Europe Travel Tour 517

1. 10:35 AM - Arrival in London. || 51.50724303975909, -0.11674801408102553

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

2. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sightseeing London Tour with transportation and local guide (luggage may stay in van during tour)

3. Big Ben. || 51.50087276472129, -0.12465758946509489

The Elizabeth Tower is the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. It contains the Great Clock, a striking clock with five bells. The tower is nicknamed "Big Ben", a name which was originally applied only to the largest bell of the clock.

4. Westminster Abbey. || 51.499465008584906, -0.1273710550933028

Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs, and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs.

5. Tower Bridge. || 51.505526491364925, -0.07532431645431881 

Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel.

6. Piccadilly Circus. || 51.50997652638026, -0.13430236062946602 

Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction.

7. Trafalgar Square. || 51.50818684795064, -0.12809719713483422 

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.

8. London Eye. || 51.50329656512056, -0.11952993179476122 

The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over three million visitors annually.

9. Transfer to hotel

10. Hotel check in. || 51.525228933301314, -0.14376967596889947

11. Free time

12. Night in London

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 51.525228933301314, -0.14376967596889947

2. Free day

Spend the day as a free day relaxing at the hotel or exploring on your own.

3. Night in London

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 51.525228933301314, -0.14376967596889947

2. 7:31 AM - 10:52 AM - High Speed Train to Paris (transfer to and from station on own)

3. Hotel check in (drop luggage off at hotel reception). || 48.84999086023023, 2.2832637968843894

4. 12:30 PM - Lunch at Eiffel Tower (transfer on own to meet local guide and driver). || 48.85850065791727, 2.294470568049802 

At lunchtimes, smart-casual dress is appreciated.

5. 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Sightseeing Paris Tour with transportation and local guide

First we'll stop for a coffee in the surroundings of the Eiffel Tower and then we'll see the highlights of Paris as the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, stop for a picture at The Army Museum, the Trocadéro, the Louvre, Hôtel de Ville, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris, the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés which is the area of Emily in Paris.

6. Coffee near Eiffel Tower. || 48.858521834088144, 2.2945242123603142

7. Arc de Triomphe. || 48.873957500420474, 2.2949845816760956

The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, often called simply the Arc de Triomphe, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.

8. Champs-Élysées. || 48.87307660651492, 2.2978633258542547

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France, 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, running between the Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west, where the Arc de Triomphe is located.

9. Musée de l'Armée. || 48.85595916006909, 2.3126255835245315

The Musée de l'Armée is a national military museum of France located at Les Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It is served by Paris Métro stations Invalides, Varenne and La Tour-Maubourg The Musée de l'Armée was created in 1905 with the merger of the Musée d'Artillerie and the Musée Historique de l'Armée.

10. Trocadéro. || 48.86290757205882, 2.28766320565526

Trocadéro in Paris isan area on the right bank of the Seine, across from the Eiffel Tower, known for its gardens, the Palais de Chaillot, and the iconic view of the Eiffel Tower.

11. Louvre Museum. || 48.86081929451076, 2.3377727430455684

The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is a national art museum in Paris, France, and one of the most famous museums in the world.

12. Hôtel de Ville. || 49.63014824656035, 2.604384760323839

The Hôtel de Ville is the city hall of Paris, France, standing on the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville – Esplanade de la Libération in the 4th arrondissement. The south wing was originally constructed by Francis I beginning in 1535 until 1551. The north wing was built by Henry IV and Louis XIII between 1605 and 1628.

13. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris. || 48.85308465303281, 2.3498645461324306

Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paris.

14. Latin Quarter. || 48.84630695125298, 2.350133085428406

Also known as the 5th arrondissement, the quaint Latin Quarter is home to the Sorbonne University and student-filled cafes. It's also famed for its bookshops, including the landmark Shakespeare & Company. Family-friendly attractions include the Jardin des Plantes botanical gardens and the National Museum of Natural History. The stately Panthéon building holds the remains of notables like Voltaire and Marie Curie.

15. Saint-Germain-des-Prés. || 48.85635795075411, 2.333761818864106

Saint-Germain-des-Prés is one of the four administrative quarters of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France, located around the church of the former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

16. Hotel drop off. || 48.84999086023023, 2.2832637968843894

16. Free time

17. Night in Paris

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 48.84999086023023, 2.2832637968843894

2. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Palace of Versailles Visit with local guide and hotel pick up and drop off. || 48.804967332362104, 2.1202856596279718

The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 18 kilometres west of Paris, France.

3. 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Dinner Cruise (Transfer on own / Uber recommended)

In the evenings, smart dress is required. We will not allow on board any passengers wearing sportswear, flipflops, bermuda shorts, baseball caps... The Management reserves the right to refuse access out of respect for its guests.

