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, ancient Rome 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 Castello del 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 and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Trip Details
Product Code: 34525
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 73.320C
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 utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,225 ($528 /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 travelers and Travel Director 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
The romantic island city of Venice 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. 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 seagulls and lapping water provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable sunset over the Grand Canal.
Accommodation: Novotel Venezia 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: Grand Europe Lucerne
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: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles
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. 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.
Accommodation: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles
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
Paula Arocho - Traveled, August 2024
It was well planned out and very beautiful. The Travel guide was very knowledgeable and became a friend. I would recommend traveling with Trafalgar every time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
European Dream, indeed! The driver & guide were exceptional - we could not ask for a better experience! Truly a dream - meets all your dream, bucket list locations! The local guides added a deeper dimension of history and context, which was wonderful. We added all the optional experiences because this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience , so why not do it all!? Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2024
Jean Foster - Traveled, June 2024
Trafalgar is great, I will travel with them again! It is a very fast wonderful trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2024
Carla Stone - Traveled, June 2024
Just Do It!! It was a great tour for the money! Brendon was the absolute best Tour Director! He was knowledgeable and able to convey that knowledge in a way that was interesting to all ages! We were able to choose to do as much or as little as we wished to do with the group. Every person on the bus was amazing and easy to get along with! I highly recommend this tour!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2024
Renae Jury - Traveled, June 2024
Great for families. Tour guide Brendan was first class, couldn’t recommend him highly enough, Fun, friendly, inclusive and so knowledgeable, Family of 5, 2 adults, 3 teenagers, all loved it! We can’t wait to do another ! Fantastic family trip, definitely recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024
Mamaila Lebea Mokhalimetso - Traveled, May 2024
This was the best tour experience. Dedicated tour guide and driver. Absolutely amazing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024
Theodore Vollmer - Traveled, May 2024
Lots of great adventures packed into short period of time. Low stress as the guide and driver took care of everything elegantly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Martine is the best guide. Martine was the best travel guide! So friendly, patient and knowledgeable! This tour highlights all of the places you want and new places you’ve never thought of. We took advantage of all of the additional excursions which proved to be the icing on the cake!! Our tour guide, Martine, made the trip so easy and amazing. She was the best.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
C Vought - Traveled, May 2024
Trafalgar delivers! Excellent service from start to finish! Every Trafalgar person we encountered was a professional-from the driver to every local tour guide. Our tour director Andee was a seasoned pro! He made sure everything was taken care of! We had an awesome first-time experience in Europe! We loved this tour! If you like to see A LOT in a short about of time (like we did) this tour definitely delivers!!! We had an AWESOME driver (Simone) and tour director (Andee) that took care of everything for us each day! We had a blast!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Dream come true Everything was professional and well planned. Bus drivers were great, as was our guide. A wonderful trip with many exciting adventures! Our guide, Stephen was incredible. He took good care of us and kept us informed of plans and schedules. However, it is a very active trip requiring stamina! I’m 77., and at times it was a challenge. Well worth it, however because of the wonderful experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
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