In your European Wonderland tour, do we ever ride in a train through the Alps? If not, my husband has always wanted to ride on something like the Bernina Express. Would there be enough free time for us to take an hour or two ride from where we would be in Switzerland or even in the alps in Italy?

The tour itinerary does not include a train ride through the Alps, so you won't be on the Bernina Express or similar rail journeys as part of the tour. The Bernina Express itself is a spectacular UNESCO-listed route between Chur (Switzerland) and Tirano (Italy), but it takes about 4 hours one way (plus connections), so unfortunately, it's not something you could realistically fit into a 1–2-hour window during free time on the tour.

Does this tour operate in the shoulder season? September or May?

Apologies as the only available departure we have for this tour is for June and July only.

Is it possible to book a triple room for my family?

We would be happy to assist you with booking a triple room for your family. To check the availability and provide you with the best options, could you please provide us with the preferred dates of your stay?

European Wonderland (End Paris)

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From Rome to Paris

4.6 (7 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Rome
Rome
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza St. Peter's)
Included Activities
- Pizza-making cooking experience with expert instruction
- Dinner with travel companions
Day 2
Rome
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza St. Peter's)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist guided sightseeing tour of Ancient Rome
- Guided visit to the Colosseum
- View of Circus Maximus from vantage point
Landmarks
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Day 3
Siena - Florence
Siena - Florence
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Tuscan buffet featuring homegrown produce at 12th-century castle)
Accommodation
Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Siena including Piazza del Campo
- Journey to Florence
- Be My Guest dinner at 12th-century Castello del Trebbio with castle exploration, traditional Tuscan buffet, cellar exploration, and olive oil and wine tasting
Landmarks
Piazza del Campo
Castello del Trebbio
Day 4
Florence
Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist walking tour of Florence
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
- View of marble Duomo
- Demonstration of Florentine leathercraft
- Demonstration of 18-carat gold work
Optional Activities
- Visit to Boboli Gardens
- Visit to Uffizi Gallery
- Optional excursion to Leaning Tower of Pisa with return to Florence
Landmarks
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo of Florence
Boboli Gardens
Uffizi Gallery
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 5
Bologna - Venice
Bologna - Venice
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Gastronomic specialties of Bologna including tortellini and Spaghetti Bolognese)
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist exploration of Bologna including Kissing Towers and Neptune's Fountain
- Lunch featuring Bologna's gastronomic specialties
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride through Venice's canals
Landmarks
Kissing Towers
Neptune's Fountain
Day 6
Venice
Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Doge's Palace
- View of Bridge of Sighs
- Visit to St. Mark's Basilica
- View of Campanile
- Venetian glassblowing workshop experience with master craftsmen
- Family Fun mask-making experience to create Carnival masks
Optional Activities
- Lagoon cruise to Burano island with meal
Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
St. Mark's Basilica
Campanile
Day 7
Venice - Lake Como - Engelberg
Venice - Lake Como - Engelberg
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (H+ Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Free time in Como for lunch and exploration
Landmarks
Lake Como
Day 8
Lucerne
Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (H+ Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Walk across Chapel Bridge
- View of Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Ascend one of the surrounding mountains
- Swiss chocolate tasting
Landmarks
Chapel Bridge
Lion Monument
Day 9
Lucerne - Paris
Lucerne - Paris
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Center Bercy), Hotel (Novotel Centre Bercy)
Landmarks
Rhine River
Burgundy wine region
Day 10
Paris
Paris
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Special celebration dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Center Bercy), Hotel (Novotel Centre Bercy)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist guided sightseeing tour of Paris
- Drive along Champs-Élysées with views of Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
- Leisurely cruise on the Seine River with views of bridges and riverside life
- Special celebration dinner with travel companions and Travel Director
Landmarks
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower
Seine River
Day 11
Paris
Paris
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Colosseum
Circus Maximus

Landmarks
Piazza del Campo
Castello del Trebbio

Landmarks
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo of Florence
Boboli Gardens
Uffizi Gallery
Leaning Tower of Pisa

Landmarks
Kissing Towers
Neptune's Fountain

Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
St. Mark's Basilica
Campanile

Landmarks
Lake Como

Landmarks
Chapel Bridge
Lion Monument

Landmarks
Rhine River
Burgundy wine region

Landmarks
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower
Seine River

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Hotel
Days 1, 2
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Grand Mediterraneo
Hotel
day 4
Novotel Mestre Castellana
Hotel
day 5
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Hotel
Days 5, 6
H+ Hotel & Spa
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Novotel Center Bercy
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Novotel Centre Bercy
Hotel
Days 9, 10

