The Cosmopolitan
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 and view the White Cliffs. From here a short Channel crossing takes us to Calais in France and elegant Paris. Tonight, sample the delights Paris has to offer - cabaret, sightseeing - the choice is yours.
Day 5 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our day begins with a guided sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. After there is time at leisure perhaps to detour into the back streets of the Latin Quarter, take an optional excursion to Montmartre and the imposing Sacré Coeur or head for the famous highlights of the Louvre. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Paris - Lyon After breakfast our drive takes us through the Forest of Fontainebleau and the wine growing region of
Burgundy. From here we travel along the valley of the River Saône to its confluence with the Rhône to arrive at Lyon for dinner and overnight stay.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Lyon - Nice (2 nights) Today, via Montélimar, we arrive in Avignon with its Papal Palace. Then we continue through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh and Cézanne to Nice on the French Riviera for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Nice & Monte Carlo Enjoy a full day to relax on the beach, or if you prefer, wander into the Old Town. Maybe sip a 'Pastis' in a stylish café on the Promenade des Anglais. This evening, we're off on an included excursion to Monte Carlo, try out your luck at one of the casinos! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - Nice - Florence (Calenzano) Today's drive takes us across the Italian border, past Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, to Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower. Next on to Florence to enjoy a scenic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, there's time at leisure to see the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistry, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Florence (Calenzano) - Rome (2 nights) After breakfast this morning we enjoy some free time to shop for fine quality leather and gold before travelling through the olive groves and scenic vineyards of Tuscany, crossing central Italy as we approach the exciting city of Rome for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 11 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Rome has many historical treasures. Our sightseeing tour shows us the main sights from views of the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's in the Vatican. At leisure, perhaps visit the Catacombs. Tonight, why not enjoy dinner in a local trattoria" (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 12 - Rome - Venice (Main.) (2 nights) Today, we leave the 'Eternal City' as we make our way through the Apennine Mountains. From here we cross the delta of the River Po to arrive in the floating city of Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Venice orientation & at leisure Today as we cruise along the criss-crossing canals we see vivid reminders of medieval maritime power and wealth. At leisure, why not visit St. Mark's Basilica, venture out to the islands of the lagoon or shop for Venetian glass" (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 14 - Venice (Main.) - Vienna (2 nights) This morning we travel into the Carnian Alps to the Austrian border and Lake District. From here
we enjoy a scenic drive to the Carinthian Lake District and the Alpine Highway. Next the Vienna Woods give way to the Danube Plains and Imperial Vienna, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city made famous by the music of Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Strauss. Architectural excellence is revealed as we see some of the main highlights, including the Hofburg. Then time is your own.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 16 - Vienna - Innsbruck (Igls) Today's route lies past Mondsee Lake and the Salzkammergut to Salzburg. Here an orientation reveals places associated with "The Sound of Music" and Salzburg's famous son Mozart. Next we travel to mountain-ringed Innsbruck for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 17 - Innsbruck (Igls) - Lucerne (2 nights) Our morning orientation in Innsbruck reveals the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace, Wilten Basilica and the Olympic ski-jump. Then, we drive through the prime-skiing country of the Arlberg region arriving in Vaduz, capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein. Later, a scenic drive through Switzerland brings us to Lucerne.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 18 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure Enjoy a full day to relax in this fascinating town. First an orientation shows us the medieval Old Town, Lion Monument and Cathedral. Don't miss the chance to join an optional to ascend one of the nearby surrounding mountains. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 19 - Lucerne — Rhineland (Weinheim) Today we travel to Schaffhausen to view the Rhine Falls. Then we drive into Germany, and past Lake Titisee to the heart of the Black Forest. Sample the local Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte before heading to the University town of Heidelberg. Here we view its famous castle before arriving at our hotel in Weinheim. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 20 - Rhineland (Weinheim) — Amsterdam (2 nights) We enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise today beginning at St. Goar, sheltering beneath the Lorelei.
We glide past castles and vineyards to Boppard. Then on to Cologne where we admire its Cathedral, before heading to Holland and Arnhem, scene of 'Operation Market Garden'. Finally, we arrive at the friendly city of Amsterdam. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 21 - Amsterdam orientation, Volendam excursion & at leisure Our morning orientation tour starts with a fascinating coach ride past the Tower of Tears, the Royal Palace, Dam Square and more. Then enjoy a visit to a diamond-polishing factory before we drive out of the city, through the Dutch countryside to the fishing village of Volendam. On our arrival we admire the harbour with free time to shop for souvenirs. We also stop to visit a cheese farm and a clog-making workshop. We return to Amsterdam with time at leisure. Why not visit Anne Frank's House" (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 22 - Amsterdam - London Today's journey takes us through Dutch and Belgian countryside to Calais port. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Dover and our return to London by coach. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 23 - London - USA Bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
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