Rome to London Trail | Plus | Summer 2027 - From £571

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OVERVIEW
Limited budget to rock Europe but don't want to compromise? This trip hits up London, Rome & Paris plus ancient ruins & alpine views in 8 days. Starting in Rome for pizza & history, we'll parade through the breath-taking Alpine views of Switzerland and fall in love with romantic Paris, before arriving in the one-and-only city of London. On the way we'll take time to snap pictures in Tuscany, Florence, & Swiss villages, laze around the Leaning Tower of Pisa, as well as attempting to devour snails & wash them down with French champagne. Europe, it's been real.
EXPERIENCES
Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’

Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la!

Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.

Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.

Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.

Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.

Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.

Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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18/04/2027 25/04/2027 £1,225   Book
30/05/2027 06/06/2027 £1,315   Book
20/06/2027 27/06/2027 £1,355   Book
01/07/2027 08/07/2027 £1,355   Book
11/07/2027 18/07/2027 £1,355   Book
18/07/2027 25/07/2027 £1,345   Book
25/07/2027 01/08/2027 £1,345   Book
08/08/2027 15/08/2027 £1,345   Book
05/09/2027 12/09/2027 £1,315   Book
03/10/2027 10/10/2027 £1,255   Book
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ITINERARY

Hello and welcome to Rome! Say hello to your new crew before we jump right into our very first day of adventure. The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Take a moment to take in the unique beauty of this beautiful city where culture and la dolce vita is evident in every direction you look at. Start your Tuscan love affair with a walking tour through Florence’s charming streets, then wrap it up the Italian way with a mouthwatering dinner of Bistecca, the iconic Florentine steak.

It's almost time to say a heartfelt 'ciao' to Italy, and hello to the land of creamy chocolate, cheese and watches. But we have one more thing to do in Italy first.... As if we were going to jump from Florence to Switzerland without a sneaky side trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Here's your chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot, so make it a good one. With magical views unfolding outside our windows we'll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake it's named after. Here we'll visit the wooden chapel bridge and lion monument and take the chance to explore. Our recommendation for tonight? Swiss chocolate.

Today you're free to stroll the beautiful streets of Lucerne and sit in a coffee shop soaking up mountain life. For the foodies, there’s even an optional fondue dinner you can join later. But if you're looking for something a little more adventurous, you can opt for a visit to the top of Mt. Pilatus for breathtaking views over the Swiss Alps, or take an optional cruise across Lake Lucerne for a look at the epic Swiss Alps reflected off the water. Don't say we don't spoil you.

It’s been sweet, but we’re swapping Switzerland for France this afternoon.  But first, there's just time for one last breath of fresh mountain air. A quick lunch break in the home of the UN's headquarters and a view of that oh so famous water fountain. Grab a bite to eat and a last mouthful of delish swiss chocolate (try saying that three times fast) and then we'll be on our way. Rolling into the Beaujolais region of France amidst vineyards, we'll arrive at Contiki’s very own 16th century château. This might just be our most decadent accommodation yet, complete with newly-renovated bedrooms & bathrooms, an on-site nightclub, artwork in every room, a games room, and a powder room for makeup and hair. And we haven't even shown you the pool or the gardens yet! Tonight we'll start off with an included dinner and wine tasting here at the château, because, when in France...

Pinch yourself, this is another day at the Château & another chance to live your best French countryside life with a full day here in Beaujolais. Rise & shine with sunrise yoga on the sprawling lawn of the Château's gardens or loll about poolside in our castle-like setting. Our highlight today is a picnic in the picturesque gardens. Cue panoramic views & red wine.

Yes, yes, you could stay here forever, but unfortunately the show must go on. And there is more French fabulousness just around the corner, we promise.  After coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy, we'll arrive in the City of Lights. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, this evening we'll fall in love with everything Paris on a dreamy night-time tour. Is it just us, or is love in the air? Once we've seen the most famous landmarks, we'll celebrate our first night in the city with a dinner followed by a trip up the Montparnasse Tower for the best panoramic views of the city.

Pastries, paintings, perfume - Paris is yours! We'll take you to the glamorous Fragonard perfumery, then the time is yours to roam tree-lined quartiers, wander Le Marais for food, shop up a storm on the Champs Elysee, or get arty in the galleries of the Louvre. It's our last night together - make it count with can-can girls & a Cabaret show with dinner.

Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you've seen on this trip. And how close you've grown to your loved-up Contiki collective. For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south to Calais.This afternoon we cross from France to England... What a journey, if you've chosen to end your trip on arrival in London say a fond farewell to the remainder of your group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 2: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Château de Cruix (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Château de Cruix (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Picnic Lunch
DAY 6: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
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