European Wonderland With Eurostar™ Extension
FSPLUZN20-28
Rome
London
First Class
12 days
5+ Years Old
50 people
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Jul 03, 2025 | Monday, Jul 14, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 | Monday, Jul 21, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Thursday, Aug 07, 2025 | Monday, Aug 18, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
All the Tour Operator Offers & More
LOW UNPUBLISHED PRICES ON TRAFALGAR TOURS
Why pay full price? Call us or click above for a quick quote and save money on Trafalgar Tours.
Room Match Solo Traveler Savings
Room Match Solo Traveler Savings
Promotion Details
Solo travelers have the option to pay the twin share rate and be matched with a same-sex traveler on nearly all itineraries. On many trips, travelers can choose a solo room for a low single supplement, and on some departures, the upgrade is free. Free solo room upgrades are not available on all trips and/or departures, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Discounts (except for Global Tour Rewards) are not applicable to the solo room surcharge portion of the booking. Other conditions may apply.
You get way more for way less. Really!
- 4.9 stars on over 2500+ verified Reviews on Trustpilot; A+ BBB accredited rating since 2001
- Way Less Money - Low price guaranteed
- Way More Exclusives - All offers by tour operators + exclusive and extra offers
- Way Better Support - personalized service from dedicated travel consultant
Bring history to life on your European travels as you learn about life as a Roman gladiator and try your hand at pizza-making on an epic European family trip filled with carnival masks, medieval castle banquets and tons of fun for the whole family.
-
Day 1
Welcome to Rome Dive Into Culture Family Fun2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Buckle up Bambini – we're off on a grand adventure through Europe, launching our Family Experience in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening we enjoy dinner with our travel companions, we Dive Into Culture with a Family Fun experience and learn how to make a pizza that would make any Italian mamma proud.Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals: Dinner -
Day 2
Explore Ancient Rome and the ColosseumDelve into the open-air museum that is Rome as you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, before crossing the Tiber into Ancient Rome. Enjoy an in-depth, guided visit to the Colosseum, then take in the sweeping view of Circus Maximus—once the grand stage for celebrated chariot races—from a nearby vantage point.Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Admire Siena and Florence Make Travel Matter Connect with LocalsExplore the medieval playground of Siena, strolling to the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo where you’ll imagine the fun and fanfare that the festive Palio bareback horse race brings to the city twice a year against the backdrop of colorful flags and emblems. You’ll journey to Florence this afternoon where the Cradle of Renaissance comes alive in ways you could never imagine. You’ll go back in time and learn how Florence drove innovation and imagination all those centuries ago. This evening we head to a real 12th-century castle in the Tuscan countryside to Connect With Locals for a Be My Guest dinner. As you walk through its stony halls, you’ll be thrilled to learn about the plot hatched by the Pazzi family against the Medici rulers of Florence centuries ago. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal featuring homegrown produce in the magnificent grand hall and be inspired by the dedication and passion of your hosts, the Baj Macario family who are committed to running the estate in harmony with nature.Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 4
Explore FlorenceThe treasures of the Medici family are on full display as we delve into the centuries of art, architecture and tumultuous history. Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of the city. Visit the Piazza della Signoria, the hub of the city, and view the magnificent marble Duomo. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Then, spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Why not visit the Boboli Gardens or tick off great masterpieces in the Uffizi Gallery? You could also join an Optional Experience to snap a selfie next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa before returning to Florence and pounding the pavements in search of the city's tastiest gelato.Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 5
Journey to Bologna and on to VeniceCross the Apennine Mountains to the city of Bologna where you will join a Local Specialist to view the city's Kissing Towers and Il Gigante, commonly known as Neptune's Fountain. Ditch your diet and indulge in the delicious flavors of what is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of Italy – chase tortellini around your plate or twirl Spaghetti Bolognese like a local. This afternoon, we arrive in the island city of Venice. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring with the family or enjoy an Optional Experience gondola ride through Venice's labyrinthine canals.Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 6
Discover the Floating City of Venice Make Travel Matter Family FunTake to the water and cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. Join your Travel Director to see the iconic and unexpected highlights of the city - the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile with its five bells. Enjoy an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness first-hand the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. Later, take part in a Family Fun experience to learn about the great Venetian tradition of Carnival Masks, with an opportunity to create your own colorful alter egos. This afternoon, consider a lagoon cruise to the colorful island of Burano, on an Optional Experience, for a mouth-watering meal.Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 7
Onwards to Lake Como and EngelbergWe travel through the Italian Lake District bound for Switzerland this morning and enjoy some free time for lunch in the laid-back lakeside town of Como, which for centuries has served as the crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean. We continue through Alpine landscapes, past Lugano and through the St. Gotthard tunnel into central Switzerland, before arriving in Engelberg.Accommodation: H+ Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 8
Uncover Lucerne’s TreasuresWalk across the flower-lined 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge and into a land of lakes and lions. See the giant lion hewn from sandstone rock to commemorate the heroism of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. Ascend one of the magnificent surrounding mountains during an Optional Experience or spend the afternoon sampling the rich flavors of delicious Swiss chocolate.Accommodation: H+ Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 9
Off to Magical ParisFrom Switzerland, we cross the mighty Rhine River and into France, traveling through the Burgundy wine region to the 'City of Light'. This evening, amble up grand boulevards and through tiny cobblestone lanes in search of the French treasures you'll have an opportunity to sample tomorrow.Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 10
Explore Paris’s SightsJoin a Local Specialist on a guided sightseeing tour which includes a drive along the Champs-Élysées with views of the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Now, take to the water for a leisurely cruise on the Seine River with spectacular views of the city's bridges and life on the river. This evening, we close the curtains on an epic family adventure through Europe, celebrating with our travel companions and Travel Director at a special dinner.Accommodation: Novotel Center Bercy
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 11
Catch the Eurostar™ to LondonTransfers are provided to Paris Gare du Nord station, where you'll board the Eurostar™ train to London. The journey time to London St. Pancras International is 2 hours and 20 minutes.Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Kings Cross
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 12
Journey HomeEnjoy an English breakfast at the end of your holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
OR Call Us For a Free Quote 1-800-935-2620
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Florence: The Pazzi and de Medici feud is brought to light on this visit to the 12th-century Castello del Trebbio. Meet Anna and Alberto, enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.
