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14
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11 days|
14
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with Madrid extension
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Delve deep into the history and culture of three inspiring, influential cities.
Perhaps no cities have influenced or shaped the world more over the last 2,000 years than London, Paris, and Rome. And while these European capitals all have cachet and clout, they couldn’t be more different from one another—in the best of ways. On this guided tour, get to know each of the cities in depth, from their storied pasts and enduring culinary traditions to their pop-culture trends. Along the way, soak in the grandeur of icons like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, and the Colosseum. For a taste of yet another cosmopolitan capital city with a rich history and modern offerings all its own, extend your tour and visit Madrid.
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Your tour package includes
- 9 nights in handpicked hotels
- 9 breakfasts
- 3 dinners with beer or wine
- 3 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Included highlights
- Trafalgar Square
- Westminster Abbey
- Buckingham Palace
- Eurostar train ride from London to Paris
- Eiffel Tower photo stop
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Day-by-day itinerary
Print itineraryOvernight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travelday
Board your overnight flight to London today.
London3 nights
Day 2: Arrival in London
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to England! Settle in at your hotel, then join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner served with beer or wine.
Day 3: Sightseeingtour of London
Included meal: Breakfast
Join a local guide for a panoramic tour of London’s regal landmarks, soaking in centuries of history and culture along the way.
- Pass stately Trafalgar Square—a popular public plaza surrounded by museums, galleries, and historic buildings—and St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Baroque-style Anglican church whose history dates back to the seventh century.
- See Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century not only as a great monastery and place of worship, but also as a site for royal coronations, weddings, and burials.
- View icons like Big Ben and the London Eye, and marvel at the Tower of London, which has served as a royal palace and a prison and now houses the Crown Jewels.
- Stop by Buckingham Palace—the official residence of the ruling monarch—where you might catch the Changing of the Guard.
Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.
Windsor Castle
From $125 per person
Day 4: Freedayin London
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in London or add excursions.
Tower of London
From $109 per person
London Eye & Pub Dinner
From $149 per person
Paris3 nights
Day 5: Eurostar train ride to Paris
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Make your way to St. Pancras International, a bustling railway station and shopping, dining, and cultural hub in central London. There, board a high-speed Eurostar train, which will whisk you under the English Channel en route to Paris’ Gare du Nord station.
This evening, join your group at a local restaurant for an included dinner, served with beer or wine.
Please note: Travelers should be prepared for an early morning train departures. Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage.
Day 6: Sightseeingtour of Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
Meet up with a local guide, who will introduce you to the architecture, character, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods (or arrondissem*nts) and its most recognizable landmarks.
- Drive down the sycamore-lined Avenue des Champs-Élysées—a symbol of Paris that’s lined with majestic monuments, glitzy restaurants, and glamorous storefronts—and view the Arc de Triomphe.
- Pass Pont Neuf—the oldest stone bridge in Paris—and Notre-Dame Cathedral, built on an island in the Seine River.
- Make a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower, then view the Palais Garnier opera house and the Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square.
- Pass by the Louvre—with its iconic, I.M. Pei-designed glass pyramid—and marvel at the Hôtel National des Invalides, a 17th-century, gold-domed structure that’s staggering in its size and scale.
Enjoy a free afternoon in Paris or add an excursion.
Please note: On some departures, the Versailles Palace & Gardens excursion may be offered on day 7.
Versailles Palace & Gardens
From $139 per person
Day 7: Freedayin Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to discover Paris at your leisure or add an excursion.
Please note: On some departures, the Versailles Palace & Gardens excursion may be offered on day 7.
Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise
From $129 per person
Rome3 nights
Day 8: Flight to Rome
Included meal: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport in Paris for a flight to Rome, Italy’s historic capital. Then, spend the rest of the day exploring the Eternal City at your own pace.
Day 9: Freedayin Rome
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Rome or add excursions.
Please note: On some departures, the Iconic Sights: Vatican City excursion may take place on day 10, and the Rome sightseeing tour andAncient Rome: St. Paul's Basilica & the Catacombs excursion may take place on day 9.
