See some of Europe’s most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of European culture. Begin in London with a full day to discover the UK’s capital. Cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Amsterdam, where a guided sightseeing tour and canal cruise await. In Germany, travel along the castle-dotted Rhine River and join the Romantic Road as it passes by medieval towns with fairytale half-timbered houses. Overnight in Munich and continue south through the majestic Dolomites, stopping in Cortina and then on to Venice. A boat ride along one of the main canals takes you to St. Mark’s Square, with time to admire the famous Venetian landmarks. On to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance,” for a guided walking tour that features Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Heading north, cross the Lombardy plain into Switzerland’s Canton Ticino for a stop in subtropical Lugano before climbing toward St. Gotthard Tunnel and descending to Lake Lucerne. Your vacation ends in Paris, the “City of Light,” where a Local Guide shows you the sights and you’ll enjoy free time to soak up the romantic beauty.

Special Departures:
Mar 30th Departure - Easter Week
Dec 17th Departure - Christmas in Florence

Day 1 Tue.
BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT

Day 2 Wed. ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check into your hotel. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 3 Thu. LONDON
A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B)

Day 4 Fri. LONDON–AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND
Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here you meet your Tour Director and join your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. (B)

Day 5 Sat. AMSTERDAM AREA–RHINELAND, GERMANY
A morning to enjoy Holland’s busy metropolis. After an interesting visit to a famous diamond center, it’s time for sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights. Finally, a canal cruise to see Amsterdam from water level. In the afternoon, travel southwards to reach the Rhineland for an overnight. (B,D)

Day 6 Sun. RHINELAND–ROMANTIC ROAD–MUNICH
Start the day with a scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages protected by medieval towergates and battlements, with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. A fine example of this architecture is the center of Rothenburg, where you stop awhile. Overnight in Munich. (B)

Day 7 Mon. MUNICH–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA–VENICE AREA, ITALY
Travel from Munich to Austria for a stop in the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. In the afternoon, drive over Brenner Pass into the Dolomites for a stop in the world-famous ski resort of Cortina before the descent into the Piave Valley to the Venice area. (B,D)

Day 8 Tue. VENICE–FLORENCE AREA
The included orientation tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Then, southwards into the hilly Tuscan countryside to reach the Florence area for two overnights. (B)

Day 9 Wed. FLORENCE AREA
This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled all day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don’t miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide that features most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the “Gate of Paradise.” (B,D)

Day 10 Thu. FLORENCE AREA–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–LAKE LUCERNE
Across the Lombardy plains this morning to Canton Ticino’s subtropical resort of Lugano. Here you take a break to stroll along the lakeside promenade before your motorcoach climbs towards the St. Gotthard Tunnel. Emerge on the German-speaking side of Switzerland, then descend into the gentle landscape around Lake Lucerne. (B,D)

Day 11 Fri. LAKE LUCERNE–PARIS, FRANCE
This morning, visit the Lion Monument and the wooden bridge before joining an optional boat trip. Then, vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Enter France via the comfortable highway, past some of its most famous vineyards, to Paris. Arrive in time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B)

Day 12 Sat. PARIS
Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées. Optional excursions are also available to visit some of the highlights and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)

Day 13 Sun.
YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)

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INCLUDED FEATURES
Visits to Rothenburg, Innsbruck, Cortina, Venice, Lugano, Lucerne

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Rhineland, Romantic Road, Italian Dolomites

INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

GUIDES
Host service in London. Local Guides for city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Florence, Paris. Professional Tour Director while touring

STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn more about transportation, hotels, and other standard included features offered.

MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
Buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D)

HOTELS - (F) First-Class (ST) Superior Tourist-Class (T) Tourist Class
London Kensington Close (ST), Amsterdam Area NH Airport (F) at Schipol, Rhineland Zum Anker (ST) at Andernach, Munich Tryp (F), Venice Area Poppi (F) at Mira, Florence Area Europa (ST) at Signa, Lake Lucerne Pilatusblick (ST) at Kriens, Paris Campanile Porte d’apos Italie (ST)

TRANSPORTATION
Round-trip transportation between London and the Channel ports; on the Continent, private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Cross-Channel ferry; canal transfer boat in Venice

PRICES
From approx $1,459 US per person double occupancy