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European Highlights

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 Trip Length
9 Days
 Trip Starts
London
 Trip Finishes
Rome
9 Day European Highlights Itinerary (Globus)
Countries Explored: England, France, Switzerland, Italy
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Land Journey
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Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
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Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 9 Day European Highlights. This 9-day European Panorama leads you from London to France, Switzerland, and Italy. Breeze through history like never before as you dash from London to Paris on the high-speed Eurostar train, drive past the Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of châteaux-dotted Burgundy on your way to the Swiss Alps. Enjoy a funicular ride through the walled Italian town of Bergamo, feel the wind in your hair on a private water taxi through Venice’s Grand Canal, and cruise through the olive-clad...read more Tuscan Hills on your way to Rome. Our engaging Tour Directors bring the history, art, and legends of each city to life with exceptional knowledge, unique perspectives, and seldom heard tales.

Itinerary

Welcome to London!

Uniformed Globus Hosts are available for assistance.

Chill the Champagne

LONDON: Meet your Tour Director and travel companions before boarding the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. PARIS Free time afternoon and evening. (B) 305 mi / 492 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC RIDE: Take the fast train to Paris on the Eurostar - the only high-speed rail directly linking the UK to France. Since 1994, passengers have been whisked through the longest section of underwater tunnel in the world in comfort with speeds up to 200 mph.

J'adore Paris

PARIS: Morning guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opera, Arc de Triomphe, and a Seine River cruise. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CITY SIGHTS: As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tranquility of the Seine River to the tempting treats of a corner cafe, your hearts are set on sharing France's captivating City of Light any time you please.

The Lush Life & Lion Hearts

PARIS: Scenic drive past Fontainebleau Forest and the Burgundy vineyards en route to Lucerne. LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. (B) 423 mi / 680 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDARY LIVES: Sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's Lion Monument in Lucerne is a moving commemoration of the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. As one of Switzerland's most iconic monuments, more than a million visitors stand before this touching tribute each year. One such visitor, Mark Twain, described the sculpture of a mortally wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."

Sweet Sights in Lucerne

LUCERNE: Free time this morning before departing for Bergamo.

BERGAMO: Dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) 205 mi / 330 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: Serenity is found in a gaze across the stunning panoramas of the Swiss Alps above the lovely city of Lucerne. Spend time at leisure with a stroll through its magnificent medieval architecture and peaceful alpine lake.

Higher Love

BERGAMO: Take a funicular ride followed by orientation walk through Bergamo Alta, the Old Town on the hill.

VENICE: Enjoy a private boat ride, followed by an orientation tour of Venice, including St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. Take free time to browse before dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. (B/D) 155 mi / 250 km

LOCAL FAVOURITE - CULTURAL GEMS: Aim higher with a visit to Bergamo Alta, A convenient funicular ride takes you to the very heart of "Citta Alta" - right in the Shoe Market square which has long been home of the shoe trade. Stroll through the picturesque streets, alleys and squares and savour the medieval charm the city managed to preserve through time.

Italian Beauties

FLORENCE: Guided walking tour includes stops at the cathedral and Baptistry, and Signoria Square. Later a scenic drive takes you by the Chianti vineyards and olive-clad Tuscan Hills en route to Rome.

ROME: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) 360 mi / 580 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world's most magnificent architecture. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, including the sights of Signoria Square, Florence offers spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.

When in Rome

ROME: Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDARY LIVES: Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind's greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel's ceiling - a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo's 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

We've packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.

  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 3 Dinners

  • London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (Superior First-Class)
  • London Park Plaza Waterloo (Superior First-Class)
  • Paris 18 Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur (First-Class)
  • Lucerne Grand Hotel Europe (First-Class)
  • Bergamo NH Bergamo (First-Class)
  • Venice-Mestre Plaza Mestre (First-Class)
  • Roma NH Villa Carpegna (First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Sightseeing & VIP Access
Sightseeing & VIP Access

Don't waste your precious time qeuing up, skip the lines with special VIP access at the must-see sites. Read more

Expert Local Guides
Expert Local Guides

Travel with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who share their vast knowledge of the destination. Read more

Culture Through Cuisine
Culture Through Cuisine

Globus has the recipe for a great holiday. Savour the flavours of Europe through its regional cuisine. Read more

Superior Hotels
Superior Hotels

Globus picks hotels picked on their centralised location, so you'll stay right in the heart of the destination. Read more

Travel in Style
Travel in Style

Globus' coaches offer one of the most comfortable, stress-free and eco-friendly ways to travel. Read more

Local Favourites
Local Favourites

Do as the locals do and enjoy unique experiences that you wouldn't find touring on your own. Read more

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'European Highlights' Reviews

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Wonderful tour. We loved all inclusions and optional extras. we were very happy with the tour guide, Lode. He was entertaining and friendly. We would love to do more tours with Globus in the future.
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