Family Fun
- Rome: A cooking experience with all the trimmings! Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an expert and then share your masterpiece with the family.
- Venice: Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own.
Iconic Experience
- Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
- : Follow in the footsteps of gladiators for a deeper insight into life in ancient Rome when you enter the Colosseum.
- Siena: See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo.
- Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
- Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
- Bologna: Join a Local Specialist on an exploration of Bologna. See the medieval squares and red-bricked façades of this historic city.
- Venice: As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark's Square.
- Como: Take in exquisite views of the lake and its alpine backdrop as you enjoy an orientation of this magnificent town.
- Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
- Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
- Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
- Paris: Admire the famous landmarks of Paris during your leisurely Seine River cruise.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Paris
- Discover Siena, Venice and Lucerne
- Visit a glassblowing factory and a mask-making studio in Venice
- View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, scenic Lake Como, the spectacular alpine scenery of Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
- See the vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields in France
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice and along the Seine River in Paris
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
OR Call Us For a Free Quote 1-800-935-2620
Questions & Answers Ask A Question
Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?
Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?
Tour director and driver were terrific. Accommodations were very good considering we were in outlying areas for much of the trip. Rooms were simple and small but clean and well-supplied. We covered more of Scotland than other trips from this operator and most other operators, which is why we chose it. Lots of time in the bus but we were told before what to expect and when. There were stops for stretching, scenery, and snacking. We did go several days earlier to Edinburgh and that was a good decision. We saw much more than the tour included and the others missed some excellent places we had the chance to explore.
Memorable journey!
Only 1 hotel had a walk-in shower. All the others the tub was so high it was dangerous to get in. My roommate slipped and fell getting out as did 2 others we spoke to. Movenpick was substandsrd
I usually use Gate1. Trafalgar was ok , but I think I’ll stick with Gate1. The tour guide was very informative but didn’t wait for older people that were not that slow. She never looked back to check. The others in group helped. The extras were expensive and not worth money compared to other companies I’ve used. All of the vegetarian food was terrible and I’m not that picky. I was alone and worried about loosing group and I’ve done a lot of these groups I’m fairly fit so not one of the slower ones. I think director was burnt out. I think other tour companies care more
This was a very well run tour. We loved it
We have been on 4 Trafalgar trips now and while they were all excellent, the Scenic Scandinavia was the best!!
We have traveled with Trafalgar to three different countries now and have been 100% pleased! The experiences they offer, the tour directors, drivers, hotels, and dining are all wonderful! They truly hit the highlights of each country and we feel that we have gotten the best experienceout of each country that we’ve seen!
This was a great trip. We had a wonderful guide. The Portuguese people are very proud of their country and rightly so.
Best trip ever. Tour Director was one of the best. Have an outstanding advey
Our guide, Danilo, was very organized, passionate, and charismatic.
Awesome trip no complications. Roderick degroot td was fabulous!
This was our first trip with Trafalgar. It was a great trip and Trafalgar really took care of us. The Tour Director and Motor Coach driver were excellent.
We loved our trip and will be using this service again! Alissa was amazing and our tour guy was awesome too!!!
Great tour director and driver. Not all cabins have air conditioning and tv (weather was very hot and humid)
-
-
-
-
Operator: CosmosStarts
LisbonEnds
BarcelonaDays
12From
$2629
Call Us 1-800-935-2620
How It Works
Vacationing has never been easier or cheaper with the help of a dedicated travel consultant from AffordableTours.com
1. Free Quote
Find your perfect trip on our website and simply request a free quote. Need to speak to a live person? Call us 7 days a week at 1-800-935-2620. No robots here!
2. Dedicated Travel Consultant
Your personal travel consultant will reach out and be your point of contact for your entire travel experience from start to finish. Did we mention you'll be working with an award winning team? Sweet!
3. Low Price Guaranteed
Because we're one of the largest sellers of travel, we're able to give you a discount on your vacation package. No one beats our prices!
4. Stress Free Travel
Knowing you got a great deal, all that's left is for you to pack your bags and enjoy your vacation!
The Trafalgar Best of Italy tour was nothing short of extraordinary. I loved how the itinerary included both iconic cities and hidden gems. This made the tour a truly memorable experience! Our Travel Director, Gianluca, was exceptional — very knowledgeable, helpful, and experienced. A true master of his craft. He kept us well-informed and on track with the itinerary. The local specialists throughout the tour were equally impressive — deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly proud to share their cities with us. Their insights added so much depth to our understanding of the art, architecture, and traditions that make Italy so unique. The optional experiences offered were well-selected and incredibly worthwhile, enriching the itinerary with unforgettable moments — from scenic cruises to immersive cultural encounters and authentic regional meals. Trafalgar delivered a truly immersive and seamless Italian adventure. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough for anyone seeking the perfect balance of structure, spontaneity, and expertly guided exploration.