18 Days London, Paris, Florence, Lecce, Rome. Trip summary:

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1 18 Days London, Paris, Florence, Lecce, Rome Trip summary: Day 1 Departure for London, UK Day 2 arrival in London Day 3 Tour London Eye and Thames River Sightseeing Cruise Day 4 Buckingham Palace Tickets with English Tea Day 5 departure for Paris via Eurostar Day 6 Access to Eiffel Tower Summit, Skip the Line Tour Day 7 visit Versailles Palace and Pastry and Dessert Course in Paris Day 8 departure for Florence, Italy - flight Day 9 Tour: Masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery Walking Tour with Skip the Line Entrance Day 10 Tuscan Cooking Class with Dinner in an Old Palace in the Heart of Florence Day 11 Tour: One day Tour Siena, San Gimignano and Greve in Chianti with Wine Tasting in a Typical Winery Day 12 departure for Lecce via train Day 13 visit Lecce Day 14 Lecce and Gallipoli Full-Day Heritage and Wine Tour Day 15 departure for Rome via train Day 16 - Espresso and Gelato Walking Small Group Tour in Rome Day 17 - Tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Essential Experience Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Entrance and Guide Day 18 departure for the US

2 Detailed description: Day 2 arrival in London. The rest of the day is at leisure. The hotel is in center city and this gives you the opportunity to walk around and explore the city. Day 3 Tour London Eye and Thames River Sightseeing Cruise London Eye The London Eye is one of the world's tallest observation wheels, with views over London from more than 442 feet (135 meters) in the air. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it offers unrivalled panoramic vistas over London. Thames River Sightseeing Cruise The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great city is from the deck of a boat. Aboard the sightseeing cruise, you'll travel in comfort and style past London's worldfamous landmarks. The boats have open upper decks for great sightseeing and comfortable lower saloons. Relax and enjoy the views, onboard commentary, light refreshments and full bar service as London's famous sights glide by. The cruise departed from Waterloo Pier, but it s a 40 minutes round tour only, with a guide giving a full (and amusing) explanation about London attractions and its river. Day 4 Buckingham Palace Tickets with English Tea No visit to London is complete until you have partaken in a series of its quintessential traditions: a traditional English afternoon tea and a glimpse into the lives of the Royal Family. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh open the doors of Buckingham Palace to visitors just once a year for two months. This is the real home of Queen Elizabeth II, boasting lavish apartments, sparkling chandeliers, and sumptuous furnishings. These rooms house some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection, such as exquisite pieces of Sevres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. After such an eventful start to our tour, it's time to slow down the pace with a relaxing stroll to a local luxury hotel for traditional afternoon tea.

3 Day 5 departure for Paris via Eurostar. Private transfer is arranged from the station to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day walking on the Champs-Elysees. Just sitting outside and watching the most famous boulevard in the world, you will feel the French atmosphere. Day 6 Access to Eiffel Tower Summit, Skip the Line Tour The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the mostvisited paid monument in the world million people ascended it each year. The tower received its 250 millionth visitor in There are three observation platforms, at roughly 200, 400 and 900 feet. Being on the top is a thrill that you will never forget. It is tiny space. The only disadvantage that you can correct on return is that the whole Paris in front of your eyes is too small you won t be able to recognize the monuments and the buildings. But on a good weather you can see for 40 miles ahead. The second floor has the best views because you are closer and the monuments are more recognizable. Day 7 visit Versailles Palace. Thanks to the brilliance of the artists that built it and the magnitude and personality of their monarch, King Louis XIV, the Chateau de Versailles is among the most sumptuous and famous in the whole world. After your return in the late afternoon, you still have time for Pastry and Dessert Course in Paris. During the class, you'll learn the techniques and terms of French cooking while making classic French desserts or pastries. This is a hands-on cooking experience, and you'll get to enjoy your creations at the end! Day 8 departure for Florence - flight. Florence is one of the scenic cities of Tuscany, a region of Italy. It stands alongside the picturesque banks of the Arno River, close to the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas. Busy with local industry, which includes arts and crafts, commerce and tourism, Florence is a display, an al fresco, of art and culture. This Italian city is famous

4 worldwide for being the heart of the Renaissance period and the residence of fine arts and literature. One can find influential symbols of Italian and European culture in every corner of Florence that makes it sometimes hard to characterize the city briefly. Day 9 Tour: Masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery Walking Tour with Skip the Line Entrance One of the most famous museums in the world, the Uffizi Gallery boasts exceptional collections of paintings and ancient sculptures. Among the paintings dating back to the 14 th century and Renaissance period, there are plenty of masterpieces by Giotto, Botticelli, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Caravaggio. Day 10 Tuscan Cooking Class with Dinner in an Old Palace in the Heart of Florence This is a small group course for food lovers, that is held in an old palazzo in the city center. This is how one can find out about Tuscan and Florentine culture by being taught some of its celebrated food & wine traditions. Day 11 Tour: One day Tour Siena, San Gimignano and Greve in Chianti with Wine Tasting in a Typical Winery Enjoy a beautiful excursion through the Chianti countryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees. View the medieval hamlet of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls. In Siena, you will have a guided tour of the wonderful Basillica of San Domenico, a treasure chest of Renaissance, dedicated to St. Caterine of Siena of which preserves a relic. Next you will visit San Gimignano, a small medieval town famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures. Day 12 departure for Lecce via train

5 Day 13 visit Lecce Lecce is the capital of the province of Lecce in Puglia. It is the most important city in the Salentine Peninsula and one of the most important in Puglia. The city was founded around 2,000 years old and by the 15th century had become one of the most important cities in southern Italy. Day 14 - Lecce and Gallipoli Full-Day Heritage and Wine Tour Gallipoli - quiet fishing village. Its name comes from ancient Greek Kalle Polis (beautiful city.) Visit the old town with its amazing maze of alleys, the Cathedral and an underground oil mill dating back to the 14th century. Lunch at fantastic fish restaurant Puritate in Gallipoli and winetasting at Schola Sarmenti in Nardo'. Day 15 departure for Rome via train Rome, the "Eternal City," has been a sacred place and internationally important city since ancient times. Rome's history extends nearly 2,800 years, during which time it has been the seat of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, the Papal States, the Kingdom of Italy and the Italian Republic. The first known temple in Rome was built around 575 BC. Day 16 - Espresso and Gelato Walking Small Group Tour in Rome Espresso and Gelato Walking Small Group Tour in Rome Visit renowned coffee shops, gelaterias and the most famous tiramisu shop in the city center during this walking tour with a local food connoisseur guide. Enjoy tastings of gelato, coffee and tiramisu. Day 17 - Tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Essential Experience Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Entrance and Guide You will visit the ancient Roman Forum, Colosseum and the birthplace of Rome: the Palatine Hill. In the Colosseum you will overlook the arena where gladiators fought for centuries. The Palatine has a wonderful view of the Tiber River. This tour allows you to deepen your understanding of the private and intimate aspects of Roman daily life after having explored the public side of it in the Forum and the Colosseum.

6 Day 18 departure for the US You will receive description of the hotels and sites to help you make the right choice. The hotels are 3, 4 and 5*, breakfast included. Lunches and dinners could be arranged in restaurants at your choice. For each country more useful travel information is enclosed in the package: emergency phones and addresses, weather, time difference, communications, money, electricity, travel phrases and much more. All itineraries are fully customized matching your requirements, preferences and interests.