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City & Culture
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rome

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

    Rome

    Rome
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Rome to Florence

    Rome to Florence
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Florence to Venice

    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 to learn how Murano glass is created
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    • Private water taxi ride along the Grand Canal

    Optional Activities

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

    Venice to Bellinzona to Lucerne

    Venice to Bellinzona to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of local specialties accompanied by Merlot wine at Castelgrande)

    Included Activities

    • Elevator ride to Castelgrande Courtyard
    • Light lunch of local specialties with Merlot wine at Castelgrande
    Landmarks
    Castelgrande
    St. Gotthard Road Tunnel
    Swiss Alps
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  7. Day 6

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Lucerne including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Lucerne Cruise - 1-hour sightseeing cruise on sparkling Lake Lucerne
    • Mount Pilatus - panoramic views on a thrilling ascent up Mount Pilatus
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    River Reuss
    Altstadt
    Lake Lucerne
    Mount Pilatus
  8. Day 7

    Lucerne to Basel to Paris

    Lucerne to Basel to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed TGV train journey from Basel to Paris (first-class)
    Landmarks
    Basel
    River Rhine
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  9. Day 8

    Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk to discover one of Paris's iconic quarters
    • Farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine with views of celebrated landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • French Dinner and Orientation Drive - fine French cuisine followed by a guided drive through the City of Light
    • An Evening at the Moulin Rouge - Belle Époque experience with champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, and Moulin Rouge cabaret
    Landmarks
    River Seine
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  10. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Cynthia
    Cynthia5.0•June 2026
    Our guide Liz and driver Alessandro were amazing. We saw so much in a short time. Fast paced yet you had some free...
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  • Sanjay5.0•May 2023
    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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  • Dolores5.0•May 2023
    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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  • Linda5.0•May 2023
    I enjoyed every moment of our trip with Globus. Our tour guide, Caterina Thiel, was exceptionally knowledgeable,...
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  • Diondre5.0•May 2023
    I thoroughly enjoyed the Globus experience. It was easy to plan the vacation and upon arrival our guide Caterina and...
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  • Charles5.0•May 2023
    Our guide Caterina Thiel was outstanding. Can't say enough wonderful things about her. The personal touches she...
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  • Threase5.0•April 2023
    Tour guide excellent. She like family!
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  • Jacqueline5.0•April 2023
    This was a great experience.
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  • David5.0•April 2023
    The organization of the process, the helpful App, the knowledgeable and capable tour guide and the available...
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  • Paul5.0•April 2023
    Absolutely the best trip I have ever been on. I love the structure but ability to go off and do your own thing. 100%...
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    Andrea

    Asked on June 28th, 2026

    How much of this travel is on a train?

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      Andrea

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      How much of this tour is traveling by train? My whole purpose to choose a European tour is to mostly travel by train.

    • GlobusOperator•Written June 2026

      This tour only has an afternoon ride via train on Day 7 from Basil to Paris.

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    Ivan

    Asked on May 25th, 2025

    Do you see the Eiffel tower?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written May 2025

      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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    Can travel credit and promotional code be used together?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written March 2025

      We will be able to look into the promotion and the Travel Credit to make sure we will be able to apply to the tour. If you are already booked on the tour, please reach out to us on that booking so that we can provide you with the most accurate information.

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      Lindsay

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      Can I get an update on the 150.00 travel credit and the promo code before booking?

    • GlobusOperator•Written April 2025

      Once we have you booked on a tour, we will be able to apply your travel credit and promo code. If you have booked the tour, please advise the booking reference number so we can apply the travel credit and promo code.

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    • GlobusOperator•Written May 2024

      Deposit is nonrefundable. Additional cancellation fees are calculated based on the days prior to the commencement of services in which notification of trip cancellation is received. All services on the reservation are subject to these cancellation fees, except Travel Protection, which is always non-refundable. Cancellation Fees: (% of total price) Final Payment Date – 30 days: 50%. 29 – 1 days: 80%. Day of departure or later: 100%.

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