Essential Europe

9 days from Rome to Paris
Basilicas, boutiques, and bistros. Cathedrals, canals, and cafés. Peaks, pasta, and pastries. This tour of Essential Europe goes beyond the “must-sees” to include the “must-dos,” the “must-discovers,” and the “must-devours.” As you travel and taste your way through Italy, Switzerland, and France, you’ll delightfully take a big bite out of your bucket list. The rolling Tuscan hills, the soaring Swiss Alps, plus mind-boggling mounds of Italian gelato, Swiss chocolate, and French éclairs are all awaiting from Rome to Paris on this delectable tour of Europe’s most popular destinations.

Cruising through Europe’s breathtaking scenery, captivating architecture, and greatest chapters of history has never been easier as you motor by private water taxi through the Grand Canal of Venice, ride an elevator to the courtyard of a medieval Swiss castle, and board a high-speed train for a scenic journey through the French countryside from Basel to Paris.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Rome so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special Features included in this Tour:
• Globus Choice excursions in Rome − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel or a guided walking tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Guided walking tour in Florence includes a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s David statue
• Private Venice Canal boat ride, orientation walk, and glass blowing demonstration
• [LF] Dinner at a local Venice restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride along the Grand Canal
• Visit the [LF] Courtyard of Castelgrande for a light lunch paired with wine
• Walking tour of Lucerne, see the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
• Ride a high speed TGV train from Basel to Paris
• Guided walking tour in Paris to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters
• Scenic dinner cruise on the Seine River