About the tour
Escape to Europe’s most popular destinations with a guided European vacation during the low season and bypass the tourist crowds and the high-season prices! Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne, Paris, and London—these exciting and vibrant cities await you on this thrilling European tour. Guided sightseeing tours will highlight the must-see attractions, including the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum the ancient arena of the Gladiators in Rome; the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, where you will see Michelangelo’s famous David statue; the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, dating back to the 14th century; and a Seine cruise in Paris, where you’ll want your camera ready to capture the magnificent views of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower.Other highlights of this European tour include a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Rome, a pasta dinner in Venice, a stop in the city of Lugano with its sparkling lake surrounded by the Alps, and a thrilling ride on the Eurostar train from Paris to London. But that’s not all…throughout this European Escape, Globus has arranged VIP access for you. That means you won’t have to wait in long lines to enter the Vatican Museums in Rome or the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. We work behind the scenes to minimize the lines and wait times, so you can maximize the fun. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the treasures of Europe at a price that screams, “Let’s go!”
Meals
Accommodation
Cicerone 60 or Similar
2 night(s) in Rome
Cellai Boutique Hotel or Similar
1 night(s) in Florence
Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal or Similar
1 night(s) in Venice
Astoria Lucerne or Similar
2 night(s) in Lucerne
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel or Similar
2 night(s) in Paris
Park Hotel or Similar
1 night(s) in London
Included in the price
Rome
- Motorcoach; Private boat ride Venice; Seine cruise Paris; Eurostar train
- Headsets throughout the tour (except London).Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Rome
- Motorcoach; Private boat ride Venice; Seine cruise Paris; Eurostar train
- Headsets throughout the tour (except London).Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2: Rome
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time late afternoon. (B)
Day 3: Rome–florence
Scenic drive en route to Florence.FLORENCE Guided walking tour includes the Academy of Fine Arts and Signoria Square. Free time. (B) 193 mi / 310 km
Day 4: Florence–venice
VENICE ISLAND Private Boat Ride. Orientation includes St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblower demonstration. This evening, [LF] dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 174 mi/ 280 km.
Day 5: Venice–lugano, Switzerland–lucerne
LUGANO Free time before a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard tunnel en route to Lucerne. (B,D) 342 mi / 550 km
Day 6: Lucerne
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 7: Lucerne–paris, France
Drive through the vineyards of Burgundy with views of beautiful castles, and pass the Fontainebleau Forest en route to Paris. PARIS Free time this evening. (B) 423 mi / 680 km
Day 8: Paris
PARIS Guided sightseeing includes the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and a Seine cruise. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Paris with a visit to the Palace of Versailles. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.
Day 9: Paris–london, England
Board the high-speed Eurostar train to London,LONDON Free time. (B) 305 mi / 492 kmENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in London with dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.
Day 10: London
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
