Your tour of London, Paris & Rome will lead you through three of Europe’s great capital cities. Experience the majesty of London with a tour of it’s palaces and landmarks. Get swept away in the romance of Paris as you pass through its many graceful avenues and squares. Finally, end your journey in ancient Rome, where you’ll be engrossed in culture, tradition and allure as well as 25 centuries of history.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - London

Your trip begins with an overnight flight to London.

Day 2 - London

Welcome to London! After clearing customs and collecting your bags, transfer to your hotel by bus. They will be providing your transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin acquainting yourself with London. At an included dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - London

This morning, a local guide leads comprehensive sightseeing of London. Highlights of the panoramic tour include views of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey (setting for royal coronations, weddings and funerals), Hyde Park, the Big Ben clocktower, the Houses of Parliament and a stop outside St. James’s Palace, where you might glimpse the ceremonial Changing of the Guard (seasonal). After your sightseeing tour, join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, the centuriesold retreat of Britain’s Royal Family.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 USD

Windsor Castle Travel to Windsor for a guided visit to the world’s largest inhabited castle. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1070, Windsor has been the preferred royal retreat for the past 900 years and is still in use by the Royal Family. Please note: Windsor Castle is occasionally closed when in use by the Royal Family; a visit to Hampton Court will be substituted when necessary.

Day 4 - London

Spend the day at your leisure in London. Popular choices include watching the street performers (“buskers”) of Covent Garden marketplace, buying discounted same-day tickets to a West End play or studying the many treasures housed at the British Museum, including the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles. You might choose to join an optional tour of the Churches of London. Acquaint yourself this evening with one of London’s newest landmarks on an optional London Eye excursion, which also includes a pub dinner.
Included meals: breakfast

$115 USD

London Eye & Pub Dinner Glide through the London sky on the London Eye Ferris Wheel. In clear weather, you can see for 25 miles around the city center. Afterward, enjoy a mini-tour of London’s West End before venturing to a local pub for dinner.

$115 USD

Churches of London On a tour of London’s famed churches, visit St Paul’s Cathedral, globally renowned for its magnificent Dome and glittering mosaics. Continue on to Westminster Abbey, located near the Houses of Parliament. If time permits, conclude the day at St. Martin's in the Field. Please note: This excursion does not run on Sundays.

Day 5 - Paris

This morning, transfer to St. Pancras. Here, you’ll board the Eurostar, Europe’s quarter-milelong high-speed train that whisks passengers below the English Channel and resurfaces in France. Relax aboard comfortable, state-of-the-art transportation, arriving at Gare du Nord in Paris just three hours later. The rest of your day is free before this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6 - Paris

An expert local guide introduces you to the historical and cultural landmarks of the City of Light on this morning’s sightseeing tour. Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées, one of the world’s most celebrated avenues. You’ll pass theEiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair. See Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood. Absorb the haute couture of the Opera district. You’ll also view the legendary Notre Dame Cathedral, which stands on an island in the Seine. This afternoon, you might wish to join an optional excursion to the glittering Palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV created the most lavish court Europe has ever known.
Included meals: breakfast

$89 USD

Versailles It took 50 years and 35,000 workers to turn Versailles into the most magnificent château in all of France. On this excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory. Tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Then stroll through the lavish gardens with their fine statuary, splendid fountains and colorful flowerbeds. Please note: This excursion requires advanced reservation and must be booked by 45 days prior to departure.

Day 7 - Paris

Today is free for you to take in all the splendor of Paris at your leisure. You might choose to visit the Louvre, shop in Galeries Lafayette or ascend Montmartre to watch the sidewalk artists. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Giverny (seasonal), the home of Monet, an inspiration for some of his most famous works. In the off-season, an excursion to Auvers Sur Oise and Van Gogh may be offered instead. Tonight, attend our optional Evening in Paris with dinner at a local restaurant followed by a cruise on the Seine.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Evening in Paris The event begins with dinner at a favorite local restaurant. After you dine, board a boat cruise along the Seine, an unforgettable experience. Coast along the water and under the many famous bridges of the Seine and take in the gloriously illuminated monuments of Paris—including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower—an enchanting sight

$85 USD

Giverny The Norman town of Giverny was home to Claude Monet from 1883 until his death in 1926. Absorb the intricate palette of colors that the “Father of Impressionism” so magically depicted in paintings such as the Water Lilies series as you stroll through Giverny’s home and gardens. Please note: This excursion is seasonal and runs April through October.

