Best of Italy & France with London
Guided tours of Rome, Pisa, Nice, Paris & London
This guided vacation will allow you to travel to Italy, France and make a stop in London! You'll have a host of special experiences along the way including sightseeing in Rome, Assisi, Venice, Nice, Paris and London.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO) and from London (LHR)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 2 nights in Rome at the Albani Hotel
- 2 nights in Venice at the Carlton on the Grand Canal Hotel
- 1 night in Florence at the Starhotel Michelangelo Hotel
- 1 night in Genova at the NH Hotel Genova Centro
- 2 nights in Nice, France at the AC Nice Hotel
- 2 nights in Neuilly-sur-Seine at the Moevenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly Hotel
- 2 nights in London at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel
- Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 special three-course dinners with wine in Rome, Florence, and Paris
- Guided tours of Rome, Assisi, Venice Island, Ferrara, Florence, Pisa, Eze, Nice, Paris and London
- Private boat ride in Venice; high-speed TGV train (first-class); high-speed Eurostar train.
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges.
Great Ways to Explore
- Enjoy Italy and France with a leisurely vacation and two-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, Paris, and London!
- Don't miss a thing with a local guide taking you to all of the highlights. Escorted tours ensure you see it all.
- Take a private boat ride in Venice, a high-speed first-class train and, a high-speed Eurostar train.
- Enjoy 4-star hotel accommodations throughout your stay.
- Europe is rich in art and culture! Enjoy everything these countries have to offer!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO) and from London (LHR)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 2 nights in Rome at the Albani Hotel
- 2 nights in Venice at the Carlton on the Grand Canal Hotel
- 1 night in Florence at the Starhotel Michelangelo Hotel
- 1 night in Genova at the NH Hotel Genova Centro
- 2 nights in Nice, France at the AC Nice Hotel
- 2 nights in Neuilly-sur-Seine at the Moevenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly Hotel
- 2 nights in London at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel
- Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 special three-course dinners with wine in Rome, Florence, and Paris
- Guided tours of Rome, Assisi, Venice Island, Ferrara, Florence, Pisa, Eze, Nice, Paris and London
- Private boat ride in Venice; high-speed TGV train (first-class); high-speed Eurostar train.
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges.
- Enjoy Italy and France with a leisurely vacation and two-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, Paris, and London!
- Don't miss a thing with a local guide taking you to all of the highlights. Escorted tours ensure you see it all.
- Take a private boat ride in Venice, a high-speed first-class train and, a high-speed Eurostar train.
- Enjoy 4-star hotel accommodations throughout your stay.
- Europe is rich in art and culture! Enjoy everything these countries have to offer!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Rome!
At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions and enjoy a welcome dinner with pasta and wine at Mino restaurant. (Dinner)
Check-in - Albani Hotel Rome
This business-friendly hotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This 4-star hotel features business amenities including small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and audio-visual equipment. The staff can arrange tour/ticket assistance, business services, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include a fitness facility, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff. Guest parking is complimentary.
Day 2. Rome
Enjoy a unique guided tour, including inside visits to all highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pieta, the amazing Colosseum, and the Roman Forum, where Roman legions marched in triumph. To make the most of your stay, join our optional walking tour to see the Spanish Steps, and the sites and squares of medieval Rome made famous in the movie Angels & Demons. (Breakfast)
Day 3. Rome - Assisi - Venice Island
You'll have the morning in peaceful Assisi. Visit the massive 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis built above the saint's grave. Continue to the Adriatic coast and arrive in romantic Venice. Tonight you'll have the chance to join an optional event featuring a private water-taxi ride along the Grand Canal followed by a traditional Venetian dinner. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Carlton Grand Canal
Day 4. Venice Island
Start your sightseeing in style via private boat and meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour will be St. Mark's Square and the byzantine Basilica, lavish Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Also watch a skilled Glassblower fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Later, you may wish to join an optional cruise to colorful Burano Island. (Breakfast)
Day 5. Venice Island - Florence
Drive across the wooded Apennine Mountains into Tuscany and arrive in Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Your guided walking tour features a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and visit sculpture-studded Signoria Square. Enter Piazza Santa Croce and check out the enticing shops selling Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Starhotels-Tuscany
Our beautiful modern hotel exudes ancient typical Tuscan character with fascinating details that create an atmosphere of refined simplicity. Our charming hotel features 102 elegant modern rooms, fitness room, guarded parking and 2 meeting rooms for up to 60 delegates. Enjoy a superb authentic Tuscan experience in our rustic Assaggi restaurant and bar, complete with a welcoming open fireplace.
