Cities of Europe Tour: Barcelona, Paris, Venice & Rome

Day 1: Welcome to Spain!

Experience magic as soon as you arrive in Spain with a private taxi transfer from the airport to your hotel in the heart of Barcelona.

Day 2: Paella cooking class

No vacation to Spain would be complete without learning the secrets of the perfect Spanish paella. On this special culinary experience, you will learn to prepare a classic Catalonia paella during a three-hour class. Your group cooking class will take place in a private home with a professional chef, who will teach you how to prepare the famous seafood paella through an interactive demonstration. Afterwards, you can sit down with your new friends to enjoy a delicious lunch that you have helped create, accompanied by local wine, Spanish beer or soft drinks.

Day 3: Bonjour Paris!

It’s time to say goodbye to the wonderful Barcelona, as this morning our smartly dressed driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the train station. After a high-speed international train journey, you will arrive in Paris, where a driver will be waiting to greet you and will whisk you in a modern car to your hotel in the heart of this romantic city.

Day 4: VIP tour of Paris (with the Louvre)

On your first full day in Paris, we will treat you to a VIP driving tour of the city so that you can discover all the magical attractions with a private guide by your side. As a part of the day, you see see the Opera Garnier, the Place Vendôme (a jewel of architecture from the 17th century) and the Palais Royal. You will also be treated to a visit inside the Louvre, before following the Seine River to the Ile de la Cite, where you will enjoy a guided visit to the splendid Notre Dame Cathedral. But that's not all: this VIP tour of Paris also includes stops at the Marais district, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Gardens before you enjoy free time for lunch. Your tour then comes to a wonderful finale with visits to the Orsay Museum, the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe and, finally, the Eiffel Tower (exterior only). With so much to see, this in-depth tour is the perfect way to see Paris in a day!

Day 5: Dinner at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River cruise

Today, we have a very special treat for you as we have reserved a table for you at 58 Tour Eiffel - the iconic restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower. With soft lighting and gentle music, you will be able to enjoy delightful city views as you indulge in a decadent Parisian meal. After your tastebuds have been treated to a flavor explosion, your heart will be treated to a romantic one-hour cruise of the Seine River, which runs through the center of Paris.

Day 6: Welcome to Italy!

It is time to say goodbye to Paris and leave for the one and only Venice - the famous Floating City of Italy. You will be treated to luxury as soon as you arrive in this magical city as you will enjoy a private water taxi transfer from the airport to your hotel on the main island. After some time to settle in at your enchanting hotel, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a private gondola tour of Venice's most captivating canals, including the famous Grand Canal. A friendly local guide will accompany you on the 30-minute ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.

Day 7: VIP food tour of Venice

Venice has a food culture unlike anywhere else in Italy – or the world, for that matter. As a trading city, Venice has access to spices and produce from around the world, as well as endless access to fresh, local fish. On this four-hour private culinary tour of Venice, you will discover the heart of Venice through its stomach with a private guide, who will show you the best Venetian markets and tell you all about the local delicacies. There will, of course, be plenty of time to stop and sample Venetian snacks, known as cicheti, making this tour a real treat for foodies.

Day 8: Welcome to Rome!

As your Europe vacation comes into its final days, you will have the opportunity to discover the captivating history of Italy's capital with two nights in ancient Rome. You will travel by first-class train from Venice to Rome, and our professional driver will be waiting for you at the station to take you to your centrally-located Roman hotel.

Day 9: Discover the Enchanting Spirituality of Vatican City

On your first full day in Rome, you will join our expert tour guide on a wonderful journey to the world’s smallest sovereign state and one of the most important stretches of land in the Catholic religion as you cross the border into Vatican City. Start your adventure at the door of St Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest religious buildings in the world and a crowning example of Renaissance architecture, where, once inside, you can discover spectacular art from Michelangelo and Bernini. After enjoying the delights of St Peter’s, you’ll enter the Vatican Museums, which are filled with rare artefacts and priceless masterpieces, including ancient Greek statues and Renaissance frescoes that are simply waiting for you to discover them. At this point, you may feel that the Vatican couldn’t get any more glorious, but we have saved a grand finale! On the last part of this Vatican City tour, as you cast your gaze to the heavens, you will witness the unmatched genius of Michelangelo in the sensational Sistine Chapel. This is a building unlike anything else on Earth, so be sure to take some time to savor it as your detailed tour of the Vatican comes to an unforgettable end!

Day 10: And so your dream vacation reaches its end

This morning sees you leave Italy but we will treat you to one last luxury with a private car transfer from your hotel to Rome Fiumicino Airport.