Transport

Transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and transfers to/from all intra-vacation flights (intra-vacation flights not included)

Accommodation

8 nights stay in hand-selected hotels

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners

Guide

Expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word)

Others

Sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary

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Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In London, England
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In London, England

Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available for assistance.

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Day 2 Day 2: London–Paris, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: London–Paris, France

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.

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Day 3 Day 3: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paris

J’adore Paris PARIS Morning guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive 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 café, your hearts are set on sharing France’s captivating City of Light any time you please.

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Day 4 Day 4: Paris–Dijon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Paris–Dijon

The Heart of Dijon DIJON Take an orientation walk with free time to explore. (B)
198mi/ 318 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Dijon is renowned for its delightful blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. The city’s historic center is characterized by its charming narrow streets, elegant Renaissance buildings, and beautiful churches, such as the Notre-Dame de Dijon and the Saint-Bénigne Cathedral. The Place de la Libération, with its grandiose architecture and bustling cafes, is the heart of Dijon and a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

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Day 5 Day 5: Dijon–Lucerne, Switzerland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Dijon–Lucerne, Switzerland

The Lush Life & Lion Hearts DIJON Scenic drive en route to Lucerne.
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. (B)
423 mi / 680 km

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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."

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Day 6 Day 6: Lucerne–Bergamo, Italy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lucerne–Bergamo, Italy

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.

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Day 7 Day 7: Bergamo–Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Bergamo–Venice

Higher Love BERGAMO Take a funicular ride followed by an 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 FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEMS Aim higher with a visit to Bergamo Alta, A convenient funicular ride takes you to the very heart of “Città Alta” - right in the Shoe Market square which has long been home of the shoe trade. Stroll through the picturesque streets, alleys, and squares to savor the medieval charm the city managed to preserve through time.

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Day 8 Day 8: Venice–Florence–Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Venice–Florence–Rome

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.

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Day 9 Day 9: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Rome

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)

* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.

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.

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Day 10 Day 10: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Rome

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Itinerary of your trip European Highlights 10 Days

Day 1: Arrive In London, England

Day 2: London–Paris, France

Day 3: Paris

Day 4: Paris–Dijon

Day 5: Dijon–Lucerne, Switzerland

Day 6: Lucerne–Bergamo, Italy

Day 7: Bergamo–Venice

Day 8: Venice–Florence–Rome

Day 9: Rome

Day 10: Rome

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