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From St. Paul's to St. Peter's - 12 Days
12 Day Tour from London to Rome
Tour: 5900
Countries: United Kingdom | France | Switzerland | Italy
Meals: Breakfast (11) / Dinner (2)
Tour Director: Jane Hamill
From London to Rome, travel to Western Europe’s most famous cities on this affordable European tour. Along the way, visit celebrated cities as well as picturesque towns, and witness beautiful scenery. After visiting the British capital, experience an engineering marvel, the Cross-Channel Tunnel, as you take the Eurostar train from London to Paris. In Paris, Florence, and Rome, enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, a knowledgeable expert who intimately knows the cities. See the renaissance historic district in Florence, Rome’s elegant streets and St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the most important architectural landmark in the world. In Venice, enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square. In pretty Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, a stone sculpture erected to commemorate the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution, and the wooden Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered bridge dating back to 1333. Marvel at Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli. But that’s not all… on this Europe tour you’ll also witness amazing scenery. Enjoy views of Burgundy, the celebrated French wine-growing area, prosperous farms, and half-timbered villages as you travel between Paris and picture-perfect Lucerne, as well as views of the rolling hills in Tuscany. If you desire to see some of Europe’s most picturesque scenery and famous cities, this value-minded Europe tour is the perfect vacation!
NOTES:
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excluded
Services of the Tour Director begin on Day 3. London portion includes services of a local host.
Inclusions
Your Tour Includes:
• Eurostar train from London to Paris
• Guided sightseeing in Paris
• Orientation tour of Lucerne
• Canal boat ride in Venice to St. Mark ’s Square, featuring a glass-blowing workshop
• Guided walking tour of Florence
• Scenic mini-train to Piazza dei Miracoli, site of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Guided sightseeing in Rome, featuring St. Peter’s Square
Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts at the hotel are available to help you make the most of your stay.
DAY 2
LONDON
London’s calling with a free day to explore on your own or join in the brilliant fun of an optional excursion. Rise and shine this morning for an optional guided excursion to see the sights of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more, crowned by a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. This afternoon, consider an optional visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London – home of the Crown Jewels. This evening, a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River, delivers some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights.
BREAKFAST
DAY 3
LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE
Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train across the Channel to Paris with your Tour Director. Spend the next two nights in Paris, a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This afternoon, enjoy some of these sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide.
Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
BREAKFAST
DAY 4
PARIS
Explore Paris at your own pace today or join one of the optional excursions available today. This evening, bid bon soir to Paris with an optional dinner and evening drive through the City of Light.
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
BREAKFAST
DAY 5
PARIS–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND
Fascinating, ever-changing scenery greets you today. Enjoy views of Fontainebleau Forest, the wine-growing area of Burgundy, prosperous farms, and tidy, half-timbered villages as you head through the alpine heart of Switzerland to the picture-book Lucerne area.
Today’s Distance: 379 mi/ 610 km
BREAKFAST
DAY 6
LUCERNE AREA
One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. The orientation includes the Lion monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also admire the famous wooden Chapel bridge with its splendid frescoes. Don’t miss the chance to join an optional excursion for a panoramic ride to ascend one of Switzerland’s famous mountains.
BREAKFAST
DAY 7
LUCERNE AREA–VENICE AREA, ITALY
More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive towards the mountain ranges of the St. Gotthard Pass. Once through its great tunnel, start your scenic descent into the warmer and sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino, then cross into Italy and drive through the Po Valley to the Venice area, romantically nestled in the heart of a picturesque lagoon. Do you believe in magic? An optional evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal, dinner in a local restaurant, and St. Mark’s square at night will remove all doubt!
Today’s Distance: 339 mi/ 545 km
BREAKFAST
DAY 8
VENICE AREA
Venice is more like a magical film set than a real-life city, with crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas (squares). Your orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. A range of optional excursions are available.
BREAKFAST / DINNER
DAY 9
VENICE AREA–FLORENCE–PISTOIA
Travel south across the Apennines into the gentle and hilly countryside of Tuscany. Enjoy a guided walking tour through Florence to discover its Renaissance treasures, then continue to the Medieval town of Pistoia.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km
BREAKFAST / DINNER
DAY 10
PISTOIA–PISA–ROME
This morning in Pisa, hop on a mini-train to the famed Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower. Then, journey south to Rome.
Today’s Distance: 252 mi/ 405 km
BREAKFAST
DAY 11
ROME
The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St. Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. *
* For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.
