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See some of Europe's most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of European culture. Begin in London with a full day to discover the UK's capital. Then, cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Amsterdam where a guided sightseeing tour and canal cruise await. In Germany, travel along the castle-dotted Rhine River and join the Romantic Road as it passes by medieval fairytale towns with half-timbered houses. Overnight in Munich and continue south through the majestic Dolomites, stopping in Cortina, and on to one-of-a-kind Venice. A boat ride along one of the main canals takes you to St. Mark's Square and a Local Guide tells you the stories behind famous Venetian landmarks. On to Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, for a guided walking tour that features Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Heading north, cross the Lombardy plain into Switzerland's Canton Ticino for a stop in subtropical Lugano before climbing toward St. Gotthard Tunnel and descending to Lake Lucerne. Your vacation ends in Paris, “The City of Light," where you will see the sights with a Local Guide and enjoy time at leisure to soak in the romantic beauty.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Flight to London.
Commercial Flight

Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight.


Day 2 - London

 
Arrive in London, England.
Hotel

Check into your hotel. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.


Day 3 - London

 
Sightseeing

A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle.

River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B)


Day 4 - London

 
London-Amsterdam Area, Holland.
Bus

Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here you meet your Tour Director and join your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. (B)


Day 5 - Amsterdam

 
Amsterdam Area-The Rhineland, Germany
Sightseeing

A morning to enjoy Holland’s busy metropolis. After your included visit to a famous diamond center, it’s time for sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights.

River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Finally, a canal cruise to see Amsterdam from water level.

Hotel

In the afternoon travel southwards to reach the Rhineland for an overnight. (B,D)


Day 6 - Munich

 
Rhineland-Romantic Road-Munich.
Sightseeing

Start the day with a scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages protected by medieval towergates and battlements, with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. Stop awhile in Rothenburg.

Hotel

Overnight in Munich. (B)


Day 7 - Venice

 
Munich-Innsbruck, Austria-Venice Area, Italy.
Sightseeing

Travel from Munich to Austria for a stop in the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. In the afternoon drive over Brenner Pass into the Dolomites for a stop in the world-famous resort of Cortina before the descent into the Piave Valley to the Venice area. (B,D)


Day 8 - Florence

 
Morning in Venice-Florence Area.
Sightseeing

The included tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by highlights such as a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago.

Hotel

Southwards into the hilly Tuscan countryside to reach the Florence area for two overnights. (B)


Day 9 - Florence

 
Sightseeing

This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don’t miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide that features most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the “Gate to Paradise.” (B,D)


Day 10 - Lucerne

 
Florence Area-Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
Sightseeing

Across the Lombardy plains this morning to Canton Ticino’s subtropical resort of Lugano. Here you take a break to stroll along the lakeside promenade, before climbing towards the St. Gotthard Tunnel. Emerge on the Germanspeaking side of Switzerland and then descend into the gentle landscape around Lake Lucerne. (B,D)


Day 11 - Paris

 
Lake Lucerne-Paris, France.
Sightseeing

This morning join an optional boat trip. Then vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Then into France, via the comfortable highway, past some of its most famous vineyards, to Paris.

Performing Arts

Arrive in time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B)


Day 12 - Paris

 
Sightseeing

Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées. Optional excursions are also available to visit some of the highlights and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)


Day 13 - London

 
Paris-London, England.
Ferry

Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry

Hotel

Through Kent return to London for an evening arrival. (B)


Day 14 - London

 
Departure.
Airport Transfer

Your Homebound Flight arrives the same day. (B)


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