Choose your Rome experience
Select a guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s celebrated frescoes, or a guided walking tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where the story of Ancient Rome comes to life.
Essential Europe · 9 Days · 3 Countries
Europe’s essentials,
with the details handled.
Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne and Paris come together in one thoughtfully paced journey through Italy, Switzerland and France — with signature sightseeing, local dining, scenic rail travel and unforgettable experiences built in.
Length
9 days
Countries
3
Route
Rome to Paris
Meals
12 included
A classic European journey
Basilicas, boutiques, bistros, and a lot more than the must-sees.
This Essential Europe tour goes beyond the landmarks to include the experiences, discoveries and flavors that make Italy, Switzerland and France feel unforgettable.
From rolling Tuscan hills and soaring Swiss Alps to Italian gelato, Swiss chocolate and French pastries, the journey pairs iconic places with memorable ways to experience them.
Special features included
The moments that make the itinerary feel exceptional.
Essential Europe
Starting at $3,799 per person
A nine-day journey through Italy, Switzerland and France.
Guided cultural highlights, local dining, scenic transportation and signature experiences are built into the tour from Rome to Paris.
Florence + Michelangelo’s David
A guided walking tour in Florence includes the Academy of Fine Arts and Michelangelo’s David, one of the world’s great masterpieces of Renaissance sculpture.
Venice by canal
Enjoy a private Venice canal boat ride, an orientation walk and a glass blowing demonstration while experiencing the city’s iconic waterways and centuries-old artisan traditions.
Venice dinner + Grand Canal by private water taxi
A Globus Local Favorite dinner at a local Venice restaurant is followed by a private water-taxi ride along the Grand Canal, admiring the city’s illuminated palaces from the water.
Castelgrande lunch + wine
Visit the Globus Local Favorite Courtyard of Castelgrande for a light lunch paired with wine, enjoying regional specialties at the UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking Bellinzona.
Lucerne on foot
Explore Lucerne on a walking tour and see the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge, two of Switzerland’s best-loved historic landmarks.
Basel to Paris by high-speed TGV
Ride a high-speed TGV train from Basel to Paris and enjoy one of Europe’s premier rail journeys through the French countryside.
Paris by neighborhood
A guided walking tour introduces one of Paris’s iconic quarters, exploring its distinctive character and historic charm.
Dinner on the Seine
Enjoy a scenic dinner cruise on the Seine River while taking in Paris’s celebrated landmarks from the water.
Three countries
Italy. Switzerland. France.
One itinerary connects three distinct European experiences, from Renaissance cities and canal-lined streets to Alpine scenery and Parisian boulevards.
Italy
Rome, Florence and Venice bring together ancient history, Renaissance art, local dining and iconic waterways.
Switzerland
Bellinzona and Lucerne add medieval architecture, regional flavors and the dramatic backdrop of the Swiss Alps.
France
Arrive in Paris by high-speed train, then experience the city on foot and from the Seine.
Route at a glance
Follow the journey from Rome to Paris.
This tour moves through Italy, Switzerland and France with iconic cities, scenic transitions and memorable stops along the way.
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Rome
Begin in the Eternal City with your choice of a Vatican or Ancient Rome experience.
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Florence
Continue into Tuscany for Renaissance art, architecture and Michelangelo’s David.
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Venice
Experience the canals, artisan traditions and a private water-taxi ride along the Grand Canal.
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Bellinzona
Pause in Switzerland for a Castelgrande lunch and regional wine in a UNESCO setting.
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Lucerne
See the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in one of Switzerland’s most beloved historic cities.
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Basel
Board the high-speed TGV for a scenic rail journey into France.
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Paris
End in Paris with a guided neighborhood walk and a dinner cruise on the Seine.
Meals included
Start the day well. Make room for memorable meals along the way.
The tour includes eight breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners, including locally focused experiences in Venice, Bellinzona and Paris.
Included breakfasts throughout the journey.
A light lunch paired with wine at Castelgrande.
Included dinners, including experiences in Venice and Paris.
The journey itself matters
Grand canals, medieval courtyards and a high-speed ride into Paris.
Moving through Europe becomes part of the experience: travel by private water taxi along Venice’s Grand Canal, ride an elevator to the courtyard of a medieval Swiss castle and board a high-speed TGV from Basel to Paris.
Wisp & Wonder can help connect the tour with flights and pre- or post-tour stays so the full journey feels seamless from departure to return.
Begin your Essential Europe journey
Ready to go from Rome to Paris?
Tell Kristy who is traveling and what matters most to you. She can help you shape the Essential Europe experience around your travel style and coordinate the details before and after the tour.