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
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Tour code:
FSPLZM20
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Fully Guided
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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 its rich culture and culinary delights. Explore the ancient wonders of the Colosseum and Vatican City before heading to the artistic hub of Florence and the medieval charm of Siena. Discover the gastronomic delights of Bologna and the romantic allure of Venice, where you'll witness traditional glassblowing and create your own Carnival mask. Journey through the stunning landscapes of Lake Como and the Swiss Alps, arriving in the picturesque town of Lucerne. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Paris, with its iconic landmarks and a scenic Seine River cruise. With expert guides, luxurious accommodations, and delightful local experiences, this tour promises a magical European adventure from start to finish.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Rome Dive Into Culture Family Fun
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 centre of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. 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: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
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: Grand Mediterraneo
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: Grand Mediterraneo
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: Novotel Mestre Castellana
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: Novotel Mestre Castellana
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: H+ Hotel & Spa
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
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: H+ Hotel & Spa
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: Novotel Center Bercy
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: Novotel Center Bercy
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
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Travel is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
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Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London
The tour includes a Eurostar high-speed train journey from Paris to London.
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
If necessary, hotels of similar standard and location may be used.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional excursions
Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Visa fees
Visa fees and any related travel documentation are not included.
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 like 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, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
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.
Check out our Q&As
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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 Medici feud.
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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.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries. There is also a Eurostar high-speed train journey from Paris to London included.
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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.
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What are some of the key sightseeing highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include exploring Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Paris, discovering Siena, Venice, and Lucerne, visiting a glassblowing factory and a mask-making studio in Venice, and viewing iconic sites such as the Colosseum, St. Mark's Basilica, Lake Como, and the Eiffel Tower.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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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.
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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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