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Essential Europe with London

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From Rome to London
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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)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
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  2. Day 2

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Roman Forum
    • Visit Palatine Hill
    • Guided visit to Vatican Museums
    • Visit Sistine Chapel
    • Visit St. Peter's Square and Basilica
    • Visit Colosseum
    • Guided tour of Jewish Ghetto with traditional Kosher pastry tasting
    • Visit Basilica of Saint Mary the Major
    • Stroll along Via della Conciliazione to see Castel Sant'Angelo
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Palatine Hill
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    St. Peter's Square
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Castel Sant'Angelo
    Jewish Ghetto
    Basilica of Saint Mary the Major
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  3. Day 3

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Umbria and Tuscany
    • Guided visit of Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's David statue
    • Walking tour of historic Florence center
    • Visit 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
    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 Giudecca Canal
    • Orientation walk to St. Mark's Square
    • Glassblower demonstration and Murano glass creation
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    • Private water taxi ride along Grand Canal
    Landmarks
    Giudecca Canal
    St. Mark's Square
    Grand Canal
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  5. Day 5

    Venice 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
    • Alpine scenery viewing through St. Gotthard Road tunnel
    Landmarks
    Castelgrande
    Swiss Alps
    St. Gotthard Road tunnel
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  6. Day 6

    Lucerne

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Lucerne
    • Visit Lion Monument
    • Visit Chapel Bridge
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    River Reuss
    Altstadt
  7. Day 7

    Lucerne to Basel to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Paris

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Optional morning excursion
    Landmarks
    River Seine
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  9. Day 9

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed Eurostar train from Paris to London
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  10. Day 10

    London

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace
    • Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Typical pub lunch
    • Stroll along the Thames
    • Visit to one of the Royal Parks
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Whitehall
    Downing Street
    Piccadilly Circus
    Buckingham Palace
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    Thames River
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  11. Day 11

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • A
    May 6th, 2023
    Excellent fun tour.
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  • A
    May 4th, 2023
    Caterina Thiel, tour guide was outstanding. She made the trip a wonderful experience.
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  • A
    April 24th, 2023
    I am extremely happy with European Essentials tour with London extension. The city tours were awesome and hit all the...
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  • A
    April 22nd, 2023
    Very well organized. Top notch tour guide! Don't know what her pay rate is, but she deserves a raise! The best I've...
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  • A
    April 23rd, 2023
    Tour guide was amazing!!
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    October 27th, 2023
    It was an incredible journey! A bit fast paced though. I think a few more days added to the same itinerary would be...
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  • A
    October 24th, 2023
    Completely satisfied our tour guide Pia was fantastic took great care of everyone's needs have highly recommended...
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    October 21st, 2023
    Globus is always organized and I feel that I am in safe hands. This is my first globus trip solo. In the past I...
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  • A
    October 11th, 2023
    Well organized. Impressed with the scheduling and professionalism.
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    October 11th, 2023
    Every detail taken care of by professional staff.
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, J, C, E, F, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types L, J, C, E, F.

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