Classic European Capitals

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9 or 11 days
London, Paris, Rome, with extension to Sorrento Region
Centuries’ worth of history, creativity, culture and significant world events come into focus in these three European capitals. See bold iconic monuments such as London’s Big Ben and Paris’s Eiffel Tower. Discover Rome’s former ancient empire, from the mind-boggling Roman Colosseum to the majestic Houses of Parliament. In Vatican City, no smaller area holds so much power to a certain way of life.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of London

    With your tour director you will see:
    • The Strand
    • Trafalgar Square
    • Leicester Square
    • Covent Garden

  • Day 3: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if available)
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor Castle

    Windsor Castle

    This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.

  • Day 4: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Latin Quarter
    • Louvre
    • Notre Dame

    Visit the Louvre

    Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

  • Day 5: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Place de la Concorde
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Les Invalides
    • Eiffel Tower
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    Versailles
    Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors and the ornately decorated State Apartments. (Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.)

  • Day 6: Paris • Rome

    Enjoy free time in Paris

    Fly to Rome

  • Day 7: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Cooking Class in Rome

    Cooking Class in Rome

  • Day 8: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

Visit the Colosseum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps

  • Day 9: Depart for home

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    • Day 9: Pompeii • Sorrento Region

      Take a guided tour of Pompeii

      Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins

      Continue on to the Sorrento region

    • Day 10: Capri • Rome

      Take a guided tour of Capri

      Take a Capri boat cruise

      Return to Rome

    • Day 11: Depart for home

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