Summary
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.
Hungry for more of Europe’s essentials? Board the high-speed Eurostar Train to London for fish ’n chips, bangers and mash, and a heaping serving of art, architecture, and fascinating history. When you add a 2-day London extension to your tour of Europe, we’ll also serve up guided sightseeing and plenty of optional excursions to make the most of your visit.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Rome, Italy
- Day 2
- Rome
- Day 3
- Rome–Florence
- Day 4
- Florence–Venice
- Day 5
- Venice–Bellinzona, Switzerland–Lucerne
- Day 6
- Lucerne
- Day 7
- Lucerne–Basel–Paris, France
- Day 8
- Paris
- Day 9
- Paris–London, England
- Day 10
- London
- Day 11
- London
Travel Countries (4): England, France, Italy, Switzerland
Travel Cities (7): Basel, Florence, London, Lucerne, Paris, Rome, Venice