Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and meet your tour director and fellow travelers at 5 pm for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. This is your chance to settle in and get to know the group before exploring the city over the next few days.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Roman Highlights - Join your Local Guide for a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels ($50 USD and under)
- Day 2
Rome
A guided tour takes you through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then out to St. Peter's Square and Basilica. After that, you'll head to the Colosseum. The late afternoon is yours to wander around on your own and soak in more of Rome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour
- Vatican Museums visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- St. Peter's Square visit
- St. Peter's Basilica visit
- Colosseum visit
Landmarks/POIs Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum - Day 3
Rome to Florence
You'll drive through the Italian countryside for about 3 hours to reach Florence (193 mi/310 km). Once there, a walking tour includes the Academy of Fine Arts and Signoria Square. You'll have free time to walk around this Renaissance city and find lunch or coffee on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Florence
- Guided walking tour
- Academy of Fine Arts visit
- Signoria Square visit
Optional Activities
- Florentine Dinner - Bask in the spirit of Tuscany at this incredible dinner featuring the region's most celebrated Italian dishes and tantalizing wines ($51 - $100 USD)
Landmarks/POIs Academy of Fine Arts Signoria Square Michelangelo's David - Day 4
Florence to Venice
After traveling to Venice (174 mi/280 km), you'll take a private boat through the canals with an orientation covering St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll also watch a glassblower at work. Dinner at a local restaurant wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Private boat ride on the canals
- St. Mark's Square orientation
- Bridge of Sighs visit
- Glassblower demonstration
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Gondola - Hop aboard a traditional gondola for a ride through the magical Venetian canals ($51 - $100 USD)
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Bridge of Sighs St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace - Day 5
Venice to Lucerne
You have free time in Lugano before heading on a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and through the St. Gotthard tunnel toward Lucerne (342 mi/550 km). The mountain views along this route are really something, with dramatic peaks and alpine scenery throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps
- Stop in Lugano
Landmarks/POIs Piazza della Riforma - Day 6
Lucerne
A walking tour shows you the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. Later in the afternoon, you're free to explore the medieval architecture and walk around the area by the alpine lake. The setting here is quite nice for a leisurely stroll.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour
- Lion Monument visit
- Old Town visit
- Chapel Bridge visit
Optional Activities
- Mount Pilatus - Grab your camera and prepare for indescribable panoramic views on this thrilling ascent up Mount Pilatus ($51 - $100 USD)
- Craft Beer-Pairing Dinner - 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 ($51 - $100 USD)
Landmarks/POIs Lion Monument Chapel Bridge - Day 7
Lucerne to Paris
You'll drive through Burgundy's vineyards with views of historic castles and pass by the Fontainebleau Forest on your way to Paris (423 mi/680 km). This is a long drive but the scenery makes it worthwhile. Once you arrive, the evening is yours to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Burgundy vineyards
- Drive through Fontainebleau Forest
- Day 8
Paris
Your tour includes an orientation drive through Paris and a scenic cruise on the Seine River. You'll see the city from the water and get a sense of its layout and main attractions before having more time on your own to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing orientation drive
- Seine River cruise
Landmarks/POIs Seine River - Day 9
Departure
You'll have breakfast this morning and then it's time to head home. Safe travels, and hopefully you'll return to Europe again soon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
