This comprehensive vacation takes in the best of Western and Central Europe. Start in London and cross the Channel by ferry to join your motorcoach bound for Paris. Among the highlights: visit Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, French Châteaux Country, Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona, the glamorous French Riviera, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, Renaissance Florence’s Duomo, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Pompeii archaeological site. Enjoy an overnight ferry crossing to Greece and a visit to Athens’ Acropolis and Olympia. Return to Italy by ferry, first to the oldest state in the world, San Marino, then to romantic Venice with St. Mark’s Basilica and Square, Vienna’s imperial city center, the majestic Swiss Alps, and Germany’s Rhineland. Spend an overnight amidst the remarkable canals of Amsterdam, then return to London for a final overnight and free time to explore on your own.
Begin your vacation in London with two overnights and plenty of leisure time to make your own discoveries in this lively city. Cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Paris. Your 2-night stay includes guided sightseeing that highlights the Arc d’Triompe, Champs Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower, then free time to explore the French capital at your own pace. Head south through Burgundy to picture-perfect Lucerne in Switzerland, then visit Lugano in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino before crossing into Italy. Stop in Verona to see Juliet’s balcony, and in beautiful Venice for a canal boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and free time to maybe try an optional gondola ride. In Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance,” enjoy a guided walking tour that introduces you to Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Giotto Campanile and Brunelleschi Cupola in Piazza del Duomo. Admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa before spending two nights in the “Eternal City” of Rome, with included guided sightseeing featuring St. Peter’s Square, the Roman Forum, and the mighty Colosseum.
Get a “Taste of Europe” and sample some of Western Europe’s best-loved areas, including England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and France. You’ll visit the main cities—London, Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Paris—but you’ll also behold fascinating scenery and cruise legendary waterways. Experience the wonder of a cruise on the Rhine—with its picturesque countryside, historical castles, and charming villages. See the mythical Lorelei rock and hear the legend about the distraught maiden who sat on the rock combing her long golden hair and luring passing navigators to their death. In Amsterdam, hear about its 165 canals at a total length of 62 miles. As such an integral part of the city, you’ll enjoy a canal cruise to appreciate Amsterdam from the waterways. Breakfast is included daily, and most days, you’ll have the opportunity to venture out and try local cuisine. Sample a pint of bitter in a local British pub, savor French wines in the Parisian cafés, and try the local beers in Germany.
See the highlights of Central Europe
on this enchanting river cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided
sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with an authentic
baking demonstration in Miltenberg, a beer tasting in Nuremberg, and
inside visits of Würzburg’s Residenz, Regensburg’s Old Chapel, the
Benedictine Abbey in Melk, St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava, and
Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Also cruise through the scenic canals
of Amsterdam and sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the
legendary rock of the Lorelei.
Music River Cruise
Departure on October 16, 2010 on the Imagery is offered as an
exclusive Music River Cruise and includes special concerts and
performances at no additional cost.
This comprehensive 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. Through Bavaria, visit Nuremberg on the way to the Czech capital of Prague, then into enchanting Bohemia and Moravia before reaching “waltzing” 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, spend two nights in scenic Lake Lucerne, and two nights in Paris, the “City of Light,” with guided sightseeing and free time to make your own discoveries. Your vacation ends back in London with a final overnight and free time to explore on your own.
This trip not only covers all the “must-see” cities and sights in Europe, but also includes a Eurostar train ride from London to Brussels, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a Rhine cruise, the Black Forest, the Rhine Falls, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, Sound of Music Salzburg, a private boat transfer in Venice, and visits to Ferrara and Pisa in Italy, and Avignon in France. In all cities, visit the stand-out features, like St. Paul’s in London, St. Stephen’s in Vienna, St. Mark’s Basilica and Doges’ Palace in Venice, St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel and Colosseum in Rome, and Michelangelo’s David in Florence. In Nice at the Côte d’Azur, enjoy a full day at leisure with the possibility to visit Monte Carlo. In Paris, a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower has been included in your guided sightseeing tour of the “City of Light.” Return to London by Eurostar train and stay one additional night.
This exciting river cruise vacation has it all! Begin in Amsterdam with a cruise through the city’s enchanting canals. Then, head north to explore the unique harbor town of Volendam, Edam with its world-famous cheeses, and Arnhem, where you can choose between guided sightseeing and a visit of the WWII Airborne Museum Hartenstein.
From London, we travel to the Eternal City of Rome on this exciting European tour. Along the way, we have the opportunity to visit wonderful Paris, serene Geneva, chic Nice, Renaissance Florence and romantic Venice with its historic canals. Also see Cannes, Nice, Pisa, Monaco and the French Riviera.
Experience a high-speed adventure through Europe aboard comfortable trains with leisurely sightseeing in all the top cities! Admire world-famous monuments in London and the glittering sights of Paris. See the trendy Côte d’Azur and cruise the waterways of Venice. Witness Renaissance art in Florence and the ancient history of Rome!
Spend almost a month on this comprehensive and engaging trip of Europe! Spanning ten countries, admire the sights of countless cities and towns including London, Paris, Lourdes, Madrid, Barcelona, Cannes, Sorrento, Rome, Venice, Salzburg, Lucerne and Amsterdam
This fascinating adventure covers the central and eastern regions of Europe, focusing on the monumental architecture, history, and traditions of the former Prussian and Austro-Hungarian Empires. Begin with two overnights in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and join your motorcoach to Brussels, capital of Belgium. Pass through the Duchy of Luxembourg to enter Germany with a stop in ancient Trier. Overnight in Frankfurt and travel through Bavaria, visiting Nuremberg and Munich, and arriving in Mozart’s hometown of Salzburg. Next, an included sightseeing tour in Vienna shows off the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and St Stephen’s Cathedral. On to Hungary with a stop in historic Györ and two nights in Budapest, where you’ll admire the Parliament Building, the Royal Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Mathias Coronation Church.
The name already tells you that this trip from Paris to Amsterdam is paced to give you a quick taste of Europe. Start with a special welcome dinner with wine at a fine Parisian restaurant on your first night. Enjoy 2-night stays in Paris, Rome, Venice, and Amsterdam, and enjoy major sites like the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel in Rome, and St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace in Venice. In Florence, a special dinner at a local restaurant is included. Sightseeing in all major cities is with a Local Guide. Enjoy an overnight stay in Lugano and Munich, a private boat transfer in Venice, a cruise down the romantic Rhine, and a canal cruise in Amsterdam, as well as stops in Ferrara, Innsbruck, and Germany’s picturesque Rothenburg. This is the best way to see Europe in two weeks!
We bring you to England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France and Spain for a taste of the unique cultures, cuisines and heritages of each splendid country on this incredible European tour. Really get to know London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Nice, Madrid and Paris.
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!
This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Travel to Germany’s scenic Rhineland and discover charming medieval Rothenburg along the Romantic Road. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to King Ludwig’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, then Austria and Switzerland. An included panoramic Alpine train ride on the spectacular Bernina Express—which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina mountain range into the Italian Valtellina—is an unforgettable experience. A change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano, then back over the mountains to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Gruyère in the Swiss Alps. Spend the night in international Geneva, with an included orientation drive, then head north with a stop in medieval Beaune. Your adventure ends with two overnights in Paris, the inimitable “City of Light.”
April 22 departure - Easter Week
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 guided sightseeing and a 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.
Full buffet breakfast (B); Local Host service in each city; Destination Guides; headset in Rome; discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette and other leading department stores in Paris; sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; transfers to/from train stations; flight Rome-Paris with transfers.
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