$95 USD

Van Gogh & Auvers-Sur-Oise Venture to Auvers-Sur-Oise, once home to painters Paul Cézanne, Charles-François Daubigny, Camille Pissarro, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and of course, Vincent van Gogh. You’ll visit the House of van Gogh (known as the Auberge Ravoux) located in the Borinage coal-mining district.

Day 8 - Rome

Transfer to Paris’ airport, where you’ll board your flight to Italy. Touch down in Rome, the Eternal City. The rest of your day is free before this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 9 - Rome

Spend a free day in Rome however you choose. Take in all the art and architecture that greet the eye at every turn. Stroll across the Spanish Steps, meeting place for all of Rome. See Bernini’s captivating Fountain of the Four Rivers. Stop at the legendary Trevi Fountain, into which centuries of visitors have tossed coins to ensure their eventual return to Rome. You might also wish to join an optional excursion to Vatican City, featuring visits to the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. This afternoon, join an optional excursion into the ancient catacombs, where persecuted Christians once buried their saints, and the Basilica of St. Paul.
Included meals: breakfast

$65 USD

Catacombs Descend into Rome’s ancient catacombs, underground labyrinths where 2nd-century Christians buried their dead, including saints and popes. A local guide leads you through burial chambers decorated with some of the earliest Christian symbols and artwork for an unforgettable glimpse into a fascinating period in history. You’ll also visit St. Paul’s Cathedral. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking.

$85 USD

Vatican City This tour takes you into the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Treasures loom at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent staircase (ceremonial entrance to the Vatican Palace) to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Next, visit the Sistine Chapel, painted with Michelangelo’s captivating frescoes depicting the history of humankind from Creation to The Last Judgment. Please note: This excursion requires advance reservations and must be booked prior to your final payment deadline.

Day 10 - Rome

Follow in the footsteps of Caesar during your guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Highlights include a visit to the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators cheered their favorite gladiators to victory, and a stop at the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the Caesars ruled their vast empire. Opt to end the day at a Dinner with Tenors, an evening of food and live opera music.
Included meals: breakfast

$79 USD

Dinner with Tenors End your day with a delicious four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine on a savory meal, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces.

Day 11 - Rome

If you are not staying for our tour extension in Rome, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)

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Passport & Visa

This tour includes the following countries: England, France and Italy. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home. No visa is required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. If you’re not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.

Health

There are no recommended immunizations for travel to these countries.

Transportation / Walking on tour

After clearing customs and collecting your bags, look for the the Dot2Dot desk.
View airport map: http://www.goaheadtours.com/pdf/LHR_LGW_Terminal_Map.pdf

There is an included transfer on the high-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris. When traveling by train there may be times when you will have to handle your own luggage, and you’ll find that lightweight luggage provides a distinct advantage.

They will be providing your transfer to your hotel. Most sightseeing is conducted by private motorcoach. For some included visits and optional excursions, be prepared for some more walking through elaborate monuments and museums, with steps. On your Imperial Rome tour on Day 10, there is some mild uneven and rocky terrain while exploring the Forum Romanum.

Clothing & Packing Tips

Light, versatile layers and sturdy, comfortable walking shoes are essential. A lightweight jacket and emergency rainwear are also recommended for your time in London. If you plan to visit an elegant restaurant or attend the opera or theater, you should bring a more formal outfit. Also, remember that it is preferable to cover your legs and shoulders when visiting churches or other religious sites. Entrance may be denied on the basis of bare legs and shoulders.

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Currency

The currencies that you will be using on your tour are the English pound in London and the Euro in Paris and Rome. ATM’s are easily accessible throughout London, Paris and Rome. Major American credit cards are accepted in all three cities. We suggest that you inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international travel purchases for fraudulent charges.

Tipping

At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Go Ahead Tour Director and driver a gratuity.

We recommend tipping in your tour country’s currency, the equivalent of $3USD/CAD per person per day for your driver and $6USD/CAD to $9USD/ CAD per person per day for your Tour Director. If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD/CAD per local guide.

Tips can only be paid in cash. Please keep current local currency exchange
rates in mind when tipping.