07 Jun 2027
Twin share
£3,990pp
Single from £5,250
Escorted tour
European Dream: Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne & Paris – 11 Days
Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne and Paris with a tour director, ending in London.
11 days
From £3,690
Tour overview
This 11-day tour links the great cities of Italy, Switzerland and France, finishing in London. A tour director travels with you by coach, with local experts in key cities and relaxed starts. You stay ten nights in well-located hotels, with breakfast daily and several special meals.
After a water-taxi arrival and welcome dinner in Venice, you explore St Mark's Square and the city's canals. A visit to a historic Tuscan wine estate leads to Rome, where you enter the Vatican Museums with a local expert, then cook with a chef at his family farm in Umbria on the way to Florence.
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Crossing the Alps via Lake Lugano, you reach Lucerne for an open-top cable car up Mount Stanserhorn and a dine-around evening. You travel through Burgundy to Paris for two nights, with a celebratory dinner, before the journey ends in London.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits first-time visitors who want Europe's highlights with everything arranged.
Trip highlights
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St Mark's Square (Day 2)
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A Tuscan wine estate (Day 3)
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The Vatican Museums (Day 4)
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A farmhouse cooking lunch in Umbria (Day 5)
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Mount Stanserhorn (Day 8)
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Paris (Days 9–10)
Your route
7 stops from Venice to London
- Venice Days 1–2
- Rome Days 3–4
- Florence Days 5–6
- Lucerne Days 7–8
- Mount Stanserhorn Day 8
- Paris Days 9–10
- London Day 11
Why choose this tour
Five great cities in eleven days. Food experiences and relaxed starts.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Europe
- City and culture lovers
- Food lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from Venice, Italy to London, United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Venice Venice
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · St Mark's Square Venice
La Serenissima.
- Hotel
- Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Fattoria di Bagnolo, Rome Tuscany
A Tuscan wine estate.
- Hotel
- Room 007 Select
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Vatican Museums, Rome Rome
Papal Rome.
- Hotel
- Room 007 Select
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Umbria, Florence Umbria
A cooking lunch.
- Hotel
- Villa Neroli
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Florence Florence
Renaissance Florence.
- Hotel
- Villa Neroli
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Lake Lugano, Lucerne Lucerne
Across the Alps.
- Hotel
- Astoria Lucerne
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Mount Stanserhorn Lucerne
An open-top cable car.
- Hotel
- Astoria Lucerne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Burgundy, Paris Paris
Through Burgundy.
- Hotel
- Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Paris Paris
A celebration dinner.
- Hotel
- Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Paris, London London
To London.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Venice (2 nights) Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
- Rome (2 nights) Room 007 Select
- Florence (2 nights) Villa Neroli
- Lucerne (2 nights) Astoria Lucerne
- Paris (2 nights) Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 10 nights in well-located hotels
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- Coach travel and water-taxi arrival transfer
- Vatican Museums with fast-track entry
- Umbrian farmhouse cooking lunch
- Mount Stanserhorn cable car
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Optional experiences
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want long stays in one place
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Days 3 and 5 · Dinner: Days 1, 8 and 10
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Departures & prices
From £3,690 per person, twin share, tour only. 5 upcoming departures.
21 Jun 2027
Twin share
£3,990pp
Single from £5,060
19 Jul 2027
Twin share
£3,765pp
Single from £4,715
16 Aug 2027
Twin share
£3,690pp
Single from £4,580
30 Aug 2027
Twin share
£3,965pp
Single from £5,015
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Italy, Switzerland and France?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy, Switzerland and France visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
Where does the tour end?
In London, after travelling from Paris.
What is a relaxed start?
A later departure on some mornings.
Is an arrival transfer included?
Yes, by water taxi from Venice airport at set times.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director, with local experts in key cities.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary