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Essential Europe

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
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  2. Day 2

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion: Rome of the Caesars - Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
    • Guided excursion: The Papal City - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, and St. Peter's Basilica
    • Guided excursion: Historic Faith - Rome Jewish Ghetto and Basilica of Saint Mary the Major with traditional Kosher pastry tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Roman Highlights - tailor-made itinerary with Local Guide featuring authentic city jewels (Price Range: $)
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Palatine Hill
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    St. Peter's Square
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Castel Sant'Angelo
    Rome Jewish Ghetto
    Basilica of Saint Mary the Major
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  3. Day 3

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's David statue
    • Guided walk through Florence historic center including cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistry Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square
    Landmarks
    Academy of Fine Arts
    Florence Cathedral
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Baptistry Gates of Paradise
    Signoria Square
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  4. Day 4

    Florence to Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Pasta dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride along the Giudecca Canal
    • Orientation walk to St. Mark's Square
    • Glassblower demonstration and visit to vetreria
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    • Private water taxi ride along the Grand Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride through Venetian canals
    Landmarks
    Giudecca Canal
    St. Mark's Square
    Grand Canal
    Murano
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  5. Day 5

    Venice to Bellinzona, Switzerland to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of local specialties accompanied by Merlot wine at Castelgrande courtyard)

    Included Activities

    • Elevator ride to Castelgrande courtyard
    • Light lunch of local specialties with Merlot wine at Castelgrande
    • Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard Road tunnel
    Landmarks
    Castelgrande
    Swiss Alps
    St. Gotthard Road Tunnel
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  6. Day 6

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Lucerne highlights including Lion Monument
    • Visit to 14th century Chapel Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Lucerne cruise - 1-hour sightseeing cruise
    • Mount Pilatus ascent - panoramic mountain views
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    River Reuss
    Altstadt (Old Town)
    Lake Lucerne
    Mount Pilatus
  7. Day 7

    Lucerne to Basel to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed TGV train ride from Basel to Paris (first-class)

    Optional Activities

    • French Dinner and Orientation Drive - evening of fine French cuisine with guided drive through the City of Light
    Landmarks
    Basel
    River Rhine
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  8. Day 8

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing walk through an iconic Paris quarter
    • Farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine

    Optional Activities

    • Morning independent exploration or optional excursion
    • Evening at Moulin Rouge - Belle Époque cabaret experience with champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, and thousands of glittering costumes
    Landmarks
    River Seine
    Moulin Rouge
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  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    May 4th, 2023
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    Great experience, as the tour guide was always there to help us. In addition, the families in the tour group was...
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    Globus has the BEST guides. Catarina set the tone and mastered keeping us all enjoying our trip. She made a fabulous...
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    I enjoyed every moment of our trip with Globus. Our tour guide, Caterina Thiel, was exceptionally knowledgeable,...
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    Our guide Caterina Thiel was outstanding. Can't say enough wonderful things about her. The personal touches she...
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    Tour guide excellent. She like family!
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    This was a great experience.
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    Firstly, Simona Farris, our tour director is simply the best. She's very organized, efficient, compassionate,...
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      On Day 8 of the tour there is an included farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine, with incredible sights of celebrated landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. Although it may not stop there, there is free time that morning where you can go visit at your leisure.

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