European Spree
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Frankfurt.
Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt (Sulzbach) On arrival at Frankfurt Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon we enjoy an orientation tour of Germany's financial centre. This evening, we will have a Welcome Dinner and drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Welcome Dinner)
Day 3 - Frankfurt (Sulzbach) — Rothenburg — Munich — Innsbruck After breakfast this morning, our first stop is at the medieval town of Rothenburg. Here a walking tour reveals this Hansel and Gretel style town before time to explore and maybe shop for wooden Christmas ornaments. Next on to fun-loving Munich where an orientation tour shows us the Olympic Stadium, Hofbraühaus and Marienplatz. Then our journey takes us into Austria arriving at our hotel in Innsbruck. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner in our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 4 - Innsbruck - Venice (Main.) Today's orientation tour of this mountain-ringed city shows us the 'Golden Roof' and the Wilten Basilica beneath the Olympic ski-jump. Next we enjoy a spiralling drive up and across the Europa Bridge to the Brenner Pass into Italy. Later, we continue our journey through the Dolomites to magical Venice where we spend the night. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 5 - Venice (Main.) - Florence This morning we will savour the sights and sounds of this Byzantine city on our included canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Here we view the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Basilica before witnessing the ancient craft of Venetian glass-blowing. Later, we make our way to Renaissance Florence where a guided walking tour using our sophisticated audio system, features the Cathedral, Signoria Square and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Tonight we will enjoy dinner in a local trattoria (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
Day 6 - Florence - Lucerne (2 nights) After breakfast this morning, there's time for shopping for bargains in quality leather and gold jewellery. Then we drive off towards the Alps, the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Lugano and the St. Gotthard route as we make our way to picturesque lakeside Lucerne for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 - Lucerne orientation & leisure Lucerne orientation & leisure An orientation in this medieval town includes a visit to the Lion Monument and a stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church. At leisure, why not take a trip by cable car and cog railway up nearby Mount Pilatus for stunning Alpine views" Then there is time to wander through the streets of the Old Town and shop for Swiss watches and delicious chocolates. This evening, after dinner at the hotel, perhaps enjoy an optional folklore night out of yodelling and flag-throwing!(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 8 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) This morning after breakfast, we head to the French border past Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line. From here our journey continues into wine-producing Burgundy, to view the Savigny-Lès-Beaune vineyards before arriving in lively Paris. Your evening is free to do as you please. Perhaps wander round Montmartre and dine in one of the bistros that surround the artists square. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Enjoy views of the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and other great monuments on our guided sightseeing tour this morning. We will see all the great sites of this exciting city including the Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elysées. We will also ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower by elevator, for spectacular views over this superbly designed city and enjoy a walking tour through the Luxembourg gardens. This evening why not enjoy one of Paris' great cabaret shows" (Buffet breakfast)
Day 10 - 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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