Grand European Family Holiday

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Grand European Family Holiday



Tour Description:

Our London – Paris – Rome vacation packages – including a sojourn into the heart of the Italian countryside – welcomes you and your family to travel experiences that are on world traveler's must-do list – inspiring, enlightening and fun, with lots of hands-on activities and opportunities to truly get a taste of local life.
Get an insider's look at Harry Potter's secret London, with an exclusive ride on the Knightbus… Take a spin on the London Eye, soaring high above the city in a private capsule… Visit a lavish 17th-century castle outside of Paris… discover "chocolate art"... Learn the art of mosaics at a hands-on workshop in Rome… enjoy an after-hours guided visit through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, without the crowds... get a taste of the region when you dine at a private villa in Italy, an Alain Ducasse dinner cruise in Paris and a traditional English pub... stay in historic hotels deeply intertwined with their destinations... and much, much more on this family-friendly London, Paris and Rome tour.

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Dates & Pricing

Saturday 08 Jun 24 — Wednesday 19 Jun 24Starting at $10,990Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 22 Jun 24 — Wednesday 03 Jul 24Starting at $10,990Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 29 Jun 24 — Wednesday 10 Jul 24Starting at $10,990Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 13 Jul 24 — Wednesday 24 Jul 24Starting at $10,990Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon 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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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

Our London – Paris – Rome vacation packages – including a sojourn into the heart of the Italian countryside – welcomes you and your family to travel experiences that are on world traveler's must-do list – inspiring, enlightening and fun, with lots of hands-on activities and opportunities to truly get a taste of local life. Get an insider's look at Harry Potter's secret London, with an exclusive ride on the Knightbus… Take a spin on the London Eye, soaring high above the city in a private capsule… Visit a lavish 17th-century castle outside of Paris… discover "chocolate art"... Learn the art of mosaics at a hands-on workshop in Rome… enjoy an after-hours guided visit through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, without the crowds... get a taste of the region when you dine at a private villa in Italy, an Alain Ducasse dinner cruise in Paris and a traditional English pub... stay in historic hotels deeply intertwined with their destinations... and much, much more on this family-friendly London, Paris and Rome tour.

Highlights
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – After-hours guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, without the crowds
All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers
An insider tour of Harry Potter's Secret London
Three-night stay at the London hotel that played a major role in the creation of Sherlock Holmes
A time-travel detective game along Regent Street in London
A ride on the London Eye, the city's giant observation wheel
Tea party for kids at The Langham, London, thought to be the birthplace of the afternoon tea tradition

ITINERARY

Arrive London... and become a detective
Tour begins: 3:30 PM, The Langham, London. A transfer is included from Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport to The Langham, London, a five-star luxury hotel in the heart of the city not far from Oxford Street. The Langham was Europe's first grand hotel when it opened in 1865, and has remained a favorite of royalty, dignitaries and celebrities ever since. Settle in, then start off your London, Paris, Rome adventure with a walking tour along Regent Street, one of the city's most exciting and fashionable shopping districts. There's more here than meets the eye, as you'll discover in a game of detection that tests your powers of observation and deductive reasoning. Spot visual clues in the neighborhood and pick up points along the way as you try to beat the clock and find the clues, to solve a mystery that involves time-traveling detectives, Sherlock Holmes, and ultimately, the Tardis of Dr. Who. Arrive at the BBC Broadcasting House for the final piece of the puzzle; can you break the code that opens the strongbox with the secret inside? The BBC is one of the most advanced broadcast and production centers in the world, where TV news and entertainment shows are made. Return to the hotel for a welcome reception that includes a tea party for kids (in fact, the Langham is thought to be the birthplace of the Victorian afternoon tea tradition, serving tea to the cream of London society since 1865!) and a welcome dinner.

Harry Potter... and the infamous Tower of London
Begin a full day of sightseeing with a Harry Potter-themed tour that includes a very special feature: Hogwarts has lent us the Knightbus for a few hours (the bus that comes to the rescue of stranded wizards) for an inside look at Harry Potter's secret London. On board will be games, quizzes, and entertainment, but keep your wands and spells at the ready: you never know when the Dark Forces may appear... Your wizard adventure ends at the infamous Tower of London, the medieval castle and fortress where, back in the day, traitors to the king were imprisoned (and sometimes lost their heads). Meet the colorful guards known as Beefeaters on a guided tour that includes the Crown Jewels, the armory of antique weapons, and Traitors Gate as you learn the fascinating history of the "Bloody Tower," steeped in ghost stories and legends. Following lunch at the Tower, return to your hotel for an afternoon and evening at leisure, enjoying dinner in London as you please.

A uniquely guided tour aboard the London Eye, and a walk through Southwark
Go soaring over the city on the London Eye, one of the world's largest observation wheels. From your private capsule, on a clear day, you can see 30 miles in all directions, taking in all the glorious sights of London in one go. Feet back on the ground, a walking tour reveals London "now and then," including a look at William Shakespeare in London. The walking tour takes you to Borough Market in Southwark, one of the largest and oldest food markets in the city. Sometimes called "London's Larder," its colorful market stalls are a haven for chefs, restaurateurs and connoisseurs, offering produce and artisan foods from all over the world, where time at leisure just might include a gourmet sandwich (and maybe recall a scene from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which was filmed here). After lunch, drive to Westminster Abbey for a guided visit of the historic church. One of the country's most important gothic buildings, Westminster Abbey is home to a large collection of ancient art and artifacts dating back over 800 years. Return to the hotel early this evening for some free time to spend as you wish.

