travel with Trafalgar again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2024
Blair Emmett - Traveled, October 2024
It was amazing, action packed days.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/14/2024
Jane Matthews - Traveled, September 2024
European Dream was a dream come true. Very knowledgeable and friendly tour director. She made our travel so enjoyable and comfortable. Our bus driver was very experienced and we felt very safe. It was a nice itinerary. Did so much in 8 days. Saw very interesting and beautiful places in Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland and France. Gives you an idea of where you would like to visit again or stay longer. The drive never felt too long with the breaks we had along the way. Lots of history. Word of advice would be to go a day early and relax before joining the group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/17/2024
Sylvia Mei Yim Lim - Traveled, September 2024
We truly enjoyed our trip especially with the tour guide Julie. She is able to share so many insights with us and every stop we made, we are able to know the history and culture of each destination. Really awesome and wonderful experience with Trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
This is a wonderful trip. I highly recommend to do it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2024
Hary Katz - Traveled, June 2024
Top-notch. Fast-paced, but well-organized agenda. Overall, an amazing experience that will leave lasting memories. *Personal information removed by Feefo* is a phenomenal!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Trafalgar makes planning easy. This was my second trip with Trafalgar. All aspects of the planning and execution was flawless. I would not hesitate to recommend Trafalgar to anyone thinking about doing a trip like this. As I travel alone, this is a great way to meet people and be part of a group. The trip was amazing. Our Travel Director,*Personal information removed by Feefo* was fantastic. The only thing that I would have liked was a “farewell dinner” added at the end of the trip prior to departure the following morning. One last connection with new found friends would have been great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Antoinette Retief - Traveled, July 2024
Excellent tour! Brilliant tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*. She was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. Our bus driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a perfect gentleman and always there to lend a helping hand to this woman of 70.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2024
Shellie Klocke - Traveled, June 2024
Customer Service is excellent. All details are taken care of for you, like lodging, many of the meals, ticket purchases for excursions, transportation, etc. Lots of details that you don't think about until you have to do all that on your own. This was a trip of a lifetime! I am convinced that it would have been impossible for us to have seen and done everything without Trafalgar and our exceptional tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*! All the details were taken care of and he was very knowledgeable and helpful! Looking forward to another Trafalgar trip in the future!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo* was wonderful and she took care of absolutely everything. It was a great trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2024
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