Highlights - Special highlights include the first view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower, the visit to the summit of Mount Pilatus and its Alpine views, the waterscape of Venice, the artistic heritage of Florence and the awe-inspiring visit to the Eternal City of Rome.

Hotels - There is a good mix of modern and traditional hotels, ranging from the contemporary Astoria in Lucerne and the Paris Tour Eiffel Suffren to the typical style of the Nizza and Suisse, which reflects the sedate atmosphere of the spa town of Montecatini.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

• Ascend Gustave Eiffel’s wonderful creation for spectacular views over Paris
• A ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Enjoy a gondola ride through the peaceful canals of Venice
• In Florence, visit the Academy Gallery with a local guide to see Michelangelo’s ‘Statue of David’
• Learn all about ancient Rome with your guide as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum

Personal Insights

• An introduction to the tragic events and trenches of WWI at the Canadian Vimy Ridge War memorial
• Enjoy a short group tutorial on the wines that compliment your evening meal in Rome

Additional Excursions & Sights

• See Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• View the emotive Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
• Drive through the Arlberg Tunnel to Innsbruck to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace
• Visit Mirabell Gardens, see Mozart’s Birthplace and stroll to the Cathedral in Salzburg
• Cruise to St Mark’s Square to see the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica
• See the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and open-air gallery of Signoria Square in Florence
• Visit St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City seeing Michelangelo’s ‘Pieta’
• Traditional Glass-blowing in Venice and leather-work demonstration in Florence
• Scenic Drives - Burgundy, Inn Valley, Tauern Mountains, Apennines and Lakes Drive

Insight's First Class Services

• Escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
• Free London Airport shuttle service, conditions apply, see Savings and Conditions pages.
• Airport Shuttle departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 12

Quality Dining

• Highlight Farewell Dinner with entertainment in Rome (HD)
• 11 enhanced or Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)