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CONTINENTAL INTRODUCTION W/ LONDON EXT

Overview

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This trip gives you a satisfying taste of the heart of Europe. Enjoy 2-night stays in Paris, Rome, Venice, and Amsterdam, and single-night stays in Lucerne, Lugano, Florence, Munich, and Germany's Rhineland. Guided sightseeing introduces you to all the major sights, like Notre Dame Cathedral and a bird's-eye view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower; the Lion Monument in Lucerne; the Baptistry's “Gate of Paradise,” Signoria Square, and Michelangelo's David in Florence; Rome's Colosseum and Sistine Chapel; St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice; the Olympic Stadium and Nymphenburg Palace in Munich; and a canal cruise in Amsterdam. Other highlights include Pisa's Leaning Tower, a private boat transfer and glassblowing demonstration in Venice, Ferrara, Innsbruck, medieval Rothenburg, Cologne, and a cruise down the romantic Rhine—the best way to see Europe in two weeks! Continue to Brussels, Belgium, for an orientation before boarding the Eurostar train to London, and stay two nights and go on a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide that features a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and time to watch the Changing of the Guard (if held).
In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Special Departure:
Dec 17th departure - Christmas Eve in Rome and New Year's Eve in London

City Highlights
Paris:
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower

Lucerne:
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge

Pisa:
Take pictures of the Leaning Tower

Florence:
Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing including headsets, visit Michelangelo's David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square

Rome:
Guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Ferrara:
Walk along Este Castle to the cathedral

Venice:
Private boat ride; guided walking tour including headsets, visit St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers' demonstration

Innsbruck:
Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof

Munich:
Orientation drive

Rothenburg:
Walking tour of the walled town

Rhine Cruise

Cologne:
Visit the cathedral

Amsterdam:
Guided sightseeing, canal cruise; visit a major diamond center

Brussels:
Orientation including Grand'Place

Brussels-London:
By Eurostar train

London:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held