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Day 1
DEPART USA
Overnight flight to London.
Day 2
ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS)
Relax after your flight or spend the afternoon exploring this magical capital city.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 3
LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your morning guided sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Finish in central London and spend the rest of the day discovering the city’s delights.
Day 4
LONDON - PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
From the White Cliffs of Dover, cross the Channel to Calais. Drive past the Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge before continuing via the Somme First World War battlefields to Paris. Enjoy a Welcome Reception with Welcome Drinks and a light dinner in the evening with your fellow companions and Travel Director. Later an orientation drive will show you some of the sights which await you - a perfect introduction to your magical vacation!
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 5
PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Drive along the famous Champs Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe, beneath which lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Your included morning sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide will take you for a trip up the Eiffel Tower to the second level for a breathtaking views of the city. Spend the afternoon visiting the sights of your choice. Perhaps take an excursion to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa.
Day 6
PARIS - LUCERNE
See the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois and Burgundy as you journey south, passing the medieval castle of Châteauneuf. Cross the border into Switzerland where the scenery is a 'kaleidoscope of color'. View the beautiful Lake Lucerne. Walk across the 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the emotive Lion of Lucerne during your afternoon orientation.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
LUCERNE - VENICE
Travel the scenic St. Gotthard Region through the Alps and cross the border at Chiasso into Italy. Catch a glimpse of the Italian Lake Region, a popular retreat for aristocrats since Roman times. Pass Verona and arrive in Venice, Queen of the Adriatic.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 8
VENICE ORIENTATION - FLORENCE
Your private motor launch takes you to St. Mark's Square to view the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace. Witness a Local Speciality glass-blowing demonstration at one of the oldest workshops on the island, then spend your free time discovering Venice's hidden gems. Afterwards, cross the Apennine Mountains to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and your home for the night.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 9
FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING - ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Your expert Local Guide reveals a wealth of fascinating insights during your guided walk around Florence, a city with a rich Renaissance history. View the marble Duomo engineered by Brunelleschi and the magnificent doors of the Baptistery. Admire the Ponte Vecchio which spans the River Arno and marvel at the impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi in the city. Shop for 18-carat gold jewellery and the finest Italian leather goods before heading to Rome, the last stop on your trip.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 10
ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a tour of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, one of the largest and most significant churches in the Christian world. Here you will view Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece, the Pieta. See the Roman Forum and Colosseum, site of ancient gladiatorial contests and public events. Spend time this afternoon visiting the sights of your choice. Perhaps consider an excursion to the Sistine Chapel. Make sure to capture a magic moment as you toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. This evening, join your travelling companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.
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Day 11
ROME - USA
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your traveling companions, and return home with memories you will cherish for years to come. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.