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This classic tour provides the perfect introduction to Europe and provides a different way to get from Rome to London. When you arrive, you have the first two nights in Rome. While on your in depth sightseeing tour, you will visit the independent Vatican State, the richest community in the world. You will visit the superb Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel, a glorious masterpiece of Michelangelo’s fresco skills. Then to St Peter’s Basilica, where you will see the beautiful ‘Pieta’ also by Michelango. From Rome you will travel to the wonderful region of Tuscany for your overnight stay in the magical city of Florence. View Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo before walking to the magnificent Cathedral, the ‘Gates of Paradise’. Take time to shop for leather and gold products in this wonderful city. On to Venice where you can catch a gondola ride to St Mark’s Square and see the Doges’ Palace. See the traditional glass blowing and buy a small sample to remind you of this beautiful city. Travel past the Italian Lakes and the Swiss countryside, until you arrive at the enchanting city of Lucerne. Enjoy an exciting highlight – an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Admire the stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks, including the Eiger and Jungfrau. Travel through the wine producing area of Burgundy to Paris for two fabulous nights. Be sure to see Paris by night and in particular the Eiffel Tower, a truly marvellous spectacle. The tour ends in Paris where hopefully the rest of your trip begins.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 9 nights |
| Pickup: | Rome at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | London |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 8
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 2 |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
Rome
2 nights |  Legend has it that Rome was founded on the Palatine Hill on April 21st 753 B.C. by Romulus, who became the first King of Rome. Later as the town grew it encompassed other population centres that had grown on the surrounding hills, and the ‘City of Seven Hills’ was created. The town grew into the f... |
Florence
1 night |  Straddling the River Arno, Florence is the historic capital of the Tuscany region, which lies on the central west coast of the Italian Republic. Considered to be the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the city is the cultural capital of Tuscany and known for its magnificent art and architecture... |
Venice
1 night |  Venice is the capital of the Veneto Region of the Italian Republic, and is located within the Venetian Lagoon which is on the Adriatic coastline in the north-eastern part of the country. The city is one of the world’s great tourist destinations and is on everybody’s list of places to visit!! Well ... |
| Italian Lakes District |  The Italian Lakes District is a large area of outstanding natural beauty which consists of a collection of nearly 300 lakes that lie mostly in the rugged, pre-alpine foothills of the Southern Alps, and covers four regions of northern Italy. This lakeland area is a major tourist attraction and is ho... |
Lucerne
2 nights |  Located roughly an hours drive from Basel and Zurich, Lucerne is in the centre of Switzerland and is known as the gateway to central Switzerland. It lies in an idyllic position on the western edge of Lake Lucerne and straddles the River Reusse, and is surrounded by stunning lakeside and mountain sc... |
| Basel |  Basel is considered to be one of Switzerland’s cultural centres and lies in the border triangle where France, Germany and Switzerland meet. It is a fascinating historic city with many traditions, home to the oldest university in Switzerland (built 1460), and has developed a unique, cosmopolitan and... |
| Burgundy |  The Burgundy wine region is one of the better known wine regions of France. It is famous for its five wine sub-regions which include the Cote d’Or where the most expensive and prized Burgundies are produced - Chablis which produces a dry white wine which is renowned for the purity of its aroma and ... |
Paris
2 nights |  Ah Paris!! What can be said that already hasn’t been? It is a unique, vibrant and exciting city, a city full of atmosphere, a city full of interest, a city with a fantastic cultural heritage. It is above all a city which needs to be experienced, felt, touched and heard, not just seen. Paris is ... |
Crowne Plaza Rome St Peters
2 nights |  The Crowne Plaza is located in the greater Vatican area in a scenic four-hectare park. It is close to the Villa Doria Pamphili and only a few minutes from the Vatican City and the city centre. It is a lovely escape from the excitement of Rome and after much sightseeing you can return and take advan... |
Hotel Londra Florence
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Hotel Continental Venice
1 night |  Hotel Continental is located in the perfect spot for those who wish to comfortably visit Venice, and enjoy being on Canal Grande in Lista di Spagna. The hotel is located just before the beginning of Strada Nova, one of the city's main pedestrian streets and unquestionably the most picturesque strol... |
Hotel Astoria Lucerne
2 nights |  The Astoria Hotel is located in the city centre and just minutes from the Lake, It has a rooftop bar with views of Lucerne, as well as great restaurants.
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Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel
2 nights |  Ideally situated on the Left Bank in Paris, a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel provides an exclusive setting for both business travelers and holiday makers. From the warm and personalised welcome on arrival, everything is done to ensure the well-being and connectivity ... |
| Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore |  |
| Basilica of Santa Croce |  |
| Bridge of Sighs |  The Bridge of Sighs is one of many bridges in Venice built in the 16th century. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and has windows with stone bars. It passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the old prisons to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. If you purchase a ticket ... |
| Doge's Palace |  |
| Piazza San Marco ( St Mark's Square ) |  St Mark's Square is the central landmark and gathering place for Venice, extremely popular with tourists, photographers and locals. It is the location of the Venetian state and has been the seat of the archbishopric since the 19th century.
The great square overlooks the water, is surrounded by and... |
| Piazza della Signoria |  The Piazza della Signoria has been the political centre of Florence for centuries. It was the scene of great triumphs, such as the return of the Medici in 1530 |
| St Mark's Basilica |  St Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco a Venezia), the cathedral of Venice, is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. It is situated on St Mark's Square, adjacent and connected to the Doge's Palace. It was originally the chapel of the ... |
| Eiffel Tower | The Eiffel Tower stands high above the skyline of Paris like a beacon calling visitors to this ‘City of Light’. It is considered to be one of the city’s top five most popular sightseeing destinations with over 6.6 million visitors attracted here during 2009, which means that up to December 2009 and... |
| Chapel Bridge - Kapellbrucke |  Spanning the beautiful waters of the Reuss River as it leaves Lake Lucerne, the attractively roofed Kapellbrucke, or Chapel Bridge, and the adjoining Wasserturm form the highlight of this historic medieval city. This wooden pedestrian bridge, which is recognised as the oldest wooden bridge in Europ... |
| Lion Monument |  Located in a small park just off the Lowenplatz in Lucerne, visitors will be surprised by the sensitive and graceful sculpture of the dying Lion of Lucerne, which is locally known as the Lowendenkmal. This impressive sculpture has been carved into an almost vertical wall of an old sandstone quarry ... |
| Mt Pilatus Cog Railway |  The Mount Pilatus Cog Railway, or Pilatusbahn, is the steepest cog, or rack railway in the world, and provides quick and exhilarating access almost to the summit of this popular mountain. The railway operates from the village of Alpnachstad, which can be found at the base of Mount Pilatus on the so... |
| Arc de Triomphe |  The Arc de Triomphe is a massive historic monument which stands at the western end of the Champs Elysees and is one of the most iconic images of the city of Paris. It is revered by the French, a symbol of their national spirit and the focal point for all state funerals, military achievements and na... |
| Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris |  The 12th century Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris is one of the iconic images of France. It is an excellent example of French Gothic architecture and known as one of the first Gothic cathedrals to be built. The cathedral stands on the east side of the Ile de la Cite at the very heart of Paris, and... |
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