All accommodations are subject to change

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Rating: 4.5 (2,290 reviews)
Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 80%
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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.6
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Jamie5.0•July 2023
This was an amazing trip for our young family. We would be excited to go on another similar trip.
Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your time with us and that our local team showcased this incredible itinerary so well. Thank you for travelling with us, and we can't wait to create more unforgettable memories with you in the future.
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Rachael5.0•July 2022
Had to rebook over COVID. Tourradar was a great help!
Traveled in June 2022
Reply from: Trafalgar
We're sorry that COVID postponed your plans, but it sounds like the trip was worth the wait. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and that your Travel Director ensured the whole experience was seamless. That said, we cannot wait to have the pleasure of hosting you again; until then, we remain committed to our guests.
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SandraTLasky5.0•August 2019
Overall it was a fantastic experience for my 12 year old grandson and I. I had no idea how much walking there would...
Overall it was a fantastic experience for my 12 year old grandson and I. I had no idea how much walking there would be which was a challenge for me. Our guide John Horvath was amazing. Informative, patient and personable. All right up until we got to London where I felt we got dumped. The guide on our morning tour of London, Peppa, I think was sarcastic, arrogant and mean. He did get us to the highlights efficiently but other than that he was awful. He gave me completely wrong information connecting to my optional tour and if I hadn't decided to check in with London tour center, my grandson and I would never have found the bus. Roxie the consultant at the hotel was wonderful however. I also have to say I spent a lot of extra money on optional tours to get the full experience. It was a very well organzed tour that didn't waste a minute. It is an experience my grandson and I will never forget. A taste of Europe!Show more
Traveled in July 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thanks for taking the time to review your recent guided holiday with Trafalgar. We are delighted that the expertise of John along with his personable nature helped you and your grandson to have such a wonderful time during the European Wonderland guided holiday. We are very proud of the professionalism and passion of our team, and we are pleased that you enjoyed their services. That said, it saddens us to learn of the impressions left by Local Specialist in London, and how this aspect of the trip did not meet your expectations. As such, we have shared your feedback with our Operations Manager for their review. Nevertheless, we are extremely pleased that we were able to help you and your grandson create some unforgettable memories, and we hope that you will join us again to create many more in the future.
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Kelly5.0•June 2019
Overall the tour was great! Saw and experienced many amazing places and things. I was slightly disappointed in the...
Overall the tour was great! Saw and experienced many amazing places and things. I was slightly disappointed in the included meals. Though they were good quality and more than enough food, I wish there were more personal choices available. I don’t like pork or seafood, and was looking forward to some amazing pastas in Italy, but didn’t realize pork and ham was such a common ingredient in the north and it was a part of most meals. I was also looking forward to caprese salad and tiramisu, and while tiramisu was served once, we had a chocolate mousse on three different occasions. Again-it wasn’t a quality or quantity issue, but if you don’t care for the local specialty, you will be left disappointed. Tour guide Bern was amazing and definitely knew how to maneuver us around so that we could see the most places with the least amount of hassle. She’s a pro!Show more
Traveled in June 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Here at Trafalgar, we create our dining experiences to reflect the rich and authentic flavours of each destination. Therefore, it disappoints us to learn that you have not been happy with the selection of meals provided on this occasion. As such, we have shared your comments with our Product Development Team for their consideration. Nevertheless, it's wonderful to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed our carefully curated itinerary, and, moreover, that you were able to see and experience some beautiful destinations. Furthermore, we are pleased to know that you appreciated the service provided by your dedicated Travel Director Bern, and we hope that we will have the pleasure of sharing our passion for travel with you again soon.
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pks3.0•August 2017
not satisfied from this tour ,all the major sites were on optional list. I spent almost 900 euros extra per person on...
not satisfied from this tour ,all the major sites were on optional list. I spent almost 900 euros extra per person on that. please check the details carefully .we see means to see from bus. visit means you are get out of bus and see the spot from inside and click pictures. our tour director was good but she left us as soon as we arrived London. no visit in London we saw London eye, burmingham palace etc on our ownShow more
Traveled in August 2017
Bernadette5.0•April 2016
Outstanding, would do it again
Traveled in October 2012
Bernadette4.5•December 2015
The best holiday no fuss lots of laughs, meet the best people ever, still all great friends...just do it, I would do...
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Traveled in October 2012

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Jasmine
Asked on January 27th, 2026
In your European Wonderland tour, do we ever ride in a train through the Alps? If not, my husband has always wanted to ride on something like the Bernina Express. Would there be enough free time for us to take an hour or two ride from where we would be in Switzerland or even in the alps in Italy?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  The tour itinerary does not include a train ride through the Alps, so you won't be on the Bernina Express or similar rail journeys as part of the tour. The Bernina Express itself is a spectacular UNESCO-listed route between Chur (Switzerland) and Tirano (Italy), but it takes about 4 hours one way (plus connections), so unfortunately, it's not something you could realistically fit into a 1–2-hour window during free time on the tour.
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Tim
Asked on June 3rd, 2023
Does this tour operate in the shoulder season? September or May?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2023
  Apologies as the only available departure we have for this tour is for June and July only.
S
Shane
Asked on May 14th, 2023
Is it possible to book a triple room for my family?
Accommodation
- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2023
  We would be happy to assist you with booking a triple room for your family. To check the availability and provide you with the best options, could you please provide us with the preferred dates of your stay?

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