European Wonderland End Paris
11 Day Europe Family Tour from Rome to Paris via Bologna
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- Day 1 Welcome to RomeNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 2 Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican CityNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 3 Admire Siena and FlorenceNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 4 Explore FlorenceNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 5 Journey to Bologna and on to VeniceNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 6 Discover the Floating City of VeniceNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 7 Onwards to Lake Como and EngelbergNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 8 Uncover Lucerne’s TreasuresNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 9 Off to Magical ParisNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 10 Explore Paris’s SightsNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 11 Farewell ParisNavigation Chevron Right Icon
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About this trip
About this trip
What's included
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10 nights
Accommodation
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15 Meals
10 breakfasts, 5 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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On-trip Transport
All transport shown. VIP private door-to-door UK airport transfers included. *This service is excluded from UK-based trips.
The Trafalgar difference
Connect with Locals
The Pazzi and de Medici feud is brought to light in this visit to the 12th-century Castle of Trebbio where you will enjoy a traditional Tuscan Be My Guest buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting. (Day 3)
Dive into Culture
Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries. (Day 6)
Family Fun
A cooking experience with all the trimmings! Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an expert and then share your masterpiece with the family. (Day 1)
Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own. (Day 6)
Sightseeing highlights
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Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Paris with a Local Specialist
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Discover Siena, Venice and Lucerne
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Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum in Rome, a glass blowing factory and a mask making studio in Venice
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View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, scenic Lake Como, the spectacular alpine scenery of Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
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See the vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields in France
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Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice and along the Seine River
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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London airport transfer service is available to purchase. Conditions apply.
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Drop-off if you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar, or at the London Reception Centre.
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Handcrafted Highlights
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Overall Rating
4.7
Out of 5
Based on 162 independent reviews
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Well orchestrated European adventure!
The itinerary hit the major cities and historical sites we imagined. The coach was clean and comfortable. The hotels were 4 star with the one in Rome exceeding expectations with the size of the room and the meals.
Read allEverything was arranged superbly and the tour director was attentive to details. Beyond visiting other cultures my children interacted and befriended children of 2-3 other cultures within our tour group.
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My family had the most wonderful and safe trip guided by our tour director.
Definitely, in fact I will recommend this tour to my neighbour and friends.
Read allOur tour director ************ made the trip run so smoothly and timely. We were always first for the major attractions which then give us enough time to enjoy without the crowd. He was also so considerate about the kids given this is a family tour.
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European Wonderland was AMAZING!!!
It's a full on 10 days with some early starts but we loved every minute,
Read allWe absolutely loved our European Wonderland trip, everything from the accommodation, bags getting portered to and from our rooms, the meals included and most of the optionals were outstanding. We loved the fact that we found a company that specifically do family tours so we knew that our children would have other friends to play with and we would be travelling with like minded people. Our tour director ********** was AMAZING and she always went above and beyond to make our trip the best it could be and she exceeded our expectations so much that we would love to do another tour with her in the future. We absolutely loved our family Trafalgar tour and will definitely be recommending Trafalgar to our friends and family.
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The best way to see Europe!
So much to see in 10 days, very informative and interesting tour. Great way to travel with the children. Hotels were nice, food was plentiful, tour was fantastic. Out tour guide John was awesome, great with the kids. Added little bits of interesting facts and even little treats along the way. I was hesitant when I booked this but I was so pleased we did.. I'd recommend this tour to anyone with kids. Mine was 6yrs and maybe a bit young but she managed fine, just a few late nights, but this is perfect for 8-15year olds
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European Wonderland - the real Europe
It’s all amazing - a must do! See response to earlier question.
Read allWe had a wonderful experience with ********** and driver Tonino (sp?) and would do it all over again in a heartbeat. There were so many highlights and so many positive things I could type here but I will limit it! As European Wonderland is geared towards children, Lara made sure it was still relevant for teenagers. I never thought my 15 year old would join in pizza making or making Venetian masks but she did! Lara was so knowledgeable with history, culture and language in all three countries we visited but we particularly enjoyed our Italian experience given we spent the majority of the tour here. We loved learning some Italian words and phrases and are still using the words back home in New Zealand. Of course, this was alongside some French and Swiss-German basics too! Lara has the x-factor - she has charisma and passion and you cannot help but be drawn to her. She has an energy and a presence that makes her perfect for this role. She was open about how much she loved her job too and you could really see and feel that while we were on our tour. There is no way I would ever have been able to see as much or do as much as we did with this tour. We queue jumped, we saw the ‘real’ Italy, Switzerland and France just as Lara wanted to show us and we always felt safe. Never in a million years did I think you could go to the Vatican City and begin the tour of St Peters Basilica with virtually no other people there, or hardly need to queue for the Colosseum! I need to mention local guide Carlotta (sp?) who was the best guide of the tour. Really engaging and knowledgeable, with a great energy. There are so many highlights but seeing the ‘real’ Europe is unforgettable. The Tuscan dinner at Castello del Trebbio is an optional experience as is Nouvelle Eve in Paris which I think everyone must do - simply amazing. Our time in Venice was another highlight, particularly the afternoon spent at Burano. The Swiss experience was also great, visiting a working farm and having a traditional assists folk lunch - a highlight of all the children on the tour. Even on travel days there’s would still be things to see along the way, such as Siena, to learn about the famous horse race and Verona to see Romeo and Juliet’s balcony! It was my first time in Europe and travelling with teenagers, I felt relaxed and at ease knowing Lara and Tonino were effectively in charge! I just felt like Lara went the extra mile, even down to knowing where the free bathroom stops were along the way - essential for travelling with kids on travel days! That’s the kind of minor detail that actually makes a real difference. When it comes to safety, Tonino’s driving was second to none. We always felt safe on the road. We were particularly impressed with him upon arrival at the Novotel Eiffel Paris where he had to perform a very tight manoeuvre to get us into a park and he did it! The whole coach clapped and cheered once he had done it - that was exactly the sort of thing I mean when I say we felt safe and that his driving was second to none. He always kept the coach in good condition and it was always spotless. I cannot sing Lara and Tonino’s praises enough. They are a real credit to your company and really are you’re Trafalgar ‘brand’. We will never forget our first time in Europe. We began the Trafalgar tour with no expectations at all as it was our first kind of tour like this and we’ve come away, having had our expectations well and truly exceeded. Thank you Lara, Tonino and Trafalgar for making all our Europe dreams come true - I know that sounds cheesy but if you did this tour you’d know exactly what I mean! I can’t wait to now start saving for our next Trafalgar. Photos: Castello del Trebbio, A Venice canal and Burano.
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