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Itinerary
itinerary
Day 1:
Paris
Welcome to Paris , on arrival you will be transferred to the hotel Pick-up can be arranged between 7:00am and 10:00pm from the Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly International Airports. Please meet your driver at the arrival hall. Those arriving on flights earlier than 7:00am, or later than 10:00pm, must arrange their own transfer to the hotel. This is a shared transfer.
Day 2:
Paris – Versailles – Paris
We’ll begin our Paris adventure with a drive along the famous Champs Elysees to the Place de la Concorde, which played a key role in one of darkest chapters of the French Revolution. You’ll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe. Next we’ll head to L’Hotel National des Invalides, which houses Napoleon’s tomb and a number of other monuments relating the military history of France. Next we’ll travel by coach through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. We’ll return to Paris in the evening. After dinner you may want to avail yourself of the optional cruise along the river Seine.
Activity fees:
Paris Night Tour : EUR 35/person
River Seine Cruise : EUR 14/person
Seine River Cruise : EUR 14/person
French Dinner : EUR 65/person
Breakfast is included.
Day 3:
Paris
The second day of our Paris experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, the grande dame of art museums (admission fee not included). Here you will set your eyes upon some of the highest-valued masterpieces of the Western world, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa. After lunch we’ll head to Boulevard Haussmann, a shopper’s paradise in the heart of Paris, where you will be free to shop till you drop. Accommodations for the evening will either be in Paris or a neighboring city. Before you leave this captivating city don’t miss the world-famous cabaret shows at Lido and Moulin Rouge (own expense).
Admission fees:
Le Louvre Museum (under age 18 is free) : EUR 15/person
Lido Show with Transfer : EUR 150/person
River Seine Cruise : EUR 14/person
Moulin Rouge Show with Transfer : EUR 150/person
Nouvelle Eve Show with 4 Course Dinner & Transfer : EUR 150/Person
Nouvelle Eve Show with Wine & Transfers : EUR 110/person
Breakfast is included
Day 4:
Paris – Basel – Lucerne
We will depart for Switzerland in the morning, first passing through Basel – situated at the intersection of France, Germany, and Switzerland – before arriving in Lucerne, where we will stay the night.
Breakfast is included.
Day 5:
Lucerne – Milan – Venice
After breakfast, we’ll head south to the design and couture-conscious city of Milan. On our tour of the city you will see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest shopping arcade in the world; the legendary opera house La Scala; the storied Sforza Castle; and the ostentatious Gothic of Milan Cathedral. Accommodations for the evening will be in Venice or a neighboring city.
Breakfast is included.
Day 6:
Venice – Rome
After breakfast, we’ll take you through this fascinating city of ornate palaces, lyrical waterways, captivating churches and impressive architecture. In San Marco Square you’ll see the Basilica di San Marco, one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the old prison to the interrogation rooms in Doge’s Palace. Afterwards, you’ll get a chance to see some traditional Venetian craft work at a demonstration by Murano glassblowers. An optional shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal will put the finishing touch on a glorious day in Venice. Accommodations in the evening will either be in Rome or a neighboring city.
Breakfast is included.
Day 7:
Rome – Vatican City – Arezzo
After breakfast we’ll head directly to St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, originally built by Constantine the Great in 324 AD, then reconstructed between 1506 and 1615 under the direction of several famous architects including Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo. You may also join the optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelo’s famous frescoes. Next you’ll see the famous Trevi Fountain, the lavish Baroque showpiece where people flock to throw coins into the water – an action which is said to ensure that you’ll return to the city again one day. After lunch, take a step even further back in time as you visit Italy’s unrivaled Roman relics. An optional guided tour of the Colosseum, built in AD 72, comes highly recommended. History comes to life as you imagine yourself witnessing gladiatorial combat inside the spectacular amphitheatre. You may also choose to walk at your leisure around the outside to admire the facade of this ancient wonder. After the Colosseum, get up close to the nearby Arch of Constantine, which dates back to the fourth century AD, then spend some further free time enjoying Rome, sampling the rich and creamy delights of gelato. After some free time you can either visit Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs near Piazza della Repubblica, or head directly to the nearby Mitsukoshi Department store for some serious shopping.
Admission fees:
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapple tour with guide and skip the line : EUR 45/person
Coliseum Tour with guide and skip the line : EUR 35/person
Breakfast is included.
Day 8:
Florence – Pisa – Sanremo / Savona
On this day you will be introduced to the sights and sounds of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. We’ll head up to the Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of Florence, then to a local workshop to see how Florence’s fine leather goods are made. Afterwards, we’ll set out on foot to the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Uffizi, which houses one of the finest art collections in the world. At Pisa, our last stop of the day, you will be free to wander; be sure to have your camera ready when you enter the Square of Miracles and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery come into full view. We finish our evening by continuing on to Genoa’s nearby city for an overnight stay.
Activity fees:
Firentino Steak Menu : EUR 30/person
Breakfast is included.
Day 9:
Sanremo / Savona – Monaco – Nice – Cannes – Orange / Bollene
A breathtaking drive along one of the most sublime stretches of Mediterranean coastline awaits as we say goodbye to Italy and hello to Monaco. Our walking tour will take us first to the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, then on to the Courthouse, the Oceanographic Museum and Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the resting place of Grace Kelly. We’ll then travel to the Fragonard Perfume Factory to learn about the perfume-making process. At the end of the guided tour you will be able to purchase one of the fragrances for yourself. Next we’ll visit Nice for a sampling of the scrumptious local cuisine. We’ll stop over in Cannes to see the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, host of the city’s annual international film festival, and then make our way to Orange or Bollene to check in to the hotel.
Breakfast is included.
Day 10:
Orange / Bollene – Paris
Take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy the rustic charm of the French countryside on our journey north to Paris, the Green Line terminus.
Breakfast is included.
Day 11:
Paris
Today your wonderful journey comes to an end. We hope you had a wonderful time Airport drop-off service is available from 7:00am to 10:00pm. We recommend that you book a flight departing after 11:00am.
Breakfast is included.
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Package Includes
- WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off
- 10-night hotel accommodations
- Breakfast (coffee or tea, juice and bread)
- Ground transportation in air-conditioned motorcoach
- Professional tour guide
Package Excludes
- Mandatory Service Fee: EUR 7.00 per day, per person, payable to the guide
- From 5/1/2018 onwards, a city entrance tax and overnight city tax of EUR15 per person, per day will need to be paid for Paris. This amount will need to be paid in cash to the tour leader prior to entering the city.
- Mandatory City Tax (payable upon entry):- Venice City Entrance + Boat Trip + Overnight City Tax + Venice Local Guide: EUR 25.00/Person- Florence City Tax + Overnight City Tax: EUR 15.00/Person- Rome: EUR 10.00/Person- Pisa: EUR 5.00/Person- Monte Carlo: EUR 5.00/Person
- Airfare
- All personal expenses and additional hotel services
- Lunch and dinner
- Optional tours (prices and availability subject to change):
- Visa cost
