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Inocencio Family Trip to Europe

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Danielle's feedback. Green = good ; Red = bad
  • We didn't spend enough time in London.  Loved London and could have used more time there.  Being that we didn't get to our hotel on Saturday until 5pm that day was pretty much a wash.
  • Paris - glad I went, don't know that I care to go back.  Too busy.
  • Rome - loved, not sure a requirement to go back now that I have been there but want to see other parts of Italy.

Your trip begins in London, where a ride to the top of the London Eye will give you some perspective before you dive into the pubs or set your watch to Big Ben. Tour Buckingham Palace, wander past the Parliament Building, or enjoy afternoon tea with the friendly locals. In Paris, pick up a baguette from a neighborhood boulangerie and head to Luxembourg Gardens for a picnic. Take the requisite picture of the Eiffel Tower before departing for the magnetic Eternal City. Tour Rome's Colosseum, where gladiators once fought for glory, or visit the Vatican City to marvel at the breathtaking artwork of Michelangelo and Botticelli inside the Sistine Chapel. 

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Highlights and Inclusions
  • Accommodations: London 3 nights, Paris 4 nights, Rome 4 nights
  • Breakfast daily except where noted otherwise
  • Private Arrival Transfers
  • London Eye - Fast-Track Ticket
  • Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath With Entry Into the Roman Baths
  • Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise
  • Disneyland Resort Paris - 1 Day 2 Park Ticket Including Hotel Pickup and Drop Off From Hotel in Central Paris
  • Guided Louvre Tour
  • Private Rome in a Day with Vatican Tour
  • Pizza Making Course in Rome
  • ​Private departure transfers
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​London - 3 nights
 
April 5th: Depart for Europe by catching your flight at SJC.

April 6th: Arrive in London

Arrive in London and collect your bags. When you exit customs, your driver will be waiting to escort you to your hotel. Spend the rest of your day exploring this remarkable city.

April 7th:
Eat a good breakfast so you'll have plenty of energy on your day-long tour of Windsor, Stonehenge, and the Roman Baths. When you return, grab dinner and a pint at one of London's lively pubs. Make sure you get lots of sleep so you can enjoy the adventures that await you tomorrow!

WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & BATH WITH ENTRY INTO THE ROMAN BATHS
Windsor Castle: Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Your ticket allows entrance to the castle, so you can see for yourself the splendors of St. George's Chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After our visit to Windsor, we drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta.

Stonehenge:The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.

Bath: Bath, another world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our guided tour of the city and entrance to the Roman Baths, there will be plenty of time to shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet if you choose. 

April 8th:
Wake up at your leisure.  This is the perfect day for a trip to the London Eye to reflect back on your time in this remarkable city.

LONDON EYE FAST-TRACK
At 440 feet high, the London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the capital and its famous landmarks. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you an ever-changing perspective of London. A trip to the top will lift you high enough to see up to 25 miles on a clear day. Fast-track tickets for the London Eye allow you to bypass part of the queue and get your tickets just 15 minutes before your experience.
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Paris - 4 nights

April 9th: Arrive in Paris
Take in the splendor of the landscape as you enjoy your complimentary first-class meal delivered right to your seat. When you arrive in Paris, drop off your bags at your hotel and start exploring. Spend the afternoon discovering the magic of the City of Light, then make sure you're dressed appropriately for your Eiffel Tower and Seine River cruise.

EIFFEL TOWER SEINE RIVER CRUISE
Highlights: Enjoy the views of the monuments of Paris and river banks on this one-cruise down the River seine. Duration: 1 hour.

April 10th:
Today enjoy a full day of magic at Disneyland!

DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS - 1 DAY 1 PARK TICKET INCLUDING HOTEL PICKUP AND DROP OFF FROM HOTEL IN CENTRAL PARIS
Enjoy a memorable one day free visit of Walt Disney Studios OR Disneyland Park. Your ticket is valid for 1 day in 1 park only.

