10 days international road tour England, France, Switzerland, Rome
This international road trip holiday criss-crosses London to Paris to see the White Cliffs of Dover as you cross by ferry to Calais in France and onto lakeside Lucerne by road to view historical monuments and lagoons. Traverse the Alps into Italy via the scenic St. Gotthard route and catch a glimpse of Lake Como as you continue on to Venice and Florence in Rome for fascinating guided sightseeing tour across the River Tiber to view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome.
Day 1: Arrival London.
Take a flight to London Heathrow airport and are driven to Best Western London Peckham / Royal Chulan or similar.
Day 2: London at Leisure
spend the day relaxing and shopping in London or simply take a city tour. Accommodation Best Western Peckham/ Royal Chulanor similar.
Day 3: London – Paris (2 Nights)
A very warm welcome from our Representative on arrival. You will be picked up by bus and proceed to see the White Cliffs of Dover as you cross by ferry to Calais in France. Travel past the Somme battlefields in northern France to the glittering capital Paris, your home for the next two nights. Consider a cruise along the Seine on a scenic boat ride.
Accommodation: Novotel 14 Porte d’Orléans or similar.
Day 4: Paris Orientation and Free Time
Your morning guided orientation covers many of the city’s highlights including views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Spend the afternoon as you wish. You might like to round off your Parisian adventure this evening with a spectacular cabaret show. Buffet Breakfast
Day 5: Paris – Lucerne Region
Today, drive through the Burgundy region where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Pass the fortified town of Belfort and arrive in lakeside Lucerne. Take in views of the 14th-century Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument during your orientation tour. Dine tonight at your hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Ibis Kriens or similar.
Day 6: Lucerne Region – Venice
Traverse the Alps into Italy via the scenic St. Gotthard route and catch a glimpse of Lake Como. Skirt the sprawling commercial capital, Milan, arriving later in the region of Venice, a historically wealthy city built across 118 islands in a scenic lagoon.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation:ILBurchiello
Day 7: Venice Orientation – Florence
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and see the sumptuous Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop. Afterwards, you might like to take an Optional Experience to Burano Island for a delightful lunch. Cross the Apennine Mountains, arriving later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation:Star hotels Vespucci or similar.
Day 8: Florence – Rome (2 Nights)
See the sights during your orientation tour of Florence which includes a stroll to Santa Croce Square. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city’s historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leather craft before departing for Rome. Buffet Breakfast Accommodation Palace or similar.
Day 9: Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
Your Local Specialist takes you on a guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica, believed to enclose the tomb of St. Peter. Consider taking an Optional Experience to visit inside the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Your fascinating guided sightseeing tour continues across the River Tiber to view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own. Shop in smart boutiques on the Via Ottaviano or throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain. Buffet Breakfast
Day 10: Depart Rome
After breakfast, say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your fellow travelers at the end of a dream holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Buffet Breakfast
Price US$3995 per person sharing, minimum two people with flights.
Domestic rate ksh.499, 500 per person sharing, minimum two people with flights.
Departures are February to November