4. Free time

5. Night in Paris

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 48.84999086023023, 2.2832637968843894

2. Disneyland Paris (transfer on own, ticket included). || 48.867481047115625, 2.7835608105286536

Disneyland Paris is an entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, France, located about 32 kilometres east of Paris. It encompasses two theme parks, seven Disney-owned hotels, two convention centers, a golf course, an arena, and a shopping, dining and entertainment complex

3. Night in Paris

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 48.84999086023023, 2.2832637968843894

2. 9:15 AM - 11:20 AM - Flight from Paris to Rome (transfer to and from hotel included)

3. 3 Hour Walking Sightseeing Tour in Rome (meet local guide at meeting point on own)

Our relaxed walking tours of Rome see all the sights of the historic center in just 2.5 hours. With an expert, English-speaking guide on hand, you’ll hear the stories and anecdotes that bring these incredible sights to life. How better to explore the Eternal City than with The Best of Rome Walking Tour? Spend three hours discovering the city that was once the pinnacle of human civilization and left plenty of evidence to prove why. Let Rome enchant you as you visit some of the world’s most famous sites. Learn how Raphael died when you pass by the Pantheon, hear about Bernini’s famous feud at Piazza Navona and discover the meaning behind a name at the Spanish Steps. Often referred to as an “outdoor museum”, the streets of Rome are home to some of the city’s finest art. You’ll see the momentous Trevi Fountain, Bernini’s Fountain of Four Rivers and appreciate some of the world’s most impressive architecture when admiring the Pantheon. During the tour, which includes a short break, your guide ensures that you learn the myths and legends of the land, and that you notice every element of your surroundings, and the fact that the group will be no larger than 25 ensures that you can always see, hear and interact with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Delve into every secret, amble down every alleyway and marvel at Rome´s most impressive artistic offerings on a day impossible to forget! Our Best of Rome walking tour is the perfect way to get to grips with the orientation, art and history of Rome. Travelling at an easy pace, you’ll never feel rushed. We’ll even stop for a gelato along the way (included in the price of the tour) so you can take a few minutes to soak up Rome’s famous ‘dolce far niente’, the sweetness of doing nothing.

4. Hotel check in. || 41.90397571219762, 12.494886799590816

5. Free time

6. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90397571219762, 12.494886799590816

2. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Colosseum Arena Visit (arrive to meeting point on own). || 41.89035792724947, 12.49232209178931

An inside Colosseum tour offers a guided exploration of Rome’s iconic ancient amphitheater. Visitors walk through the arena floor, underground chambers (hypogeum), and upper tiers, gaining insight into gladiator battles, Roman engineering, and the Colosseum’s rich history. The tour often includes skip-the-line access and commentary from an expert guide.

3. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Vatican City. || 41.90226330782032, 12.453923465072277

Arrive to meeting point on own. Explore the Vatican Museums, and see the spectacular Sistine Chapel. This excursion into the Vatican’s legendary art and architecture starts at the Vatican Museums, which house the most important ancient art collection in the world. Your guide will lead you to the best galleries to see frescoes, statues, tapestries, and historical maps. There, you will also find the Borgia Apartment, La Pinacoteca Vaticana, and the beautiful Vatican Library. Continue to the Sistine Chapel to admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pinturicchio, and Perugino - gazing up at Michelangelo's ceiling is an experience you'll remember for the rest of your lives.

4. Free time

5. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90397571219762, 12.494886799590816

2. 9:25 AM - 11:25 AM - Flight from Rome to Barcelona (transfer to and from airport included)

3. Barcelona Sightseeing Tour (arrive to meeting point on own)

4. Basílica de la Sagrada Família. || 41.40380288950149, 2.174307516898742

The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, otherwise known as Sagrada Família, is a church under construction in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world.

5. Gothic Quarter. || 41.38369433505512, 2.174752922910331

The charming Gothic Quarter, or Barri Gòtic, has narrow medieval streets filled with trendy bars, clubs and Catalan restaurants. The Museu d'Història de Barcelona shows remains of the Roman city. Artisans sell leather and jewelry near the Cathedral of Barcelona, while flower stalls and street-food vendors line busy avenue La Rambla. The Plaça del Pi, named after the adjacent Gothic church, hosts a weekend art market.

6. Hotel check in. || 41.396217061391084, 2.1792639727192045

7. Free time

8. Night in Barcelona

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.396217061391084, 2.1792639727192045

2. Free day

Spend the day as a free day relaxing at the hotel or exploring on your own.

3. Night in Barcelona

1. Breakfast at the hotel. || 41.396217061391084, 2.1792639727192045

2. Transfer from hotel to train station on own

3. High Speed Train to Madrid

4. Arrival in Madrid. || 40.41748281878469, -3.70260793018092 

Madrid, Spain's central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry.

5. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Walking Sightseeing Tour (meet local guide at meeting point on own)

We'll start our itinerary at the craddle of the city, where the Royal Palace and the Cathedral are located. We'll discover the old quarter to see Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market and some other hidden gems. Those narrow streets and lanes of the medieval district are where everyday life takes place in the plazas, taverns, convents, palaces, etc. nineteenth-century former financial of Canalejas and around the vibrant Puerta del Sol. From there we´ll go to the most elegant district. the area that has been declare world heritage by UNESCO: Cibeles, Prado Puerta de Alcalá, Retiro Park and the área of the great Museums.

6. Hotel check in. || 40.43556521389904, -3.6640174612377607

7. Free time

8. Night in Madrid

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 40.43556521389904, -3.6640174612377607

2. Free day

Spend the day as a free day relaxing at the hotel or exploring on your own.

3. Optional Segovia Tour. || 40.94312300477725, -4.108254535852998

Segovia is a historic city northwest of Madrid, in central Spain's Castile and León region. Its centuries of settlement have resulted in a rich architectural legacy, including medieval walls, Romanesque churches, a former royal palace and a Gothic cathedral. Its iconic ancient Roman aqueduct has more than 160 arches, most in the original mortarless granite, and stands above Plaza Azoguejo in the heart of the city. This tour will be an additional $180 per person.

4. Night in Madrid

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 40.43556521389904, -3.6640174612377607

2. Transfer from hotel to airport. || 40.49043441963331, -3.564392123953363

3. Departure from Madrid