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Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY.
Day1
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Dinner
ROME
Day2
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–FLORENCE
Day3
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free afternoon.
174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FLORENCE–VENICE
Day4
VENICE Private boat ride. Orientation includes St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and a glassblower demonstration. Free time to browse before LF dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal.
174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VENICE–BELLINZONA, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE
Day5
BELLINZONA LF Elevator ride to the Courtyard of Castelgrande and light lunch with local specialties and Merlot wine for which the Ticino area is famous. Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard en route to Lucerne.
342 mi / 550 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
LUCERNE
Day6
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE–BASEL–PARIS, FRANCE
Day7
BASEL High-speed TGV train ride to Paris. Free time this afternoon and evening.
404 mi / 650 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day8
PARIS Free time this morning. Guided sightseeing this afternoon includes orientation drive and Seine River cruise. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Paris with an excursion to Versailles. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PARIS
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Mediterraneo
First-Class
Classic Italian Art Deco hotel located downtown with soundproofed rooms. Modern amenities blend with original period furnishings and character.
Location
Via Cavour 15, Rome, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
First-Class
Modern hotel situated on the banks of the river Arno, steps away from the city center. The Duomo and Palazzo Pitti are nearby.
Location
Lungarno Del Tempio, 44, Florence, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
NH Laguna Palace
First-Class
Modern hotel with conference facilities, moorings for almost 400 boats in adjoining marina; 25 minute shuttle to center of Venice.
Location
Viale Ancona 2, Venice-Mestre, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
Astoria
First-Class
Ideally located in the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by mountains, close to its lake boasting crystal clear waters, the historic old town, and famous Chapel Bridge. All 252 contemporary rooms have a minibar and Wi-Fi. There's a plush cocktail lounge, a stylish café, and a rooftop bar affording city views. Other facilities include a full equipped modern gym.
Location
Pilatusstrasse 29, Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Hair Dryer
Les Jardins du Marais
Superior First-Class
In the centre of Paris, with 263 rooms and a tranquil garden, this delightful property is composed of nine 19th-century buildings and has 'small village' charm. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, a fitness room and Free Wi-Fi access.
Location
74, Rue Amelot, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