April 11th:
After lunch, make your way to the meeting point for your guided tour of the Louvre. When your tour ends, the evening is yours! 

GUIDED VISIT OF THE LOUVRE MUSEUM WITH PRIORITY ACCESS
Your guided tour of the Louvre begins with a stroll through the commercial area outside the museum. Once inside, your guide will walk you through various exhibits, from the medieval fortresses to the modern pyramids - and, of course, masterpieces like da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

April 12th:
Spend your last day in Paris leisurely.
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Rome -  4 nights
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April 13th: Arrive in Rome
After breakfast, head to the hotel lobby to meet the private driver who will take you to the airport to catch your flight to Rome. The afternoon is yours to explore as you wish. Grab some gelato and soak in the atmosphere of Piazza Navona, or stretch your legs with a walk to the top of Palatine Hill. 

April 14th:

Spend the day in Rome at your own pace. Don't forget about your evening pizza making course!​

​PIZZA MAKING COURSE IN ROME
This 90-minute lesson at the popular That's Amore Restaurant is perfect for all ages. One of the restaurant's fabulous chefs will guide you through the process of preparing pizza dough from scratch and teach you how to dress your pizza properly. You'll have a variety of toppings from which to choose, and the prize at the end is getting to devour your edible masterpiece. A beverage (water, wine or soft drink) is included.

April 15th:
On the docket for today is a full-day private walking tour of the city. You'll be done in time for dinner, which you can enjoy in one of Rome's copious restaurants.

PRIVATE ROME IN A DAY WITH VATICAN ESSENTIAL WALKING TOUR WITH SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCES AND GUIDE
Your first stop will be the Colosseum, the imposing first-century architectural masterpiece that once hosted gladiatorial combat. From there it's on to the Roman Forum, where your guide will recount stories about some of ancient Rome's most influential political figures. You'll have an hour for lunch (not included) near the Vatican, then enjoy priority entry to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. A tour of St. Peter's Basilica will be your last stop in Vatican City before heading for some of the city's most famous fountains and piazzas, including Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.

April 16th:
Take your last full day in Rome to visit any final sites you may have missed. Enjoy your day leisurely.

April 17th:
After breakfast meet your driver who will take you to the airport for your flight home. ​As your plane takes off, sit back and reflect on your unforgettable European adventure.
Danielle's feedback. Green = good ; Red = bad
  • British Airways was amazing - great service.
  • Next time, might check into seats with more leg room, at least check the price difference.  Tyler's knees were shoved into the back of the seat in front of him the whole time.

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Train
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1st Class London-Paris 09:24-12:47 - Standard Premier Leisure 5 - Adult​
Danielle's feedback. Green = good ; Red = bad
  • Europe hotels do not have washcloths.  I would have brought my own if I knew.
  • Europe hotels do not provide conditioner.  I should have brought my own.
  • Hotel in London and Paris was good.  Hotel room in Rome was way too small for the three of us - overly crowded and gave me anxiety.

Queen's Gate Hotel, London, England
Check-in: April 6
Check-out: April 9
Hotel Address : 31-34 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5JA, UNITED KINGDOM Telephone : +44 207 584 722 2
Standard Room with Buffet Breakfast, 1 Triple Room

Mayfair Hotel, Paris, France
Check-in: April 9
Check-out: April 13
Hotel Address : 3 rue Rouget de L'Isle, Paris 75001, FRANCE Telephone : +33 142 603 814
Deluxe Room with Hot Buffet Breakfast., 1 Triple Room

Mascagni, Rome, Italy
Check-in: April 13
Check-out: April 17
Hotel Address : VIA VITTORIO EMANUELE ORLANDO 90, ROMA 00185, IT Telephone : 00390648904040
TRIPLE STANDARD - BED AND BREAKFAST, 1 TRIPLE STANDARD

