9 days tour

European Escape

European Escape

This tour includes:

Accommodation

8 nights accommodation: Cicerone Hotel or similar Hotel Cellai or similar Carlton on the Grand Canal or similar Astoria Lucerne or similar Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel or similar

Guide

With GLOBUS, thereโ€™s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. Weโ€™d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

Others

Headsets throughout the tour. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Meals

Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

Motorcoach; Private boat ride Venice; Seine cruise Paris

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Roman Highlights Rome 3h 0m Join your Local Guide for a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the cityโ€™s authentic jewels. A lifetime experience! Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under) Florentine Dinner Florence 3h 0m Bask in the spirit of Tuscany at this incredible dinner featuring the regionโ€™s most celebrated Italian dishes and tantalizing wines. Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD) Gondola Venice 0h 30m When in Rome, do as the Romans -- and when in Venice, head right for the gondolas! Hop aboard a traditional gondola for a ride through the magical Venetian canals Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under) Mount Pilatus Lucerne 2h 30m Grab your camera and prepare for indescribable panoramic views on this thrilling ascent up Mount Pilatus. Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD) French Dinner and Orientation Drive Paris 4h 30m The nighttime magic of Paris comes to life on this enchanting evening of fine French cuisine, followed by a guided drive through the "City of Light"! Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD) Versailles, Palace of the Sun King Paris 3h 30m Spend part of your day like a French aristocrat, strolling through the halls and gardens of Louis XIVโ€™s opulent Palace of Versailles. Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD)

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip European Escape

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy

      Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rome

      When in Rome ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peterโ€™s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time late afternoon. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      LEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankindโ€™s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapelโ€™s ceiling โ€“ a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangeloโ€™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 one of the great masterpieces in history.


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Romeโ€“Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Romeโ€“Florence

      Fine Art in Firenze Scenic drive en route to Florence.
      FLORENCE Guided walking tour includes the Academy of Fine Arts and Signoria Square. Free time. (B) 193 mi / 310 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      ART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the worldโ€™s most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangeloโ€™s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.


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  • Day 4 Day 4: Florenceโ€“Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Florenceโ€“Venice

      Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE ISLAND Take a private Boat Ride on the canals. Orientation includes St. Markโ€™s Square and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblower demonstration. This evening dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 174 mi/ 280 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      HISTORIC SPOT Locals simply call Piazza San Marco โ€œla piazza.โ€ As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called โ€œthe drawing room of Europe.โ€ St. Markโ€™s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its faรงade. Also gracing the square is Dogeโ€™s Palace โ€“ a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners breathing in their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prisonโ€™s interrogation rooms.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Veniceโ€“Lugano, Switzerlandโ€“Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Veniceโ€“Lugano, Switzerlandโ€“Lucerne

      Life on the Lake LUGANO Free time before a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard tunnel en route to Lucerne. (B) 342 mi / 550 km

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE in Lugano to see its mix of Italian and Swiss style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Standing on the Lakeโ€™s northern shore, the city is surrounded by mountain peaks. Luganoโ€™s Piazza della Riforma and pastel palazzos share the ambience of this lovely Swiss city with impressive architecture and bold and innovative street art.


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lucerne

      Sweet Sights of Switzerland LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon. (B,D)

      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.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Lucerneโ€“Paris, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Lucerneโ€“Paris, France

      Drive through the vineyards of Burgundy with views of beautiful castles and pass the Fontainebleau Forest en route to Paris.
      PARIS Free time this evening. (B) 423 mi / 680 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      PICTURE PERFECT Glide across the Swiss and French countryside. Pass by Princess- style castles on your way to Paris and get in the mood for the song awaiting in the City of Light.


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  • Day 8 Day 8: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Paris

      Cโ€™est Magnifique in the City of Light PARIS Guided sightseeing includes the Opรฉra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysรฉes, and a Seine cruise. (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 whenever we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tranquility of the Seine River to the tempting treats in a corner cafรฉ, youโ€™ll love Paris anytime.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Paris

      Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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