European Accent
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 - Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais in France. From here we join our touring coach which takes us to Brussels, Belgium's capital. Tonight, why not admire the Grand' Place" (Continental Breakfast)
Day 5 - Brussels - Heidelberg - Rhineland (Karlsruhe) This morning after breakfast we cross Belgium into Germany, where the tranquil scenery of our Rhine cruise includes castles and hillside vineyards. We see the legendary Lorelei Rock before we rejoin our coach and head to the University city of Heidelberg to view its ancient Castle. Finally we drive to our Rhineland hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Rhineland (Karlsruhe) - Lake Lucerne Today we drive into the hills to see picturesque Lake Titisee. Then we continue into Switzerland, making a stop to admire the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Next we travel via Zurich, Switzerland's affluent financial centre, and on to the lake of Lucerne where an orientation tour shows us the Lion Monument. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Lake Lucerne - Venice (Main.) The St. Gotthard highway takes us past alpine peaks and through lush green meadows as we make our way into Italy at Chiasso. Shortly afterwards, we pass Lake Como, then skirting Milan we continue to magical Venice, the city of Marco Polo. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Venice (Main.) - Rome (2 nights) This morning after breakfast, we are introduced to the fascination of this city built on water. Everywhere there are reminders of medieval maritime power and wealth as we cruise the canals. Then leaving Venice behind, we head towards the Apennine Mountains and the Chianti Hills as the Autostrada del Sole brings us to the 'Eternal City' — Rome, for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure This morning's sightseeing tour features St. Peter's in the Vatican and includes views of the Forum and Colosseum. The remainder of your day is at leisure. You may wish to watch gesticulating Romans from a café, visit Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel or see more history in the ancient Catacombs. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Rome - Florence - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) Today enjoy a scenic drive through Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. This city is one of the liveliest and most creative in Europe with some of the world's greatest works of Art and magnificent buildings. There's the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry and Signoria Square. Then by coach, we gain a panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before you have the opportunity to shop for leather and gold in the area around Santa Croce. Finally we go to our hotel in the elegant spa-resort of Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11 - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) - Pisa - Nice We head to Galileo's home town - Pisa to view the lovely marble Baptistry and see the famous Leaning Tower. Next we cross the border to the fashionable resorts of the French Riviera and spend the evening in Nice. Dinner is in a local restaurant tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12 - Nice - Lyon After breakfast there's time this morning to stroll along the Promenade. Later, we enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh and Cézanne to Avignon, with its Palace of the Popes. From here we continue to Lyon, for many centuries the centre of France's famed silk-weaving industry, where we spend the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Lyon - Paris (2 nights) Today's route takes us through scenic Burgundy wine country and the Forest of Fontainebleau before
arriving in Paris - the world's most elegant city. After dark, why not dine out in a cosy Left Bank bistro or maybe admire the illuminations" (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 14 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast our day begins with a guided sightseeing tour which includes views of the Eiffel
Tower, Champs Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral and Arc de Triomphe. Then there's time on your own to perhaps explore the intriguing back streets of the Latin Quarter, take an excursion to Montmartre and the imposing Sacré Coeur or head for the Louvre. Paris has much to offer and its nightlife is world famous, your Tour Director will be happy to advise you on the best places to visit. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Paris - USA Today after breakfast there's time to bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
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