8 days
Daily Tour
30 people
English
About this tour
Are you short on time but big ones from London to Rome? This 8-day journey, with an appetite to see all the highlights of Italy’s iconic Venice, Florence, and Rome, perfectly fits you. You’ll see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, admire the tranquillity of Lake Lucerne, the snow-capped Swiss Alps, Burgundy vineyards and soul-stirring Tuscany until the ‘Eternal City’ caps your epic encounter with Europe!
London to Rome Highlights
Highlights
- Dover - See the White Cliffs
- Paris - View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower on your sightseeing tour
- Lucerne - Orientation includes views of the Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument
- Venice - Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop
- Florence - See Piazza Santa Croce
- Rome - Visit St. Peter's Basilica, view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites with your Local Guide.
Included/Excluded
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- The services of a Costsaver Local Host if you stay at Costsaver's recommended London hotel
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- City orientation tours
- Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- Ferry from Dover to Calais
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
- Additional Services
- Insurance
- Entrances
- Tickets
- Drink
Itinerary
A very warm welcome from your Travel Director. See the White Cliffs of Dover as you cross by ferry to Calais in France. Travel past the Somme battlefields in northern France to the glittering capital, Paris, your home for the next two nights. Consider a cruise along the Seine in a glass-topped boat.
Meal(s)
Hotel: Adagio Malakoff
Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Spend the afternoon as you wish. You might like to round off your Parisian adventure with a spectacular cabaret show.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Today drive through the Burgundy region where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Pass the fortified town of Belfort to lakeside Lucerne with views of the 14th-century Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument during your orientation tour. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner Hotel: Burestadi
Traverse the Alps into Italy via the scenic St. Gotthard route and catch a glimpse of Lake Como. Skirt the sprawling commercial capital, Milan, city of Italian couture. We arrive later in the region of Venice, a historically wealthy city and enduring magnet for artists, built across 118 islands in a marshy lagoon.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner Hotel: Burchiello
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square and see the sumptuous Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop. Afterwards you might like to take an Optional Experience to Burano Island for a delightful lunch. Cross the Apennine Mountains, later reaching Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner Hotel: Starhotels
See the sights during your orientation tour of Florence, which includes a stroll to Santa Croce Square. Don't miss the opportunity to shop for high-quality leather and gold before departing for Rome.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast Hotel: Ergife
Your Local Specialist takes you on a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica, believed to enclose the tomb of St. Peter. Your fascinating guided sightseeing tour continues across the River Tiber to view the Colosseum and the ancient sites of Rome. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own. Shop in smart boutiques on the Via Ottaviano, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, or simply watch the world drift by. Please note: Due to religious celebrations throughout the Holy Year of Mercy, the Rome-included sightseeing may be modified.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
After breakfast, say ‘Arrivederci’ to Rome and your travelling companions as you return home with wonderful memories of Italy. Transfers are available to Rome Airports. Conditions apply.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
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Frequently asked questions
This tour has an age range of 5-70 years old; this means children must be between 5-17 years old on the day of the departure. However, if you are over 70 years old, please contact us as you may be eligible to join the tour.
Airport Transfers are available to perches.
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