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THE GRAND EUROPEAN W/LONDON EXTENSION

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This extensive vacation stretches through Central Europe from London to Rome, then along the Mediterranean to Spain and France to reach Paris. It is a harmonious combination of cities, history, culture, and landscapes that make the Old Continent such an attractive area to discover. Start your trip in London, making the most of the UK's capital, then cross the Channel by ferry to join your motorcoach bound for Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, enjoy a guided tour and a canal cruise. Follow the banks of the castle-dotted Rhine and visit romantic Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town. Then on to Switzerland for two overnights by the shores of Lake Lucerne with impressive alpine landscapes. One of Switzerland's finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Stop in sub-tropical Lugano and continue south into Italy, visiting Verona to see Juliet's house and balcony. Next up is the unique floating city of Venice with its St. Mark's Square and Basilica and other historic buildings. Experience more Italian masterpieces in Assisi, where St. Francis was born, on your way to Rome. Your sightseeing tour in Rome includes the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Marvel at the Leaning Tower in Pisa before arriving in Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," with its incredible architecture and works of art. Your guided walking tour in Florence features the city highlights.

Head northwest to the mild climate of the French Riviera, rightly known as one of Europe's most scenic regions. Experience an optional excursion to Monte Carlo, visit Avignon, and overnight in Carcassonne, a splendid example of a medieval fortified city. In Spain, spend two nights each in Barcelona and Madrid and get to know the cities on the included guided sightseeing tours. North into Castille, stop in El Cid's Burgos, then to Basque Country for an overnight in Bilbao before returning to the jewels of France: Bordeaux, Poitiers, Chateaux Country, Orleans, and Paris. The dazzling French capital, Paris, is the ideal conclusion to this exciting European vacation. In Paris, your sightseeing tour includes Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Champs-Elysées, and more. This trip to seven European countries will leave you with plenty of vacation memories and photos. An unforgettable vacation!

City Highlights
Visits to Heidelberg, Lucerne, Lugano, Verona, Venice, Assisi, Pisa, Avignon, Carcassonne, Burgos, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Orleans

Special Departure:
March 31 - Good Friday in Rome
December 9 - Christmas in Barcelona and New Years in Paris