Insight > Rome to London

Rome to London
13 Days starting from $3,199

Countries Visited:
Italy, Switzerland, France, England

 

Length: 13 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: European Discovery
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: E925
   
 
About This Tour


This classic tour is evenly paced with two-night stays in the key cities of Rome, Venice, Lucerne and Paris. The only one-night stop is the Renaissance city of Florence which is only a short drive from Rome.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director (hosted by Insight staff in London)
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Airport arrival transfer Day 2 and departure transfer in London on Day 13

Quality Dining

  • Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Rome (DA)
  • 1 Continental (CB), 1 Full Breakfast (B) & 9 enhanced or Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 3 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

13 Days ~ Italy ~ Switzerland ~ France ~ England

Tour Pace
This classic tour is evenly paced with two-night stays in the key cities of Rome, Venice, Lucerne and Paris. The only one-night stop is the Renaissance city of Florence which is only a short drive from Rome, allowing plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping.

DAY 1 – THU – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

DAY 2 – FRI – ROME AT LEISURE
Welcome to Rome! On arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel, set in scenic gardens. There’s time at leisure to explore or relax: perhaps spend some time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso. In the evening, join your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peters.

DAY 3 – SAT – ROME SIGHTSEEING
A local guide introduces you to the grandeur of the city today. In the independent Vatican State, visit the superb Vatican Museums, housing a vast art collection gathered by Popes over the ages. Continue into the Sistine Chapel, glorious masterpiece of Michelangelo's fresco skills. Now enter St Peter's Basilica, seeing Michelangelo's early ‘Pieta’ and Bernini's ‘Popes' Altar’ sited above the spot where St Peter is reputed to have been crucified. Cross the Tiber to hear tales of the glory of ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum. It’s a Dine-Around evening tonight so get together with your new found friends for a delectable dinner from a selection of local restaurants. (BB,DA)

DAY 4 – SUN – ROME – FLORENCE
Head north, following the valley of the River Tiber, to reach Umbria’s hill-top towns and the beautiful region of Tuscany. View Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo before walking to the magnificent Duomo; Brunelleschi’s dome is perfectly complimented by the slender belltower. See the ‘Gates of Paradise’ on the baptistery before continuing to the living gallery of Signoria Square, political stage of the Florentines. Take time to shop for leather and gold products in this wonderful city before reaching the hotel.
Hotel: Cosmopolitan. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – MON – FLORENCE – VENICE
Cross the Apennine Mountains, passing Bologna and the flood plains of the River Po to enjoy a scenic drive along the famous Brenta Riviera. See the magnificent classical villas that were once the summer residences of the Venetian nobility. Drive along the canal through Strà, Dolo and Mira to reach your hotel on the fashionable Venice Lido.
Hotel: Biasutti. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – TUE – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Soak up the atmosphere as a private launch takes you across the Venetian Lagoon to St Mark’s Square. Hear the glorious history of ‘La Serenissima’, once one of the greatest trading centres of the world – the city’s wealth and power is demonstrated by the riches of St Mark’s Basilica. See the Doges’ Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs before visiting a glass showroom for a demonstration of traditional craftsmanship. Gondolas are an inseparable part of the image of Venice - find out why on your included Premium Highlight gondola ride along the peaceful canals. Don’t miss the chance to try the delicious seafood, freshly caught in the lagoon. (BB)

DAY 7 – WED – VENICE – LUCERNE
Leave the Veneto region this morning and stop in Verona where you can see Juliet’s balcony and the first century Roman arena, now used for the annual Verona Music festival. Then on through the Italian lake District to the Swiss Alps, with snow-covered mountain peaks and flower-bedecked chalets, to the delightful town of Lucerne.
Hotel: Astoria. (BB)

DAY 8 – THU – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING
Join your Tour Director to see the covered Chapel Bridge and the stirring Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss guards who died defending the King of France. Spend some time shopping for watches and chocolate. Enjoy an exciting included highlight - an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Admire the stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks, including the Eiger and Jungfrau, before descending over mountain crags and pine forests back to terra firma. (BB,D)

DAY 9 – FRI – LUCERNE – PARIS
Pass the Swiss port city of Basel en route to France, skirting the Jura Mountains, and travelling through the wine producing area of Burgundy. Head for Paris where you stay for two fabulous nights.
Hotel: Sofitel Bercy. (BB)

DAY 10 – SAT – PARIS SIGHTSEEING
Join a local guide to see the famous Notre Dame Cathedral before driving past the façades of the Louvre to the Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine was set up for the execution of Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Continue along the elegant Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Now ascend the Eiffel Tower for fine views over the city before concluding the tour with a visit to Napoleon’s Tomb in the Église du Dôme. Spend the evening at leisure. (BB)

DAY 11 – SUN – PARIS – LONDON
Cross the battlefields of World War One en route to Calais and your voyage back to Dover. A short drive brings you back to London.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch. (BB)

DAY 12 – MON – LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Your half day sightseeing tour shows you Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is at leisure to explore or shop. (B)

DAY 13 – TUE – RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport. (CB)


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Hotels
There is an interesting variety of hotels on this tour, ranging from the modern Crowne Plaza St Peters, situated in four hectares of lush parkland in Rome and the Astoria in Lucerne, to the more traditional Biasutti on the Lido in Venice, home of the annual Film Festival.

Fellow Passengers
This tour provides the perfect introduction to the incredible cultural and scenic variety that Europe offers. It is also the perfect tour to take after spending time in Italy and wishing to explore further into northern Europe, ending in London.

Highlights
The awe-inspiring heritage of Rome, the artistic wealth of Florence, the magical waterscape of Venice, followed by the Alpine views from the summit of Mount Pilatus and the Parisian panorama from the Eiffel Tower, all culminate in the pageantry of London.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • Visit St Peter’s Basilica seeing Michelangelo’s early work ‘the Pieta’
  • Traditional Glass-blowing in Venice & leather-work demonstration in Florence
  • Views over Florence and the River Arno from Piazza Michelangelo
  • See the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ & open-air gallery of Signoria Square in Florence
  • See the Palladian villas that line the Brenta Canal
  • Cruise to St Mark’s Square to see the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs & St Mark’s Basilica
  • See Juliet’s balcony and the Roman Arena in Verona
  • View the emotive Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
  • See Notre Dame & drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
  • See all the sights of London’s West End
  • Scenic Drives - Apennines, Italian Lakes, Swiss Alps & Burgundy

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tours with audio headsets where appropriate in Rome, Florence, Paris & London
  • Orientation tours in Venice & Lucerne

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director (hosted by Insight staff in London)
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Airport arrival transfer Day 2 and departure transfer in London on Day 13

Quality Dining

  • Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Rome (DA)
  • 1 Continental (CB), 1 Full Breakfast (B) & 9 enhanced or Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 3 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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