From the Colosseum to the Eiffel Tower Family Vacation with London (HFFT) - 2013

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12 days from Rome to London


From the Colosseum to the Eiffel Tower Family Vacation with London
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
London’s Tower Bridge over the River Thames
The Baroque inspired Spanish Steps connect the Trinita dei Monti church to the square below
Venice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world
Eiffel Tower
Trevi Fountain
The interior of the Pantheon painted by Giovanni Paolo Panini
Ride the iconic double decker bus in London
Visit stunning Florence and the Ponte Vecchio

Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

Once you have booked your vacation, Globus provides the ability to pre-purchase excursions, register for your vacations and provide emergency contact information online.

Orientation Drive
Enjoy an unforgettable drive through some of the more exclusive streets of the "Eternal City." Marvel at the impressive piazzas, fountains, ancient buildings in all their majesty, and much more.
Approximate value: €25 EUR per person


Orientation Drive & Roman Dinner
Enjoy an unforgettable drive through some of the "Eternal City's" more exclusive streets. Marvel at the impressive piazzas, fountains, ancient buildings in all their majesty, and much more. This tour will include a 4-course dinner, with wine and soft drinks, at a popular Roman restaurant.
Approximate value: €59 EUR per person


Ghost Walking Tour
Discover hidden Venice with a Local Guide on a "ghost" walking tour. Leave the tourist path, crossing canals and abandoned squares while listening to stories, legends, and little-known facts about Venice's history. Stroll along the alleyway known as the "Street of the Assassins" and explore a secret passageway (subject to water levels) once used by palace inhabitants to flee from authorities. Also see the Bovolo spiral staircase that enabled the wealthy nobleman to ride his horse up to his private apartments in the palace.
Approximate value: €28 EUR per person


Lagoon Cruise and Meal in Burano
Appreciate the peaceful vistas of the Lagoon while you glide past the islands of Santa Elena, San Michele and the famous Lido. On picturesque Burano island, renowned for its lace making and colorful houses, savor a mouth-watering meal, with drinks included. Afterwards there's time to shop and stroll.
Approximate value: €69 EUR per person


Excursion to Isola Bella
Enjoy a boat ride to the privately owned island named in 1630 by Carlo Borromeo III after his wife Isabella. Tour the opulent Borromeo Palace, then time for the beautiful gardens and terraces.
Approximate value: €39 EUR per person


Gornergrat
Experience incomparable panoramic views. In just 40 minutes by mountain railway, climb 10,132 feet for a magnificent view of Switzerland's loftiest peaks.
Approximate value: €64 EUR per person


Dinner Party and Illumination Drive
A perfect introduction to Paris! After a full-course dinner with choices of typical French dishes, drinks included, your tour director will show you the "City of Light."
Approximate value: €66 EUR per person


Excursion to Montmartre
Leaving from Pigalle take a little train for an enjoyable ride up to Montmartre, the most artistic and picturesque district in Paris, with its impressive landmark white-domed Basilica of Sacre-Coeur built in the late 19th century in Bizantine style. Admire the surprising view over the rooftops of Paris and walk around Montmartre's narrow streets to discover unexpected jewels like Saint Peter's Church - one of the most ancient in Paris, the Lapin Agile - the oldest of Montmartre's cabarets, the Bateau Lavoir - where Picasso created cubism, and the grocery store featured in the movie "Amelie". Soak up the atmosphere of Place du Tertre and watch the portrait artists in action or even sit for one of them yourself before returning to Pigalle by funicular.
Approximate value: €29 EUR per person


Excursion to the Louvre Museum
Your guide will bring to life the most celebrated treasures of the impressive Louvre Museum, including da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. Built originally as a royal fortress in the Middle Ages, the Central Arts Museum was opened to the public in 1793. The Louvre holds 35,000 works of art divided into eight categories: paintings, prints & drawings, sculpture, decorative arts, Greek, Etruscan & Roman antiquities, Egyptian antiquities, Near Eastern antiquities, and Islamic art. NOTE: This excursion is not available to groups on Tuesdays, public holidays, and Sundays.
Approximate value: €45 EUR per person


Seine Cruise and Montmartre
Discover more of beautiful Paris with a cruise on the River Seine and a visit to the artistic and picturesque district of Montmartre, famous for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. Enjoy free time to stroll around Place du Tertre and to watch bohemian street artists at work.
Approximate value: €37 EUR per person


A Taste of London
A unique chance to combine a traditional London pub experience with a relaxed, night-time river cruise, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights. Enjoy a three-course dinner with several local menu choices, including fish and chips and steak and ale pie at an historic London pub in the City of London. Following dinner you will enjoy scenic views from the comfort of your private cruiser, The Silver Bonito, owned by EDF Energy London Eye. Highlights include Tower Bridge, St. Paul's and the Houses of Parliament, with commentary from your guide as you cruise along the River Thames.
Approximate value: €72 EUR per person


Afternoon Excursion to Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. One of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II the castle is still used regularly for ceremonial and state occasions. Visit the magnificent State Apartments furnished with priceless works of art by Holbein, Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck. See wonderful St.George's Chapel the burial place of ten monarchs including Henry VIII and Charles I.
Approximate value: €48 EUR per person


Shownight - Jersey Boys (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
This fully escorted, door-to-door evening excursion includes a gourmet dinner at a first class restaurant. Choose from a tasty 3 course, 3 choice menu with wine and coffee. Dinner is followed by best seats to see the London staging of Jersey Boys. Discover the story of a group of working class boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the greatest successes in pop music history - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Using their legendary music, the thrilling early years of rock 'n' roll are brought to life in this outstanding new musical at the Prince Edward Theatre!
Approximate value: €117 EUR per person


Shownight - Singin' In the Rain (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
This fully escorted, door-to-door evening excursion includes a gourmet dinner at a first class restaurant. Choose from a tasty 3 course, 3 choice menu with wine and coffee. Dinner is followed by best seats to see the London staging of Singin' In The Rain. "The superbly enjoyable production of Singin' in the Rain, now playing at London's Palace Theatre, is a smash-hit with critics and audiences alike and tells the story of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies - and some of its stars - behind."
Approximate value: €117 EUR per person


Tower of London and Crown Jewels
The Tower of London is one of the most famous historic buildings in the world. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066-1067, it has been guarded by Yeoman Warders (popularly known as the Beefeaters) since the 14th century. It has been a fortress, a royal palace, a prison, a place of execution, and an armory. It is most famously known as the home to the priceless Crown Jewels, including the solid gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Imperial State Crown and Sovereigns Sceptre, the incredible Cullinan diamonds, and the Koh-i-Noor.
Approximate value: €48 EUR per person