9-Nights London to Rome Highlights from $2,250

Costsaver: London to Rome Highlights

Day 1 - Arrive London
Savor your first taste of Europe's highlights as you arrive in London with a free day to experience much of what this cosmopolitan capital has to offer. Whether you choose to explore the city on foot or hop on a London red bus crisscrossing the capital, you're in for an exhilarating adventure. See royal palaces, visit museums and stroll along the high street, letting your nose lead your decision on where to dine - Chicken Tikka, Chow Mein or the firm favorite fish and chips could be on the menu after a day of pounding the pavements.
Accommodations: Hilton Olympia


Day 2 - London free time
Take your time to dig deep and make the most of every minute in the British capital. You'll have a full free day to explore the city your way. History buff? Visit one of the many sensational museums. A culture vulture? Take in a West End show. Keen to sightsee? Hop on the Tube and leap between the city's iconic sights. There's plenty to do and see in London and you won't need permission to fill your day to the brim with special experiences.
Accommodations: Hilton Olympia
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - London – Paris
This morning meet your Travel Director and fellow traveling companions to board your coach and set off from London. Your journey to the continent begins today. traveling south through the pretty Kent countryside to Dover. Board your ferry to Calais and leave the chalky White Cliffs behind. Arriving in Paris, you'll have time to explore the 'City of Lights' on your own. The French capital glows bright both day and night, but consider an Optional Experience on the Seine at this evening to make your introduction even more special.
Accommodations: Mercure La Défense
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Paris sightseeing and free time
Put the joy in joie de vivre when you embark on a full day to delve into the highlights of Paris. Your sightseeing tour conducted by your Travel Director will take you past the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the 'Iron Lady' herself, the Eiffel Tower. Relish the afternoon to do as you please. That could mean channelling your inner Parisian and sitting in a leafy park with a baguette and some cheese and wine. Consider an optional tour with a Local Specialist to explore the cobbled streets of Montmartre. Tonight, colorful Can-Can girls will entice you with their remarkable outfits should you choose to join an Optional Experience cabaret show.
Accommodations: Novotel Porte d'Orléans
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Paris – Lucerne Region
Au revoir Paris. The Burgundy wine region and beyond beckons. Head through vineyards and valleys as you journey to Lucerne where a brief orientation will see you view the 14th-century Chapel Bridge spanning the Reuss River. Visit the poignant Lion Monument, hewn from rock to honor the brave Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. There's plenty of time later to shop for all your Swiss souvenirs.
Accommodations: Ibis Kriens
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Lucerne Region – Venice (Oriago)
With your head in the clouds, you’ll journey via the scenic St. Gotthard Pass into Italy. On your journey south, the soul-stirring landscapes of the Italian lakes stretch ahead as you venture to Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. The Winged Lion of St. Mark stands guard over the city. There’s no better way to see the sights than gliding gracefully through its canals on a gondola – an Optional Experience that captures the essence of Venice like none other.
Accommodations: LH Sirio Venice
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Venice orientation – Florence
Your love affair with Venice continues this morning as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and view the city’s iconic sights, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco. Stand in the center of the square and capture the historic panorama which Napoleon once called 'the drawing room of Europe'. The exquisite art of glassblowing for which Venice is justifiably famous follows next. You’ll see master craftsmen engaged in the centuries-old craft at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider an opportunity to visit the colorful fisherman’s island of Burano for an optional meal with drinks or spend the afternoon exploring Venice on your own before heading to Florence.
Accommodations: Starhotels Vespucci
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Florence – Rome
No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you’ll see first-hand how this city paved?its?way to a modern age. Explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and famous artists like Da Vinci and Michelangelo during an orientation tour which includes a visit to Santa Croce Square, where some of the most famous sons of the Renaissance are buried. Enjoy time to shop for souvenirs or the city’s famous gold and leathercraft before departing for Rome, the 'Eternal City'.
Accommodations: Ergife Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Rome sightseeing and free time
There’s no better way to see Rome than to dive right in, which is what you’ll do when you meet your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that begins in Vatican City. The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica looms over the expansive St. Peter’s Square – the impressive backdrop for time spent learning about the world’s smallest country. See Michelangelo’s mournful Piet up close and consider an Optional Experience that will reveal the artistry and heritage of the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Continue to Ancient Rome, followed by time to explore on your own or perhaps join a light-hearted evening revealing all the flavors that would make any Italian mamma proud.
Accommodations: Ergife Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 - Depart Rome
Say arrivederci to your newfound friends as the curtain closes on an epic journey from London to Rome.
Meals: Breakfast