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Day 1: Home - London |
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Relax on your international flight to London as you start your journey to the Old World. Meal: Excluded |
Day 2: London (329 km) |
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As guests arrive at the airport in London, they will meet with a tour guide, who will help them transfer to the hotel, stopping along the way to sightsee at Windsor Castle. Windsor is a town in southeast England. It is well known because of the Windsor Castle, which is one of the official residences of the British Royal Family.
Dulexe Hotel: Clayton Hotel City of London or Similar (Standard Room, 4-Star) Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 3: London |
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Following breakfast, start your sightseeing at Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London. Learn its storied history and legends as you explore, and hear how Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, two of Henry VIII's six wives, were executed here. View the tower's priceless Crown Jewels, whose crowns, orbs and jewels are invested with the monarch's power. Afterward, absorb the main sights on a panoramic tour, passing Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Parliament, and pause for photos at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Enjoy the rest of the day free to explore as you wish. The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
Dulexe Hotel: Clayton Hotel City of London or Similar (Standard Room, 4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 4: London - Paris (342 km) |
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Today, we will travel from London to Paris aboard the Eurostar train. Upon arrival, we will head to the city center and then have the remainder of the day free to explore at our own pace. Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
Dulexe Hotel: Renaissance Paris La Defense Hotel or Similar (4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 5: Paris (17 km) |
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In the morning, we will take a drive to the Palace of Versailles. Next, we will visit the Louvre. On a scenic drive, we will visit famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Palais Carnier, Place de la Concord, the Champs Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe. In the evening, we will enjoy a dinner of fine French cuisine. A city renowned worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles, designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km from the centre of Paris.
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
Dulexe Hotel: Renaissance Paris La Defense Hotel (4-Star) or Similar Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Dinner at local restaurant) |
Day 6: Paris - Lucerne (667 km) |
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Today, we will take a leisurely drive to Lucerne through the stunning landscape of the rural French and Swiss countryside. Once we arrive in the afternoon, we will have the rest of the day free to explore at our own leisure. This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years. Dulexe Hotel: Astoria Hotel (4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Dinner at hotel) |
Day 7: Lucerne - Mt. Titlis - Milan (188 km) |
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After breakfast, we will visit the Chpell Bridge and the Lion Monument. Then, we will perhaps join our optional excursion to Mt. Titlis before we head south to Milan, the center of fashion and design in Italy. This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Dulexe Hotel: Crowne Plaza Milan Linate (4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Dinner at hotel) |
Day 8: Milan - Verona - Padua (209 km) |
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After taking an orientation tour in Milan, see magnificent Milan Cathedral and La Scala Opera House. Then we will proceed to Verona. When we first arrive, we will take a sightseeing tour around the city, including a visit to Juliet's House. Later, we will drive to Venice. Later, leave Verona and stay overnight in the provincial town of Padua. This city in the northernmost part of Italy is a global center for fashion and design. Its artistic history dates back hundreds and hundreds of years; places like Santa Maria delle Grazie are decorated with Leonardo da Vinci's work.
It is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy, owing to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows, and operas, such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans.
Dulexe Hotel: Crowne Plaza Padova (Standard Twin, 4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Dinner at hotel) |
Day 9: Venice - Montecatini Terme (200 km) |
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Today, we will take a boat to Murano, an island famous for its glass-making. Then, we will take a ferry to Venice, where we will enjoy a walking tour, includes the St. Mark's Basilica, the magical Piazza St. Marco, and the jewel-like Bridge of Sighs. If you desire, you may want to take an unforgettable gondola ride and see the Grand Canal from the best vantage point. Later, we will travel to Montecatini Terme, where we will enjoy dinner and spend the night. This city off the coast of northeast Italy is famous the world over for its many canals. It is actually a chain of 118 islands linked together by bridges and waterways. Venice is world-renown for its art and beauty.
Dulexe Hotel: Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale (4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Dinner at hotel) |
Day 10: Montecatini Terme - Pisa - Florence - Rome (347 km) |
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Today's destination is Pisa, where you'll marvel at the remarkable Leaning Tower of Pisa. After taking in the tower, continue by coach to Tuscany's graceful capital, Florence. Take a walking tour of its signature sights, including the sumptuous red-tile Duomo, Baptistry, Signoria Square and St. Croce Basilica. Later, leave Florence for Rome. This Tuscan town on the Tyrrhenian Sea in northern Italy is most famous for its Leaning Tower. However, there are many more works of art and architecture to see, and time spent in Pisa will not be easily forgotten!
Historic Florence, Italy is considered to be one of the most gorgeous cities in the world. Its long tradition of art and culture can be seen on nearly every doorstep. Millions of people travel here each year.
Dulexe Hotel: Holiday Inn Eur Parco dei Medici (4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 11: Vatican City - Rome (3 km) |
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Today, we will go on a tour of Vatican City, beginning with St. Peter's Basilica and Square. Next, we will stop by the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Arch of Constantine. Then, we will continue to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. After that, we will have some free time to walk around. In the evening, we will have a festive farewell dinner. This small country, surrounded by the larger city of Rome, is the center of the Catholic Church and home of the Pope. Famous sights are St. Peter's Square and the Basilica, as well as the Vatican Museum.
The history of this amazing city spans more than two and a half thousand years. It is one of the most historic places on the planet Earth, and it's artistic and cultural contributions have colored global development.
Dulexe Hotel: Holiday Inn Eur Parco dei Medici (4-Star) Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Dinner at local restaurant) |
Day 12: Rome - Home |
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Today, guests will transfer to the airport for their departure flights. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding when to schedule flights. Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Destination
Adult
Child
Lucerne
Lake Lucerne Sightseeing Cruise (Optional)
$37
$37
Mount Titlis (Optional)
$118 / €99
$118 / €99
Paris
River Seine Cruise (Optional)
$34
$34
Rome
Roman Forum (Optional)
$15 / €12
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Venice
Gondola Ride (Optional)
$58
$58