Europe In Depth
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Family; London; Rome; Venice; Paris; Europe; Family Vacation; Barcelona; Spain; French Riviera; Madrid; Rhineland; Switzerland;
For those who come to Europe once in a lifetime and wish to see the maximum, from London to Vienna to Rome to Madrid and Paris, this is THE tour. You'll have 27 days to explore the continent. Visit many of Europe's famous cities and sights, with 2-night stays in ...
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- Amsterdam, Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Bilbao, Spain; Bordeaux, France; Brussels, Belgium; Florence, Italy; London, United Kingdom; Lucerne, Switzerland; Madrid, Spain; Nice, France; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy; Vienna, Austria
- Trip Length:
- 20 days
- Price Range:
- From $4000 to $5000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- January, November, December
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
For those who come to Europe once in a lifetime and wish to see the maximum, from London to Vienna to Rome to Madrid and Paris, this is THE tour. You'll have 27 days to explore the continent. Visit many of Europe's famous cities and sights, with 2-night stays in London, Lucerne, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris. Then there's the Eurostar train ride from London to Brussels, a Rhine cruise (weather permitting), the Black Forest, the Rhine Falls, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, a walking tour with a Local Guide in Salzburg, a private boat transfer in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, St. Paul de Vence, Arles, Saragossa, Burgos, Biarritz, and Bordeaux. From there you'll take the high-speed “TGV" train to Paris. Sightseeing in all major cities includes the major sights, as well as highlight features such as Doges' Palace, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's David, the Prado Museum in Madrid, and a ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You'll also see the European continental coasts: the English Channel, the North Sea coast, the Italian and French Rivieras, and the Bay of Biscay.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Overnight transatlantic flight.
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - London
Arrival in London.
Hotel
Arrival in London. Uniformed Travel Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3 - London
Sightseeing in London.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held.
Relaxation
Afternoon at leisure. (FB)
Day 4 - Brussels
London–Brussels, Belgium.
Train
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and head for the station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels, capital of Belgium and the European Union.
Sightseeing
An orientation drive focuses on Grand ’Place with its baroque guild houses and Gothic Town Hall, and famous Manneken Pis.
Hotel
Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (FB,D)
Day 5 - Brussels
Brussels–Amsterdam, Holland.
Sightseeing
Past Antwerp and into the Netherlands. In Amsterdam enjoy a CANAL CRUISE and a visit to a major DIAMON.
Day 6 - Amsterdam
Amsterdam–Rhineland, Germany.
Sightseeing
South to Cologne to visit the awesome twin-spired GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, followed by a romantic RHINE CRUISE (weather permitting). Next stop is Heidelberg, famous for its red-walled castle. (BB,D)
Day 7 - Lucerne
Rhineland–Lucerne, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
This morning stop first in the BLACK FOREST, renowned for its cuckoo clocks. Take photos of the thundering RHINE FALLS, then continue to picture-book Lucerne. (BB,D)
Day 8 - Lucerne
Full day tour of Lucerne.
Sightseeing
Admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT and walk through the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church.
Adventure
Why not join an optional excursion to the top of a mountain? (BB)
Day 9 - Lucerne
Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Innsbruck, Austria–Salzburg.
Sightseeing
Stop in Vaduz, in the pocket-sized Principality of Liechtenstein. Next, stroll through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s Golden Roof in Innsbruck, before continuing to Salzburg. (BB,D)
Day 10 - Vienna
Salzburg–Vienna.
Sightseeing
Walk through the historic center with your Local Guide and admire the exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Then travel past Sound of Music country to the Danube Valley and Vienna. (BB)
Day 11 - Vienna
Guided sightseeing in Vienna.
Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing features vistas of the Prater Park with its Ferris wheel and the United Nations City. Pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter, the Hofburg Palace and visit ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL.
Relaxation
Afternoon at leisure. (BB)
Day 12 - Venice
Vienna–Venice, Italy.
Sightseeing
Today a scenic journey south to the Adriatic coast. (BB)
Day 13 - Venice
Full day tour of Venice.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a PRIVATE BOAT ride and meet your Local Guide to visit St. MARK’S SQUARE and BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Watch Venetian GLASSBLOWERS at work before exploring the narrow streets on your own. (BB,D)
Day 14 - Rome
Venice–Rome.
Sightseeing
Through scenic Tuscany, home of the Chianti, to the Eternal City. (BB)
Day 15 - Rome
Full day tour of Rome.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Next visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM. (BB)
Day 16 - Florence
Rome–Florence.
Sightseeing
An easy drive to Florence, where guided sightseeing includes visits to Michelangelo’s David in the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS and the CATHEDRAL. Admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and SIGNORIA SQUARE. (BB,D)
Day 17 - Florence
Florence–Pisa–Nice, France.
Sightseeing
After a picture stop at Pisa’s amazing Leaning Tower enjoy a scenic drive along the Mediterranean towards the principality of Monaco and Nice. Stop at one of the famous PERFUME FACTORIES. (BB)
Day 18 - Nice
Excursion to St. Paul de Vence.
Sightseeing
This morning visit the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence.
Relaxation
Afternoon at leisure. (BB)
Day 19 - Nice
Nice–Arles–Barcelona, Spain.
Sightseeing
Drive through the romantic Provence region to Arles, and admire its Roman Amphitheater, before continuing to the Spanish border and Barcelona. (BB,D)
Day 20 - Barcelona
Full day tour of Barcelona.
Sightseeing
Morning sightseeing features the Columbus Monument, elegant Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluña, as well as the Church of the Holy Family, and a visit to the Cathedral of SANTA EULALIA. (BB)
Day 21 - Madrid
Barcelona–Saragossa–Madrid.
Sightseeing
Today travel through Catalonia to Saragossa, then wind your way through three sierras to Madrid on the plateau of Castile. (BB)
Day 22 - Madrid
Guided sightseeing of Madrid.
Museums
Guided sightseeing of Spain’s capital takes you to the Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, and a highlight visit to the PRADO MUSEUM.
Adventure
The afternoon is free for an optional excursion to Toledo. (BB)
Day 23 - Bilbao
Madrid–Burgos–Bilbao.
Sightseeing
North to Burgos for a morning stop, then continue to Bilbao for a guided visit to the famous GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (2007 departures overnight in Vitoria instead of Bilbao and visit EL ESCORIAL and VALLEY OF THE FALLEN instead.) (BB,D)
Day 24 - Bordeaux
Bilbao–Biarritz, France–Bordeaux.
Back into France visit Biarritz before reaching Bordeaux where an orientation drive acquaints you with this historic port. (BB,D)
Day 25 - Paris
Bordeaux–Paris.
Train
The high-speed “TGV” TRAIN whisks you to Paris.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Notre Dame Cathedral, Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and more. Take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER for a bird’s-eye view.
Nightlife
Tonight maybe a cabaret show? (BB)
Day 26 - Paris
At Leisure in Paris.
Adventure
All day at leisure to explore this magnificent city.
Adventure
An optional excursion to the Louvre is available. (BB)
Day 27 - On the Plane
Departure flight.
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight from Paris arrives the same day. (BB)
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Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Meals : 2 full English breakfasts; 23 buffet breakfasts; 10 three-course dinners, including a welcome dinner in Brussels. 25 nights accommodations.
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