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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, ancient Rome and lap up lakeside living in Lucerne.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
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 and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
How You'll Travel
- Deluxe coach travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
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-coloured 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.
- Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.
- 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.
Be My Guest
- Florence: The Pazzi and de Medici feud is brought to light on this visit to the 12th-century Castello del Trebbio. Meet Anna and Alberto, enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28191
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Adventure, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 73.320D
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 8 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
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3775 ($472 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation: Grand Tiberio
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: Grand Tiberio
Meals: Breakfast
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 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.
Accommodation: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The romantic island city is your final destination today. Take to the water, cruising the canals and admiring views of the imposing St. Mark's Basilica and ornate Doge's Palace. Witness the traditional Venetian craft of glassblowing at a workshop. Watch master craftsmen use centuries-old techniques to shape the delicate glass pieces Venice is famed for. You may wish to buy a souvenir to remind you of the experience and help preserve this local craft. Later, you’ll enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore narrow 'calli' in search of a cosy bacaro where you can savour 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 seagulls and lapping water provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable sunset over the Grand Canal.
Accommodation: Antony
Meals: Breakfast
We depart Venice, travelling 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 cosy bistro or perhaps take a cruise on the Seine followed by a tour of Paris by night.
Accommodation: Novotel Centre Bercy
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, relax into the joie de vivre of Paris or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles. Later, join a Local Specialist 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. See 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.
Accommodation: Novotel Centre 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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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Well-curated time and coverage Professional travel director, well-curated activities and hotels. Perfect for those looking for under 14-day tour — and Travel Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* used the time with well-curated activities and options.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Karyn Dawes - Traveled, April 2024
Where to next? Our tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was excellent. He has a very difficult job. It's kind of like herding cats! He was very attentive to those who had needs or requests and kept us on schedule. He made every effort to make sure we got to "see it all" even when things happened that were out of anyone's control. Our coach driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, deserves a GOLD MEDAL!! I certainly wouldn't want to navigate some of the roads we were on in that big bus! The office was very helpful in arranging an airport pickup outside of the normal arrival date and time. I guess the one take away is that this tour covers a lot! That being said be prepared to be on the move with some early mornings. Look at this as a chance to see where you would like to "come back to" in future trips. I know I picked mine....Switzerland!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/25/2024
Jennifer Rourke - Traveled, April 2024
Review Service was great. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was available for any and all questions. It’s very busy but you see EVERYTHING. Wear proper foot wear.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
Ying Hong Cai - Traveled, September 2024
Effortless Travel, Lasting Memories. Trafalgar’s service is smooth and well-organized. The tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was approachable, humorous, and added a personal touch to the trip. Everything was handled professionally, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable. This European trip has been truly unforgettable. I had countless opportunities to learn and discover new things along the way. The tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was amazing—humorous, approachable, and warm, bringing a personal and authentic touch to the entire experience. I also indulged in various foods, each offering a distinct flavor and cultural lesson. Overall, it was a journey full of discovery, leaving me with cherished memories. I would wholeheartedly recommend the "European Dream" tour to anyone looking to explore Europe. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the continent’s rich culture, breathtaking sights, and diverse culinary experiences, making every moment extraordinary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2025
This tour truly was a European Dream! We got more than what we expected. It was fast and furious, but epic! Our TD, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was better than excellent! She knew the exact times when we would see the best. The coach and driver were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2025
European Dream. Trafalgar's service was great. No complaints. They met our needs. The itinerary was fun and our travel director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very knowledgeable. He made our experience fun. It was fast paced but we felt very comfortable. I felt we say just enough so that it was not too much. The extra excursion choices were great and so glad we choice them all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2025
Action packed. Wonderful excursions. Best director ever in *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Exceeded all expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/15/2025
Crystal Walfield - Traveled, May 2025
It was a fast paced trip which I loved. We seen and did so much. It was fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2025
High quality travel experience. Trafalgar works with high quality businesses, drivers, and local experts. Our tour director was knowledgeable and well organized and I could see how his skills made our trip even better. With Trafalgar, you will get the best out of the time on your trip. This was a busy itinerary which gave us the opportunity to visit several places that we have been dreaming of seeing. Our tour director was fabulous. He communicated the schedule for the day and we didn’t feel stressed, instead we enjoyed the many beautiful cities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Trip was full on busy and packed full of amazing destinations. Definitely worth making the effort to see everything. Our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* looked after our group and made sure we had a fabulous time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/25/2024
