ENGLAND, HOLLAND,
GERMANY,AUSTRIA,ITALY,SWITZERLAND,SPAIN,FRANCE
EUROPEAN MASTERPIECE WITH LONDON EXTENSION
31 DAYS FROM $3,545 US
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Whether
it's your first time or you just want to see
as much of Europe as possible in one tour, this is the perfect
solution. This tour is a 31 day world-class budget tour, taking in the
highlights of 10 different countries, England, France, Spain, Greece,
Germany, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria and Switzerland.
Day 1 Fri.
BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 Sat. ARRIVAL IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check into your hotel. In the
afternoon you may want to start exploring the lively British capital.
Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3 Sun. 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 Mon. LONDON-PARIS, FRANCE
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’ll be met
by your Tour Director and luxury coach. Drive through the French
countryside, arriving in Paris in time to enjoy an optional cabaret
show. (B)
Day 5 Tue. 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. (B)
Day 6 Wed. PARIS-CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY-BORDEAUX
Start the day by motoring
south to Blois and then parallel to the River Loire past the castles of
Chaumont and Amboise for a short stop in Tours. Take the comfortable
Autoroute L’Aquitaine as far as Poitiers, beautifully situated on a
rocky plateau. South again to Saintes, then the Grand Champagne
wine-growing area. Another 60 miles and you’ll be in Bordeaux on the
banks of the Garonne. (B,D)
Day 7 Thu. BORDEAUX-BARCELONA, SPAIN
From the vineyards of the
Gironde and the Garonne travel eastwards, bypassing Toulouse to
Carcassone in the foothills of the Pyrenées. Stop and admire
what is perhaps the best-preserved medieval fortified town in Europe.
Later, reach the Spanish border and motor through Catalonia. Once
across the River Ter, you’ll soon be in Barcelona. (B)
Day 8 Fri. BARCELONA
This morning’s sightseeing
with a Local Guide includes a drive around Monjuich to see the Olympic
Stadium and a panoramic view of the port and city. The drive continues
to the city center to Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia to admire the
greatness and eccentricity of Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces in the
Houses Batllo and Mila and the Sagrada Familia (entrance fees not
included). (B,D)
Day 9 Sat. BARCELONA-FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE
Retrace your drive to the
French border, then into the vine-covered region of the Herault for a
stop in Avignon to see its world-famous bridge. Later, motor westwards
across the Rhône towards the Mediterranean shores for an
overnight on the French Riviera. (B)
Day 10 Sun. FRENCH RIVIERA-EZE-FLORENCE AREA, ITALY
Today along the high coastal
road to visit a perfume workshop in Eze. The day is highlighted by the
drive along the French and Italian Rivieras and into hilly Tuscany for
a visit to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles.
Overnight in the Florence area. (B,D)
Day 11 Mon. FLORENCE AREA-ROME
Don’t miss the included
walking tour with a Local Guide featuring most of the city highlights.
In the afternoon travel south on the autostrada through the sunlit
valleys of Chianti country to Rome. (B)
Day 12 Tue. ROME
The "Eternal City"—a city
steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting and absolutely unique!
Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s Square,
followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
Day 13 Wed. ROME-VESUVIUS-POMPEII-SORRENTO
South all the way today, with
the volcano Vesuvius in the distance. Then to Pompeii, where time
stopped in 79 A.D. when the Vesuvius eruption totally destroyed it. On
the included visit you can see the luxurious villas, temples, theater,
and forum. Just a few more miles to Sorrento for an overnight. (B)
Day 14 Thu. SORRENTO
An optional excursion today to
the legendary Island of Capri. The island is surrounded by a rocky
coastline, where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. The
town with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques,
and smart restaurants is a mecca for the jet set. Return to Sorrento.
