Details
- Tour Operator
- Image Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 11/13/2025
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| 1 | Overnight Flight to Europe | Overnight Flight to Europe. Today begins your Paris, Tuscany & Rome adventure. The Image Tours “Departure Instructions” will provide guidance for airport check-in. Relax on your transatlantic flight with the assurance that Image Tours has taken care of all the details. |
| 2 | Paris | FRANCE . . Arrival at Paris Airport. Refer to the “Arrival Instructions” for directions on where and when to meet your Tour Manager. A deluxe motor coach will take you to your hotel. This afternoon, begin your visual and culinary exploration in the “City of Light” with a visit to the romantic Monmartre district of Paris. Enter the impressive Sacré-Coeur Basilica, walk along the café-lined cobblestone streets, and visit with the artists who display their works in the lovely square of the Place du Tertre. An independent dinner allows you the choice of a light crepe or a leisurely Parisian meal. |
| 3 | Paris | FRANCE . . Paris. The entire day focuses on Paris. Your Tour Manager will point out the main sights, such as the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum (open daily except Tuesdays), Opera (Palais Garnier) and Galeries Lafayette department store. A great way to begin your sightseeing is by joining the optional Seine River Cruise excursion (see Optional Excursions) for views of Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower and other incredible landmarks along the river. Tonight, join your fellow tour members for a “Welcome to Europe” dinner at a festive Paris bistro. (Breakfast, Dinner) |
| 4 | Beaune | FRANCE . . Beaune. Start your day with a journey through the Burgundy wine region on the way to the historic walled city of Beaune. After checking in at your hotel, spend some time exploring the landmarks of this intriguing town, one of France’s major wine centers with roots in pre-Roman times. An independent dinner presents the opportunity to visit a wine cellar and to sample the regional cuisine. (Breakfast) |
| 5 | Swiss Alps | FRANCE . . Besançon - Alsace Wine Region & SWITZERLAND . . Swiss Alps. After a mid-morning stop in the charming town of Besançon, enter Switzerland at the Rhine River port of Basel. Spend the next two nights in a scenic village surrounded by the unsurpassed splendor of the Swiss Alps. (Breakfast,Dinner) |
| 6 | Swiss Alps | SWITZERLAND . . Lucerne - Swiss Alps. Feast your eyes on the impressive views of Lake Lucerne, framed by the mountain peaks of Rigi and Pilatus. Stop in the village of Stans for the optional Swiss Mountain excursion (see Optional Excursions) by funicular and cable car. This afternoon, explore Lucerne with its Old Town Wall and Lion Monument. Before returning to your hotel for dinner, consider joining the optional Swiss Lake Boat Ride excursion (see Optional Excursions). (Breakfast, Dinner) |
| 7 | Lugano & Montecatini-Terme | SWITZERLAND . . Lugano & ITALY . . Verona. Church bells break the silence of the night and welcome another glorious day. Travel through William Tell Country and the spectacular 11-mile-long Gotthard Tunnel to Lugano, where distant snow-capped mountains contrast beautifully with the palm tree-lined streets along Lake Lugano. Often referred to as the "Rio de Janeiro of the Old Continent," Lugano is the perfect spot for a lunch break. Cross the border into Italy and travel past Milan to the legendary city of Verona, made famous by Shakespeare's tragic love story of "Romeo and Juliet." Experience an authentic Italian meal during an independent dinner in Verona, before transferring to your hotel.(Breakfast) |
| 8 | Lugano & Montecatini-Terme | ITALY . . Florence – Pisa – Montecatini-Terme. Begin your day with the rich architecture and art of Florence. A local guide will introduce you to this magnificent city with an informative walking tour. After your guided tour, shop for leather goods in the Piazzas or jewelry on the Ponte Vecchio Bridge. This afternoon, continue to Pisa for a visit to the Leaning Tower and the “Field of Miracles.” Experience local foods during dinner at a Tuscan farm before returning to your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner) |
| 9 | Siena & Rome | ITALY . . Siena – Rome. Take in your final impressions of Tuscany as you travel past rolling hills and olive groves to the beautiful town of Siena. Explore on your own, or take the optional Siena Duomo excursion (see Optional Excursions). After an independent lunch, head for the “Eternal City” of Rome. Dinner will be provided upon arrival at your Rome area hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner) |
| 10 | Rome | ITALY . . Rome. A guided morning tour features popular Roman sights, such as the Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Piazza Navona. For the rest of the day, explore your personal interests or join the optional Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel excursion (see Optional Excursions). Tonight, enjoy a “Farewell Dinner” with fellow tour members at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner) |
| 11 | Rome | ITALY . . Rome. Transfer to the historic area of Rome near the Colosseum for another full day of discovery. This afternoon, your Tour Manager will offer the optional Colosseum excursion (see Optional Excursions) for a guided interior tour of this colossal structure as well as the neighboring Roman Forum. Savor your final meal of the tour during an independent dinner or join the optional Rome Dinner excursion (see Optional Excursions). (Breakfast) |
| 12 | Daytime flight back to U.S.A. | Daytime flight back to U.S.A. Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home. (Breakfast) |
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The above departures reflect Tour Only pricing (per person, double occupancy, unless otherwise noted). Any early booking discounts available will be reflected in the summary price after you pick your departure date, your accommodation type, and any additional options in the following steps. Please choose a departure date to continue pricing the tour. Air inclusive pricing is available through Image Tours.
