A trip you'll remember for a lifetime!

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This is a fabulous tour for friends, families, grandparents & grandchildren, couples, and solo travelers to experience a traditional golden-era European Grand Tour!

 

You'll discover four of Europe's most magnificent cities -- London, England; Paris, France; Barcelona, Spain; and Rome, Italy... learning about each country's history & culture... seeing each city's major landmarks, world-famous art & architecture... engaging with local people & European life... and enjoying delicious cuisine.

 

​​LONDON... Here We Come!

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On your arrival to England you'll be met at London's LHR airport by a car service driver who will transport you to our London hotel.

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We'll start the grand tour in central London where we'll meet for a welcome reception/dinner of traditional English cuisine.

 

We'll take tours with local historian guides visiting London's top landmarks -- Tower of London and the Crown Jewels... Westminster Abbey... plus see Buckingham Palace...  Parliament... Big Ben... Tower Bridge... Trafalgar Square... Hyde Park... Piccadilly Circus... Oxford Street.

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We'll view magnificent London from the water taking a boat ride on The Thames... have traditional English afternoon tea... visit a London pub.

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You'll have free time in London for personal sightseeing... to visit major museums: the British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Gallery and Tate Modern… attend a West End play... shop in London's famous  department stores: Harrods, Selfridges, and Liberty… browse Knighstbridge's chic boutiques… enjoy the serenity in central London by The Serpentine lake in Hyde Park.

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Optional before breakfast group pleasure walks are offered through London neighborhoods for those who want some morning exercise before starting their vacation day. 

 

Next Destination... PARIS!

 

We'll board an Eurostar train at London's St Pancras Rail Station, traveling Premiere-Class going non-stop under the English Channel to arrive at Gare du Nord train station in central Paris.

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​Whether it's your first or fifteenth visit to the "City of Light," there’s plenty to see and enjoy in majestic Paris! 

 

We’ll stay three glorious nights in the Saint-Germain district, a short distance from Paris's major attractions, shopping, restaurants, and famous Left Bank sidewalk cafes. 

 

We'll see Paris's top landmarks -- Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, and Place de Concorde. We'll take private tour with a local Paris art historian guide to the world's most famous art museum, The Louvre, and tour Saint Chappelle to see the stunning stained glass windows.

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We'll take a day trip to nearby Versailles to tour Palace of Versailles, Europe's grandest palace, with local historian guide. 

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Afternoons are free for exploring Paris on your own... to visit Musee d'Orangerie, Centre George Pompidou, Musee Picasso, and Musee Rodin art museums… tour Les Invalides, home of France's Army Military Museum and Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte… shop at the famous designer fashion boutiques on Rue Saint-Honroe... visit Paris's grand department stores: Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, and Le Bon March… browse through Paris's specialty stores, from fabrics to food... meander through Rue Cler street market or Porte de Clignancourt antique market… relax in a green chair around the pond in Luxembourg Gardens... enjoy an apéritif at an outdoor cafe along Boulevard Saint-Germain.

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We'll take an evening river cruise on The Seine to view Paris at night, traveling past Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and Pont Neuf.

 

We'll enjoy group dinners at local bistros... take after-dinner strolls along the Seine River.

 

Optional before breakfast group pleasure walks are offered through Paris neighborhoods... through Luxembourg Gardens & The Tuileries... along The Seine & through Isle de Saint Louis. 

 

On to SPAIN!

 

From Paris we'll board a high-speed TGV train and travel 1st-Class to Barcelona-Sants train station.

 

Barcelona is Spain's #1 visited city with it's bustling excitment, historic "Gothic Quarter" old town district, and stunning architecture!.

 

We'll stay in a boutique hotel near the historic Gothic Quarter.

 

The highlight of our visit will be taking a tour with a local historian guide of Antoni Gaudi's architecture masterpieces - La Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo... plus walking through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter (old town district) seeing La Rambla, Mercat de la Boqueria, Cathedral of Barcelona and Placa Reial.

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One evening we'll venture on an evening tapas safari.

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There will be free time for personal sightseeing...  to visit the Picasso Musuem... shop at Barcelona boutiques and local markets... relax at outdoor cafes.

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​Then to ITALY!​​

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From Barcelona we'll board a non-stop flight to Rome.

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Rome, the "Eternal City" and capital of Italy, is where we'll finish the tour staying three nights in a boutique hotel located in Rome's historic central district. 

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We'll take tours with local historian guides of the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica... The Colosseum and The Forum. 

 

We'll visit the Spanish Steps... Trevi Fountain... Piazza Navona... and Borghese Gardens.

 

There will be free time for shopping Rome boutiques and visiting local markets. 

 

Optional before breakfast pleasure walks are offered through Rome's historic city center and along the Tibor River.

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​We'll end our tour with a gala farewell dinner with traditional Italian cuisine. 

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The European Grand Tour Is Designed To Provide:

• A fabulous vacation experience to four magnificent European capital cities -- London, Paris, Barcelona & Rome.

