GREEN LINE 9 – DAY TOUR [ SWITZERLAND • ITALY • THE VATICAN CITY •FRENCH RIVIERA ]
TOUR TYPE: Escorted Group Tour (English-speaking)
TOUR NAME: Green Line (can be combined with other Line Tour)
PRICE: AUD $ 1160 pp.Single Supplement: AUD $790. Room matching surcharge: $300
(plus mandatory tip of €7 per person per day), land-only price
GREEN LINE –TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 (Friday) :Paris
Upon arrival at Paris airport, we will take you to the hotel and then you are free to go. * Paris Airport Transfer (CDG / ORY): 07: 00-22: 00
Day 2 (Saturday): Paris – Lucerne (650 km)
After boarding the luxury coach in Paris, sit back and enjoy a scenic journey across classic French countryside en route to mountainous Switzerland.You’ll pass through Basel, which is located at the point where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, before arriving at the picturesque lakeside city of Lucerne, nestled at the foot of the snowcapped Swiss Alps. Here you’ll get to see Lucerne’s famous landmarks, including Chapel Bridge, theWater Tower, and some wonderfully preserved Baroque and Gothic architecture, followed by some free time to shop or take pictures. (B)
Overnight Hotel: 3* in Lucerne or city nearby
Day 3 (Sunday): Lucerne– Milan –Venice (400 km)
Head south from Lucerne through spectacular Switzerland and into northern Italy, where your first stop will be Milan, fashion capital of the world. Your orientation tour will introduce you to the city’s iconic sights, including the vast Gothic cathedral (Duomo). You’ll also see the planet’s oldest shopping mall, the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can wander among the boutique shops and take lunch in one of the refined cafes. After enjoying the many delights of Milan, you’ll head to another vintage Italian city: Venice. (B)
Hotel: 3* outside Venice Island or city nearby
Day 4 (Monday): Venice – Rome (550 km)
Spend the morning in the company of a knowledgeable local guide as you explore Venice, the most magical of cities. Begin with a waterbus ride to San Marco Island, a memorable crossing of the lagoon that gives you a real taste of the city’s charm as you approach the dreamy spires and distinctive waterside buildings. Once on the island you’ll be led around some of Venice’s best-known locations, beginning in the Piazzo with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture.You’ll also see the legendary Bridge of Sighs, which appears on many a postcard or picture of Venice and connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace.
Afterwards you’ll have a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at close quarters with a demonstration by Murano glassblowers; their exquisite creations make excellent souvenirs. Of course, the ultimate Venice activity is to ride through the warren of waterways on a gondola, and for most people this optional excursion is a must. Step aboard, relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Transfer to Rome in the afternoon. (B)
Hotel: 3* in Rome or city nearby
Note:Attraction Fee involved:
Gondola Ride (6 person per gondola) €30
Grand Canal Ride (12 person per boat) €30
Italian Spaghetti Lunch €20
Day 5 (Tuesday): Rome – Vatican –Arezzo (280 km)
Your day in Rome starts with a visit to the smallest country in the world, The Vatican City, which lies at the heart of the Italian capital. Here you’ll marvel at St Peter’s Basilica, home to Pope Francis and arguably the most significant site in Christianity.The exquisitely beautiful Basilica has been present here for almost 1,700 years and contains a bewildering collection of paintings, frescoes and design crafted by some of humanity’s most famous artists, which you can explore. Alternatively, you can choose to add on the optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelo’s famous painted ceiling.
Next you’ll see the famous Trevi Fountain, the lavish Baroque showpiece where people flock to throw coins into the water – an action which is said to ensure that you’ll return to the city again one day. After lunch, take a step even further back in time as you visit Italy’s unrivalled Roman relics. An optional guided tour of the Coliseum, built in AD 72, is highly recommended. History comes to life as you imagine yourself witnessing gladiatorial combat inside the spectacular amphitheatre, or alternatively you can walk at your leisure around the outside to admire the facade of this ancient wonder.
After the Coliseum, get up close to the nearby Arch of Constantine, which dates back to the fourth century AD, then spend some further free time enjoying Rome, sampling the rich and creamy delights of “gelato” Italian ice cream. Next, you can visit the magnificentBasilique Santa Maria degliAngeli e deiMartiri near Piazza dellaRepubblica before transferring to Arezzo in the late evening. (B)
Hotel: 3*in Arezzo or city nearby
Note:Attraction Fee involved:
Vatican Museume and Sistine Chapple tourwith guide and skip the line €45
Coliseum Tour with guide and skip the line €35
Day 6 (Wednesday): Arezzo– Florence – Pisa –Genoa (250 km)
Your voyage of cultural discovery continues as you get to know Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to some fabulous architecture and fine art. Begin the day by taking in a wonderful panoramic overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno river and ancient city walls out towards the surrounding countryside.Next you can see a demonstration of the traditional craft of leather working at close quarters in a local workshop, and you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase some of the high-quality leather items for which the city is famous. From here you’ll enjoy a guided walk around Florence’s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower.
