London, Paris & Rome – 10 Days

You’ll depart on your flight.

You will meet your tour manager.

Your bus will pick you up and you’ll continue your trip.

You’ll take a professionally guided, panoramic city tour of London and view Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge and more!

You’ll visit the British Museum. Located in London, the British Museum is dedicated to human history and culture. Its permanent collection, numbering some 8 million works, is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence.

You will have dinner.

You’ll arrive at your hotel and check into your rooms.

You’ll have breakfast.

You’ll visit Westminster Abbey, located in the heart of London. Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors who want to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building.

You’ll visit St. James’s Park where you’ll see Buckingham Palace, the principal residence and workplace for the monarchy of the United Kingdom. During your visit you’ll see the traditional Changing of the Guard Ceremony which happens daily from April through July and several times per week during other months.

You’ll visit the Tower of London, one of the world’s most famous fortresses. The Tower of London has been a royal palace, a prison, an armory and even a zoo, and it is home to His Majesty’s Crown Jewels.

You’ll visit the Tower Bridge and cross the Thames River. Constructed in 1894, Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge and a world heritage site measuring 801 feet long and 264 feet high which provides a roadway across the Thames.

You’ll take a tour of the iconic Globe Theatre. The original theater was built in 1599 and burned down in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII. The theatre was rebuilt a few years later, but closed for good in 1642. In the late 20th century the Globe was resurrected a few hundred yards from where the original structure once stood. The modernized Elizabethan open air theatre that you’ll tour will transport you back in time with an engaging and informative look at the life of William Shakespeare.

You’ll visit Tate Modern, a modern art gallery located in London. It is Britain’s national gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group. It is the most-visited modern art gallery in the world.

You’ll get a bird’s eye view of London when you take a ride on the London Eye! It’s a breathtaking feat of design and engineering where passengers in this monstrous 443 foot tall Ferris wheel can see up to 25 miles in all directions.

You will have dinner.

You’ll have breakfast.

You’ll take the Eurostar from London to Paris.

Your bus will pick you up you’ll head to your accommodation.

You’ll enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour where you’ll see the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the Champs-Elysees and the majestic Arc de Triomphe, the impressive Place de la Concorde and the ornate Opera House.

You will have dinner.

You’ll have breakfast.

You’ll visit Notre Dame Cathedral (oustide), one of the most famous landmarks in Paris. Located on the small island of Ile de la Cite in the middle of the Seine, the cathedral is a stunning example of French Gothic Architecture.

You’ll visit the Louvre, one of the largest art museums in the world. The Louvre is one of the signature destinations in Paris and houses a magnificent collection of art from around the world including, most notably, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

You’ll visit the iconic church built at the highest point of the city in Montmartre, the Sacre Coeur.

You will have dinner.

You’ll have breakfast.

You’ll take a walk around the fashionable Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood and explore the trendy shops and cafes. You’ll continue on to the Luxembourg Gardens to see the Luxembourg Palace, Medici Fountain and pristine landscaping of the 17th century gardens.

You’ll visit Musée d’Orsay, a former railroad station located on the left bank of the Seine. This museum was constructed to display works by French artists between 1848 and 1915. While visiting, you’ll view works by such famous French artists as Monet, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, Renoir and Seurat.

You’ll take a narrated river cruise on the Seine.

You will have dinner.

You’ll visit the Eiffel Tower. This iron lattice structure located on the Champ de Mars needs no introduction, as it is the quintessential symbol of Paris. Take in the beauty and majesty from the tallest and most famous structure in Paris.

You will board your bus and head to the airport for your flight to Rome.

Upon arrival in Rome, you will board your bus and head to your accommodations.

You will have dinner.

You’ll have breakfast.

You’ll enjoy a half day of exploring Ancient Rome with visits to famous sights such as the Coliseum and Roman Forum with a professional and knowledgeable guide.

You will see the Coliseum, the largest amphitheater in the world and one of the greatest works of Roman engineering.

You’ll continue on to the Roman Forum, the epicenter of the Roman Empire and the heart of public life. You’ll see the remnants of Roman public buildings and squares where parades, elections and commerce took place.

You’ll visit the popular Piazza Navona. It is built on the ancient Stadium of Domitian, also known as Circus Agonalis, built in 85 AD. Today Piazza Navona is a charming place with shops, restaurants and vendors. Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers sits in the center of the Piazza.

The Pantheon gave Michelangelo his inspiration for St. Peter’s Basilica. Experts see the Pantheon as an icon of Roman architectural perfection. It was built as a Roman temple and later converted into a church when Christendom entered Italy.

You will have dinner.

You’ll arrive at your hotel and check into your rooms.

You’ll have breakfast.

You’ll enjoy a half day of exploring Vatican City and take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and
St. Peter’s Basilica.

You’ll take a guided tour through Vatican City including St. Peter’s Basilica and square and the Vatican Museums. You’ll see the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio and Raphael. You’ll have an up close look at masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo, the Chapel of Beato Angelico, the collection in the Raphael Rooms and Loggia and the Borgia Apartments.

You will have dinner.

The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous places in ancient and modern history. Test the legend by throwing two coins in the fountain, one ensures a return trip to Rome while the other promises new romance.

Live like a true Italian as you visit the Spanish Steps. These 135 steps connect the Trinità dei Monti church atop and the Piazza di Spagna below. In the Renaissance these steps attracted Italy’s best artists and writers who created some of the world’s most beloved masterpieces. Today the Spanish Steps are still a center for both locals and visitors as it is one of Italy’s favorite attractions.

You’ll have breakfast.

You’ll head to the airport for your return trip home.