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Europe at Leisure

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15 or 17 days

England, France, Switzerland, Italy


From England to Italy, go in depth with some of Europe’s most loved cities. Witness London’s royal tradition outside Buckingham Palace. Experience Paris’s artistic heritage at the Louvre. Marvel at the grandeur of the Swiss Alps. And learn how Italy transformed the world two times: Florence produced the Renaissance, and Rome was the center of an empire.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2027: March 19, March 26-29, April 25, May 1, June 2, June 29. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to England

Day 2: London

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Take a walking tour of London with your Tour Director

Day 3: London

Take a guided tour of London

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

Visit the Tower of London

Enjoy a fish and chips dinner

Day 4: London

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Stonehenge and Salisbury

Stonehenge and Salisbury

Take in this world-class archaeological site on a full-day excursion to Stonehenge, whose exact origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery more than 4,000 years after its construction.  Make a stop in Salisbury to view one of the originals of the Magna Carta as part of an exhibition inside the Cathedral.

Day 5: London • Paris

Travel by Eurostar train to Paris  

Visit the Louvre

Day 6: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Place de la Concorde
  • Champs-Élysées
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Les Invalides
  • Eiffel Tower

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Versailles

Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Enjoy a Seine River cruise

Day 7: Paris

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory

Take a walking tour of the Ile de la Cite

Exploration time at the Eiffel Tower

Day 8: Paris • Burgundy • Lucerne region

Travel via Burgundy to the Lucerne region

Day 9: Lucerne region

Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Lion Monument
  • Kapellbrücke
  • Lake Lucerne

Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

Day 10: Lucerne region • Florence

Travel to Florence

Day 11: Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Basilica of Santa Croce
  • Gates of Paradise

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Florence cooking class

Florence cooking class

Discover the integral role food plays in Italy’s culture during this hands-on cooking class. With a local Italian chef as your guide, you'll make several classic Italian recipes. When the cooking is complete, sit around the table and enjoy a traditional Italian meal.  

Day 12: Florence • Assisi • Rome

Travel via Assisi to Rome

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

Day 13: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps

Day 14: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican Museums

Enjoy time to explore St. Peter's Basilica on your own  

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Roman Catacombs

Roman Catacombs

Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century, featuring Christian burial grounds, priceless relics, and world-class art. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to a historic Roman basilica. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic. 

Day 15: Depart for home


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Day 15: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region

Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento

Day 16: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome

Travel via Capri to Rome

Enjoy a boat cruise

Take a guided tour of Capri

Day 17: Depart for home



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