Compare Essential Europe by Tours4Fun vs London to Venice Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads
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Duration | 9 days | 10 days |
Price From | $ 3,299 | $ 1,772 |
Price Per Day | $ 367 | $ 177 |
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Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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Flights & Transport | No | Ground transport included |
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Meals Included | N/A |
7 Breakfasts |
Description | Explore the highlights of following cities: Paris, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne, Vatican City, London |
Check out London from London Eye and explore romantic Paris, visit Louvre and Tour Eiffel, go shopping at Lafayette, see 'Eternal city' Rome and St.Peters Basilica in Vatican, try red wines in Tuscan capital - Florence and go on romantic ride along Venice canals. |
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)
Day 2 ROME
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon. (B)
Day 3 ROME - FLORENCE
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo's masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time to browse. (B) 174 mi / 280 km
Day 4 FLORENCE - VENICE
VENICE Private boat ride. Orientation includes St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and a glassblower demonstration. Free time to browse before [LF] dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. (B,D) 174 mi / 280 km
Day 5 VENICE - BELLINZONA, SWITZERLAND - LUCERNE
BELLINZONA [LF] Elevator ride to the Courtyard of Castelgrande and light lunch with local specialties and Merlot wine for which the Ticino area is famous. Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard en route to Lucerne. (B,L) 342 mi / 550 km
Day 6 LUCERNE
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 7 LUCERNE - BASEL - PARIS, FRANCE
BASEL High-speed TGV train ride to Paris. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 404 mi / 650 km
Day 8 PARIS
PARIS Free time this morning. Guided sightseeing this afternoon includes orientation drive and Seine River cruise. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Paris with an excursion to Versailles. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 9 PARIS
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Day 1: London
Accommodation: Hoxton Hotel or similar
Arrival at any time. You will have free time to explore the city and in the evening check out the city view from amazing London Eye.
Day 2-4: Paris
Accommodation: Best Western or similar.
On the 2nd day you will travel by train to Paris and enjoy a fascinating tour in Paris. Next day visit the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, take a walk on the creative Montmartre, visit Sacre Coeur cathedral and in the evening go to dine in the restaurant and explore the nightlife of the city.
Day 4-6: Rome
Today you will explore Vatican museums, see St.Peters Basilica and marvel at masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini. Later in the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to see Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain, admire beautiful Piazza Navona and exterior of the historic Pantheon.
Day 6-8: Florence
Accommodation: Hilton Florence or similar
You will a walking tour around Florence, see the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio and the Medici Chapels. Additionally you can travel to wineries located nearby or see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Day 8-10: Venice
Accommodation: LaGare MGallery by Sofitel or similar
You will have a romantic gondolas tour around Venice canals. Optional activities include a vaporetto ride to Murano and Burano, the Accademia Gallery, Basilica di San Marco and the Doge's Palace.