9D8N Essential Europe (HF)
This flavorful tour of Essential Europe takes you through Italy, Switzerland, and France, blending iconic sights with unforgettable tastes and experiences. From Rome to Paris, enjoy Tuscan hills, the Swiss Alps, and treats like gelato, chocolate, and éclairs. Cruise Venice’s Grand Canal by private water taxi, explore a medieval Swiss castle, and travel by high-speed train through the French countryside. Discover the culture, cuisine, and charm of Europe’s most beloved destinations. It’s a journey of must-sees, must-dos, and must-devours—all in one.
Tour Highlights
- Bellinzona
- Lucerne
- Paris
- Venice
- Florence
- Rome
Good to know
- Tour Deals: Enjoy Saving from U$250-U$500 per person (6-28days programs)
- Earn Welcome Back credit up to U$250 for your future travel
- Gather your friends or family of 8 travel together, you enjoy 50%
- Triple share, enjoy further reduction of your tour fare
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Rome, Italy
Already in Rome and can’t wait to start your tour? Make the most of Day 1 with an unforgettable optional excursion departing from your hotel this morning! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
dinner
Day 2 Rome
Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon.
breakfast
Day 3 Rome - Florence
Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time to browse.
Day 4 Florence - Venice
Take a private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk, including, St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. Free time to browse before dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal.
breakfast · dinner
Day 5 Venice - Bellinzona, Switzerland - Lucerne
Take the elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande and enjoy a light lunch with local specialties and Merlot wine for which the Ticino area is famous. Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard en route to Lucerne.
breakfast · lunch
Day 6 Lucerne
Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 7 Lucerne - Basel - Paris, France
Board the high-speed TGV train to Paris. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 8 Paris
Free time this morning. Your sightseeing this afternoon is composed of a guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine, with incredible sights of celebrated landmarks.
Day 9 Paris
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
What's included
Included
- First Class or Superior accommodation
- Hotel taxes
- Porterage
- tips and service charges
- Daily breakfast and certain dinners
- Transportation (Coach/Train/Ferry)
- Professional Tour Director and guide service
- Daily Must-See-Sightseeings with VIP Access
Not included
- Airport transfer services
- Gratuities to Tour Directors/guides
- International air ticket
- Safety net protection
Your hotels
Astoria
★★★★
Lucerne Pilatusstrasse 29 Lucerne Switzerland
Una Hotel Vittoria
★★★★
Florence Via Pisana 59 Florence Italy
Les Jardins du Marais
★★★★
Paris 74, Rue Amelot Paris France
Leonardo Royal
★★★★
Venice Via Ca Marcello 6 Mestre - Venezia Italy
Radisson Blu Rome
★★★★
Rome Via Domenico Chelini, 41 Rome Italy


