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ENGLAND, BELGIUM, CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA, ITALY,
SWITZERLAND, FRANCE
COSMOPOLITAN EUROPE
18 DAYS FROM $2,119 US
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This
comprehensive European vacation begins in London, then crosses the
Channel by ferry and arrives in Brussels by motorcoach. Continue to
Germany for a leisurely Rhine River cruise and overnight in
Würzburg. Through Bavaria, visiting Nuremberg on the way to the
Czech capital of Prague, then pass through enchanting Bohemia and
Moravia before reaching Vienna with its State Opera, Hofburg Palace,
and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Cross Austria and the Styrian Alps to
Venice, where a canal boat ride takes you to St. Mark’s Square. Here
you’ll also encounter the Bridge of Sighs, Doges’ Palace, and the
Basilica. South to the “Eternal City” of Rome and to Renaissance
Florence for highlights like Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, and the
beautiful Duomo. Stop in subtropical Lugano and continue to scenic Lake
Lucerne. Finally, enjoy Paris, the “City of Light,” with a guided city
sightseeing tour and plenty of free time before returning to London by
motorcoach and crossing the Channel by ferry for an additional
overnight in London. A great combination of cities and scenery!
Special Departures:
Mar 24th Departure - Easter in Rome
Dec 14th Departure - Christmas in Rome
Day 1 Wed.
BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 Thu. ARRIVE 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 Fri. 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 Sat. LONDON–BRUSSELS,
BELGIUM
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 your Tour Director and luxury coach meet you and you’re
off to Brussels. (B)
Day 5 Sun. BRUSSELS–RHINE
CRUISE, GERMANY–WÜRZBURG
Drive south this morning to the shores of the mighty Rhine. Your
included Rhine steamer cruise is today’s highlight with some legendary
sights such as the Lorelei rock. An easy and relatively short drive
southeast to Würzburg, a baroque city famed for its cathedral,
bridges, palace, and gardens. (B,D)
Day 6 Mon.
WÜRZBURG–NUREMBERG–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Travel eastwards today, making a first stop in Nuremberg, an ancient
city still showing its medieval walls with rampart walks and an
11th-century castle. It is also famous for its 1945 trials of the Nazi
leaders and war criminals. Continue by way of the world’s beer capital,
Pilsen, to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, for an overnight. (B)
Day 7 Tue. PRAGUE–VIENNA,
AUSTRIA
The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak
and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing
features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square,
Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock.
This afternoon, motor from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southwest
for a few more miles before crossing into Austria for two nights in its
splendid capital, Vienna. This evening, enjoy an optional Viennese
concert. (B)
Day 8 Wed. 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 take an inside visit of St. Stephen’s
Cathedral. In the afternoon, an optional trip to the Palace of
Schönbrunn. (B)
Day 9 Thu.
VIENNA–VELDEN–VENICE AREA, ITALY
Breathtaking scenery as you travel across Austria to Velden and
beautiful Lake Wörth for a short visit. Next, into Italy by way of
Tarvisio, then through the flat and fertile plains of Venetia to the
Venice area for two overnights. (B)
Day 10 Fri. VENICE AREA
The included orientation starts with a boat ride and is followed by
some time to soak up the athmosphere of this unique city and a chance
to watch Venetian glassblowers. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola
trip. (B,D)
Day 11 Sat. VENICE
AREA–ASSISI–ROME
Today, travel south across the Po Delta into the very heart of the
Apennines, dotted with towns and villages perched on the mountain
sides. Stop in Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the
world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto. Reach Rome
in time to join the optional Rome by Night excursion. (B)
Day 12 Sun. 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 Mon. ROME–FLORENCE
AREA
This morning, join the optional excursion to the Vatican Museum before
driving northward through the Tuscan countryside to reach Florence in
the late afternoon. On the included walking tour with a Local Guide,
discover most of the city highlights: 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 14 Tue. FLORENCE
AREA–LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Across the Lombardy plains this morning to Italian Switzerland’s
subtropical resort of Lugano. Here you take a break to stroll along the
lakeside promenade before climbing towards the St. Gotthard Tunnel.
Emerge on the German-speaking side of Switzerland and then descend into
the gentle landscape around Lake Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 15 Wed. LAKE LUCERNE
One of Switzerland’s finest cities, nestled amid its snowcapped Alps,
surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of
the River Reuss. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a
covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone
streets, and the Lion Monument—a masterful stone sculpture in honor of
the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. A grand selection of optional
activities completes the day: a cable car ride to the 10,000-foot
summit of Mount Titlis; a cruise on the fjord-like lake; and, of
course, there is time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B,D)
Day 16 Thu. LAKE
LUCERNE–PARIS, FRANCE
Enjoy vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic
timbering and luxuriant flowers. Then into France, on the highway past
some of its most famous vineyards, to Paris. Arrive in time to enjoy
the optional cabaret show. (B)
Day 17 Fri. PARIS
Paris holds a special place in the imagination. It’s a city of many
facets famed for its culture, beauty, sophistication, and sparkle. By
sitting with a glass of wine in a bistro or sidewalk café, you
can absorb the essence of the city and the individualism of its people.
The center has wide boulevards and impressive buildings. 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 the Palace
and Gardens of Versailles and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a
French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 18 Sat. PARIS–LONDON,
ENGLAND
Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast,
where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent, return to London for
an evening arrival. (B)
Day 19 Sun.
YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
INCLUDED
FEATURES
Visits to Würzburg,
Nuremberg, Velden, Venice, Assisi, Lugano, Lucerne
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Rhineland, Danube Valley, Lake
Wörth and Carinthia, Swiss Alps
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 Prague, Vienna, Rome, Florence, Paris.
Professional Tour Director while touring.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
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transportation, hotels, and other standard included features offered.
MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
Buffet breakfasts (B); 5
dinners (D)
HOTELS - (F) First-Class (ST) Superior Tourist-Class (T) Tourist Class
London Novotel London West
(F), Brussels NH Brussels Airport (F) or NH Brussels Centre (F) or Best
Western Sodehotel La Woluwe (F), Würzburg Novotel (F), Prague
Clarion Congress (F), Vienna Senator (ST), Venice Area Poppi (F) at
Mira, Rome Princess (ST) or Buenos Aires (ST), Florence Area Europa
(ST) at Signa, Lake Lucerne Hirschen (ST) at Flüelen or Schiller
(F) at Lucerne, Paris Campanile Berthier (ST)
TRANSPORTATION
Round-trip transportation
between London and the Channel ports; on the Continent, private
first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Cross-Channel ferry; Rhine
cruise. Canal transfer boat in Venice.
DEPARTURE DATES
February - December
PRICES
From approx $2,119 US
per person double occupancy
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