European Traveler Winter 2021

Spend the day exploring the pomp and pageantry of a city that effortlessly combines old and new.

HOTEL
Hilton Kensington

Join a Local Specialist this morning for a tour of the iconic and unexpected highlights of London, including Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Carnaby Street, consider visiting one of London’s museums or wander along the Thames watching ambitious Londoners pound the pavements.

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Breakfast

Meet your Travel Director before saying cheerio London and hello sparkling White Cliffs of Dover, England’s last hurrah before we cross the English Channel bound for Calais. We pass the tragic World War I battlefields of the Somme before arriving in Paris where we will enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner to meet our fellow travelers and Travel Director. This evening the City of Lights provides an enchanting backdrop for an orientation drive that will showcase several of the sights which await us tomorrow.

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Breakfast
Welcome Reception

HOTEL
Evergreen Laurel

Embark on a scenic sojourn, with your Local Specialist, along the grand Champs Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe, honoring those who fought for France. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, you’ll have some leisure time to explore the treasures of Paris. Perhaps enjoy breathtaking views from the highest rooftop terrace in Paris or relax at a cozy French café and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the world go by.

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Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner

Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!

Adult Price: EUR165.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Montparnasse and Seine Cruise

With our Local Specialist, we’ll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Panoramic Observation Deck of Montparnasse Tower for unbeatable views of all of the city’s iconic monuments, including the Eiffel Tower. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris offers a breath-taking 360-degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then, we’ll enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Seine, discovering the wonders of Paris as we go.

Adult Price: EUR43.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

We wind our way through the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois and Burgundy, journeying south past the 15th-century fortress of Châteauneuf and rolling green farmlands into Switzerland bound for Lucerne. Cross the famous wooden Chapel Bridge with its 17th-century paintings and view the mortally wounded lion hewn from rock, paying tribute to the hundreds of brave Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI.

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Breakfast
Dinner

HOTEL
Astoria

Journey through the Alps today, travelling through the St. Gotthard tunnel and the border at Chiasso into Italy. Catch a glimpse of northern Italy’s beautiful lakes, whose scenic retreats have attracted the aristocracy for centuries. Arrive in Venice later.

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Breakfast

HOTEL
Novotel Mestre Castellana

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Mount Pilatus

The opportunity to discover one of the best-known mountains around Lucerne. A short drive takes us to the foot of Mount Pilatus, located in the heart of the Central Alps. Here, via a series of cable cars, we begin our ascent of this majestic mountain. We sail over farms, pastures and forests, and on arrival at the top, you will have the time to take a stroll, write a postcard, or just marvel at the experience.

Adult Price: CHF85.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Gondolas & the Grand Canal

On arrival in Venice, a private boat will be waiting to take you to St Mark’s Square, where you’ll enjoy a gondola ride while being serenaded by local musicians. Later, private water taxi’s will take you along Venice’s Grand Canal, where you’ll admire the magnificent palazzos and Rialto Bridge.

Adult Price: EUR70.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Take to the water and board a private motor launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark’s Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and ornate Doge’s Palace, then Dive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing at one of the oldest workshops on the islands. We’ll have some time to explore the hidden calle and campi to fit in some shopping or soak up the sights and sounds of the Queen of the Adriatic before crossing the Apennine Mountains bound for Florence, the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance.

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Breakfast

HOTEL
Grand Mediterraneo

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Dinner, Wine, And Music In The Tuscan Hills

This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, family restaurant in the Tuscan countryside. After a welcome drink in the historic courtyard, the renowned local chef will delight your senses with regional dishes, made with traditional ingredients from the nearby produce markets. The excellent wines come from the Saraceni family vineyards and there’s live music and song to complete the atmosphere. In short, a Tuscan dream comes true in an authentic setting.

Adult Price: EUR65.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks

Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen’s island of Burano, famous for its multi-colored houses – a real photographer’s paradise.

Adult Price: EUR72.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

The magnificent Renaissance Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and the Baptistery stand imposingly in the centre of Florence and are among the sights we will view during our guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. Delve into the city’s rich cultural, artistic and architectural heritage, then learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city’s historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Admire the Ponte Vecchio which has spanned the Arno River for almost 700 years. Marvel at the impressive palazzi and art in the Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Rome is our final stop today.

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Breakfast

HOTEL
A.Roma Lifestyle

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Michelangelo’s ‘David’ & Accademia

Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We visit the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you’ll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist. This optional is subject to availability and involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel this optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.

Adult Price: EUR47.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Roman Evening with Dinner

On this easy-going evening in Rome, we visit one of our favourite restaurants, where you’ll enjoy a warm welcome and delicious dinner of local cuisine with drinks and music.

Adult Price: EUR62.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Visit the Vatican for a memorable encounter with the centre of Christianity. A Local Specialist will take you on a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the home of Michelangelo’s Pietà, crafted from the most perfect block of Carrara marble. Consider an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, before travelling to Ancient Rome to view the Colosseum where brave gladiators and slaves fought to the death to the thunderous applause of thousands of spectators. This evening, at our Farewell Dinner, we Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience and celebrate the Italian zest for life, food and good company.

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Breakfast
Be My Guest

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Piazzas and Fountains of Rome

Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome’s historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.

Adult Price: EUR33.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Inside The Vatican & Colosseum

We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with a time-saving VIP entrance.

Adult Price: EUR87.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Our adventure together has come to an end. We say a fond farewell to Rome and our travel companions at the end of our journey together. 

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Breakfast