European Dream Tour with 2 Reviews by Insight Vacations

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5 - 99 yrs

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English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

Venice, Italy

Paris, France

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About the tour

Tour Type

Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

5 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

Venice, Italy

Paris, France

Highlights

Venice: Join your Travel Director for an introduction to Venice, exploring its canals, lively squares, and historic landmarks. Discover the city’s unique charm as you navigate its maze of streets and take in iconic sights like St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Rome: Discover the history, the construction and the legends of the iconic Colosseum as you stroll around the exterior of this amazing structure.

Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Florence: See the historic neighbourhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.

Itinerary

Experience the best of Europe in style with the "European Dream"—an 11-day food-focused tour that takes you from Venice’s romantic canals to Paris’s dazzling avenues. With stops in Lucerne, Rome, Florence, and London, this journey is designed for families, seniors, and experienced travelers seeking comfort, culture, and culinary delights.

Enjoy VIP access to the Vatican, ascend Lucerne’s Mt. Stanserhorn by open-air cable car, and dine in the legendary La Coupole in Paris. Along the way, savor fresh Italian cuisine, stroll through Florence’s cobbled streets, and marvel at the green marble cathedrals of Umbria. Paris crowns your adventure with icons like the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées.

The standout feature of this trip is its blend of gourmet experiences with expertly guided sightseeing, ensuring every day is both flavorful and fascinating. For travelers who want a seamless, luxurious exploration of Europe’s cultural capitals, this tour package delivers on every front.

Day 1Welcome to Venice

Day 2The Magic of 'La Serenissima' Relaxed Start

Day 3Villa Machiavelli and Rome

Day 4Papal and Imperial Rome

Day 5Umbria and on to Florence Relaxed Start

Day 6Renaissance Florence

Day 7Across the Alps to Lucerne

Day 8Lucerne and Mt. Stanserhorn

Day 9Sights and delights of Paris

Day 10The Flavours of Paris

Day 11Au Revoir Paris

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What's Included

Accommodation

Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice HotelRoom 007 Select, Rome HotelVilla Neroli, Florence HotelAstoria Lucerne HotelLe Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Meals

Dinner (x3)Breakfast (x10)Lunch (x2)Venice: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Sample traditional Venetian fare and soak up the ambiance of this charming city, and get to know each other before you embark on your journey together.Umbria: Explore the art of Italian cooking with Chef Lorenzo followed by a tasty lunch.Lucerne: Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.Paris: With your newfound friends indulge in refined French cuisine during your dinner at the iconic restaurant L'Alsace.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activitiesParis: We walk up and down the "quartier" and we see the school, the food stores, the housing situation, the heritage landmarks, the sports facilities and the theatres, in this car-free, pedestrianised, neighbourhood. Landmarks will include passages couverts, perhaps also Patrick Blanc's spectacular jardin vertical 'oasis d'Aboukir', the Napoleonic "Egyptian" district etc.Paris: Join a local food lover on a walk through the streets of Paris. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Tuscany: Enjoy a tasting of locally made wines and sample delicious Tuscan snacks in the underground cellar of Machiavelli's home. While here you will visit the Italian gardens and be privy to a private opening of the office where he wrote 'The Prince.'Paris: We walk up and down the "quartier" and we see the school, the food stores, the housing situation, the heritage landmarks, the sports facilities and the theatres, in this car-free, pedestrianised, neighbourhood. Landmarks will include passages couverts, perhaps also Patrick Blanc's spectacular jardin vertical 'oasis d'Aboukir', the Napoleonic "Egyptian" district etc.Paris: Join a local food lover on a walk through the streets of Paris. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way.Tuscany: Meet your Local Expert for a guided visit through the house of the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer, Niccolo Machiavelli, with a special opening of his private office where he wrote 'The Prince.'Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit. This 9th-century basilica’s simple facade guards the world's best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interior’s treasured collection, including Bernini's first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history.Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 15: Affordable and Clean Energy & Life on Land.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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Need help or have a question about this tour?

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Why Book with Bookmundi

Earn USD 228+ in travel credits.

Best price guaranteed.

No credit card or booking fees.

100% financial protection.Bookmundi is a member of the Danish Travel Fund which guarantees for any payment made via us. Our guarantee covers all travelers, irrespective of nationality.

25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

What are customers saying about Bookmundi

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797 Reviews

Mircea

The info about the trip is exactly as on the page of the provider and it is neatly organized. The booking process is simple, straight forward and indeed with no extra fee showing last minute

1 week ago

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