European Traveller – 8 days

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- Return flights into London & out of Rome
- Pre-payable airport/security taxes
- Return airport/hotel transfers
- Ferry from Dover to Calais
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 3 dinners
- Touring by by luxury air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
- Assistance of a professional Travel Director
- All hotel service charges & tips, baggage handling & local taxes
- Sightseeing & VIP entry, including queue jump
- VISIT: Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence & Rome

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London – Paris (2 Nights)

This morning leave London & travel to the White Cliffs of Dover before crossing the Channel to Calais. Pass by the First World War battlefields of the Somme & arrive in the beautiful city of Paris. Enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner in the evening with your fellow travellers & Travel Director. Later an orientation drive will show you some of the sights which await you - a perfect introduction to your magical holiday.

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Paris Sightseeing

Drive along the famous Champs Elysees to view the Arc de Triomphe, beneath which lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist includes a trip up the Eiffel Tower to the second level for breathtaking views of the city. Spend the afternoon visiting the sights of your choice.

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Paris – Lucerne

See the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois & Burgundy as you journey south, passing the medieval castle of Châteauneuf. Cross the border into Switzerland where the scenery is a kaleidoscope of colour. View the famous wooden Chapel Bridge & the Lion Monument in Lucerne, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI.

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Lucerne – St. Gotthard – Venice

Travel the scenic St. Gotthard Region through the Alps & cross the border at Chiasso into Italy. Catch a glimpse of the Italian Lake Region, a popular retreat for aristocrats since Roman times. Pass Verona & arrive later in Venice, Queen of the Adriatic.

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Venice Orientation – Florence

Your private motor launch takes you to St. Mark's Square to view the Bridge of Sighs & the Doge's Palace. Witness a Cultural Insight during a glassblowing demonstration at one of the oldest workshops on the island, then spend your free time discovering Venice's hidden gems. Afterwards, cross the Apennine Mountains to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance & your home for the night.

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Florence Sightseeing – Rome (2 Nights)

Your Local Specialist reveals a wealth of fascinating insights during your guided walk around Florence, a city with a rich Renaissance history. View the marble Duomo engineered by Brunelleschi & the magnificent doors of the Baptistery. Admire the Ponte Vecchio which spans the River Arno & marvel at the impressive palazzi when you visit Piazza della Signoria. Shop for 18-carat gold jewellery & the finest Italian leather goods before heading to Rome, the last stop on your trip.

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Rome Sightseeing

Your Local Specialist takes you on a tour of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, one of the largest & most significant churches in the Christian world. Here you will view Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. Perhaps consider an Optional Experience to the Sistine Chapel. View the ancient sites of Rome including the Colosseum, site of ancient gladiatorial contests & public events. Spend time this afternoon visiting the sights of your choice. This evening join your travelling companions & Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.

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Depart Rome

Say 'arrivederci' to Rome & your travelling companions at the end of your holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.

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