Day 6. Florence - Pisa - Cinque Terre - Genova
In Pisa, marvel at the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Continue to La Spezia on the Mediterranean Coast and enjoy your excursion to Globus Local Favorite Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including a BOAT RIDE (weather permitting) with a Local Guide. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from five little medieval villages standing on stony spurs along five miles of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. From here, take the train and head for Genova, birthplace of Christopher Columbus. (Breakfast)
Check-in - NH Hotel Genova Centro
Just minutes away from landmarks and amazing sights, the NH Hotel Genova Centro combines urban scenery with high-class luxury. Their stylish yet mellow bar offers a place to relax and their restaurant specializes in Ligurian seafood dishes. Buffet-styled breakfast is offered daily, Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and business centers and meeting rooms are available.
Rooms offer a classic or modern decour, with a TV, Sky channels, and a minibar. Select rooms boast parquet floors and a view of Piazza Corvetto Square. The hotel is opposide Villetta Di Negro park, the Piazza de Ferrari and the De Ferrari Metro Station are a 5-minute walk away. the Carlo Felice Opera House is under 2,000 feet away, and the Brignole Train station is a mere 150 feet from the hotel, making it an ideal place to stay.
Day 7. Genova - Pisa - Eze - France - Nice
Take a highlight visit this morning to the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. Marvel at the many art galleries, and relax with a glass of Pastis at a local café, where you may see the locals play pétanque (lawn bowling). Return to Nice for a lazy afternoon to dabble in the blue Mediterranean or to stroll along the elegant Promenade des Anglais. (Breakfast)
Check-in - AC Nice
Day 8. Nice - St. Paul De Vence - Nice
You'll take a visit this morning to the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. Explore the many art galleries and enjoy the spectacular view, or relax at a cafÇ, where you may see the locals play petanque (lawn bowling). Return to Nice for a lazy afternoon to dabble in the blue Mediterranean or to stroll along the elegant Promenade des Anglais. An optional outing is available tonight to Monte Carlo. (Breakfast)
Day 9. Nice - Paris
Transfer to the railway station and board the high-speed TGV Train to Paris. On arrival, sightseeing with a Local Guide features the most famous sights: the Opera, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and more. For a bird's-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris' most famous landmark: the Eiffel Tower. This evening, a special dinner with wine has been included at a local restaurant where you can try out specialties like escargots (snails), soupe a l'oignon (onion soup), boeuf bourguignon (beef Burgundy), or others, followed by a drive through the _City of Light._ (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Moevenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly in Paris
Immerse yourself in the sophistication and elegance of Paris at this luxurious hotel. Nestled in the leafy, quiet neighborhood of Neuilly, this 4-star hotel boasts chic, newly renovated rooms that are well-equipped with free WiFi, air conditioning, satellite TV, and much more. Peel away the drapes, look out your window, and see a glimpse of the one and only Eiffel Tower.
Experience authentic French cuisine at the on-site Victor Hugo Restaurant and Brasserie. Cozy up around its fireplace, or dine out on the terrace. After dinner, unwind with a smooth glass of regional wine at 58 Bar & Lounge.
Day 10. At Leisure in Paris
Another day to enjoy what this extraordinary metropolis has to offer! To enhance your stay, choose from our list of optional excursions: the magnificent Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa, and the lavish baroque Palace and Gardens of Versailles, built by the Sun King, Louis XIV. Tonight, an optional dinner and show at the famous Moulin Rouge may be the best way to say, _Au revoir, Paris._ (Breakfast)
Day 11. Paris - London, England
You will be transferred by Eurostar Train to London, arriving in the afternoon. Why not take in a West End show tonight? (Breakfast)
Check-in - Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Elegance, luxury, and sophistication - everything that makes the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London so quintessentially English. Relax in this swanky hotel that boasts chic decor, modern amenities, and stunning city views. Settle into your room and find large comfortable beds, free WiFi, a refrigerator, a flat screen TV, and much more. Its central London location makes this hotel your ideal base. Yes, it's true, you can see Big Ben from the hotel entrance!
After a fun day of sightseeing, head back to the hotel and take a dip in the large indoor pool. Didn't do enough walking during the day? Work all your stresses away in the on-site fitness center. Did too much walking? Not to worry. A relaxing massage at the on-site Mandara Spa should do the trick. Pampering yourself is what vacation is all about.
When you work up an appetite, indulge in mouthwatering French cuisine at the on-site Brasserie Joel. Feeling something a bit more exotic? Try the delicious on-site Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar. Be sure to check out the Patisserie for some tasty teas and treats. Spend your evening unwinding at the trendy Primo Bar. Dance the night away, sing along to the live music, and enjoy a delicious craft cocktail. Don't worry, the Espressamente Illy Coffee Bar will be there to make sure you're recharged for your next day of English adventure.
Day 12. London
Sightseeing with a local guide includes the most famous landmarks, a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Changing of the Guard, if held. (Breakfast)
Day 13. London
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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