FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, AMSTERDAM, BRUSSELS, LONDON
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 This is the perfect vacation for those who wish to see traditional Europe. It offers much more than just the basics: all major cities have sightseeing, including a canal cruise in Amsterdam and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral in London; St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum in Rome; and Michelangelo’s David in Florence. Enjoy a high-speed Eurostar train ride between London and Brussels and a high-speed TGV train ride from Lyon to Paris. Other features are a romantic Rhine cruise, a private boat transfer and a special dinner at a local restaurant in Venice, and scenic drives through the Black Forest, the Swiss and Tyrolean Alps, Brenner Pass, and more. An overnight stay at the Côte d’Azur gives you the opportunity to visit Monte Carlo. In Paris, you’ll visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower during your sightseeing tour. You’ll see it all!
Day 1 Arrive in London, England
Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2 London
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays) and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. (Breakfast)
Day 3 London–Brussels, Belgium–Amsterdam, Holland
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and transfer to the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels, Belgium. From here, a comfortable drive will bring you to Amsterdam, Holland. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 Amsterdam
A Local Guide shows you the 700-year-old capital, including Dam Square with the Royal Palace, and the Rijksmuseum. The highlight is a CANAL CRUISE to see the patrician mansions, gabled façades, and humpback bridges. Next, visit a major DIAMOND CENTER and appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a sparkling jewel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to Volendam. (Breakfast)
Day 5 Amsterdam–Rhineland, Germany
A passing glance at the Dutch region best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far on the way to Germany. Highlight of the day is a romantic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim, half-timbered towns. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6 Rhineland–Lucerne, Switzerland
A scenic day! This morning, stop in the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the BLACK FOREST, renowned for its cuckoo clocks. On the Swiss border, take your pictures of the thundering RHINE FALLS, then, continue to picture-book Lucerne. Tonight, maybe join a Swiss Folklore Party? (Breakfast)
Day 7 Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Innsbruck, Austria
Admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT, walk through the Old Town, and cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Time to shop for Swiss watches or climb lofty Mount Pilatus. Then, leave Switzerland and stop in the Principality of Liechtenstein before continuing to Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol. Take pictures of Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8 Innsbruck–Venice, Italy
Across spectacular Brenner Pass to Italy. Enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT to ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Admire the byzantine basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects, then, time to explore or to join an optional gondola ride. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 Venice–Rome
A scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and olive-clad Tuscany, home of the popular Chianti wines, brings you to the “Eternal City.” (Breakfast)
Day 10 Rome
Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Time for independent activities and optional excursion possibilities. (Breakfast)
Day 11 Rome–Florence–Tuscany
An easy morning drive back north to Florence. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise.” Also visit sculture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 12 Tuscany–Pisa–Nice, France
In Pisa, take pictures of the Leaning Tower. Continue along the Mediterranean coast past a string of Italian and French Riviera resorts to Nice. Later, an optional outing is available to Monte Carlo. (Breakfast)
Day 13 Nice–Lyon
In the late morning, leave the Côte d’Azur and drive through the Provence region and along the Rhône Valley to Lyon. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 14 Lyon–Paris
Board the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. An optional excursion to the Louvre Museum is available. (Breakfast)
Day 15 Paris
Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: the Opéra, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Elysées. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris’ most famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the baroque Palace of Versailles is available, and tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (Breakfast)
Day 16 Paris
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
Vacation Highlights
INCLUDED FEATURES
London
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held
London–Brussels
By high-speed Eurostar train
Amsterdam
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing and a canal cruise; visit a major diamond center
Rhine Cruise
Black Forest
Rhine Falls
Lucerne
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
Vaduz
Visit the capital of Liechtenstein
Innsbruck
Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
Venice
Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblowers’ demonstration; dinner at local restaurant
Rome
Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Florence
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
Pisa
Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
Nice
Lyon
Lyon–Paris
By high-speed TGV train (first-class)
Paris
Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower
Headsets throughout the tour
Note:
In the rare event that the Eurostar train or TGV train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
Accommodations
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners, including a welcome dinner in Amsterdam and a special dinner with wine in Venice
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
LONDON Ramada Hyde Park (F), AMSTERDAM Novotel Amsterdam City (F), RHINELAND Renaissance (SF) at Karlsruhe, LUCERNE Astoria (F), INNSBRUCK Maximilian (F), VENICE Ambasciatori (F) at Mestre, ROME Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s (SF) or Villa Pamphili (F), TUSCANY Francia e Quirinale (F) at Montecatini, NICE NH Nice (F), LYON Hilton Lyon (SF), PARIS Marriott Paris Rive Gauche (SF) or Mercure Tour Eiffel Suffren (F)
Optional Excursions
Important Note: the following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation as they are the excursions that are being offered for this vacation in the current travel year. These optional excursions might or might not be offered next year, as well as new optional excursions might be offered. Information about what optional excursions will be offered for your vacation will be available later this year into next year. If no example excursions are listed, please check back later.
Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency.
CITY: Amsterdam
Volendam and Dutch Dinner
Visit a Dutch cheese farm and windmill, before enjoying a typical Dutch dinner with drinks in a local restaurant in the quaint fishing village of Volendam.
Approximate value: EUR €54 per person
CITY: Innsbruck
Tyrolean Folklore Evening
The most traditional Alpine folklore show in town! Enjoy this entertaining evening including Schuhplatteln dancers, yodeling, lederhosen, dirndls, and zither music. Drinks included.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
CITY: London
Tower of London and Crown Jewels Afternoons daily
Let your guide bring the 900-year-old Tower Of London to life before you inspect the fabulous Crown Jewels. Afternoons daily.
