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THE BEST OF ITALY & FRANCE W/LONDON EXT

Overview

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This exciting vacation features 2-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, and Paris. Begin in Rome with guided sightseeing that includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Pause in Assisi to visit St. Francis' Basilica, then to Venice for a private boat ride and guided walking tour that showcases St. Mark's, Doges' Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. On to Ferrara to imposing Este Castle, then stop in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Here you'll see Michelangelo's David, the Cathedral, and Signoria Square. A scenic drive takes you to Pisa and its Leaning Tower, then along the Italian and French Rivieras to Nice for a stop at a local perfume factory and an included excursion to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. Finally, board the high-speed TGV train and head to Paris, where guided sightseeing shows you the most famous sights: the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Continue by Eurostar train to London, and stay for two overnights and guided sightseeing with a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard (if held).

City Highlights
Rome:
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Assisi:
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Venice:
Private boat ride; guided walking tour including headsets, visit St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers' demonstration

Ferrara:
Walk along Este Castle to the cathedral

Florence:
Guided walking tour including headsets, visit Michelangelo's David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square

Pisa:
Take pictures of the Leaning Tower

Nice:
Visit a perfume factory; excursion to St. Paul de Vence

Nice-Paris:
By high-speed TGV train (first-class)

Paris:
Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower

Paris-London:
By Eurostar train

London:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held

Note:

• In the rare event that the TGV train or the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.