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15 or 17 days

England, France, Switzerland, Italy

From England to Italy, go in depth with some of Europe’s most loved cities.

Witness London’s royal tradition outside Buckingham Palace. Experience Paris’s artistic heritage at the Louvre. Marvel at the grandeur of the Swiss Alps. And learn how Italy transformed the world two times: Florence produced the Renaissance, and Rome was the center of an empire.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

Day 1: Fly overnight to England

Fly overnight to England
Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:
- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Tower of London

Enjoy free time in London

Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner

Day 4: London

Time to explore on your own or

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Stonehenge and Salisbury

Take in this world-class archaeological site on a full-day excursion to Stonehenge, whose exact origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery more than 4,000 years after its construction. Make a stop in Salisbury to view one of the originals of the Magna Carta as part of an exhibition inside the Cathedral.

Day 5: London • Paris

Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

Visit the Eiffel Tower

Day 6: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

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Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Day 7: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Day 8: Central Swiss Alps

Travel via Burgundy to the Lucerne region

Day 9: Central Swiss Alps

Take a tour of Lucerne

With your tour director you will see:

Lion Monument
Kapellbrücke
Lake Luzern

Time to explore on your own or

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Stanserhorn

Venture 6,227 feet above sea level and enjoy spectacular views from the top of Stanserhorn. From the summit you can see as far as Alsace, France, and the Black Forest in Germany, along with 10 lakes and miles upon miles of the Alpine mountain range. Of course, getting there is half the fun. First hop on a vintage funicular railway car to the intermediate station, then continue the ride up on the modern, double-decker CabriO Cable Car, which features an open upper deck.

Day 10: Florence

Travel to Florence

Day 11: Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

Piazza della Signoria
Ponte Vecchio
Chiesa di Santa Croce
Gates of Paradise

Visit the Duomo

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Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Day 12: Assisi • Rome

Travel via Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Day 13: Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

Visit the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps

Day 14: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

Visit the Sistine Chapel

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

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Roman Catacombs

Opt to explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

Day 15: Depart for home