You’ll pass the Uffizi Gallery, which contains one of the most notable art collections in Florence. You’ll have free time to see the city further, to shop or to watch the world go by from a streetside cafe, before travelling on to your next destination, Pisa. Here you are free to wander, but be sure to have your camera ready to get a shot of the iconic Leaning Tower, the famous bell tower in the ‘Square of Miracles’, which also contains the centuries-old Cathedral and Baptistery. (B)
Hotel: 3* in Genoa or city nearby
Note:Attraction Fee involved:
Florentino Steak Menu €30
Day 7 (Thursday): Genoa – Monaco – Nice – Cannes – Avignon (450 km)
A breath-taking drive along one of Europe’s most famous stretches of Mediterranean coastline awaits as you say arrivederci to Italy and head for Monaco. This small principality, enclaved in Franceis chicand beautiful,home to the famous Formula 1 Grand Prix.
A walking sightseeing tour here takes you to the grand Prince’s Palace, where you’ll have some free time to soak up the refined atmosphere, before continuing on to view the 1920s Courthouse, the cliffsideOceanographic Museum, and the Cathedral, where Grace Kelly is buried. We then travel a little further to visit the famous Fragonard Perfume Factory. Here you’ll be taken on a fascinating guided tour around this working factory. Next it’s Nice, where you’ll stop for lunch to sample some excellent local cuisine and warm-hearted hospitality.
Your journey continues to Cannes, where many a movie star has enjoyed the sweet smell of success. Be sure to take the opportunity to snap some photos of the Palais des Festival, home to the city’s annual international film festival, before transferring to the hotel. (B)
Hotel: 3* in Avignon or city nearby
Day 8 (Friday) : Avignon – Paris (700 km)
Take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy great views of the changing rural charms of the French countryside on the journey north to Paris, where the Green Line tour finishes.For some guests it will be time to say a fond farewell to new friends upon arrival back in the capital, while others may choose to extend their European adventure with another night in the capital and then continue on with the Red Line tour the following day. (B)
Hotel: 3* in Paris or city nearby
Day 9 (Saturday): Paris
You are free in the morning and be taken to the airport.
(The above journey is for reference only, there will be a change in the actual situation and the guest will not be disputed or compensated, our company will arrange the most suitable trip.)
NOTE
(1).Meal Basis: (B) = Continental Breakfast
(2). Whilst every effort is made to operate this tour as advertised, on occasion it may be necessary to make changes to the accommodation, the routing or order of an itinerary. Compensation will not be payable for alterations to the itinerary or nightly accommodation.
GREEN LINE – ATTRACTIONS AND OPTIONALS PRICE LIST
Gondola ride in Venice (based on 6 people per Gondola) €30
Grand Canal ride in Venice (12 person per boat) €30
Black Sauce Spaghetti Menu – includes salad, black sauce spaghetti,
fried squid and shrimp, dessert and water (Venice) €20
Sistine Chapel Tour with Local Guide (skip the queue) –
also includes the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica (Rome) €45
Coliseum Guided Tour (including ticket and skip the queue) (Rome) €35
Firentino Steak Menu – includes salad, homemade pasta
250g Fiorentina steak, dessert and wine (Florence) €30
ITALY AND MONACO CITY TAXES AND FEES (TOTAL PRICE €60)
Must be paid prior to entering the cities – no concessions available
Venice City entrance + Boat trip + Overnight City tax + Venice Local guide €25
Florence City entrance + Overnight City tax €15
Rome City entrance + Overnight City tax €10
Pisa City entrance €5
Monaco City entrance €5
NOTE:Please use as reference only, as prices are subject to change. Please inform your customers that some excursions are subject to minimum numbers and local conditions.Your clients can only book optionals/pay taxes whilst on tour with the tour manager, who will also collect payment in cash only (Euros).
