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Euroventure: From Castles to Canals, A Journey Through Europe

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10 Mar 2024

Embark on a 19-day adventure through Edinburgh, London, Paris, Zürich, Interlaken, Chamonix, Milan, Florence, and Rome. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse in vibrant cultures, and indulge in breathtaking natural beauty. Join us as we explore ancient marvels, stroll through picturesque gardens, and experience the best of Europe's diverse cities.

Trip to Edinburgh

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$50

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$ 14

Holyrood Park
Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Palace of Holyroodhouse
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Dean Village
Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings & a museum.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Museum of Edinburgh
Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings.
No time set
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Nelson Monument
Towering monument to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, designed by architect Robert Burn.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$153

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$ 14

Edinburgh Castle
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
1 - 2 min

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St Margaret's Chapel
Constructed in the 12th century, this small Romanesque chapel is the oldest in the country.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Princes Street Gardens
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
15 - 18 min

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Edinburgh Zoo
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$45
12 - 15 min

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Directions

The Georgian House
18th-century home, designed by Robert Adam, with Scottish artworks, period furniture and a shop.
No time set
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$25

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to London

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$104

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$ 15

Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$74
28 - 34 min

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Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
No time set
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$0

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$ 8

Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Directions

Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Royal Academy of Arts
Palladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to Paris

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$68

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$ 19

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Luxembourg Gardens
17th-century park with formally laid-out gardens, trees planted in patterns & statues on pedestals.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Tuileries Garden
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Place de la Concorde
Major public square, scene of executions, decorated with fountains, statues & an Egyptian obelisk.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Arc de Triomphe
Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$28
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Trocadéro Gardens
Public park, created in 1937, with sculptures & a central fountain featuring 20 water jets.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$154

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$ 5

Disneyland Paris
Theme park complex featuring family-friendly rides, shows and costumed characters, plus hotels.
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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$132
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Château of Vincennes
Huge 14th-century castle with a moat, towers, a pavilion & state rooms, plus guided tours daily.
No time set
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$22

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to Zürich

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$113

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$ 50

Chinagarten Zürich
Tranquil lakeside garden featuring Chinese-style pavilions, bridges & landscaping around a pond.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Lindt Home of Chocolate
A towering chocolate fountain, museum exhibits on production & hands-on workshops with chocolatiers.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg
Picturesque wilderness park with forest trails, BBQ facilities, a cafe & a wildlife area.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$13
28 - 34 min

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Botanical Garden
University-run city garden with 3 tropical glass domes & a pond, plus guided tours & botany courses.
No time set
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Arboretum Zürich
Tranquil lakeside park & botanical garden with picnic & swimming areas amid diverse tree species.
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Kunsthaus Zürich
Art museum with major European collections from 15th century to the present, plus temporary shows.
No time set
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$38
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$95

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$ 10

Zoo Zürich
Opened in 1929, this popular attraction features more than 370 animal species in themed habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
13 - 16 min

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Grossmünster
Iconic twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, where 1500s religious reformer Huldrych Zwingli preached.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Fraumünster Church
Elegant church with a delicate, copper-topped spire, a crypt museum & stained glass by Marc Chagall.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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Zoological Museum of Zurich
Natural history museum with 2 floors of exhibits, including animal models & interactive displays.
No time set
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$20
Day 3London's Iconic Landmarks - Tower Bridge, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace
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$100

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$ 20

Swiss National Museum
Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
16 - 20 min

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Zürich Opera House
Decorative performance venue, opened in 1891, for classic & contemporary opera & ballet, plus tours.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
10 - 12 min

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Uetliberg Lookout Tower
Landmark steel-truss tower with an open observation platform & panoramic views of Zurich & the Alps.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to Interlaken

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$63

Höhematte
Sizable park with scenic mountain views offering open, grassy spaces for relaxing & recreation.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Yash Chopra Statue
Bronze statue of Indian film director Yash Chopra, who shot many movies in Switzerland.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Harder Kulm
An observation deck offers dramatic mountain & lake views at this elevated lookout point.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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St. Beatus Caves
This popular cave system features lit pathways leading through tunnels & chambers, plus a museum.
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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$38
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$250

Jungfrau
Alpine peak reaching up to 13,642 feet with an ice sculpture palace, chocolate shop & cog railway.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$250

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to Chamonix

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$115

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$ 5

Chamonix Amusement Park
Boat rides, trampolines & giant slides, plus mini motorbike tracks, at a family-friendly park.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
10 - 15 min

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Gare Chamonix Train du Montenvers
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
21 - 32 min

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Le Brévent, Chamonix
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$45
19 - 23 min

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La jonction
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$188

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$ 5

Compagnie du Mont Blanc
Aerial cable car running up to the famed Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ski area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Montenvers - Mer de Glace
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
17 - 26 min

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Directions

Mer de Glace
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to Milan

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$76

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$ 10

San Siro Stadium
A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$64
20 - 24 min

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Arco della Pace
Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Sforzesco Castle
Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$12
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Piazza Gae Aulenti
Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$74

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$ 5

Parco Sempione
Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$26
6 - 9 min

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Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$48

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to Florence

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$25

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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Central Market
Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$30

Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Piazza della Repubblica
Pedestrianized square lined with elegant cafes, also featuring a traditional merry-go-round.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Piazza della Signoria
The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183

Trip to Rome

Day 1Majestic Edinburgh - From Holyrood Park to Dean Village
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$0

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$ 7

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
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Free
Day 2Edinburgh's Treasures - Castle, Gardens, and Zoo
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$34

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$ 4

Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$34
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1873 In total

Activities & Food:$1690
Transport:$183