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European Masterpieces

Four countries in 14 days, all designed to highlight the artistic wonderworks of the greats. Meet Mona in Paris and David in Florence, plus hundreds of others along the way. Learn more about European Masterpieces. See a sample itinerary.
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)
  • Duomo
  • Colosseum

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Start Tour
Day 2 : Hello London
Day 3 : London landmarks
London guided sightseeing tour

Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace

Day 4 : London
Hampton Court excursion

Galleries, gardens, and ghosts. Though originally built by the greedy and scheming Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court was appropriated by Henry VIII, who became the palace’s most famous resident.

Add On: London Theatre Performance

Head to London's famous West End to sit back and enjoy a theater performance.

Day 5 : London - Paris
Eurostar Chunnel crossing

Take the Eurostar under the English Channel. Faster than you can say... anything, in French, you'll whiz through a tunnel and arrive in Paris.

Paris guided sightseeing tour

Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral visit

Add On: Eiffel Tower Ascent

Travel to the top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views of Paris.

Day 6 : Paris
Louvre visit

The world's largest art museum, the Louvre is housed in a Medieval fortress-turned-castle so grand it's worth a tour itself.

Cover the Canvas France

LEAP Activity | Cover the Canvas

Live the artist life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.

Day 7 : Paris
Add On: Loire Valley full day excursion

Appreciate centuries of history in the beautiful chateau of Chenonceau. Visit Chartres Cathedral to see its lofty stained glass windows. Admire the contrasting spires and flying buttresses that make it one of the world's finest examples of Gothic architecture.

Day 8 : Paris - Lucerne
Versailles Guided Excursion

The ultimate palace, Versailles was built by Louis XIII, and housed the royal family and its groveling court from 1682, when the Sun King moved in, to the French Revolution.

Travel to Basel via train

Travel to Lucerne

Seize the chateau

LEAP Activity | Seize the Château!

This costume workshop is a lively role-play activity that puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.

Day 9 : Lucerne
Lucerne tour director-led sightseeing

Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument), Kapellbrücke, Jesuitenkirche, Weinmarkt and Kornmarkt Squares

Add On: Swiss Folklore Meal and Show

Experience a traditional Swiss performance during an evening of entertainment celebrating Swiss folklore, songs and yodels.

Day 10 : Lucerne - Florence
Travel to Florence

Ren Debate Assisi Giotto St Francis Upper Church

LEAP Activity | Great Renaissance Debate

Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.

Day 11 : Florence landmarks
Florence guided sightseeing tour with Whisper headsets

Accademia visit, Baptistery Doors, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio

Day 12 : Florence - Rome
Travel to Rome

Rome guided sightseeing tour

Discover the Colosseum with Whisper headsets, see the Arch of Constantine, and visit the Forum Romanum, which features the remains of magnificent temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches that once formed the heart of the Empire.

Day 13 : Rome landmarks
Vatican City guided walking sightseeing tour with Whisper headsets

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit, St. Peter’s Basilica visit, Colosseum visit, Forum Romanum visit

Rome city walk

Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona

Day 14 : Return Home OR Extend Your Stay
Depart from Italy

Board your flight home or extend your travels an additional day in Rome.

Italy art history

Extend your stay | Extra days in Rome

Extend your visit to Italy by adding extra days to explore the Eternal City. Travel to Rome to explore and learn about the city’s rich history.

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