• A friendly and fun small group environment. 

• Many activities -- including tours with local guides of London's, Paris's, Barcelona's and Rome's most famous  landmarks and sites... visiting renowned museums, archaeological sites, castles & cathedrals... traditional English afternoon tea... gelato tasting... tapas safari.

• Free time to organically explore and enjoy London, Paris, Barcelona and Rome at your own pace for personal sightseeing, relaxation, and shopping. Free time in evenings to attend a London West End play or visit a local pub... meander along the Seine in Paris to browse through the book stalls lining the river walk... sit under the stars at an outdoor cafe in Barcelona.... take an after-dinner stroll through Rome's historic city center and toss a coin into Trevi Fountain.

• Optional before breakfast morning pleasure walks.

• Recommendations of local restaurants, bistros, cafes and pubs to explore on your own... yet everyone is invited to join local cuisine group meals at personal-selected restaurants.

• Concierge service & support – fully escorted tour, personal & customized service for a WORRY-FREE vacation!​ 

 

What's Included:

• 14 Days / 13 Nights - staying in personally-selected boutique hotels.

• ​Inter-Europe Transportation:

  • High-speed Eurostar train training Premiere-Class from Paris to London to Paris.

  • High-speed TGV train traveling 1st-Class from Paris to Barcelona

  • Economy class flight from Barcelona to Rome.

• Airports / Train Stations / Hotels Transfers:

  • Transfer on arrival from London LHR airport to London hotel

  • Transfer from London hotel to London train station

  • Transfer from Paris train station to Paris hotel

  • Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris train station for train to Barcelona

  • Tansfer from Barcelona train station to Barcelona hotel

  • Transfer from Barcelona hotel to Barcelona airport for flight to Rome

  • Transfer from Rome airport to Rome hotel

• London Activities:

  • Welcome Reception/Dinner – featuring traditional English cuisine, an opportunity to review tour activities.

  • Tour of Westminster Abbey with local London historian guide.

  • Tour of Tower of London and the Crown Jewels with local historian guide.

  • See top London landmarks --  Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street.

  • Boat ride on The Thames

  • Traditional Afternoon English Tea -- with finger sandwiches; scones with clotted cream & fruit preserves; variety of cakes & pastries; selection of teas.

  • Free time for personal exploring & sightseeing... shopping... relaxing.

  • Optional before breakfast pleasure walks through central London parks and neighborhoods.

  • Gala Farewell Dinner -- featuring traditional English cuisine celebrating two spectacular weeks in Europe.

• Paris Activities:​

  • Tour of The Louvre with Paris local art historian guide.

  • Tour Sainte Chapelle with local historian guide.

  • See top Paris landmarks -- Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs de Elysee,  Rue de Honroe, Latin Quarter, Saint Germain District, The Opera, Concorde, Isle de Saint Louis

  • Day trip to Versailles to Palace of Versailles with local historian guide. 

  • Evening cruise on the Seine River to view the "City of Light" at night.

  • Free time for personal exploring & sightseeing... shopping... relaxing.

  • Optional before breakfast pleasure walks through central Paris -- Luxembourg Gardens & Tuileries Garden, along The Seine and through Isle de St. Louis.

• Barcelona Activities:

  • Tour with local historian guide of Antoni Gaudi's architecture masterpieces - La Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo

  • Walking visit through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter (old town district) seeing La Rambla, Mercat de la Boqueria, Cathedral of Barcelona and Placa Reial

  • Tapas Safari – an evening visiting tapas bars, sampling an assortment of Spanish appetizers.

  • Free time for personal exploring & sightseeing... shopping... relaxing.

  • Optional before breakfast pleasure walks through central Barcelona.

• Rome Activities:

  • Tour of Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica with local historian guide.

  • Tour of The Colosseum and The Forum with local historian guide.

  • Walking visits to the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Borghese Gardens.

  • Free time for personal exploring & sightseeing... shopping... relaxing.

  • Optional before breakfast pleasure walks through central Rome.

  • Gala Farewell Dinner -- featuring traditional Italian cuisine celebrating two spectacular weeks in Europe.

• Palace, cathedral, museum, archaeological site & garden entrance fees for all group activities and day trips.

• Concierge service & support – personal & customized service by WalkEurope president, Tom Harter.

 

Arrival/Departure Cities: 

Arrival City: London, England

Departure City: Rome, Italy

 

Tour Cost:

Includes taking an Eurostar high-speed train, traveling Premiere-Class, between London and Paris... taking a high-speed TGV train, traveling 1st-Class, between Paris to Barcelona... taking a non-stop flight, travel Economy-Class, from Barcelona to Rome.

             

• $12,975 – 14 days / 13 nights per person in double occupancy shared hotel room. 

• Added cost for private single room hotel accommodation option – $3,250

 

Space Is Limited -- Reserve Early!

Small Group Tour. Limited to 15 Guests.