Iconic Sights: Vatican City
From $125 per person
Pasta-Making Class & Dinner
From $119 per person
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Rome
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans—and soak up more than 2,000 years of imperial history—on a guided, immersive tour of the city.
- Meet your local guide at the fourth-century Arch of Constantine—built to celebrate Constantine’s victory over his rival, Marcus Aurelius ValeriusMaxentius—one of three surviving ancient Roman triumphal arches in the city the Arch of Titus.
- Make your way inside the iconic Colosseum, a nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater that’s both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.
- Stop at the ruins of the Roman Forum—a plaza that played host to parades, elections, and trials—and the first-century, honorific Arch of Titus.
- Continue exploring the city aboard your coach, passing by Palatine Hill, the Circus Maximus chariot-racing stadium, and the Baths of Caracalla, which are estimated to have been built in the third century and served as an important leisure and social hub in ancient Rome.
Enjoy free time in Rome or add an excursion.
Please note: On some departures, the Rome sightseeing tour and Ancient Rome: St. Paul's Basilica & the Catacombs excursion may take place on day 9, and the Iconic Sights: Vatican City excursion may take place on day 10.
This evening, join your group for a farewell dinner served with beer or wine. You’ll enjoy a traditional, multi-course Italian meal, as well as live musical entertainment.
Ancient Rome: St. Paul’s Basilica & the Catacombs
From $89 per person
Flight Home
Day 11: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to Rome’s airport for your flight home, or extend your stay and visit Madrid, Spain.
Extension to
Madrid
Keep the adventure going—and add another European capital to your trip while you’re at it. With its world-class museums (hello, Prado), elegant restaurants, sprawling plazas, and bustling food markets—not to mention its fascinating royal history—Madrid is one city you won’t want to miss.
Madrid3 nights
Day 11: Flight to Madrid
Included meal: Breakfast
This morning, fly to bustling Madrid, a city latticed with elegant boulevards and blanketed with vast, manicured parks. Spend free time exploring the city at your leisure or add an excursion.
Madrid Home-Hosted Dinner
From $89 per person
Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Madrid
Included meal: Breakfast
Get acquainted with Spain’s cosmopolitan capital with the help of a local guide.
- View the 18th-century, Baroque-style Royal Palace (a.k.a. Palacio Real)—Spain’s largest royal residence.
- Pass by the Temple of Debod, which was built in Egypt in the second century B.C. and donated to Spain by Egypt’s government in an effort to save it from floods following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
- View some of the city’s many squares, including Plaza de España and the bustling Puerta del Sol.
- Explore the Prado, a world-class art museum that began as the private collection of the Spanish monarchy and contains works by Goya, Velásquez, and more iconic artists.
Enjoy a free evening in Madrid or add an excursion.
Traditional Spanish Evening
From $119 per person
Day 13: Free day in Madrid
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Madrid or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Toledo
From $105 per person
Flight Home
Day 14: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to Madrid’s airport for your flight home.
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I have traveled quite extensively solo or with my girlfriend, so I was initially hesitant to join an organized tour. My friend is the one that suggested we sign up for this tour, retracing part of a European trip we had taken 20 years prior. I was pleasantly surprised to find a warm and gracious h...
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
H10 London Waterloo
This stylish hotel is located in the Waterloo neighborhood in Central London. Guests enjoy an extensive buffet breakfast, rooftop bar, and a fitness c...
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Le Méridien Etoile
This chic hotel is located in the 17th arrondissem*nt of Paris. Guests enjoy the private garden area, Jazz Club, and fitness center. Nearby you'll fin...
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Saint John Hotel
This impressive hotel is located in the heart of Rome. Guests enjoy the bar, spacious rooms, and convenient location. Nearby you’ll find the Colosseum...
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Hotel NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares
This modern hotel is located in Madrid’s Imperial neighborhood. Guests enjoy a terrace bar, restaurant, and outdoor swimming pool. Nearby you’ll find ...
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