Approximate value: GBP £37 per person
Afternoon Excursion to Windsor Castle Daily
Enjoy your guided visit to the Queen's favorite residence, the largest inhabited castle in the world. The highlight is the newly refurbished state rooms.
Approximate value: GBP £37 per person
Buckingham Palace & the Royal Mews Afternoons daily July 23 to October 3
First a guided visit to the Royal Mews to see the magnificent gold coach, then admire over 20 grand rooms in the palace used by the Queen for state occasions.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
A Taste of London Daily April to October
Ideal for your arrival day, this guided evening excursion combines a traditional London pub experience with a relaxed, night-time river cruise, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights. Enjoy a three-course dinner at an historic London pub in the City of London.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
Shownight - Billy Elliot (Mondays - Thursdays)
A marvelous evening in London's theater district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Westminster followed by best seats at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see the original London staging of the inspirational musical Billy Elliot.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
Shownight - Wicked (Fridays & Saturdays)
A marvelous evening in London's theater district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Westminster followed by best seats at The Apollo Victoria Theatre to see the sensational London production of Wicked.
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Shownight - Wicked (Mondays - Thursdays)
A marvelous evening in London's theater district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Westminster followed by best seats at The Apollo Victoria Theatre to see the sensational London production of Wicked.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
Shownight - Billy Elliot (Fridays & Saturdays)
A marvelous evening in London's theater district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Westminster followed by best seats at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see the original London staging of the inspirational musical Billy Elliot.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
CITY: Lucerne
Mount Pilatus
A spectacular panoramic view over Central Switzerland from 7,000 feet up, via the world's steepest cogwheel railway (inclination 48 degrees) as well as the silent aerial tramway and panoramic gondolas.
Approximate value: EUR €55 per person
Mount Rigi
At Vitznau board Europe's first cogwheel train to Mount Rigi, 6,000 feet high, surrounded by three sparkling lakes. Return by train and by spectacular aerial cable car to Weggis.
Approximate value: EUR €57 per person
Swiss Folklore Party
A real taste of Switzerland! Swiss folklore, alphorns, yodeling, and traditional instruments entertain you as you enjoy a typical three-course lunch including cheese fondue and two drinks. Note: Depending on the meal schedule of your tour, this excursion may be offered with a full three-course dinner for EUR 69.00 per person.
Approximate value: EUR €55 per person
One-Hour Cruise On Lake Lucerne
Board your private motorboat for an enchanting and relaxing one-hour cruise on glassy Lake Lucerne also known as the Vierwaldstättersee or 'Lake of the Four Forest Cantons'. Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and admire fjords, bays and rolling meadows. See also the Rütli meadows, where the Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291.
Approximate value: EUR €29 per person
CITY: Nice
Monte Carlo by Night with Dinner
Take a scenic drive along the Riviera followed by a delicious French dinner and wine. See the Cathedral and the Palace of Prince Albert in the principality of Monaco. Afterwards time to gamble or relax on a terrace, enjoying the elegant atmosphere. Note: Some gambling areas may be subject to an admission fee, identification required. Minimum age limit to enter the CASINO is 18 years old.
Approximate value: EUR €62 per person
CITY: Paris
Dinner Party and Illumination Drive
A perfect introduction to Paris! After a full-course dinner with choices of typical French dishes, drinks included, your tour director will show you the City of Lights.
Approximate value: EUR €62 per person
Moulin Rouge
An exciting evening at the world-renowned Parisian cabaret. Dinner with half a bottle of wine is served during the show. A glass of champagne completes your evening in style.
Approximate value: EUR €157 per person
La Nouvelle Eve
No visit to Paris is complete without a night out at the cabaret! A whirling international dinner show (unlimited wine) at Pigalle's one and only LA NOUVELLE EVE.
Approximate value: EUR €117 per person
Louvre (closed on Tuesday, Public Holiday, and Sundays to groups)
Let your guide bring to life the most celebrated treasures of the impressive LOUVRE MUSEUM including the famous "Mona Lisa", the masterpiece of Leonardo Da Vinci. Note: This excursion is not available to groups on Tuesdays, public holidays, and Sundays.
Approximate value: EUR €43 per person
Versailles (closed on Monday)
A short journey from Paris with your local guide to the lavish 17th-century classical palace built by Sun King Louis XIV, with its magnificent STATE APARTMENTS, Hall of Mirrors, and the Royal Chapel. Time to stroll through parts of the elegant 250-acre GARDENS. Note: This excursion is not available on Mondays and public holidays.
Approximate value: EUR €58 per person
CITY: Rome
Roman Highlights and Dinner
A guided walking tour takes you to some of the most famous monuments. Admire the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Piazza Navona, Parliament, and Pantheon. Later this evening enjoy a four-course dinner at a popular Roman restaurant. Drinks included.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
Excursion to Tivoli
Leave Rome for a guided visit of the famous VILLA ADRIANA or the VILLA D'ESTE GARDENS and FOUNTAINS in Tivoli.
Approximate value: EUR €49 per person
Orientation Drive and Roman Dinner
Wander through the Eternal City and be spoiled with Italian specialties and wine at one of Rome's popular restaurants.
Approximate value: EUR €56 per person
Roman Highlights
A guided walking tour takes you to some of the most famous monuments. Admire the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Piazza Navona, Parliament, and Pantheon. A four-course dinner including drinks at a popular Roman restaurant can also be added for the total price of EUR 65.00 per person.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
Roman Hidden Treasures
Your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary for your tour that features some of Rome's authentic jewels such as: Trastevere and its basilica of Santa Maria or the baroque district, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon and San Luigi dei Francesi with Caravaggio paintings or famous Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Via dei Condotti and Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo and displays of Caravaggio paintings.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
CITY: Venice
Gondola Serenade
Enjoy a serenaded ride in a traditional gondola (for 6 people), gliding through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, and past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
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March - November
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