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European Dream

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 P...

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.

(from USD 2,940)

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European Dream
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.

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 multicolored 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.

Details

Tour Operator
Trafalgar
Start City
Rome
End City
Paris
Duration (Days)
8
Activity Level
Discovery

Highlights

  • Discovery
  • Discovery
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Twin USD 3,125 April 26, 2027 May 3, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 April 26, 2027 May 3, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 April 26, 2027 May 3, 2027
Single USD 3,625 April 26, 2027 May 3, 2027
Twin USD 3,150 May 3, 2027 May 10, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,150 May 3, 2027 May 10, 2027
Triple USD 3,140 May 3, 2027 May 10, 2027
Single USD 3,670 May 3, 2027 May 10, 2027
Twin USD 3,150 May 10, 2027 May 17, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,150 May 10, 2027 May 17, 2027
Triple USD 3,140 May 10, 2027 May 17, 2027
Single USD 3,670 May 10, 2027 May 17, 2027
Twin USD 3,150 May 17, 2027 May 24, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,150 May 17, 2027 May 24, 2027
Triple USD 3,140 May 17, 2027 May 24, 2027
Single USD 3,670 May 17, 2027 May 24, 2027
Twin USD 3,150 May 24, 2027 May 31, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,150 May 24, 2027 May 31, 2027
Triple USD 3,140 May 24, 2027 May 31, 2027
Single USD 3,670 May 24, 2027 May 31, 2027
Twin USD 3,225 May 31, 2027 June 7, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,225 May 31, 2027 June 7, 2027
Triple USD 3,215 May 31, 2027 June 7, 2027
Single USD 3,745 May 31, 2027 June 7, 2027
Twin USD 3,175 June 7, 2027 June 14, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,175 June 7, 2027 June 14, 2027
Triple USD 3,165 June 7, 2027 June 14, 2027
Single USD 3,725 June 7, 2027 June 14, 2027
Twin USD 3,175 June 14, 2027 June 21, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,175 June 14, 2027 June 21, 2027
Triple USD 3,165 June 14, 2027 June 21, 2027
Single USD 3,745 June 14, 2027 June 21, 2027
Twin USD 3,175 June 21, 2027 June 28, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,175 June 21, 2027 June 28, 2027
Triple USD 3,165 June 21, 2027 June 28, 2027
Single USD 3,725 June 21, 2027 June 28, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 June 28, 2027 July 5, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 June 28, 2027 July 5, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 June 28, 2027 July 5, 2027
Single USD 3,625 June 28, 2027 July 5, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 July 5, 2027 July 12, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 July 5, 2027 July 12, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 July 5, 2027 July 12, 2027
Single USD 3,615 July 5, 2027 July 12, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 July 12, 2027 July 19, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 July 12, 2027 July 19, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 July 12, 2027 July 19, 2027
Single USD 3,615 July 12, 2027 July 19, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 July 19, 2027 July 26, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 July 19, 2027 July 26, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 July 19, 2027 July 26, 2027
Single USD 3,615 July 19, 2027 July 26, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 July 26, 2027 August 2, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 July 26, 2027 August 2, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 July 26, 2027 August 2, 2027
Single USD 3,615 July 26, 2027 August 2, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 August 2, 2027 August 9, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 August 2, 2027 August 9, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 August 2, 2027 August 9, 2027
Single USD 3,605 August 2, 2027 August 9, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 August 9, 2027 August 16, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 August 9, 2027 August 16, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 August 9, 2027 August 16, 2027
Single USD 3,605 August 9, 2027 August 16, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 August 16, 2027 August 23, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 August 16, 2027 August 23, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 August 16, 2027 August 23, 2027
Single USD 3,765 August 16, 2027 August 23, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 August 23, 2027 August 30, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 August 23, 2027 August 30, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 August 23, 2027 August 30, 2027
Single USD 3,765 August 23, 2027 August 30, 2027
Twin USD 2,950 August 30, 2027 September 6, 2027
TwinShare USD 2,950 August 30, 2027 September 6, 2027
Triple USD 2,940 August 30, 2027 September 6, 2027
Single USD 3,450 August 30, 2027 September 6, 2027
Twin USD 3,175 September 6, 2027 September 13, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,175 September 6, 2027 September 13, 2027
Triple USD 3,165 September 6, 2027 September 13, 2027
Single USD 3,865 September 6, 2027 September 13, 2027
Twin USD 3,175 September 13, 2027 September 20, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,175 September 13, 2027 September 20, 2027
Triple USD 3,165 September 13, 2027 September 20, 2027
Single USD 3,695 September 13, 2027 September 20, 2027
Twin USD 3,175 September 20, 2027 September 27, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,175 September 20, 2027 September 27, 2027
Triple USD 3,165 September 20, 2027 September 27, 2027
Single USD 3,725 September 20, 2027 September 27, 2027
Twin USD 3,175 September 27, 2027 October 4, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,175 September 27, 2027 October 4, 2027
Triple USD 3,165 September 27, 2027 October 4, 2027
Single USD 3,695 September 27, 2027 October 4, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 October 4, 2027 October 11, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 October 4, 2027 October 11, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 October 4, 2027 October 11, 2027
Single USD 3,645 October 4, 2027 October 11, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 October 11, 2027 October 18, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 October 11, 2027 October 18, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 October 11, 2027 October 18, 2027
Single USD 3,645 October 11, 2027 October 18, 2027
Twin USD 3,125 October 18, 2027 October 25, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,125 October 18, 2027 October 25, 2027
Triple USD 3,115 October 18, 2027 October 25, 2027
Single USD 3,635 October 18, 2027 October 25, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    Welcome to Rome

    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. Locations: Rome

  2. Day 2

    Explore Rome

    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. Locations: Rome, Vatican City, Rome

  3. Day 3

    Onwards to Florence

    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. Locations: Rome, Florence

  4. Day 4

    Journey to the Canals of Venice

    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 cozy bacaro where you can savor 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. Locations: Florence, Venice

  5. Day 5

    Across the Alps to Lucerne

    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. Locations: Venice, Lucerne

  6. Day 6

    Through Burgundy to Paris

    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. Locations: Lucerne, Paris

  7. Day 7

    Explore Elegant Paris

    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. Locations: Paris

  8. Day 8

    Au Revoir Paris

    After breakfast, bid your newfound friends a fond farewell as your memorable holiday comes to a close. Locations: Paris

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