Eurostar to Paris and a River Seine cruise
The next stop on your family's adventure begins at St. Pancras Station, the photogenic rail terminal that's been featured in the Harry Potter movies – Platform 9¾ is preserved as a permanent tribute. That's not your boarding area today, however; instead, settle into your seat aboard the Eurostar for a ride under the English Channel – you'll arrive in Paris in just a little over two hours complimented by an orientation tour of the city. Tonight, join us for a dinner cruise along the River Seine on the boat of Restaurant Champeaux, chef Alain Ducasse. Your hotel is in a fabulous location in the heart of the Opera District.

Scavenger Hunt & the Eiffel Tower
Embrace your inner explorer on a scavenger hunt through the one of Paris' local museum; a mystery must be solved, and the clues are hidden in plain sight among the art on display. Following a visit to the Eiffel Tower, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore as you wish. Tonight, create your own pièce de résistance during an art lecture led by a local expert followed by dinner. 

Experiencing life at the "Château"
Leave your hotel for a trip outside the city to the opulent Château Vaux Le Vicomte, built in the 15th century by Nicolas Fouquet, superintendent of finances for the court of Louis XIV. The castle was built to impress, with its dazzling interior and formidable exterior (surrounded by a moat) and its lavish garden, stretching nearly a mile and a half. Here you will discover a royal tale unlike any other… because for the unfortunate Fouquet, the grandeur was short-lived. He threw a spectacular party at the château in honor of the king – and when Louis saw the luxury Fouquet lived in, he suspected his underling was embezzling from the treasury… and threw him in prison. Louis XIV then hired Fouquet's architects to build him an even bigger, more spectacular residence… the palace at Versailles. Get an inside look at Fouquet's lair and learn more about its history on a guided tour of the castle and its garden; younger visitors will enjoy an immersive audioguide experience complete with 3-D headphones, as they'll see the castle as as Fouquet and his friends come alive around them, followed by a tour of the underground river, Styx. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on the grounds before returning to your Paris hotel for an evening spent as you please.

Fly to Rome
Your family vacation proceeds apace: a morning flight from Paris lands you in Rome, and from there you'll journey to the pastoral landscapes of Umbria in central Italy. Continue on to your lovely hotel in the town of Gubbio, perched on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Your hotel is elegant and unique in design, having formerly been a medieval village with a church and a 17th-century monastery; amenities include a swimming pool, tennis court, gym, and spa; dinner is at your leisure this evening.

A perfect day in the Umbrian countryside
Experience the rural heart of Italy in this beautiful region of mountains and plains, vineyards and rolling hills dotted with medieval castles and hilltop villages. This morning, a pair of excursions awaits you. On one, enjoy a walking tour of Gubbio. Don't let its medieval appearance fool you, Gubbio has been around since the Bronze Age (or 3300 BC!) The second part of your visit to Umbria is a cooking class and demonstration on making "Crescia di Gubbio" (typical bread) and "Tozzetti Umbri (dry cookies). Lunch at a country house in the Upper Tiber Valley (where Tuscany and Umbria meet) for a taste of authentic Umbrian cuisine, which typically includes wild game, pasta, legume soups, and wild mushrooms (flavors enhanced, naturally, with truffles); there are also games and entertainment for the younger set. Return to your hotel; dinner is at your leisure this evening.

Ceramics, olive oil and wine en route to Rome
Depart your hotel this morning for an excursion into Umbrian life and culture, en route to Rome. Stop in Deruta, a village famous for centuries for its handpainted ceramics, and watch a demonstration by craftspeople at a local workshop. In Montecchio, get a guided tour (and tasting) at Frantoio Bartolomei, renowned makers of olive oil (an important product of this region) and see a demonstration of their time-honored methods; the family has been producing oil for centuries, and their museum of vintage machinery includes a 16th-century olive press. Enjoy a tour and tasting (and lunch) at Palazzone Winery, inside a renovated medieval barn in the hills near Orvieto. This internationally renowned estate specializes in Orvieto Classico and other varietals indigenous to the area; the gorgeous vineyard also has a beautiful view of Orvieto Cathedral. Arrive in Rome late afternoon (last stop on our London, Paris, Rome family adventure) for a three-night stay in deluxe rooms at Palazzo Naiadi Rome, a neo-Classical palace on the Piazza della Repubblica, near the Baths of Diocletian and Michelangelo's Basilica degli Angeli in the heart of the city. Dine at the hotel this evening.

Rome... and an after hours visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Get an orientation tour of the Eternal City this morning aboard a private double-decker bus. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore the city on your own, then join us this evening for a Tauck Exclusive – an after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (subject to availability, the day of your visit may vary). Millions of people visit the museums every year, but tonight you will experience the magnificent galleries, including the Candelabra Gallery, Map Gallery and the Tapestries, as well as Michelangelo's stunning Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, without the crowds. You won't be rushed, you won't have to maneuver through dense crowds of people blocking your views, and your family will be able to take time to contemplate and enjoy the inspirational and artistic treasures.

Sightseeing in Rome... and a farewell evening at a private villa
In Rome, monumental art and sculpture are everywhere, part of the rich visual backdrop of urban life. This morning, explore the city's main piazzas followed by an afternoon to explore this historical city as you wish. Tonight, join us for an exclusive farewell dinner with music at a villa outside the city, featuring a fitting farewell to your amazing family holiday – a fireworks display.

Journey home
Tour ends: Rome. Fly home anytime. A transfer from Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Roma to Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino is included. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.

Check Mark 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.

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