Grand Tour of Rome, Paris, London, and More

The cultural capitals of Italy, Germany, France, and England throw open their arms during this 17-day European vacation with roundtrip airfare and city-to-city rail and air transport from go-today. After a a whirlwind tour of Italy that begins in Rome and ends in Florence, you’ll explore the beer halls of Munich, stroll the streets of Paris, and revel in the trendy art scene of London. This tour includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago, or New York City
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at Holiday Inn Rome - Pisana or similar in Rome
• Second class rail from Rome to Florence
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at Hotel Meridiana or similar in Florence
• Second class rail from Florence to Venice
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Smart Hotel Holiday or similar in Venice
• Second class rail from Venice to Munich
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Leonardo Hotel Munich Arabellapark or similar in Munich
• Second class rail from Munich to Paris
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at Comfort Hotel Lamarck Paris 18 or similar in Paris
• Flight from Paris to London
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at My Place Hotel or similar in London
• Daily breakfast
• Additional $200 per person for an optional two-day “hop on/off” bus tour in each city

Rome, Italy

• Climb the Spanish Steps at the Piazza di Spagna, where you’ll find an elaborate fountain and the house where English poet John Keats briefly lived in 1821. Movie lovers will recognize the steps from Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn.
• Rent a scooter if you dare! Roman traffic is famously fast and dicey, but a Vespa from one of the many scooter-rental stands is a must for seeing the city like a local.
• Eat this: Try cacio e pepe, a simple handmade pasta sprinkled with black pepper and fresh cheeses.

Venice, Italy

• Teatro La Fenice: Named after the legendary phoenix, this grand theater has twice risen from the ashes after destructive fires. Today, the third iteration is home to the city’s enviable opera and symphony scene.
• Ride a gondola through the Grand Canal to get a different view of the Palazzo Ducale and St. Mark’s Basilica. But don’t just stick to this famous waterway; take a ride through other canals to see quaint neighborhood churches and the Bridge of Sighs.
• Eat this: Bigoli in salsa, a hearty, no-frills combination of scratch-made bigoli pasta, onion, and salty anchovies.

Florence, Italy

• Giotto’s Bell Tower: A slender Romanesque stunner decorated with marble in three different colors and elaborate reliefs by Renaissance sculptors. Climb its more than 400 steps stairs for a beautiful view at the top.
• Ponte Vecchio: Butchers originally worked the stalls along this covered stone bridge across the Arno River. Today it’s loaded with vendors selling jewelry, cheap watercolors, and souvenir trinkets.
• Drink this: Campari, the bitter, blood-red liqueur infused with Italian herbs. Try it with gin and sweet vermouth in a Negroni, a cocktail rumored to have been invented at Florence’s Caffè Cavalli.

Munich, Germany

• Marienplatz: The city’s central square since the 12th century, this bustling plaza is home to the gothic Old Town Hall, gothic revival New Town Hall, and the Mariensäule, a stunning celebratory column commemorating the end of the Thirty Years’ War.
• Bavarian State Opera: Founded in 1653, this company held world premieres by Mozart and Wagner.
• Drink this: Beer! Primarily, the malty Dunkels and crisp Helles brewed according to Reinheitsgebot purity laws and found at the famed beer hall Hofbräuhaus am Platzl.

Paris, France

• Notre-Dame Cathedral: This 12th-century church towers over the Seine and marks the unofficial center of Paris. Its Gothic spires and gargoyles were immortalized in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
• The Catacombs: Flickering lanterns cast light on carefully arranged skulls and bones in these narrow underground passageways that served as solutions to overcrowded cemeteries in the early 1800s.
• Drink this: Apéritifs like vermouth and dry sherry come before dinner; digestifs—port, brandy, liqueurs—are sipped at the end of the meal.

London, United Kingdom

• England’s beautiful game: London is home to hundreds of football clubs, including five in England’s star-studded top division. Catch a match from August to May.
• Recreate classic album covers at Abbey Road, Heddon Street (David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars), and Berwick Street (Oasis’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?)
• Eat this: You’ll find plenty of hearty steak pies, Yorkshire puddings, and fish and chips at the city’s 7,000+ pubs, but don’t overlook more adventurous fare; for instance, shops in East London are known throughout the city for their jellied eels.

Frequently Asked Questions

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2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you can arrange for that over the phone at the time when you redeem your voucher with go-today.

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5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? For promotions, which include airfare, all travelers over the age of 2 are required to purchase a Groupon. Different occupancy arrangements can be requested with go-today at the time of reservation.

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