8 nights from Rome to Paris with Globus
Overview
Basilicas, boutiques, and bistros. Cathedrals, canals, and cafés. Peaks, pasta, and pastries. This tour of Essential Europe goes beyond the “must-sees” to include the “must-dos,” the “must-discovers,” and the “must-devours.” As you travel and taste your way through Italy, Switzerland, and France, you’ll delightfully take a big bite out of your bucket list. The rolling Tuscan hills, the soaring Swiss Alps, plus mind-boggling mounds of Italian gelato, Swiss chocolate, and French éclairs are all awaiting from Rome to Paris on this delectable tour of Europe’s most popular destinations.
Cruising through Europe’s breathtaking scenery, captivating architecture, and greatest chapters of history has never been easier as you motor by private water taxi through the Grand Canal of Venice, ride an elevator to the courtyard of a medieval Swiss castle, and board a high-speed train for a scenic journey through the French countryside from Basel to Paris.
Package Details
• Travel dates: select departures 05 – 13 April 2026
• Prices from: R78,681 pps – SAVE: R6,000 per couple!
Itinerary
Welcome to Rome!
Already in Rome and can’t wait to start your tour? Make the most of Day 1 with an unforgettable optional excursion departing from your hotel this morning! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: dinner.
When in Rome:
ROME - Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon. (For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.)
Meals: breakfast
Tour Highlight:
LEGENDARY LIVES - Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.
Fine Art in Firenze:
FLORENCE - Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time to browse.
174 mi / 280 km.
Meals: breakfast.
Tour Highlight:
ART & ARCHITECTURE - Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent art Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, the Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.
Benvenuti a Venezia:
VENICE - Take a private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk, including, St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. Free time to browse before Globus Local Favorite dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal.
174 mi / 280 km.
Meals: breakfast & dinner.
Local Favorite:
LOCAL TASTES - Indulge in the tastes and traditions of true Italian cuisine in the home of seafood, pasta, and wine in Venice. A cruise on the Grand Canal is the perfect grand finale! Buon appetito!
Spectacular Switzerland:
BELLINZONA - Take the elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande and enjoy a light lunch with local specialties and Merlot wine for which the Ticino area is famous. Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard en route to Lucerne.
342 mi / 550 km.
Meals: breakfast & lunch.
Local Favorite:
HISTORIC SPOTS - Ride the elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande, high on the hills above Bellinzona. Part of the fortification dates back to the Middle Ages and it is today a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views and try out local specialties and the delicious Merlot wine for which the area is famous.
Sweet Sights of Switzerland:
LUCERNE - Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals: breakfast.
Tour Highlight:
PICTURE PERFECT - Serenity is found in a gaze across the stunning panoramas of the Swiss Alps above the lovely city of Lucerne. Spend time at leisure with a stroll through its magnificent medieval architecture and peaceful alpine lake.
French Connection:
BASEL - Board the high-speed TGV train to Paris. Free time this afternoon and evening.
404 mi / 650 km.
Meals: breakfast.
Tour Highlight:
PICTURE PERFECT - Gliding across the French countryside at warp speed is an experience to write home about. Pass by the rows of vineyards on your way from Basel to Paris and get in the mood for the wine and song awaiting in the City of Light.
C’est Magnifique in the City of Light:
PARIS - Free time this morning. Your sightseeing this afternoon is composed of a guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine, with incredible sights of celebrated landmarks.
Meals: breakfast & dinner.
Tour Highlight:
CITY SIGHTS - As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tranquility of the Seine River to the tempting treats in a corner café, your hearts are set on sharing France’s captivating City of Light any time you please.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals: breakfast.
Includes / Excludes
Inclusions
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- Transportation between destinations
- Air-conditioned motorcoach
- Tour director and local guides
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
Exclusions
- Flights and related taxes
- Visas (if required)
- Travel Insurance
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Activities & services not specified
- Anything of a personal nature
Terms & Conditions
- Prices are per person, capacity controlled, subject to availability and further subject to rate of exchange fluctuations at time of booking.
- Operators reserve the right to increase fares and end promotional offers without prior notice.
- Valid for sale until 06 January 2026.
