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European Highlights 2026
10 days from London to Rome
Tour Description:
This 9-day European Panorama leads you from London to France, Switzerland, and Italy. Breeze through history like never before as you dash from London to Paris on the high-speed Eurostar train, drive past the Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of châteaux-dotted Burgundy on your way to the Swiss Alps. Enjoy a funicular ride through the walled Italian town of Bergamo, feel the wind in your hair on a private water taxi through Venice’s Grand Canal, and cruise through the olive-clad Tuscan Hills on your way to Rome. Our engaging Tour Directors bring the history, art, and legends of each city to life with exceptional knowledge, unique perspectives, and seldom heard tales.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Dijon so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Thursday 16 Apr 26 — Sunday 26 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,999 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 23 Apr 26 — Sunday 03 May 26 | Starting at $4,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 30 Apr 26 — Sunday 10 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,879 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26 | Starting at $4,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 28 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,449 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 18 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 Jun 26 — Sunday 05 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,139 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 02 Jul 26 — Sunday 12 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,189 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 16 Jul 26 — Sunday 26 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,019 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 30 Jul 26 — Sunday 09 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,289 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 13 Aug 26 — Sunday 23 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 27 Aug 26 — Sunday 06 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,129 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Sep 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Sunday 20 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Sep 26 — Sunday 27 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Sep 26 — Sunday 04 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 01 Oct 26 — Sunday 11 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,929 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features included in this Tour: • Visit London• Guided walking tour in Paris to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters plus a scenic cruise on the Seine River• Globus Choice excursions in Dijon − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour along the owl trail with local gingerbread samples or a guided walking tour of the historic center plus a local wine and cassis tasting• Walking tour of Lucerne, see the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge• Ride the [LF] funicular to Bergamo Alto for an orientation walk • Private Venice Canal boat ride, orientation walk, and glass blowing demonstration• Guided walking tour in Florence’s historic center• Guided visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel• Guided visit of the Colosseum
Notes:
For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded. The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit. For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. Services of the Tour Director begin on Day 2. London portion includes services of a local host.To make your Eurostar train journey more comfortable between London and Paris, one piece of luggage per person will be transferred between one hotel and another, to your destination hotel using a luggage transfer service. We cannot guarantee that this luggage will arrive at the hotel at the same time as you; traffic, the border crossing, and other logistical issues can delay it. On occasions this luggage may arrive in the evening, we therefore suggest keeping a few essential personal items in your hand luggage. Conditions apply.
For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded. The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit. For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. Services of the Tour Director begin on Day 2. London portion includes services of a local host.To make your Eurostar train journey more comfortable between London and Paris, one piece of luggage per person will be transferred between one hotel and another, to your destination hotel using a luggage transfer service. We cannot guarantee that this luggage will arrive at the hotel at the same time as you; traffic, the border crossing, and other logistical issues can delay it. On occasions this luggage may arrive in the evening, we therefore suggest keeping a few essential personal items in your hand luggage. Conditions apply.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available for assistance
Day 2 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE
Chill the Champagne! LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions before boarding the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris.
PARIS Free time afternoon and evening. (B)
305 mi / 492 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Take the fast train to Paris on the Eurostar - the only high-speed rail directly linking the UK to France. Since 1994, passengers have been whisked through the longest section of underwater tunnel in the world in comfort with speeds up to 200 mph
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 PARIS
J’adore Paris PARIS Free time this morning. Your sightseeing this afternoon is composed of a guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters, plus a scenic River Seine cruise to admire celebrated landmarks. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tranquility of the Seine River to the tempting treats of a corner café, your hearts are set on sharing France’s captivating City of Light any time you please
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 PARIS–DIJON
The Heart of Dijon DIJON Take an orientation walk with free time to explore. (B)
198mi/ 318 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Dijon is renowned for its delightful blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. The city's historic center is characterized by its charming narrow streets, elegant Renaissance buildings, and beautiful churches, such as the Notre-Dame de Dijon and the Saint-Bénigne Cathedral. The Place de la Libération, with its grandiose architecture and bustling cafes, is the heart of Dijon and a popular spot for locals and visitors alike
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 DIJON–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
The Lush Life & Lion Hearts DIJON Scenic drive en route to Lucerne.
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. (B)
217 mi / 350 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen’s Lion Monument in Lucerne is a moving commemoration of the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. As one of Switzerland’s most iconic monuments, more than a million visitors stand before this touching tribute each year. One such visitor, Mark Twain, described the sculpture of a mortally wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
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BreakfastDay 6 LUCERNE–BERGAMO, ITALY
Sweet Sights in Lucerne LUCERNE Free time this morning before departing for Bergamo.
BERGAMO Dinner at the hotel this evening. (B,D)
177 mi / 285 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Serenity is found in a gaze across the stunning panoramas of the Swiss Alps above the lovely city of Lucerne. Spend time at leisure with a stroll through its magnificent medieval architecture and peaceful alpine lake
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 7 BERGAMO–VENICE
Higher Love BERGAMO Take a [LF] funicular ride followed by an orientation walk through Bergamo Alta, the Old Town on the hill.
VENICE Enjoy a private boat ride, followed by an orientation tour of Venice, including St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. Take free time to browse before [LF] dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. (B,D)
143 mi / 230 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEMS Aim higher with a visit to Bergamo Alta, A convenient funicular ride takes you to the very heart of “Città Alta” - right in the Shoe Market square which has long been home of the shoe trade. Stroll through the picturesque streets, alleys, and squares to savor the medieval charm the city managed to preserve through time
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8 VENICE–FLORENCE–ROME
Italian Beauties FLORENCE Guided walking tour includes stops at the cathedral and Baptistry, and Signoria Square.
Later a scenic drive takes you by the Chianti vineyards and olive-clad Tuscan Hills en route to Rome.
ROME Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
360 mi / 580 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent architecture. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, including the sights of Signoria Square, Florence offers spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 9 ROME
When in Rome ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon.* (B)
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 ROME
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| London | London | Paris | Dijon | Dijon | Lucerne | Bergamo | Venice | Venice | Rome | Rome | Rome |
Park Plaza Waterloo
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
6 Hercules Road London United Kingdom
The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
6 Hercules Road London United Kingdom
The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
