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France, Switzerland & Italy
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Itinerary
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Day
Arrival at the Charles de Gaulle in the morning, please meet your driver in the baggage claim area and transfer to hotel.
The second day of our Paris experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, the grande dame of art museums. Here you will set your eyes upon some of the highest-valued masterpieces of the Western world, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa. After lunch we'll head to Boulevard Haussmann, a shopper's paradise in the heart of Paris, where you will be free to shop till you drop. Accommodations for the evening will either be in Paris or a neighboring city. Before you leave this captivating city don't miss the world-famous cabaret shows at Lido and Moulin Rouge (optional).
Louvre Museum | Galeries Lafayette Department Store | The Lido | Moulin Rouge Show with Transfer
Summary of the Day: We will depart for Switzerland in the morning, first passing through Basel situated at the intersection of France, Germany and Switzerland – before arriving in Lucerne, where we will stay the night.
Visiting Attractions
Lucerne | Chapel Bridge| Lucerne Water Tower
Summary of The Day: After breakfast, we'll head south to the design and couture-conscious city of Milan. On our tour of the city you will see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest shopping arcade in the world; the legendary opera house La Scala; the storied Sforza Castle; and the ostentatious Gothic of Milan Cathedral. Then we'll drive to Verona, a city brimming with history and romance. The walking tour will take us to Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Piazza Bra. Next we'll take you to the balcony where Romeo professed his love to Juliet. Then it's off to Venice, the city of over 150 canals spanned by over 400 bridges. We'll stay overnight in Venice or a neighboring city.
Visiting Attractions
Verona | Milan | Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II | La Scala | Sforza Castle | Milan Cathedral
Summary of The Day: After breakfast, we'll take you through this fascinating city of ornate palaces, lyrical waterways, captivating churches and impressive architecture. In San Marco Square you'll see the Basilica di San Marco, one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the old prison to the interrogation rooms in Doge's Palace. Afterwards, you'll get a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at a demonstration by Murano glassblowers. An optional gondola ride on the Grand Canal will put the finishing touch on a glorious day in Venice. Accommodations in the evening will either be in Rome or a neighboring city.
Visiting Attractions
Bridge of Sighs
Summary of The Day: After breakfast we'll head directly to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, originally built by Constantine the Great in 324 AD, then reconstructed between 1506 and 1615 under the direction of several famous architects including Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo. You may also join the optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelo's famous frescoes. An optional guided tour of the Colosseum, built in 72 AD, comes highly recommended.
Other highlights include the Arch of Constantine and the Pantheon. We'll make a wish at Trevi Fountain and take in the romantic vibe at the Spanish Steps. After our tour of Rome, we'll hop back on the bus and head to Florence for a good night's sleep.
Visiting Attractions
Florence | Vatican City | Colosseum | Arch of Constantine | Pantheon | Trevi Fountain | Spanish Steps
Summary of The Day: On this day you will be introduced to the sights and sounds of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. We'll head up to the Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of Florence, then to a local workshop to see how Florence's fine leather goods are made. Afterwards, we'll set out on foot to the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, the Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Uffizi, which houses one of the finest art collections in the world. At Pisa, our last stop of the day, you will be free to wander; be sure to have your camera ready when you enter the Square of Miracles and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery come into full view.
Visiting Attractions
Genoa | Pisa | Florence | Michelangelo Square | Ponte Vecchio, Florence | Santa Maria del Fiore | Giotto's Campanile | Uffizi Gallery
Summary of The Day: A breathtaking drive along one of the most sublime stretches of Mediterranean coastline awaits as we say goodbye to Italy and hello to Monaco.
Our walking tour will take us first to the Prince's Palace of Monaco, then on to the Courthouse, the Oceanographic Museum and Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the resting place of Grace Kelly. We'll then travel to the Fragonard Perfume Factory to learn about the perfume-making process. At the end of the guided tour you will be able to purchase one of the fragrances for yourself. Next we'll visit Nice for a sampling of the scrumptious local cuisine.
We'll stop over in Cannes to see the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, host of the city's annual international film festival, and then make our way to Avignon Nord to check in to our hotel.
Visiting Attractions
Avignon | Cannes | Nice | Grasse | Monaco | Monte Carlo | Prince's Palace of Monaco | Monaco Courthouse | Oceanographic Museum of Monaco | St. Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco
Summary of The Day: Take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy the rustic charm of the French countryside on our journey, then transfer to Paris airport connect your flight to your nest destination with your sweet memories in Europe0.
Route
Inclusions
- Airport pick-up and drop-off -
- 8-night hotel accommodations -
- Breakfast (coffee or tea, juice and bread) -
- Ground transportation in air-conditioned motor coach -
- Professional tour guide
Exclusions
- Air fare Guide tips
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fee
- City taxes (to be paid on the tour)
- Venice city EUR 15.00/Person
- Florence city tax: EUR 10.00/Person
- Rome city tax: EUR 10.00/Person
- Pisa city tax: EUR 5.00/Person
- Monte Carlo city tax: EUR 5.00/Person
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