Tour Duration: 8 days Tour Code: HG2012 Tour Type: Prices From: A$2129 [Tour Dates]
Tour Itinerary
Day
Description
1
LONDON-PARIS, FRANCE. Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and head for the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris. Afternoon at leisure to start exploring this magnificent city. This evening you may wish to join an optional dinner at one of Paris' lively restaurants followed by an illumination drive through the "City of Light."
2
PARIS. Morning guided sightseeing of the world capital of chic and style features the Opera, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. For a bird's-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris' most famous landmark, the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the Louvre Museum is available, and tonight, a cabaret show may just be the ticket! (B)
3
PARIS-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. A comfortable drive past Fontainebleau Forest and through the Burgundy area towards the Swiss Alps and to picture-book Lucerne. Orientation includes Thorwaldsen's LION MONUMENT and the CHAPEL BRIDGE (B,D)
4
LUCERNE-MILAN, ITALY. This morning, you may wish to climb a mountain by cable car and shop for Swiss watches and chocolate. Later, drive south along the St. Gotthard highway to Milan. This evening, why not explore Milan's vibrant centre and have dinner in one of its lively restaurants? (B)
5
MILAN-VENICE. Through the Po area towards the Adriatic Sea. Enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT and admire ST. MARK'S SQUARE. Also enjoy a GLASSBLOWER'S demonstration and free time before having a special dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (B,D)
6
VENICE-FLORENCE-ROME. Enjoy a scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and arrive in Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance." Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour and admire the cathedral and its baptistry, the "Gate of Paradise," and visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Then, continue through the vine and olive-clad Tuscan Hills to Rome, the "Eternal City." Upon arrival, enjoy a special dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (B,D)
7
ROME. Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings. Continue to monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Time for independent activities and optional excursion possibilities. (B)
8
ROME. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
PARIS: Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower
LUCERNE: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
VENICE: Private boat-ride; visit St. Mark's Square: glassblowers' demonstration; dinner at a local restaurant
FLORENCE: Guided walking tour, see the cathedral and baptistry, and visit Signoria Square
ROME: Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum
MEALS:Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including special dinners in Venice and in Rome
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Meals Breakfast - 7 Lunch - 0 Dinner - 3
Optional Excursions
To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.
Cost
Description
39
GBP
Name:TOWER OF LONDON AND CROWN JEWELS AFTERNOONS DAILY Location:LONDON Details:Let your guide bring the 900-year-old Tower Of London to life before you inspect the fabulous Crown Jewels. Afternoons daily.
39
GBP
Name:AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO WINDSOR CASTLE DAILY Location:LONDON Details:Enjoy your guided visit to the Queen's favourite residence, the largest inhabited castle in the world. The highlight is the newly refurbished state rooms.
49
GBP
Name:BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND THE ROYAL MEWS AFTERNOONS DAILY JULY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30 Location:LONDON Details:First a guided visit to the Royal Mews to see the magnificent gold coach, then admire over 20 grand rooms in the palace used by the Queen for state occasions.
59
GBP
Name:A TASTE OF LONDON DAILY APRIL TO OCTOBER Location:LONDON Details:Ideal for your arrival day, this guided evening excursion includes a 3-course dinner with wine and beer at a contemporary London restaurant, followed by a narrated illumination cruise on the River Thames.
140
GBP
Name:SHOWNIGHT - WICKED (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) Location:LONDON Details:A marvellous evening in London's theatre district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Wesminster followed by best seats at The Apollo Victoria Theatre to see the sensational London production of Wicked.
140
GBP
Name:SHOWNIGHT - BILLY ELLIOT (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) Location:LONDON Details:A marvellous evening in London's theatre district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Westminster followed by best seats at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see the original London staging of the inspirational musical Billy Elliot.
66
EUR
Name:DINNER PARTY AND ILLUMINATION DRIVE Location:PARIS Details:A perfect introduction to Paris! After a full-course dinner with choices of typical French dishes, drinks included, your tour director will show you the "City of Lights."
124
EUR
Name:DINNER AND SHOW AT LA NOUVELLE EVE Location:PARIS Details:No visit to Paris is complete without a night out at the cabaret! A whirling international dinner show (unlimited wine) at Pigalle's one and only LA NOUVELLE EVE.
37
EUR
Name:SEINE CRUISE AND MONTMARTRE Location:PARIS Details:Discover more of beautiful Paris with a cruise on the Seine river and a visit to the artistic district of Montmartre, famous for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur.
166
EUR
Name:DINNER AND SHOW AT MOULIN ROUGE Location:PARIS Details:An exciting evening at the world-renowned Parisian cabaret. Dinner with half a bottle of wine is served during the show and a glass of champagne completes your evening in style.
45
EUR
Name:EXCURSION TO THE LOUVRE MUSEUM Location:PARIS Details:Let your guide bring to life the most celebrated treasures of the impressive LOUVRE MUSEUM including da Vinci's famous "Mona Lisa." Note: This excursion is not available to groups on Tuesdays, public holidays, and Sundays.
55
EUR
Name:DINNER IN MILAN Location:MILAN Details:Dine at a fine local restaurant where a four-course meal is served. Drinks included.
58
EUR
Name:MOUNT PILATUS Location:LUCERNE Details:A spectacular panoramic view over Central Switzerland from 2133.6 metres (7,000 feet) up, via the world's steepest cogwheel railway (inclination 48 degrees) as well as the silent aerial tramway and panoramic gondolas.
38
EUR
Name:GONDOLA SERENADE Location:VENICE Details:Enjoy a ride in a traditional gondola, gliding through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas, serenaded by live music.(gondola for 6 people)
68
EUR
Name:ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS & DINNER Location:ROME Details:A guided stroll through the historical centre of Rome: your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels. For instance: Trastevere and its basilica of Santa Maria, the baroque district, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, and San Luigi dei Francesi, famous Piazza Navona, Via dei Condotti, Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo and displays of Caravaggio paintings. After your walk, relax and enjoy a four-course dinner, including drinks, at a popular Roman restaurant.
Optional Excursions
