Grand European Family Holiday
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Overview
Highlights
- Insider tour of Harry Potter's Secret London
- detective game along Regent Street in London
- ride on the London Eye
- afternoon tea
- dinner at a traditional English pub
- first-class passage on the Eurostar from London to Paris
- flight from Paris to Rome
- scavenger hunt at Museé du Louvre
- private River Seine cruise
- creating 'chocolate art' with a renowned chocolatier
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- An insider tour of Harry Potter's Secret London A time-travel detective game along Regent Street in London A ride on the London Eye, the city's giant observation wheel Tea party for kids at The Langham, London, thought to be the birthplace of the afternoon tea tradition Dinner at a traditional English pub Travel aboard the Eurostar from London to Paris (under the Channel) A scavenger hunt at Musée du Louvre Cruise on the magnificent River Seine Creating "chocolate art" with a renowned chocolatier Visit to a castle - kids learn "royal customs" dressed in period costume Dinner at a Parisian restaurant Flight from Paris to Rome A hunt for truffles in the hills of Umbria Wine tasting and tour at an Umbrian winery Visit to an alpaca farm and an opportunity to learn about country life Demonstration of historic and modern techniques used to produce olive oil After-hours guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, without the crowds A hands-on lesson in mosaic art at a workshop in Rome A sightseeing safari in Rome Farewell reception, dinner and evening at a private villa outside Rome Multiple-night stays at premier hotels in each of the three cities: The Langham, London; Hotel Scribe Paris; the Hotel Boscolo Excedra Roma; and Relais II Canalicchio in the Italian countryside Airport transfers on arrival and departure as noted 23 meals (11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners); all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers; service charges, taxes and porterage
Itinerary
Tour begins: 3:30 PM, The Langham, London. A transfer is included from Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport to The Langham, London, a five-star luxury hotel in the heart of the city not far from Oxford Street. The Langham was Europe's first grand hotel when it opened i...
Begin a full day of sightseeing with a Harry Potter-themed tour that includes a very special feature: Hogwarts has lent us the Knightbus for a few hours (the bus that comes to the rescue of stranded wizards) for an inside look at Harry Potter's secret London. On board...
Go soaring over the city on the London Eye, one of the world's largest observation wheels. From your private capsule, on a clear day, you can see 30 miles in all directions, taking in all the glorious sights of London in one go. Feet back on the ground, a walking tour...
The next stop on your family's London, Paris, Rome adventure begins at St. Pancras Station, the photogenic rail terminal that's been featured in the Harry Potter movies - Platform 9¾ is preserved as a permanent tribute. That's not your boarding area today, however; in...
The vast building known as Musée du Louvre was the king's residence in Paris until 1682, when Louis XIV built himself a new palace at Versailles and left the Louvre to house his royal art collection. The collection was confiscated after the French Revolution, and the ...
Leave your hotel for a trip outside the city to the opulent Château Vaux Le Vicomte, built by in the 15th century by Nicolas Fouquet, superintendent of finances for the court of Lous XIV. The castle was built to impress, with its dazzling interior and formidable exter...
Your London, Paris, Rome tour proceeds apace: a morning flight from Paris lands you in Rome, and from there you'll journey to the pastoral landscapes of Umbria in central Italy. En route, contemplate the answer to this question: What is the most expensive food in the ...
Experience the rural heart of Italy in this beautiful region of mountains and plains, vineyards and rolling hills dotted with medieval castles and hilltop villages. Visit a farm that raises alpacas and angora goats for their exquisite fleece, prized in the fashion ind...
Depart your hotel this morning for an excursion into Umbrian life and culture, en route to Rome. Stop in Deruta, a village famous for centuries for its handpainted ceramics, and watch a demonstration by craftspeople at a local workshop. In Montecchio, get a guided tou...
Get an orientation tour of the Eternal City this morning aboard a private double-decker bus. You'll explore the awe-inspiring ruins of the Colosseum (the ancient arena where gladiator battles were fought) on a guided visit. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore th...
In Rome, monumental art and sculpture are everywhere, part of the rich visual backdrop of urban life. This morning, as you explore the city's main piazzas, the details in all that public art stand out in a "sightseeing safari" in which kids spot sculpted animals of al...
Tour ends: Rome. Fly home anytime. A transfer from Hotel Boscolo Excedra Roma to Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino is included. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.
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In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
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