European Wonderland End Paris

European Wonderland End Paris

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European Wonderland End Paris

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

Visiting: Rome, Florence, Venice, Como, Lucerne, Paris

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

FSPLM26

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe with the "European Wonderland End Paris" tour. This family-friendly adventure begins in the historic city of Rome, where you'll dive into the local culture with a pizza-making experience. Explore the ancient wonders of Rome and the artistic treasures of Florence, before heading to the romantic canals of Venice. Witness the traditional craft of Venetian glassblowing and create your own Carnival mask. Journey through the stunning landscapes of Switzerland, visiting Lake Como and Lucerne, before crossing into France. Discover the vibrant city of Paris, with its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Seine River. Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach and stay in carefully selected hotels, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your trip. This tour promises a blend of cultural immersion, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable experiences.

Highlights

  • Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Paris.

  • Discover Siena, Venice, and Lucerne.

  • Visit a glassblowing factory and a mask-making studio in Venice.

  • View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

  • See the vineyards of Burgundy in France.

  • Scenic cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice and along the Seine River in Paris.

  • Uncover Lucerne's treasures, including the Chapel Bridge.

Places You'll See

The Colosseum, Rome

Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Rome Dive Into Culture Family Fun

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Meals Included: Dinner

Buckle up Bambini – we're off on a grand adventure through Europe, launching our Family Experience in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening we enjoy dinner with our travel companions, we Dive Into Culture with a Family Fun experience and learn how to make a pizza that would make any Italian mamma proud.

Day 2: Explore Ancient Rome And The Colosseum

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Meals Included: Breakfast

Delve into the open-air museum that is Rome, joining a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour before crossing the Tiber into Ancient Rome. We then enjoy an in-depth, guided visit to the Colosseum before seeing Circus Maximus; once the site of celebrated chariot races.

Day 3: Admire Siena And Florence Make Travel Matter Connect With Locals

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: Grand Mediterraneo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore the medieval playground of Siena, strolling to the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo where you’ll imagine the fun and fanfare that the festive Palio bareback horse race brings to the city twice a year against the backdrop of colourful flags and emblems. You’ll journey to Florence this afternoon where the Cradle of Renaissance comes alive in ways you could never imagine. You’ll go back in time and learn how Florence drove innovation and imagination all those centuries ago. This evening we head to a real 12th-century castle in the Tuscan countryside to Connect With Locals for a Be My Guest dinner. As you walk through its stony halls, you’ll be thrilled to learn about the plot hatched by the Pazzi family against the Medici rulers of Florence centuries ago. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal featuring homegrown produce in the magnificent grand hall and be inspired by the dedication and passion of your hosts, the Baj Macario family who are committed to running the estate in harmony with nature.

Day 4: Explore Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: Grand Mediterraneo

Meals Included: Breakfast

The treasures of the Medici family are on full display as we delve into the centuries of art, architecture and tumultuous history. Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of the city. Visit the Piazza della Signoria, the hub of the city, and view the magnificent marble Duomo. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Then, spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Why not visit the Boboli Gardens or tick off great masterpieces in the Uffizi Gallery? You could also join an Optional Experience to snap a selfie next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa before returning to Florence and pounding the pavements in search of the city's tastiest gelato.

Day 5: Journey To Bologna And On To Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation Name: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cross the Apennine Mountains to the city of Bologna where you will join a Local Specialist to view the city's Kissing Towers and Il Gigante, commonly known as Neptune's Fountain. Ditch your diet and indulge in the delicious flavours of what is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of Italy – chase tortellini around your plate or twirl Spaghetti Bolognese like a local. This afternoon, we arrive in the island city of Venice. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring with the family or enjoy an Optional Experience gondola ride through Venice's labyrinthine canals.

Day 6: Discover The Floating City Of Venice Make Travel Matter Family Fun

Location: Venice

Accommodation Name: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take to the water and cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. Join your Travel Director to see the iconic and unexpected highlights of the city - the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile with its five bells. Enjoy an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness first-hand the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. Then, join a Local Specialist for a Family Fun experience to learn about the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks, with an opportunity to create your own colourful alter egos. This afternoon, consider a lagoon cruise to the colourful island of Burano, on an Optional Experience, for a mouth-watering meal.

Day 7: Onwards To Lake Como And Engelberg

Location: Como

Accommodation Name: H+ Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

We travel through the Italian Lake District bound for Switzerland this morning and enjoy some free time for lunch in the laid-back lakeside town of Como, which for centuries has served as the crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean. We continue through Alpine landscapes, past Lugano and through the St. Gotthard tunnel into central Switzerland, before arriving in Engelberg.

Day 8: Uncover Lucerne’S Treasures

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Location: Lucerne

Accommodation Name: H+ Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Walk across the flower-lined 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge and into a land of lakes and lions. See the giant lion hewn from sandstone rock to commemorate the heroism of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. Ascend one of the magnificent surrounding mountains during an Optional Experience or spend the afternoon sampling the rich flavours of delicious Swiss chocolate.

Day 9: Off To Magical Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation Name: Novotel Centre Bercy

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Switzerland, we cross the mighty Rhine River and into France, travelling through the Burgundy wine region to the 'City of Light'. This evening, amble up grand boulevards and through tiny cobblestone lanes in search of the French treasures you'll have an opportunity to sample tomorrow.

Day 10: Explore Paris’S Sights

Location: Paris

Accommodation Name: Novotel Centre Bercy

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join a Local Specialist on a guided sightseeing tour which includes a drive along the Champs-Élysées with views of the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Now, take to the water for a leisurely cruise on the Seine River with spectacular views of the city's bridges and life on the river. This evening, we close the curtains on an epic family adventure through Europe, celebrating with our travel companions and Travel Director at a special dinner.

Day 11: Farewell Paris

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

For now, it's time to say au revoir to your fellow travellers at the end of an unforgettable experience.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included in the tour.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are provided.

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

    Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation is included.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    Optional experiences and free time are part of the tour.

  • Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London

    The Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London is included.

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

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

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 excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Flights to and from the starting and ending points

    Flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)

Family Fun

  • Rome: A cooking experience with all the trimmings! Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an expert and then share your masterpiece with the family.
  • Venice: Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own.

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, enjoy scenic cruises by private launch in Venice and Paris, and experience the Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London.

Accommodation

Stay in cherry-picked hotels such as Crowne Plaza St. Peter's in Rome, Grand Mediterraneo in Florence, Novotel Mestre Castellana in Venice, H+ Hotel & Spa in Engelberg, and Novotel Centre Bercy in Paris, all tried and trusted for comfort and convenience.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a pizza-making experience in Rome, a visit to a Venetian glassblowing factory, and a mask-making studio in Venice. Additionally, there is a Be My Guest dinner at a 12th-century castle in Florence where you can learn about the Pazzi and de Medici feud.

  • Are there any special activities for families on this tour?

    Yes, the tour offers family-friendly activities such as a pizza-making class in Rome and a mask-making experience in Venice where you can create your own Carnival masks.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour includes travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, scenic cruises by private launch in Venice and Paris, and a Eurostar high-speed train journey from Paris to London.

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

    You will stay in cherry-picked hotels such as Crowne Plaza St. Peter's in Rome, Grand Mediterraneo in Florence, Novotel Mestre Castellana in Venice, H+ Hotel & Spa in Engelberg, and Novotel Centre Bercy in Paris, all selected for comfort and convenience.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. There are also special dining experiences such as a traditional Tuscan buffet in Florence.

  • 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

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    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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