(B,D)
Day 15 Fri. SORRENTO-BARI-IONIAN SEA CROSSING
An easy drive across the
rugged Apennine Hills to the Port of Bari for embarkation on the
overnight ferry to Greece. The modern ferries offer all comforts
including boutique, duty-free shop, two restaurants, three bars,
discotheque, casino, and swimming pool. (B)
Day 16 Sat. PATRAS, GREECE-OLYMPIA
Enjoy some daylight cruising
towards the Greek coast before reaching Patras. Then drive to Olympia
for an overnight in the Peloponnese. (B,D)
Day 17 Sun. OLYMPIA-ATHENS
This morning join the optional
sightseeing tour and learn more about the history of the original
Olympic Games, when athletes competed each other to honor the King of
Deities. Then motor into the mountains of Arcadia by way of Tripolis
and over the Corinth Canal to Athens. Time later for an evening in the
lively Plaka area. (B)
Day 18 Mon. ATHENS
Explore the shops and museums
or take a trip to the coast to swim. In the afternoon take the optional
excursion to romantic Cape Sounion. (B)
Day 19 Tue. ATHENS-PATRAS-IONIAN SEA CROSSING-ANCONA,
ITALY
Take advantage of the included
morning sightseeing. It features the highlights of this ancient
capital, with visits to the Acropolis and a fascinating museum. Leave
Athens for the journey to Patras for embarkation on the ferry for the
crossing to Ancona. Departure for Ancona is 7 p.m. (B)
Day 20 Wed. ANCONA, ITALY-SAN MARINO
Disembark in Ancona in the
late morning. Then proceed towards San Marino, one of the world’s
smallest and most ancient states, perched on Monte Titano, for an
overnight. (B,D)
Day 21 Thu. SAN MARINO-VENICE AREA
Follow your Tour Director
through the main gate and up to Government House in the very heart of
this tiny ancient Republic. Later this morning travel along the
Adriatic coastline through the Po Delta towards the Venice area. (B)
Day 22 Fri. VENICE
The included tour starts with
a boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a
chance to watch Venetian glassblowers. Don’t miss the optional gondola
trip. (B,D)
Day 23 Sat. VENICE AREA-VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Today leave the flat and
fertile plains of Venetia and journey by way of Tarvisio Pass into the
grand mountain and lakeland scenery of Austria for a stop in Velden on
Lake Wörth. Northwards through the Styrian landscape to Vienna. (B)
Day 24 Sun. VIENNA
There’s so much to see on your
included sightseeing tour: the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town
Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes’ Square to view the Hofburg and
finally take a short walk for an inside visit of St. Stephen’s
Cathedral. (B)
Day 25 Mon. VIENNA-INNSBRUCK
Westwards, almost parallel
with the Danube, to Mozart’s Salzburg. Time for a stroll down the
charming Getreidegasse, the town’s elegant main shopping street. The
last leg of today’s drive takes you into the very heart of the Tyrol to
its capital, Innsbruck. (B,D)
Day 26 Tue. INNSBRUCK-LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Time this morning to get
acquainted with Innsbruck. The orientation tour includes the famous
Golden Roof. Later, drive through the valleys and villages of the
mountainous Tyrol to the Arlberg tunnel descending into Switzerland.
Stop briefly in Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital, before heading for Lake
Lucerne. (B)
Day 27 Wed. LUCERNE
One of Switzerland’s finest
cities. Sightseeing takes in the impressive city walls, a wooden
bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the
Lion Monument. A grand selection of optional activities completes the
day: a cruise on the fjord-like lake or a cable car ride to the
10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis. (B,D)
Day 28 Thu. LAKE LUCERNE-RHINELAND, GERMANY
More of Switzerland and its
quaint little villages, farms, and chalets before crossing into Germany
to use its autobahn on the journey northwards to the shores of the
Rhine. Today’s highlight is the included Rhine cruise past the
legendary Lorelei Rock, hilltop castles, terraced vineyards, and
half-timbered villages. Overnight in the Rhineland. (B,D)
Day 29 Fri. RHINELAND-AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND
North today at first through
the industrial Ruhr and then into the green, canal criss-crossed
countryside of Holland to the Amsterdam area. Watch the cutting and
polishing of precious stones at a famous diamond center. Sightseeing
includes a drive with a Local Guide, and finally a canal cruise to see
the town from water level. (B)
Day 30 Sat. AMSTERDAM-LONDON, ENGLAND
Relax and let the countryside
whiz by on the road to the French coast, where you board your Channel
ferry. Through Kent return to London for an evening arrival. (B)
Day 31 Sun.
YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM
LONDON ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
INCLUDED FEATURES
Visits to Tours, Bordeaux,
Carcassonne, Avignon, Nice, Pisa, Sorrento, Olympia, San Marino,
Velden, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Liechtenstein, Lucerne
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Châteaux country,
Bordeaux wine country, French and Italian Rivieras, Bay of Naples, Lake
Wörth, Carinthia, Tyrolean Alps, Swiss Alps, Rhineland, Peloponese
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special
features are shown in the description, including admission charges when
applicable.
MEALS
29 buffet breakfasts (B); 10
dinners (D)
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Listed below or equivalent.
Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and
service charges LONDON Novotel St. Pancras (F), PARIS Quality Porte
d'Orleans (ST), BORDEAUX Mercure Meriadeck (ST), BARCELONA Catalonia
Arenas (ST), cote d'azur Park Inn (F) at Nice, FLORENCE AREA Europa
(ST) at Signa, ROME Princess (ST), SORRENTO Rivage (ST) or Central Park
(ST) at Massalubrense, OLYMPIA Olympia Palace (F), ATHENS Acropolis
Select (F), SAN MARINO Titano (ST), VENICE AREA Albatros (F) at Mestre,
VIENNA Kavalier (ST), INNSBRUCK Dollinger (ST), LAKE LUCERNE Schiller
(F) at Lucerne or Landhaus (ST) at Emmenbrücke, RHINELAND Zum
Anker (ST) at Andernach or Holiday Inn (F) at Cologne- Bonn Airport,
AMSTERDAM AREA NH (F) at Schiphol, LONDON Thistle Euston (ST)
NOTE
Security cruise regulations
require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., gender, nationality,
and passport number at time of booking.
Departures:
February to December
Land Prices
From Approx $3,545 US
per person double occupancy