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TRIP OVERVIEW
Basilicas, boutiques, and bistros. Cathedrals, canals, and cafés. Peaks, pasta, and pastries. This tour of Essential Europe goes beyond the “must-sees” to include the “must-dos,” the “must-discovers,” and the “must-devours.” As you travel and taste your way through Italy, Switzerland, and France, you’ll delightfully take a big bite out of your bucket list. The rolling Tuscan hills, the soaring Swiss Alps, plus mind-boggling mounds of Italian gelato, Swiss chocolate, and French éclairs are all awaiting from Rome to Paris on this delectable tour of Europe’s most popular destinations.
 

Cruising through Europe’s breathtaking scenery, captivating architecture, and greatest chapters of history has never been easier as you motor by private water taxi through the Grand Canal of Venice, ride an elevator to the courtyard of a medieval Swiss castle, and board a high-speed train for a scenic journey through the French countryside from Basel to Paris.
 

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona
Historic Centre of Rome
Venice and its Lagoon
Historic Centre of Florence
Paris Banks of the Seine
Vatican City
 

What’s Included:
Breakfast – 8
Lunch – 1
Dinner – 3
 

Pricing per person based on double occupancy:
 

Prices starting at $4119 based on May 17th tour
 

Available Dates for 2026: April 5th, and 26th, May 3rd, 6th, 17th, 20th, 24th, and 31st, June 14th, 17th, and 28th, July 1st, 5th, and 29th, August 23rd, September 6th, 9th, 20th, and 27th, October 4th, and 11th.
 

Tour prices are land only and per person based on double occupancy. Airfare and insurance are at an additional cost. Travel insurance is highly recommended, ask your travel agent for details. 
 

Passports may be required and must be valid for six months after return date. Check CIBT.com for Visa Requirements
 

MEMBERSHIP CREDITS CANNOT BE USED FOR THIS VACATION
Itineraries are subject to change; city/country sequence, scheduled time, and/or day.  For the most updated tour information, please visit www.globusjourneys.com.
 

Travel specials are subject to availability and rates are subject to change.  Global Connections is not responsible for publishing/printing errors.
 

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
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DAY 2 ROME
Explore more of Rome with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Free time this afternoon and evening to explore more.
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DAY 3 ROME - FLORENCE
Leave the hustle and bustle of Rome behind as you relax for a scenic drive past the olive groves and vineyards that extend over the rolling green hills of Umbria and Tuscany. Arrive in Florence, one of Italy’s most celebrated cities. Meet your Local Guide for a visit of the Academy of Fine Arts, to see Michelangelo’s David statue, followed by a walk through the historic center, stopping to admire and learn more about the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the massive bronze doors of the Baptistry’s “Gates of Paradise,” and the sculptures of Signoria Square. This afternoon free time to explore more of Florence “La bella.”
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DAY 4 FLORENCE - VENICE
Today cross the Apennine Mountains and River Po to reach Venice. On arrival take a private boat ride along the Giudecca Canal. Prepare for breath taking views as you sail in front of the entrance to St Mark’s Square. Disembark for an orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square and a noted vetreria to meet a local glassblower and learn how the world-famous Murano glass is created. After some free time to explore independently, Globus Local Favorite enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before traveling like a VIP with a private water taxi ride along the Grand Canal.
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DAY 5 VENICE - BELLINZONA, SWITZERLAND - LUCERNE
Today leave Italy and cross the border into Switzerland. Arrive in Bellinzona and Globus Local Favorite take the elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande where you will savor a light lunch of local specialties accompanied by the Merlot wine for which the Ticino area is famous. Later, en-route to Lucerne, enjoy the stunning mountain scenery of the Swiss Alps interrupted only by the St. Gotthard Road tunnel.
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DAY 6 LUCERNE
This morning, join a walking tour to see the highlights of Lucerne. Stop to admire the Lion Monument, a moving rock relief that Mark Twain called the “saddest sculpture in the world,” and the 14th century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss from the Altstadt (old town). The rest of the day and evening are free for you to get better acquainted with this alpine gem.
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DAY 7 LUCERNE - BASEL - PARIS, FRANCE
Drive to the medieval city of Basel, the Swiss city located on the French and German borders and straddling the River Rhine. Board a high-speed TGV train to Paris. Relax and watch the French countryside pass by. Arrive in Paris this afternoon giving you plenty of time to get acquainted with this iconic city.
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DAY 8 PARIS
The morning is yours to either explore independently or join an optional excursion. Your sightseeing this afternoon is composed of a guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine, with incredible sights of celebrated landmarks.*
* For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
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DAY 9 PARIS
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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