Day 1: Fly overnight to England
Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
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)
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Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
Day 4: London
Visit the Tower of London
Explore Borough Market
Enjoy a theater performance
Day 5: London • Rome
Fly to Rome
Take a tour of Rome by night
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Day 6: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
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Gladiator school experience
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of Rome’s famed gladiators? This optional half-day activity puts you in the ring! Learn the basics of hand-to-hand combat and model ancient armor as you follow in the sandaled footsteps of Spartacus.Day 7: Rome
Visit the ColosseumTour Rome with an expert local guide
Visit the Roman ForumTake a walking tour of the Campo dei Fiori Market and the Borghese Gardens
Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 8: Rome • Bologna
Travel by high-speed train to Bologna
Take a food-themed guided tour of Bologna
Enjoy time to explore Mercato di Mezzo, which dates back to medieval times
Day 9: Bologna • Ravenna
Take a day trip to Ravenna
Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide
Visit the Basilica of San Vitale and National Museum of Ravenna
Time to explore in Ravenna
Day 10: Bologna • Milan
Travel to Milan via Parma and Modena
Stop in Parma to sample delicious Parmesan cheese
Visit an acetaia, where you will:
- Learn about production of traditional balsamic vinegar
- Taste the local product
Day 11: Depart for home