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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)
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-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.
- 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: 34526
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Adventure, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 73.320E
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
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, you’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 calli 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 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, 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
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Our tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, and our driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, were the best. I was pleased with the level of service they provided. The European Dream had a great itinerary for an introduction to countries and cities I have not yet traveled to. The local specialists in each of the cities were excellent and the excursions were well thought out. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour director was accommodating and tended to whatever we needed and adjusted plans as necessary while still making the most of our time. Our driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was amazing! The coach was spacious and always tidy. It was my first group tour and I look forward to booking my next trip with Trafalgar!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
THE SERVICE WAS WONDERFUL. THE ITINERARY IS GOOD THERE JUST WASN'T ENOUGH TIME. ALWAY RUSHING, NOT ENOUTH TIME TO EAT AND A LOT OF TRAVEL TIME. DEFINITELY SHOOUD SPEND AT LEAST TWO NIGHTS AT EACH PLACE, THE GUIDE WAS FANTASTIC!!! WAS A "FILL-IN" FOR ORIGINAL GUIDE.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
A fast-paced and very memorable visit to history-rich Rome, beautiful Florence, romantic Venice, very relaxing Lucerne, and bustling Paris. That very short eight-day trip surely opened for us another door to future visits to Europe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2025
Neil Gaspar Tan Bautista - Traveled, June 2025
A fast-paced and very memorable visit to history-rich Rome, beautiful Florence, romantic Venice, very relaxing Lucerne, and bustling Paris. That very short eight-day trip surely opened for us another door to future visits to Europe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2025
Gerald Emery - Traveled, June 2025
All staff were so knowledgeable friendly and informed. We were able to see so much in a short time. The tour guide and driver were outstanding in their respective positions. They made the trip extremely enjoyable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2025
Christopher D'Amico - Traveled, June 2025
Great itinerary if you only have 7-8 days of vacation time. This a great trip to squeeze as much of Europe as possible into a short time frame.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
We didnt have much time so we took this European dream package to see the highlights of Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne and Paris. Trafalgar was just perfect. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our travel director, was witty and insightful!, and our driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo* drove safely. We appreciated all the input of *Personal information removed by Feefo* and the excursions with the local specialists. We went to so many places in just 8 days! It's one of the fastest ways to see 3 European countries- 8 days for Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne, and Paris. Hotels are 3-4 stars and we travelled via a luxurious bus, accompanied by a very experienced (and hilarious) travel director and an excellent driver.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Very organized. Schedules were kept as best as possible for departures and arrivals. I thought our tour guide was very good and explained things clearly. I also liked the idea of the videos that she showed about each city while we were on the bus. One suggestion-I would prefer all hotel double rooms to have two double beds as opposed to a king that splits. I also would have liked to have ridden the train instead of the bus on one of the long bus rides. I feel that it would be something that many Americans have not experienced. Speaking of the bus rides, there are a few seats that are very cramped in the leg room area. Unfortunately, our group of six had these seats on one of the long trips, and they were not comfortable. I am not very tall, and I found it quite confining. Overall, it was a good experience, and my group had a very good time. Several cities to visit in a short period of time. It gives you an idea of where you may want to return at another time. However, it is fast-paced. I wouldn't recommend it for seniors for that reason. It's a lot of walking and very few places to sit If you need to rest.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Our tour guide was fabulous. *Personal information removed by Feefo* knew a lot about each city and could advise us along the way about things to do on our own. The bus was great as was our driver. It was fast, but really allowed you to get a taste of each city. A lot was packed into each city, whether it was part of the tour or an added excursion. Highly recommend this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Our driver, local guides, and tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* were all amazing and extremely knowledgeable! Trafalgar planned many great experiences and I highly recommend the optional experiences as well. We had an amazing time on the European Dream trip!! Our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was extremely knowledgeable and made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. This is a very fast paced trip and you are able to see a lot in a short period of time. Highly recommend!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2025
