Witness traditional Venetian glassblowing as master craftsmen coax molten glass into graceful forms using centuries-old techniques. See vases and figurines emerge from roaring furnaces with remarkable speed and precision.

Hear how Murano’s guilds once guarded these secrets, shaping a global reputation for clarity and color. The workshop’s heat, rhythm, and artistry offer a close-up look at heritage you can support by selecting a piece that captures the lagoon’s light and palette.

Explore the Eternal City with a Local Specialist and join a guided panoramic tour that frames Rome’s ancient heart. Gaze at the exterior of the mighty Colosseum, survey the racing grounds of the Circus Maximus, and take in vistas toward the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill.

Absorb the story of a metropolis layered with empire, papal baroque, and modern bustle. Architectural fragments, triumphal arches, and lively piazzas reveal Rome’s evolution—inviting you to pause for photos and reflection at every sweeping viewpoint.

Walk Siena’s honey-hued lanes to the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, where the city’s fiercely contested Palio horse race unfolds twice each summer. Admire Gothic palazzi and browse artisan storefronts that still echo with medieval pride.

Glance toward the striped marble Duomo and learn how Siena’s prosperous republic thrived on trade and banking. Contrade flags, worn stone facades, and hand-painted ceramics speak to centuries of civic identity, artistry, and Tuscan tradition.

Discover Renaissance Florence on foot and join a guided walking tour past the multicoloured marble Duomo and across the political stage of Piazza della Signoria. Hear about Medici patronage that shaped the city’s art, science, and architecture.

Step inside artisan tradition as you witness leather and 18-carat gold demonstrations, learning how centuries-old techniques remain alive in modern workshops. See the Ponte Vecchio, spared in World War II, arching over the Arno with its storybook line of goldsmiths’ boutiques.

Connect with locals during a Be My Guest dinner on a working Tuscan estate hosted by the Miari Fulcis family. Stroll through a medieval cloister and gardens before sitting down to regional dishes paired with estate wines and stories.

Learn how the property’s organic olive oil and honey shape flavor and tradition, and hear tales of film sets and family heritage. It’s an intimate evening to meet your hosts and savor the warmth of Tuscan hospitality in an authentic countryside setting.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the gravity-defying Leaning Tower, the Romanesque cathedral, and Italy’s largest Baptistery. The ensemble’s white marble glows against emerald lawns for striking photographs.

Hear legends that swirl around Galileo and the tower’s tilt, and consider the Baptistery’s remarkable acoustics and sculpted decoration. Pisa’s maritime past and artistic achievements unfold in a compact setting that invites you to pause for photos and reflection amid centuries of craftsmanship.

Cruise by private launch along Venice’s storied waterways toward the open expanse of St. Mark’s Square. Palazzi shimmer on the waterline as you glide past moorings of bobbing gondolas and glimpses of the Grand Canal.

Arriving waterside heightens the city’s theatrical entrance—campaniles, domes, and marble arcades unfolding in sequence. The gentle thrum of the engine and briny lagoon air make this a Venetian rite of passage, perfect to pause for photos and reflection on the Serenissima’s elegance.

Explore Venice’s civic heart with exterior views of the Doge’s Palace and the storied Bridge of Sighs. Step into the grand space of St. Mark’s Square, taking in the mosaicked facade of St. Mark’s Basilica and the soaring Campanile.

Absorb tales of the Venetian Republic—merchants, explorers, and statesmen whose fortunes shaped this marble-framed lagoon. Byzantine shimmer, Gothic tracery, and Renaissance symmetry fuse into a singular stage set that invites you to trace the Serenissima’s rise in stone and gold.

Uncover Lucerne’s lakeside charm on an introductory stroll to the poignant Lion Monument, commemorating Swiss Guards who fell during the French Revolution. Continue to the flower-lined Chapel Bridge spanning the Reuss River.

Admire the Old Town’s painted facades and the bridge’s medieval roof panels, which illustrate moments from local history. Mountain silhouettes, wood-shingled roofs, and gentle river currents conjure a classic Swiss mood—perfect for photography and an unhurried appreciation of craft and setting.

Discover the French capital’s grandeur along the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde, with classic views toward the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. See the restored silhouette of Notre Dame Cathedral before a guided stroll through the Latin Quarter.

Café terraces, independent bookshops, and Left Bank lanes reveal layers from the Revolution to the age of poets and philosophers. Elegant facades and lively boulevards frame the city’s spirit—luminous by day, romantic by night, and endlessly photogenic in any season.

Drift through Venice’s quieter waterways and glide by gondola beneath low-slung stone bridges. Hear the gentle splash of the oar and watch reflections ripple across centuries-old brick and stucco.

These quiet back-canals reveal neighborhood rhythms far from the bustle of the Grand Canal. It’s an intimate perspective on the city’s floating architecture and romance. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to local conditions.

Venture across the lagoon to the island of Burano, famous for lace-making and pastel fishermen’s houses. Settle into a welcoming trattoria for a traditional seafood dinner that celebrates Venetian waters and family recipes.

Between colorful canals and bobbing boats, taste dishes shaped by tides and season, paired with regional wines. Learn how island life influences technique and flavor. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to availability.

Ascend by cable car or cogwheel railway to a nearby summit—often Mount Pilatus or Titlis—for sweeping alpine panoramas. From terraces high above the lake, scan glittering ridgelines and snow-capped peaks stretching across central Switzerland.

Breathe crisp mountain air, photograph serrated horizons, or enjoy a short walk to a lookout platform. Time and weather permitting, seasonal activities may be available on site. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Embrace the sparkle of a Parisian cabaret, where dancers, live music, and glittering costumes revive Belle Époque glamour. Expect high energy, witty performance, and the signature high-kicking can-can in an atmospheric theater.

Toast the show with a glass of champagne and savor a night made for sequins, spotlights, and showmanship—part of the city’s storied nightlife for more than a century. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to availability.

Begin your Italian chapter over a convivial Roman meal as you meet your Travel Director and fellow guests. Settle into the rhythm of the city with a relaxed welcome dinner, sampling seasonal dishes and local flavors that capture Rome’s appetite for life.

Hear practical tips and insider suggestions that set the tone for the journey, from navigating cobbled lanes to savoring gelato. Raise a glass to the days ahead and the art, history, and neighborhood ambiance that await across the Eternal City.

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

• Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city’s most iconic sites.
• Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today. 
• Siena: See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo.
• Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multicoloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
• Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
• Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.
• Venice: As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark’s Square.
• Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
• Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
• Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

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