Danielle's feedback. Green = good ; Red = bad
  • ​Was ripped off at one restaurant in Paris by not asking for an itemized receipt.  My fault, but maybe recommend to other travelers.  However, on yelp some reviews said others have asked and were never provided one.  Another recommendation would be to check yelp, after we left ever review on yelp said how they rip off all tourists.  So its well known.
  • Recommend to carry cash and multiple credit cards.  Some taxis would not take credit cards.  Some taxis or places said our card was declined, but then when checking with the bank - no charge was attempted.  One time supposedly every card we gave them was declined until they go to the 4th card.​
  • All of the tours were fantastic - wouldn't change any.
  • Day trip to Disneyland - love the fact that we were able to take a bus, wish the pickup time to return to the city wasn't 7pm - we missed fireworks and were in a rush at the end of the day.

Excursions

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April 7
Meeting location: Victoria Coach Station, Gate 19 at 7:30AM

WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & BATH WITH ENTRY INTO THE ROMAN BATHS
Windsor Castle: Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Your ticket allows entrance to the castle, so you can see for yourself the splendors of St. George's Chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After our visit to Windsor, we drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta.

April 8

Starting location: London Eye on the South Bank of the river Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament
Start time: Generally Open: 11:00AM-6:00PM.

LONDON EYE FAST-TRACK
At 440 feet high, the London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the capital and its famous landmarks. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you an ever-changing perspective of London. A trip to the top will lift you high enough to see up to 25 miles on a clear day. Fast-track tickets for the London Eye allow you to bypass part of the queue and get your tickets just 15 minutes before your experience.

April 9

Meeting location: Port de la Bourdonnais at pier 3 near the foot of the Eiffel Tower
Start time: Daily 10:00AM to 10:00PM every 60 minutes October-March; daily 10:00AM to 10:30PM every
30 minutes April-September
Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.

EIFFEL TOWER SEINE RIVER CRUISE
Highlights: Enjoy the views of the monuments of Paris and river banks on this one-cruise down the River seine. Duration: 1 hour.

April 10

Pickup 7:30 AM from Hotel Mayfair

DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS - 1 DAY 2 PARK TICKET INCLUDING HOTEL PICKUP AND DROP OFF FROM HOTEL IN CENTRAL PARIS
Enjoy a memorable one day free visit of Walt Disney Studios OR Disneyland Park. Your ticket is valid for 1 day in 2 parks.

April 11

Meeting location: 2 rue des Pyramides; nearest metro Tuileries line 1
Start time: 2:15PM

GUIDED VISIT OF THE LOUVRE MUSEUM WITH PRIORITY ACCESS
Your guided tour of the Louvre begins with a stroll through the commercial area outside the museum. Once inside, your guide will walk you through various exhibits, from the medieval fortresses to the modern pyramids - and, of course, masterpieces like da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

April 14

Meeting location: That's Amore Restaurant via in Arcione (Trevi Area)
Start time: 5:00PM

PIZZA MAKING COURSE IN ROME
This 90-minute lesson at the popular That's Amore Restaurant is perfect for all ages. One of the restaurant's fabulous chefs will guide you through the process of preparing pizza dough from scratch and teach you how to dress your pizza properly. You'll have a variety of toppings from which to choose, and the prize at the end is getting to devour your edible masterpiece. A beverage (water, wine or soft drink) is included.

April 15

Meeting location: Your guide will meet you in front of the Cafe / Restaurant Angelino Ai Fori.
Address: Largo Corrado Ricci, 40-43a — 00184 Roma
Start time: 9:30AM

PRIVATE ROME IN A DAY WITH VATICAN ESSENTIAL WALKING TOUR WITH SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCES AND GUIDE
Your first stop will be the Colosseum, the imposing first-century architectural masterpiece that once hosted gladiatorial combat. From there it's on to the Roman Forum, where your guide will recount stories about some of ancient Rome's most influential political figures. You'll have an hour for lunch (not included) near the Vatican, then enjoy priority entry to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. A tour of St. Peter's Basilica will be your last stop in Vatican City before heading for some of the city's most famous fountains and piazzas, including Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.

Guide

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