Essential Europe
Essential Europe
Essential Europe
9 Days
Visiting: Rome, Florence, Venice, Bellinzona, Lucerne, Basel, Paris
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Tour code:
HF-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Interests:
From:
$3558
$3339 (USD)
Operator discount: -$125
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$94
Tour Overview
Basilicas, boutiques, and bistros. Cathedrals, canals, and cafés. Peaks, pasta, and pastries. This tour of Essential Europe goes beyond the “must-sees” to include the “must-dos,” the “must-discovers,” and the “must-devours.” As you travel and taste your way through Italy, Switzerland, and France, you’ll delightfully take a big bite out of your bucket list. The rolling Tuscan hills, the soaring Swiss Alps, plus mind-boggling mounds of Italian gelato, Swiss chocolate, and French éclairs are all awaiting from Rome to Paris on this delectable tour of Europe’s most popular destinations. Cruising through Europe’s breathtaking scenery, captivating architecture, and greatest chapters of history has never been easier as you motor by private water taxi through the Grand Canal of Venice, ride an elevator to the courtyard of a medieval Swiss castle, and board a high-speed train for a scenic journey through the French countryside from Basel to Paris.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy
Location: Rome, Rome
Meals Included: Dinner
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon.
Day 3: Rome,Florence
Location: Rome, Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time to browse. 174 mi / 280 km
Day 4: Florence,Venice
Location: Florence, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
VENICE Take a private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk, including, St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. Free time to browse before [LF] dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. 174 mi / 280 km
Day 5: Venice,Bellinzona,Switzerland,Lucerne
Location: Venice, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Lucerne
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
BELLINZONA [LF] Take the elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande and enjoy a light lunch with local specialties and Merlot wine for which the Ticino area is famous. Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard en route to Lucerne. 342 mi / 550 km
Day 6: Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 7: Lucerne,Basel,Paris,France
Location: Lucerne, Basel, Paris, Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
BASEL Board the high-speed TGV train to Paris. Free time this afternoon and evening. 404 mi / 650 km
Day 8: Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
PARIS Free time this morning. Guided sightseeing this afternoon includes orientation drive and Seine River cruise. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 9: Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Paris Banks of the Seine|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 light lunch; 3 three-course dinners
Accommodation
Rome:MediterraneoFlorence:Grand Hotel MediterraneoVenice:Leonardo RoyalVenice:NH Laguna PalaceLucerne:AstoriaParis:Les Jardins du Marais
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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