GREEN LINE – JOINING POINTS
Your customers can choose to start their tour at any of the joining points along the tour route listed below.
| CITY | MEETING POINT PHOTO | TIME | PLACE & ADDRESS |
| Paris(France)
Interchange point for Red&Green Line |
Saturday
08:45
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Paris Place d’Italie
Meeting Point: McDonald’s Restaurant Address: 211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol, 75013 Paris Metro: Line 5, 6 &7 Station: Place d’Italie,Exit 3, Vincent Auriol (Once on board the coach, we drive directly to Lucerne) |
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| Lucerne
(Switzerland)
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Sunday
08:45
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Lucerne Central Station
(Hauptbahnhof SBB Luzern) Meeting Point: Main Entrance Address: Bahnhofplatz, Luzern 6003 (Once on board the coach, we drive directly to Milan) |
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| Milan
(Italy)
|
Sunday
15:00 |
Milan Cathedral
(Duomo di Milano) Meeting Point: Main Entrance Address: Piazza del Duomo, 20121 Milan (Once on board the coach, we drive directly to Venice) |
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| Rome
(Italy)
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Tuesday 16:00 |
Piazza Della Repubblica
Meeting Point: BoscoloExedra Roma Hotel Address: Piazza dellaRepubblica, 00185 Rome, Italie (Once on board the coach, we drive directly to Arezzo) |
NOTE: The coach will depart on time at the joining points.Please ask your customers to report to the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time. goEUgo cannot be held liable for those who miss the pick-up at the designated time.
GREEN LINE – DROP OFF POINTS
- If your clients chose an alternative drop off point, please make a note in the ‘Other Services’ section of the goEUgo booking form – at the time of booking and our operation team will pass on this information to the Tour Manager.
- Please advise your clients that the drop off time is for reference only and may vary slightly due to traffic/ unforeseen circumstances.
| Day | Route | Time | HOTEL DETAILS |
| Saturday | Paris / Lucerne | 19:30 | Lowenplatz Lucerne |
| Sunday | Lucerne / Milan
Milan / Venice |
15:00
20:00 |
Milan Cathedral
Venice Group Hotel (please remind clients hotel might be outside Venice ) |
| Monday | Venice
Venice / Rome |
14:00
21:00 |
Troncetto Pier coach parking area
Rome Group Hotel (please remind clients hotel might be outside Rome city) |
| Tuesday | Rome | 16:00 | Piazza Della Repubblica Rome |
| Wednesday | Arezzo / Florence
Florence / Pisa |
14:00
16:00 |
Florence Lungarno Italie Della Zecca Vecchia
Pisa Parking |
| Thursday | Genoa / Nice
Nice / Cannes |
14:00
17:30 |
Meridien Hotel Nice
Cannes coast parking |
| Friday | Avignon / Paris | 19:00 | Paris Place de I’talie |
GREEN LINE – HOTELS
The hotels we use are selected toprovide your customerswith a comfortable stay in a relaxing environment.All are three-star, with continentalbreakfast included. Hotel details are provided 24 hours before check-in date (including pre/post and tour hotels).A selection of our preferred partners in our main destinations is listed below.
| CITY | HOTEL DETAILS | HOTEL DETAILS |
| Lucerne
(Switzerland) |
Hotel Arcade
Luzernerstrasse 31, 5643 Sins |
Holiday Inn Express Affoltern am Albis
Obstgartenstrasse 7, 8910 Affoltern am Albis |
| Venice
(Italy) |
Michelangelo Hotel
Via Forte Marghera 69, 30173 Mestre Venezia |
Hotel Albatros
Viale Don Luigi Sturzo 32, 30174 MestreVenezia |
| Rome
(Italy) |
Idea Hotel Roma Z3
Via Amos Zanibelli 13, 00155 Roma |
Hotel Cristoforo Colombo
Via Bruno Buozzi, 99 00197 Roma www.hotelcolomboroma.it |
| Arezzo
(Italy) |
Etrusco Arezzo Hotel
V. Alessandro Fleming 39, 52100 Arezzo |
Arezzo Park Hotel
A1 Uscita via localita’ Battifolle 36/T, 52100 Arezzo |
| Savona / Genoa
(Italy) |
Idea Plus Hotel Savona
Via Stalingrado 94, 17100 Savona |
Grand Hotel des Anglais
Salita Grande Albergo 8, 18038 San Remo http://www.hoteldesanglais.com |
| Avignon | Campanile Nimes Centre Mas Carbonnel
ZAC Du Mas Carbonnen, 45 Rue de San Lucar 30900 Nimes |
Ibis Cavaillon Luberon
601 Avenue Boscodomini 84300 Cavaillon www.ibis.com |
NOTE:Please advise your customers that the list of hotels above covers some of the accommodation we use, and they may be accommodated in a different but equal three-star hotel in the city or a city nearby.