This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour features a combination of escorted and independent travel. Part of your journey will be enjoyed as a group experience, led by expert tour leaders or local guides. The remainder is self-guided—whether by rail, cruise, or overland—allowing you the freedom to travel between destinations independently and explore at your own pace.
✓ Travel with Collette Tours
✓ Set your sights on the European journey of a lifetime
✓ Discover all the must-sees of England, France, Switzerland and Italy
✓ See the incredible sites of London, from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben
✓ Take the Eurostar train to Paris the “City of Lights”
✓ Enjoy a panoramic city tour, breathtaking views dinner table aboard a Parisian river boat
✓ Board a high-speed train bound for Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s beautiful places
✓ In Venice, discover a floating city
✓ Tour Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance,”
✓ Visit to David – Michelangelo’s masterpiece
✓ Finally, in Rome, bask in cultural treasures
✓ Visit to the mythic Colosseum
✓ Storied history, mouthwatering cuisine and iconic landscapes await
✓ 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Your tour opens in London, England’s sophisticated capital. Discover a bustling city where centuries of history meet an evolving modern culture.
Join your fellow travelers and toast to the start of an incredible journey during a welcome dinner.
Start your morning on a tour of the quintessential sights of London. Alongside a local guide, see the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
The remainder of the day is yours. Take advantage of free time to explore this iconic city on your own.
Venture inside the St. Pancras railway station – a masterpiece of Victorian engineering – and board the high-speed Eurostar train. Relax in style as you’re whisked away to Paris, the “City of Light.” Famous for its world-renowned art, food, and fashion, Paris’ captivating energy can be found around every corner.
This evening, enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower as you gently float down the Seine River, tasting savory French cuisine on a dinner cruise.
See Paris at its best during a panoramic city tour featuring Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and more. Enjoy an afternoon on your own to explore Paris independently. Perhaps you will have lunch in Le Marais, or head north to Montmartre and watch artists at work. Or, consider an optional tour* of the Louvre Museum, where you’ll find more than a million precious works of art, including the Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa.
On board the TGV – France’s high-speed train – depart Paris and make your way to Lucerne. Take in the scenery on your journey into Switzerland, passing snowcapped mountains and verdant fields. Among stunning views of the lake and the Alps, discover the beauty of Lucerne during a walking tour.
Journey through city streets, covered bridges, lakeside promenades, and bustling plazas. End your day in the quaint village of Andermatt,** nestled in the Ursern Valley.
Travel south through the pastoral landscapes of Switzerland. Crossing into Italy, traverse through the heart of the Alps, taking in vistas of rugged mountains as far as the eye can see.
Pass through the picturesque Italian Lake District – a holiday destination since Roman times. Settle in for a 2-night stay in Mestre, situated on the Venetian mainland.
Cruise to the island of Murano, Venice*** renowned for its age-old glass-blowing tradition. After leaving Murano, embark on a walking tour of Venice, a collection of 117 tiny islands surrounded by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. In this floating city, see the Clock Tower, St. Mark’s Basilica, and marble palaces along boat-filled canals.
The afternoon is yours to explore the hidden secrets of this charming city. Perhaps you will take an optional gondola ride through the narrow waterways.
Traverse the Po river valley en route to Tuscany. Stop at a vineyard in the heart of the Chianti region and enjoy a tour, tasting, and traditional bites. Continue to Florence, where you’ll spend 2 nights in the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” home to masterpieces of art and iconic symbols of centuries-old history.
Tour Florence, the legendary city of the Medici and the iconic Duomo. Enjoy a real-life history lesson as you discover the 4 pillars of city life: art, architecture, food, and fashion. You’ll also visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David.
This evening, consider an optional excursion to the 14th century Certosa monastery, featuring an after-hours tour and dinner in a popular Tuscan restaurant.
Say arriverderci to Florence and journey to Rome, Italy’s capital city. Upon arrival, a locally guided tour of Classical Rome will allow you to discover famous sights such as the Baths of Caracalla, the legendary Aventine and Palatine hills, the ancient Circus Maximus, and the Arch of Constantine. Recount the rich history of the Colosseum during an in-depth visit with a guide.
Enjoy a day at leisure in the Eternal City. Gaze at the Pantheon and see the oval-shaped Piazza Navona that’s lined with restaurants and shops. Or consider an optional tour to the Vatican (UNESCO), where you’ll discover masterpieces of art and architecture.
Tonight, gather together and toast the end of an epic journey through Europe at a farewell dinner.
Your European adventure comes to a close today.
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COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
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Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Tour Type - Independant
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
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