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THE BEST OF ITALY & FRANCE WITH LONDON EXTENSION - 2010

14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Rome to London (HHT)

Vacation Overview

This exciting vacation features 2-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, and Paris. Begin in Rome with guided sightseeing that includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Pause in Assisi to visit St. Francis’ Basilica, then to Venice for a private boat ride and guided walking tour that showcases St. Mark’s, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. On to Ferrara to imposing Este Castle, then stop in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Here you’ll see Michelangelo’s David, the Cathedral, and Signoria Square. A scenic drive takes you to Pisa and its Leaning Tower, then along the Italian and French Rivieras to Nice for a stop at a local perfume factory and an included excursion to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. Finally, board the high-speed TGV train and head to Paris, where guided sightseeing shows you the most famous sights: the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Continue by Eurostar train to London, and stay for two overnights and guided sightseeing with a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard (if held).

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Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Visit the Roman Forum, where Roman legions marched in triumph
  • Enjoy the gorgeous views of Rome
  • Big Ben at night in London
  • Visit the ancient Roman Forum
  • See the Changing of the Guard performed by some of the most elite and skilled soldiers in the British Army
  • Assisi is a town in the province of Perugia, Italy
  • The Arc de Triomphe standing in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle
  • Buckingham Palace in London
  A Vacation Story  Changing of the Guard

"Changing the Guard dates to Henry VII (reigned 1485-1509) and was designed to show military discipline as well as ceremony. The tall bearskin hats were introduced in the 18th century to make the soldiers look taller and thus more frightening, and they were adopted for ceremonial use in 1832. The ceremony we know today started in the late 1800s and involves real soldiers who fulfill all military duties, guarding the Queen being just part of their service."

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