European Dream

European Dream

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European Dream

8 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne, Paris

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

WROLN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
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Tour Overview

Embark on the "European Dream" tour, a captivating journey through Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, and France. Begin in Rome, exploring its ancient wonders and the Vatican City, before heading to Florence for a unique Tuscan experience at a 12th-century castle. Discover the artistry of Venetian glassblowing in Venice, and enjoy a scenic cruise to St. Mark's Square. Traverse the stunning Alps to reach Lucerne, where you can admire the iconic Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Continue through the picturesque Burgundy region to the romantic city of Paris, where you'll explore its historic and cultural treasures, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. With expert guidance, cherry-picked accommodations, and delightful dining experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural immersion, and leisure, ensuring an unforgettable European adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore Rome, Florence, and Paris.

  • Discover Venice and Lucerne.

  • Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice.

  • View the Colosseum, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Eiffel Tower.

  • Scenic cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.

  • Experience the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing.

  • Enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet and wine tasting at a 12th-century castle in Florence.

Places You'll See

Palace Of Versailles

The Eiffel Tower

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Meals Included: Dinner

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City.Ciao Roma! Welcome to the 'Eternal City' – once home to gods and goddesses, emperors, senators and slaves. Explore the city's bustling boulevards and labyrinthine lanes before meeting your fellow travelers and Travel Director for dinner. This evening, embark on an orientation drive revealing some of the city's most celebrated sights.

Day 2: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to see the sights of this extraordinary city. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans and experience the modern city of Rome through the eyes of a local. We cross the Tiber River into Ancient Rome to delve into what was once the largest empire in the world and view such ancient sites as the imposing Colosseum where brave gladiators and slaves duelled to their deaths.

Day 3: Onwards To Florence Connect With Locals Make Travel Matter

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo

Accommodation Name: Grand Mediterraneo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We travel north into the vineyard-clad hills of Tuscany and along the Arno River Valley bound for an unforgettable visit to a 12th-century castle where the Pazzi plot against the ruling Medici family was hatched so many centuries ago. Here you’ll Connect With Locals over lunch during an exclusive Be My Guest experience, learning all about the family feud and taking a tour of the castle, including its infamous dungeons. Beyond the extraordinary opportunity to dine in a Tuscan castle, you’ll know that your visit is helping to preserve this historic building for generations to come. Continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance where you’ll learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then, join a Local Specialist for an enchanting encounter with one of the world's cultural centers, admiring the exquisite architecture and artistry around every turn. You won’t be able to tear your eyes from the beauty of the marble Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of Florence, before arriving at your hotel.

Day 4: Journey To The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Accommodation Name: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Before departing for the romantic island city of Venice, consider joining an Optional Experience. Take to the water, cruising the canals and admiring views of the imposing St. Mark's Basilica and ornate Doge's Palace. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, we’ll witness the centuries-old art of Venetian glassblowing using the same techniques that have been passed down through the generations. You’ll watch master craftsmen shaping the molten glass into the delicate pieces of art that adorn homes the world over, perhaps inspired to buy a souvenir for your own home to remind you of your visit. Later, we’ll enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore narrow calle in search of a cozy bacaro where you can enjoy delicious Venetian cuisine washed down with a Venetian Spritz, or two. Take some time, venture to the enchanting canal-side setting of St. Mark's Square. The sounds of talented musicians, seagulls and lapping water provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable sunset over the Grand Canal.

Day 5: Across The Alps To Lucerne

Location: Lucerne

Accommodation: Astoria

Accommodation Name: Astoria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We depart Venice, traveling north into the picturesque Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Slicing through the Alps, arrive in Switzerland and the laid-back lakeside city of Lucerne. The city is perhaps most famous for its solid wooden Chapel Bridge and poignant Lion Monument, a memorial to Swiss Guards. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, amble through the Old Town or consider joining an Optional Experience and ascend one of the surrounding mountain peaks for panoramic views.

Day 6: Through Burgundy To Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy

Accommodation Name: Novotel Center Bercy

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Lucerne, we head into France and through the rolling vineyard-clad hills of Burgundy, one of the country's largest wine-producing areas. Arriving in Paris, enjoy a free evening. Wander up grand boulevards and through quaint squares, grab a bite to eat and sip wine at a cozy bistro or perhaps take a cruise on the Seine followed by a tour of Paris by night.

Day 7: Explore Elegant Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy

Accommodation Name: Novotel Center Bercy

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join a Local Specialist today to delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city’s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes, admiring the sophisticated atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles.

Day 8: Au Revoir Paris

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, bid your newfound friends a fond farewell as your memorable holiday comes to a close.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation

    Travel is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

    On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Optional experiences

    Optional experiences mentioned in the itinerary are not included and may incur additional costs.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.

Dining Summary

2 Dinner (D)7 Breakfast (B)1 Lunch (L)

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, offering a comfortable and seamless journey across Italy, Switzerland, and France, with alternative transportation options like rail journeys available.

Accommodation

Stay in carefully selected hotels such as the Crowne Plaza St. Peter's in Rome, Grand Mediterraneo in Florence, Novotel Mestre Castellana in Venice, Astoria in Lucerne, and Novotel Center Bercy in Paris, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the European Dream tour?

    The tour includes a visit to a glassblowing factory in Venice, where you can witness the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing. In Florence, you will have a 'Be My Guest' experience at the 12th-century Castle of Trebbio, where you can enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, and there may be alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Are meals included in the European Dream tour?

    Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. Additionally, there is a traditional Tuscan buffet lunch included during the 'Be My Guest' experience in Florence.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on the tour?

    The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

  • What sightseeing opportunities are available in Paris during the tour?

    In Paris, you will have the opportunity to view the elegant Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame Cathedral. You can also enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter and consider an optional experience to the Palace of Versailles.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Renato Arrieta  

Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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