LONDON TO ROME HIGHLIGHTS

Short on time, but big on appetite to see all the highlights from London to Rome? This 8-day journey including Italy’s iconic Venice, Florence and Rome is the perfect fit for you. You’ll see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, admire the tranquility of Lake Lucerne, the snow-capped Swiss Alps, Burgundy vineyards and soul-stirring Tuscany until the ‘Eternal City’ caps your epic encounter with Europe.

Dover See the White Cli s Paris View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Ei el Tower on your sightseeing tour

Lucerne Orientation includes views of the Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument

Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop

Florence See Piazza Santa Croce

Rome Visit St. Peter's Basilica, view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites with your Local Specialist

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Day 1, London – Paris

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Start/end Overnights Sightseeing stops B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner

Your journey to the continent begins today. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers, travelling south through the pretty Kent countryside to Dover. Board your ferry to Calais and leave the chalky White Cli s behind. Arriving in Paris, you’ll have time to explore the 'City of Lights' on your own. The French capital glows bright both day and night, but consider an Optional Experience on the Seine this evening to make your introduction even more special. Hotel: Novotel Porte d'Orléans

Your sightseeing tour conducted by your Travel Director will take you past the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the 'Iron Lady' herself, the Ei el Tower. Relish the afternoon to do as you please. That could mean channelling your inner Parisian and sitting in a leafy park with a baguette and some cheese and wine, or consider a visit to the Louvre where you can view the wry smile of the Mona Lisa. Tonight, colourful Can-Can girls will entice you with their remarkable outfits should you choose to join an Optional Experience cabaret show. B

Day 3, Paris – Lucerne Region

Head through vineyards and valleys as you journey to Lucerne where a brief orientation will see you view the 14th-century Chapel Bridge spanning the Reuss River. Visit the poignant Lion Monument, hewn

DISCOVER from rock to honour the brave Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. There's plenty of time later to shop for all your Swiss souvenirs. B, D Hotel: Ibis Kriens

Day 4, Lucerne Region – Venice (Oriago)

With your head in the clouds, you’ll journey via the scenic St. Gotthard Pass into Italy. On your journey south, the soul-stirring landscapes of the Italian lakes stretch ahead as you venture to Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. The Winged Lion of St. Mark stands guard over the city. There’s no better way to see the sights than gliding gracefully through its canals on a gondola – an Optional Experience that captures the essence of Venice like none other. B Hotel: Il Burchiello

Day 5, Venice orientation – Florence

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SEINE CRUISE AND PARIS ILLUMINATIONS

Enjoy the City of Lights on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine, followed by a drive through Paris to enjoy some of her best sights.

KICK UP YOUR FEET AT THE CABARET

Have some fun amidst the feathers and frills of a Parisian Cabaret - an unforgettable dinner and Can-Can performance at a celebrated cabaret venue.

MOUNT STANSERHORN

Climb to the top of Mt. Stanserhorn boarding an old-timer railway and the world's only CabriO cable car to enjoy glorious views of the central Alpine chain.

GONDOLAS AND THE GRAND CANAL

Cruise the Grand Canal by private water taxi before arriving at St. Mark's Square to embark on a gondola ride through Venice's canals.

INSIDE THE VATICAN AND COLOSSEUM

Skip the queues at the Vatican Museums to view Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat in the Colosseum.

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and view the city’s iconic sights, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco. Stand in the centre of the square and capture the historic panorama which Napoleon once called 'the drawing room of Europe'. You’ll see master craftsmen engaged in the centuries-old glassblowing craft at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider an opportunity to visit the colourful fisherman’s island of Burano for an optional meal with drinks before heading to Florence. B, D Hotel: Starhotels Vespucci

Day 6, Florence – Rome

No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you’ll see first-hand how this city paveditsway to a modern age. Explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo during an orientation tour which includes a visit to Santa Croce Square, where some of the most famous sons of the Renaissance are buried. Enjoy time to shop for souvenirs or the city’s famous gold and leathercraft before departing for Rome, the 'Eternal City'. B Hotel: Ergife Palace

Day 7, Rome sightseeing and free time

Make the most of your time in Rome as your Local Specialist takes you on a guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica and the ancient sites of Rome. Consider joining an Optional Experience inside the Vatican Museums and Colosseum. B

Day 8, Depart Rome

Get your final fix of Rome before you prepare for your return journey. Say arrivederci to your newfound friends and take a transfer to Fiumicino Airport as the curtain closes on an epic journey from London to Rome. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/transfers. B

Bastille Day is a national holiday in France. Celebrations will be taking place throughout Paris on 14 July.

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