Your hand-crafted 10-day Europe tour will take you to England, France, and Italy to reveal the majesty of historic cities, the splendor of local culture, and the individual wonderment of their varied pasts. From snowcapped peaks to the Tower of London, The columns of the Doge’s Palace to the romance of the Eiffel Tower, you can find charm and enchantment in every day of your European vacation.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
London – Reaching the Best
London is a city with unparalleled energy emanating from unrivaled culture, brimming from around the River Thames. It is a city of Shakespeare and royalty, castles and dungeons, bridges and Dickens. Parliament borders the gentle current of the river. The Tower Bridge crosses the waterway and stands tall over the passing ships below. In spring, the daffodils grow in Hyde Park and bring a plethora of color to the manicured trees and grassland.
You arrive in the vibrant city and are whisked to your luxurious hotel located in the heart of London. In the afternoon, locals enjoy a pint at the local pub. Cobblestones streets lead up to historic doors of pubs with classic names, including The Grenadier, which once offered sustenance to the Foot Guards regiment. The history around the city is palpable, emanating from classic buildings to ancient streets. If the walls of the city could talk, the stories of London would be unimaginable in a city already filled with a mesmeric past and captivating present.
What's Included:
Day 2
London – Free to See London
Day 3
Paris – Tale of Two Modern and Cultural Cities
Day 4
Paris – Parisian Brilliance
Day 5
Lucerne – Climbing Mountains
Day 6
Venice – Mountains Lakes and Lagoons
Day 7
Florence – Images of a Renaissance
Day 8
Rome – Best of the Renaissance
Day 9
Rome – Eternal City Light
Day 10
Rome – Ciao a Roma
Trip Highlights
- Discover the captivating histories of London set in the Tower of London, Parliament, and along the streets of historic neighborhoods
- Experience the seaside splendor of the White Cliffs of Dover
- Witness the romantic architecture of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe
- Enjoy the fairytale ambiance of Old Town Lucerne, where you can cross a medieval bridge and find the moving Lion Monument
- Explore the treasured city of Venice on a private cruise to see sensational St. Mark’s Square
- Revel in the Renaissance ambiance of Florence, from the marbled façade of Santa Croce to the traces of the city mentioned in Dante’s Divine Comedy
- Relish a guided tour of Rome that takes you into the maze-like underbelly of the Colosseum and the masterpieces decorating St. Peter’s Basilica
Detailed Description
The elegance of European cities rises out of the effortless blend of past and present, connecting contemporary culture to cultural heritage. Your 10-day tour of England, France, and Italy provides you with endless history and constant wonder, taking you on a fabulous route from London to Rome. Your exploration begins with your arrival in London, the capital of Britain and the once powerful British Empire. Your time in the city is at your leisure to sightsee and experience the history of Westminster Abbey and the Globe Theater.
The following day, your guide leads you out of London, venturing to Dover where you visit the extraordinary White Cliffs. Travel by ferry over the English Channel, arriving in Calais and continuing onward to Paris. Once in Paris, your guide leads you on a half-day tour, taking in the remarkable Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees. The remainder of the day is yours to relish the City of Lights.
Journey through the sensational Burgundy countryside and make your way along the Swiss Alps arriving in Lucerne. Quaint Old Town shows you the decorative nature of the culture and the fairytale quality of the mountains. The following day, you traverse the Alps, visiting the Italian city of Lake Como, and settling in the charming Venice Lagoon. Your guide leads you on a private cruise through the Grand Canal to St. Mark’s Square. Visit a Venetian craftsman to see the local art of glassblowing. After lunch, you make your way to the Renaissance city of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany.
Your guide leads you around the historic center where church spires and magnificent domes add to the skyline. Once in Rome, your guide leads you on a half-day tour through the incredible, ancient sites, discovering the strength of the Colosseum and the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica. The following day, your private transfer escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Look back on the city and see St. Peter’s Basilica’s lingering silhouette.
Starting Price
$6,500 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.89 stars based on 7154 reviews.
Zicasso’s travel company was wonderful in planning our trip on short notice and in line with our requests and preferences. Their suggestions of what to do and where to stay were perfect. And when we accidentally got off on the wrong island, the travel company quickly got us new ferry tickets to get to the right place. It was all seamless.
Reviewed By Sherry G.
This trip was the greatest week of our lives! Everything planned was better than I could have imagined. The private drivers being coordinated behind the scenes made the trip so easy and removed all the stress of trying to navigate a new country. Every driver and our tour guide was so nice and I feel like we made friends with all of them.
My favorite part of the trip was definitely the cooking classes and that every tour was private and intimate for my wife and I. The connections Zicasso’s travel agent hooked us up with made the trip the most memorable experience. Our travel agent and the travel company took special care of all the tiny details of the trip; our hotel knew it was my birthday and had a special surprise for me! I’m beyond thankful for the perfect honeymoon they provided my wife and I.
Reviewed By Branson S.
We absolutely loved our England adventure and already wish we could go back. It was a perfect balance of English countryside, history, and culture.
All our hotels were wonderful. The lodge in Broadway was such an extraordinary place to stay—the property was so historic, but the rooms and amenities were modern. We loved the pool and gym, and delicious food/drink they offered. We also took advantage of the playground down the street every evening after dinner—it had a zipline and a beautiful vista. The lodge at Warwick was also amazing, such a fun place to stay for families with young kids. We also really enjoyed our hotel in London. The location was ideal as we could walk to restaurants and we had a tube station right there.
Our drivers were also very professional and friendly, and made the transfers between locations so simple and stress-free for us. Honestly we have nothing but good things to say about every moment of this vacation, from the afternoon tea to the "Harry Potter" studio tour.
Reviewed By Darren L.
The accommodations and private tours were worth the extra money. Our drivers were professional and helpful.
Reviewed By Claudia R.
We were connected with an amazing travel agent at Zicasso's travel company for our honeymoon in France. Our agent planned the perfect trip for us after our initial phone call. She booked small and private tours for us that were amazing experiences. She was available 24/7 while we were in France and was able to assist immediately when we had train delays and a canceled dinner reservation. We would absolutely book with this travel company again.
Reviewed By Patrick R.
The overall trip was great. The weather was terrific and the countries we visited had so much to see. Zicasso's tour company did a good job of balancing relaxation with fun. Each of the guides we had was so pleasant and shared so much information with us. They were very attentive to our needs.
Reviewed By Nisha V.