Europe's Highlight Cities from The Thames To The Tiber
This is without a doubt the perfect 15-day vacation for those who wish to have a leisurely vacation exploring Europe's highlight cities with relaxing stays in the Swiss Alps in between. Guided sightseeing includes visits to St. Paul's in London, to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, ...
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Florence, Italy; London, United Kingdom; Montreux, Switzerland; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy
Italy; Switzerland
- Trip Length:
- 15 days
- Price Range:
- From $3000 to $4000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Recommended for:
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(15-17), (18-24), (25-30), (31-35), (36-40), (41-50), (51-55)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
This is without a doubt the perfect 15-day vacation for those who wish to have a leisurely vacation exploring Europe's highlight cities with relaxing stays in the Swiss Alps in between. Guided sightseeing includes visits to St. Paul's in London, to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doges' Palace with its Bridge of Sighs in Venice, to Michelangelo's David in Florence, and to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's, and the Sistine Chapel in Rome. An overnight stay in Montreux, Switzerland, of festival fame plus a two-night stay in car-free Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, allows you a nice break. Other features are an exciting ride on the high-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris, a visit to Lord Byron's Chillon Castle, a spectacular ride over the Simplon Pass in Switzerland, and an overnight stay in the elegant town of Stresa at Lake Maggiore. A dream-vacation!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Flight to London.
Commercial Flights
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - London, United Kingdom
Arrival in London, England.
Hotels
Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3 - London, United Kingdom
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Afternoon free for an optional excursion to the Tower of London.
River Cruises
An evening cruise on the River Thames might also be fun. (FB)
Day 4 - Paris, France
London–Paris.
Trains
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and transfer to the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris, the splendid capital of a beautiful country.
Tonight join your Tour Director for a toast to happy touring. (FB)
Day 5 - Paris, France
Sightseeing
Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs- Elysees. For a panoramic view take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the baroque Palace of Versailles is available.
Nightlife
Tonight a lively cabaret show might be just the ticket. (BB)
Day 6 - Montreux, Switzerland
Paris-Montreux, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a comfortable drive past Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of Burgundy. Turn east towards the Swiss Alps and arrive in Montreux, beautifully situated at Lake Geneva, and take a picture of the Festival Hall. (BB,D)
Day 7 - Switzerland
Montreux–Chillon–Zermatt.
Sightseeing
This morning’s highlight is a guided visit to CHILLON CASTLE. Then continue through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to Täsch, where you board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles up to Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. (BB,D)
Day 8 - Switzerland
At Leisure in Zermatt.
Sightseeing
This mornings highlight is a guided visit to CHILLON CASTLE. Then continue through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhone Valley to Tasch, where you board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles up to Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. (BB,D)
Full day at leisure to explore the town on your own, or to join an exciting optional ride on Europes highest rackrailway to 10,272-foot Gornergrat for a closer view of the Matterhorn.
Tonight is your chance to try out local specialties. (BB)
Day 9 - Italy
Zermatt-Lake Maggiore, Italy.
Buses
A spectacular drive across the lofty Simplon Pass to Lake Maggiore.
Hotels
Upon arrival stop in the elegant town of Stresa to explore its little streets before checking into your lakeside hotel. (BB,D)
Day 10 - Venice, Italy
Lake Maggiore–Venice.
Sightseeing
In the morning an optional excursion is available to the enchanting Isola Bella. Then a fast drive past Milan to Venice, a glittering maze of islands, canals, and bridges. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (BB)
Day 11 - Venice, Italy
Sightseeing
Follow your Local Guide to ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Then enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional gondola ride. (BB)
Day 12 - Florence, Italy
Venice-Florence.
Sightseeing
Through the Apennine Hills to Tuscany. In Florence, follow your Local Guide to visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo's celebrated David, the magnificent CATHEDRAL, Giottos Bell Tower, the Baptistrys heavy bronze "Gate of Paradise," and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE.
Shopping
Time to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry. (BB,D)
Day 13 - Rome, Italy
Florence-Rome.
Sightseeing
Morning drive to the Eternal City. Upon arrival meet your Local Guide and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman Legions marched in triumph. (BB)
Day 14 - Rome, Italy
Sightseeing
Early morning guided visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelos ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to monumental ST. PETERS SQUARE and BASILICA. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Tonight, why not join an optional farewell dinner with local specialties and wine at one of Romes fine restaurants? (BB)
Day 15 - Rome, Italy
Departure.
Airport Transfers
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
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Accommodation for 13 nights. Meals : 2 full English breakfasts (FB); 11 buffet breakfasts (BB); 4 three-course dinners (D), a welcome drink in Paris. Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary, Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
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