European Marvel
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure. Why not check out this exciting city"
Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. Afterwards enjoy time on your own..(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - London - Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to the White Cliffs of Dover, and our short sea-crossing to Calais in France. Over the border we drive through the Belgian countryside to Brussels. Orientation includes the Atomium and Royal Palaces and this evening we will enjoy a walking tour of the medieval centre including the Mannekin Pis. Then feast on delicious cuisine — and perhaps try some "Moules, frites" at our Welcome Dinner and drinks in the rue des Bouchers. (Continental Breakfast/ Welcome Dinner)
Day 5 - Brussels - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg After breakfast this morning, our day will begin with a drive to Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then we continue via Bonn to Boppard where we embark on our scenic Rhine cruise past medieval castles and vineyards before disembarking at St. Goar. Next, we rejoin our coach and make our way to Heidelberg where our Tour Director takes us on a walking tour to visit the courtyards of the ancient Castle and to its terrace with amazing views over this baroque city. Dinner tonight is in our Heidelberg hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 6 - Heidelberg - Munich - Innsbruck A morning drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich. Here orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz. Then we head to Austria and mountain-ringed Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the famous Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace as well as the Wilten Basilica. Perhaps later enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the Tyrolean countryside, before our Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
Day 7 - Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights) This morning we drive through the Tyrol region and a section of Germany to the charming city of Salzburg. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide will highlight Mozart's birthplace and the Cathedral Square. Later, we continue our drive through spectacular Alpine scenery en route to the Austrian capital, Imperial Vienna, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us highlights of this elegant city. We'll see the Opera, the Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. Part of our sightseeing will include a walking tour taking us into the oldest part of the city 'Am Hof'. Then the rest of your day is at leisure perhaps to relax at a coffee house or sightsee and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9 - Vienna - Venice (Main.) (2 nights) Today our journey takes us south across the Austrian Alps past forested mountains and small market towns to the Austrian Lake District and Italy's border. The Carnian Alps give way to the plains of Northern Italy on our approach to the floating city of Venice for our two-night stay. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Venice sightseeing & at leisure This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this serene Byzantine city on a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. Then, after visiting a traditional glass-blowing factory, you're free to explore or take a trip to the island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 11 - Venice (Main.) - Verona — Milan Today's drive takes us across the Veneto Plains, stopping in Shakespeare's Verona to see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. From here we will continue through Lombardy en route to fashionable Milan. On our arrival a walking tour with our Tour Director shows us the gothic Cathedral, 'La Scala' Opera House and the beautiful Galleria. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 12 - Milan - Lugano - Lucerne This morning we enjoy a full day of marvellous scenery as we drive via Lake Lugano continuing through the St. Gotthard route and across the magnificent Alps to Lucerne. On our arrival an orientation tour includes a visit to the famed Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Later, why not enjoy a leisurely stroll in the narrow streets of the medieval Old Town" Our dinner tonight is at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 13 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) This morning, we descend from the Alps to the French border and continue through wine-producing Burgundy to view the ancient vineyards at Savigny-Lès Beaune. From here our journey brings us to lively Paris for the next two nights. This evening, this vibrant and romantic city beckons. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 14 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour features the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont Alexandre III. We also drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe and then to the Eiffel Tower where we ascend to the second level by elevator for spectacular views over the city. A walking tour through the Luxembourg gardens using our excellent audio system brings us the parts of the city other travellers never see! Later, with time at leisure perhaps shop for next year's fashions or relax in a café. This evening, why not enjoy dinner in Montmartre or a Left Bank bistro" (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Paris - USA It's 'au revoir' after breakfast, as we transfer you to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your return flight to America.
(Buffet Breakfast)
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