Meals

Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches

Accommodation

2 nights stay at ROMANICO PALACE or similar 1 night stay at ROMA or similar 1 night stay at CARLTON ON THE GRAND CANAL or similar 2 nights stay at ASTORIA or similar 2 nights stay at MERCURE PARIS CENTRE TOUR EIFFEL or similar 1 night stay at PARK PLAZA WATERLOO or similar

Transport

Motorcoach; Private boat ride Venice; Seine cruise Paris; Eurostar train

Guide

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Others

ROME Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square VENICE Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; Globus Local Favorite pasta dinner at a local restaurant LUGANO Stop in the lakeside town LUCERNEWalking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge PARIS Guided sightseeing; enjoy a Seine cruise PARIS-LONDONBy high-speed Eurostar train

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ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS ($50 USD and under) Join your Local Guide for a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city’s authentic jewels. A lifetime experience! FLORENTINE DINNER ($51 - $100 USD) Bask in the spirit of Tuscany at this incredible dinner featuring the region’s most celebrated Italian dishes and tantalizing wines. GONDOLA ($51 - $100 USD) When in Rome, do as the Romans -- and when in Venice, head right for the gondolas! Hop aboard a traditional gondola for a ride through the magical Venetian canals MOUNT PILATUS ($51 - $100 USD) Grab your camera and prepare for indescribable panoramic views on this thrilling ascent up Mount Pilatus. CRAFT BEER-PAIRING DINNER ($51 - $100 USD) Learn the methods and magic behind some of Lucerne’s most popular beers at this enjoyable outing featuring a historic riverside venue, a delicious dinner of beer-enhanced recipes, and tasty craft beer! FRENCH DINNER AND ORIENTATION DRIVE ($51 - $100 USD) The nighttime magic of Paris comes to life on this enchanting evening of fine French cuisine, followed by a guided drive through the "City of Light" AN EVENING AT THE MOULIN ROUGE (Over $150) Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget! VERSAILLES, PALACE OF THE SUN KING ($51 - $100 USD) Spend part of your day like a French aristocrat, strolling through the halls and gardens of Louis XIV’s opulent Palace of Versailles. EXCURSION TO MONTMARTRE ($51 - $100 USD) Experience Montmartre, one the of most artistic and picturesque districts in Paris.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy

Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

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Day 2 Day 2: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Rome

When in Rome ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time late 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 one of the great masterpieces in history.

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Day 3 Day 3: Rome–Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Rome–Florence

Fine Art in Firenze Scenic drive en route to Florence.
FLORENCE Guided walking tour includes the Academy of Fine Arts and Signoria Square. Free time. (B) 193 mi / 310 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.

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Day 4 Day 4: Florence–Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Florence–Venice

Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE ISLAND Take a private Boat Ride on the canals. Orientation includes St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblower demonstration. This evening dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 174 mi/ 280 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners breathing in their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison’s interrogation rooms.

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

Day 5: Venice–Lugano, Switzerland–Lucerne

Life on the Lake LUGANO Free time before a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard tunnel en route to Lucerne. (B) 342 mi / 550 km

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Lugano to see its mix of Italian and Swiss style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Standing on the Lake’s northern shore, the city is surrounded by mountain peaks. Lugano’s Piazza della Riforma and pastel palazzos share the ambience of this lovely Swiss city with impressive architecture and bold and innovative street art.

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Day 6 Day 6: Lucerne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lucerne

Sweet Sights of Switzerland LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon. (B,D)

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: Lucerne–Paris, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Lucerne–Paris, France

Drive through the vineyards of Burgundy with views of beautiful castles and pass the Fontainebleau Forest en route to Paris.
PARIS Free time this evening. (B) 423 mi / 680 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Glide across the Swiss and French countryside. Pass by Princess- style castles on your way to Paris and get in the mood for the song awaiting in the City of Light.

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Day 8 Day 8: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Paris

C’est Magnifique in the City of Light PARIS Guided sightseeing includes the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and a Seine cruise. (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 whenever we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tranquility of the Seine River to the tempting treats in a corner café, you’ll love Paris anytime.

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Day 9 Day 9: Paris–London, England
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Paris–London, England

On the Town in London Board the high-speed Eurostar train to London.
LONDON Free time. (B) 305 mi / 492 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS A favorite character in Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice noted “London is so diverting; there is so much to entertain!” This is even more true today, from its panoramic views of wide-open spaces and leafy landscapes to its bustling British sense and sensibilities, museums, galleries, and iconic sights. Be enthralled by a dazzling show at one of the West End’s historic theaters, a fabulous bookend to your time in London.

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

Day 10: London

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

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European Escape With London

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Itinerary of your trip European Escape With London

Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy

Day 2: Rome

Day 3: Rome–Florence

Day 4: Florence–Venice

Day 5: Venice–Lugano, Switzerland–Lucerne

Day 6: Lucerne

Day 7: Lucerne–Paris, France

Day 8: Paris

Day 9: Paris–London, England

Day 10: London

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