European Wonderland 11

European Wonderland

11 Days 4 Countries

Bring history to life on your European travels as you learn about life as a Roman gladiator and try your hand at pizza-making on an epic European family trip filled with carnival masks, medieval castle banquets and tons of fun for the whole family.

15 Meals

Past Guest Rated 4.7/5

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PARIS

FRANCE

ENGELBERG 2 2 Lucerne

SWITZERLAND

Lake Como

ITALY

Bologna

FLORENCE VENICE

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Siena

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ROME

Your Must-See Highlights

• Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Paris with a Local Specialist

• Discover Siena, Venice and Lucerne

• Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum in Rome, a glassblowing factory and a mask-making studio in Venice

• View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, scenic Lake Como, the spectacular alpine scenery of Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Welcome to Rome Buckle up Bambini – we're off on a grand adventure through Europe, launching our Family Experience in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening we enjoy a Kickoff Party where we Dive Into Culture with a Family Fun experience and learn how to make pizza.(KP, , ) Hotel:Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Make your own pizza Roll up your sleeves and learn to make pizza the authentic Italian way, before sampling your delicious creations piping hot from the oven. Discover more at trafalgar.com.

Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to the Vatican. See Michelangelo's famous Pietà statue in St. Peter's Basilica before crossing the Tiber into Ancient Rome to visit the Colosseum and see Circus Maximus.(B)

Admire Siena and Florence Explore the medieval playground of Siena, home to the festive Palio bareback horse race. Arrive in Florence this afternoon where you'll enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner to Connect With Locals in the Chianti countryside.(B,BMG, , ) Hotel:Grand Mediterraneo

Explore Florence Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of the city. Visit the Piazza della Signoria, and view the magnificent marble Duomo. Spend the afternoon at leisure pounding the pavements in search of the city's tastiest gelato.(B)

Journey to Bologna and on to Venice Cross the Apennine Mountains to the city of Bologna where you will join a Local Specialist to view the city's Kissing Towers and Il Gigante. Indulge in the delicious flavours of what is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of Italy. Arrive in the island city of Venice later for some leisure time or enjoy an Optional Experience gondola ride.(B,D) Hotel:Novotel Mestre Castellana

Discover the Floating City of Venice Dive Into Culture on your unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness first-hand the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing. Take to the water and cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. Join your Travel Director to see the iconic and unexpected highlights of the city - the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile with its five bells. Then, join a Local Specialist for a Family Fun experience to learn about 7

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the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks, with an opportunity to create your own colourful alter egos.(B, , , )

Onwards to Lake Como and Engelberg We travel through the Italian Lake District and enjoy some free time for lunch in the laid-back lakeside town of Como. We continue through alpine landscapes next, past Lugano and through the St. Gotthard tunnel into central Switzerland, before arriving in Engelberg.(B) Hotel:H+ Hotel & Spa

Uncover Lucerne’s Treasures Walk across the flower-lined 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge and into a land of lakes and lions. See the giant dying lion hewn from sandstone rock to commemorate the heroism of the Swiss Guards. Ascend one of the magnificent surrounding mountains during an Optional Experience or spend the afternoon sampling the rich flavours of delicious Swiss chocolate.(B,D)

Off to Magical Paris From Switzerland, we cross the mighty Rhine River and into France, travelling through the famous Burgundy wine region en route to the ‘City of Lights’.(B) Hotel:Novotel Centre Bercy

Explore Paris’s Sights Join a Local Specialist on a guided sightseeing tour which includes a drive along the Champs-Élysées with views of the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Now, take to the water for a leisurely cruise on the Seine River with spectacular views of the city's bridges and life on the river. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover Paris. This evening, celebrate with our travel companions and Travel Director at a special Farewell Dinner.(B,FD)

Farewell Paris For now, it's time to say au revoir to your fellow travellers at the end of an unforgettable experience. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.(B)

Optional Eurostar™ Extension

Consider extending your holiday with a visit to London. Includes a one-way Eurostar™ train ticket from Paris to London Standard Class, London accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Kings Cross hotel and station transfers. See trafalgar.com for details. See below for a selection of departure dates. Speak to your Travel Agent or search ‘European Wonderland’ on trafalgar.com for all available departures and pricing.

2023

Jun 08 15 22 29 Jul 06▲ 13 20 27 Aug 03 10 Sep 14

2024

Jun 06 13 20 27 Jul 04 11 18 25 Aug 01 08 Sep 12

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

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