European Magic
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.
Day 3 - London at leisure A full day at leisure to explore Britains capital. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - London - Paris (2 nights) A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover for our short Channel crossing to Calais in
France. Then on to Paris for two nights. (Continental Breakfast)
Day 5 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Today's sightseeing tour includes views of the impressive Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame and much more. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, why not enjoy dinner in a Left Bank bistro.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Paris - Geneva (2 nights) Today we drive through the wine-producing region of Burgundy. We'll make a stop in the medieval town of
Beaune before arriving in Geneva on the lake of the same name.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Geneva orientation & at leisure Orientation this morning includes the Reformation Monument, United Nations' building and Jet d'Eau. Then, free time to shop or perhaps take a trip to charming lakeside Yvoire.. (Buffet Breakfast )
Day 8 - Geneva - Nice (2 nights) Today we make our way back into France past the Winter Olympic resort of Grenoble. Then a scenic drive follows the Route Napoleon south. We'll stop to visit the fortified town of Sisteron before arriving in Nice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Cannes & Perfumery Excursion Today's first stop will be a visit to the glamourous resort of Cannes. From here we visit the Fragonard perfumery before returning to Nice where time is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Nice - Montecatini We drive to the Principality of Monaco today where we visit the old town and its Cathedral, seeing Princess Grace's tomb as well as the Grimaldi Palace. Next we make our way into nearby Italy and Pisa to see the Leaning Tower before reaching Montecatini.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11 - Montecatini - Florence - Venice (Main.) (2 nights) Today, we head to Renaissance Florence, where we will gain a scenic view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. There's free time to explore further or shop for leather and gold before driving to Venice and our hotel near Venice. Tonight after dinner, a gondola serenade would be hard to resist. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12 - Venice orientation at leisure Savour the atmosphere on a canal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs. Next watch craftsmen at work on a visit to a glass-blowing factory, before time at leisure perhaps to cruise to the islands of the Lagoon. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Venice (Main.) - Rome (2 nights) Today's drive takes us via Bologna, over the Apennine Mountains and through Umbrian scenery, passing Orvieto to Rome. Tonight, why not dine out in a local trattoria" (Continental Breakfast)
Day 14 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Forum and Colosseum. Afterwards, there's free time to sightsee further, window-shop or relax in a café. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Rome - USA 'Buon viaggio' on your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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