BREAKFAST
DAY 12
ROME
Arrivederci, Roma. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
BREAKFAST
Highlights
World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
- Historic Centre of Florence
- Historic Centre of Rome
- Paris Banks of the Seine
- Piazza del Duomo Pisa
- Vatican City
- Venice and its Lagoon
Hotels
London
Novotel London West
1 Shortlands London United Kingdom
WiFi
First-Class
Concrete and brick commercial hotel in modern nine-story complex located at Hammersmith, 1/4 mile from train station.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Concierge desk
Gift Shop
Laundry Available
Parking/Valet
Currency Exchange
ROOM FEATURES
Room Service
Mini-bar
In-Room Safe
Air Conditioning
Iron/Ironing Board
Coffee Maker
Pay Movies
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Cable/Satellite
Internet Access
Phone
Voicemail
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
Copthorne Tara Hotel London
Scarsdale Place London United Kingdom
WiFi
First-Class
*Ask Alfred children's concierge; * Multilingual staff; * Free WiFi access; * Disabled access including 10 adapted rooms; * 5 family rooms; * Gift shop; * Laundry and dry cleaning services; * Fully equipped fitness room; * Extensive onsite parking outside the London congestion charge zone; * Artist Corner - à la carte dinner menu offering modern European cuisine and sumptuous afternoon tea; * The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar - serving an extensive buffet breakfast each morning and traditional pub fare for lunch and dinner with a great selection of beers and wines; * Bugis Street Brasserie - authentic Singaporean, Mlaysian and Chinese cuisine, open for lunch and dinner; * Cafexpress - freshly made sandwiches, soups, pastries and drinks to go.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Concierge desk
Gift Shop
Laundry Available
ATM
Luggage Storage
Elevator
ROOM FEATURES
Room Service
Mini-bar
In-Room Safe
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Iron/Ironing Board
Coffee Maker
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Paris
Ibis Styles Meteor Avenue D 'Italie
18 20 Avenue De La Porte D'Italie Paris France
WiFi
Superior Tourist-Class
This 185-room hotel is situated 25 minutes from Orly Airport and 20 minutes from the Paris city center. All guestrooms have modern comforts including air conditioning, Sweet Bed bedding, and free Wi-Fi access. The property offers on-site dining at the Deli Styles, a culinary collaboration between France and the United States.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Concierge desk
Laundry Available
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Parking/Valet
ROOM FEATURES
Room Service
Alarm Clock
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Iron/Ironing Board
Coffee Maker
Wake-Up Calls
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Window Opens
Cable/Satellite
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
Lucerne Area
Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens
Am Mattenhof 16 Kriens-Luzern Switzerland
WiFi
Superior First-Class
The Holiday Inn Express® Luzern ¿ Kriens is located on the outskirts of Lucerne's city center with local city buses and train stops just minutes away. The building, constructed as an energy saving hotel with an ecological water-cooling system, offers a shared lounge, terrace, breakfast room and bar. All 160 bright, modern guest rooms featuring USB ports, high speed Wi-Fi, coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Bar/Lounge
Laundry Available
Luggage Storage
Elevator
ROOM FEATURES
Climate Control
Iron/Ironing Board
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Television
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Venice Area
Poppi
Via Romea ,80 Venezia-Gambarare Mira Italy
WiFi
Superior Tourist-Class
Situated on the Riviera del Brenta and founded in 1965,the hotel is still family run. hotel Poppi offers 100 rooms and a renowned restaurant.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Concierge desk
Laundry Available
Ice Machine
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Parking/Valet
ROOM FEATURES
Room Service
Mini-bar
In-Room Safe
Alarm Clock
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Iron/Ironing Board
Wake-Up Calls
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Window Opens
Cable/Satellite
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
Montecatini
Hotel Tuscany Inn
Via Cividale, 86/E Montecatini Terme (Pistoia) Italy
WiFi
Superior Tourist-Class
Located in the heart of Montecatini Terme, the 4-star Hotel Tuscany Inn offers modern comfort, elegant accommodations, and a strategic location just a short walk from the town center and railway station. With spacious rooms, a renowned restaurant and American bar and panoramic terraces, the hotel is an ideal base for exploring Tuscany¿s most famous destinations. Guests can enjoy warm hospitality, contemporary amenities, and a relaxing atmosphere in one of Italy¿s most celebrated spa towns.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Concierge desk
Laundry Available
Luggage Storage
Elevator
ROOM FEATURES
Room Service
Mini-bar
In-Room Safe
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Cable/Satellite
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Rome
Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia
Via Andrea Ferrara, 33 Rome Italy
WiFi
First-Class
Ibis Styles Rome Aurelia with its colorful and joyful style features a restaurant serving healthy local specialties, a bar where happy hour with Italian aperitifs and cocktails can be enjoyed and a cozy garden. All 229 modern guest rooms are functionally equipped including air-conditioning, flat screen TV with international channels and Free high-speed Wi-Fi- internet access. Located in a quite area just a few miles from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Square & Basilica, a metro station is available within walking distance.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Elevator
ROOM FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Cable/Satellite
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Tour Cost
From US$ 3,239
*prices per person, based on double occupancy for 2 October 2027 departure
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