Rome, the Alps and Paris

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11 or 13 days
Rome, Florence, Lucerne Region, Paris, with extension to London
From wide boulevards to high Alpine peaks, view Europe from many perspectives. Rome and Paris are filled with iconic landmarks—see the Colosseum, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. In Florence, discover a trove of Renaissance architecture. And in Lucerne and the Alps, the spectacular landscape, quaint houses and covered bridges epitomize Swiss culture.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

Visit the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps

  • Day 4: Assisi • Florence

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

    Travel to Florence

  • Day 5: Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Chiesa di Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

    Visit the Duomo

  • Day 6: Pisa • Lucerne

    Make a photo stop in Pisa

    Travel to the Lucerne region

  • Day 7: Lucerne

    Take a tour of Lucerne

    • Löwendenkmal
    • Kapellbrücke
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Swiss Folklore Event

    Swiss Folklore Event

    Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Mount Pilatus

    Mount Pilatus

    Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic peak that towers over Lucerne, on this half-day excursion. In the summer, journey to the mountain base by motorcoach and then ascend 6,387 spectacular feet to the summit on the famed Pilatus Railway—the steepest in the world for splendid panoramas of Lucerne and the snow-capped Alps. Note: Warm clothes and walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 8: Paris

    Travel by TGV train to Paris

  • Day 9: 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 10: Paris

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Île de la Cité
  • Conciergerie
  • Sainte-Chapelle

    • Walking Tour Paris Incl. Notre-Dame

    Visit the Louvre

    Visit Notre Dame Cathedral