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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
Day 2 ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to London! Relax after your journey or stroll through this vibrant city!
Hotel: Hilton Kensington (SF)
Day 3 LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See all the major sights on your morning guided sightseeing tour. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own or shopping.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 LONDON - PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
A warm welcome from your Travel Director! By ferry from Dover to Calais and across World War I battlefields, catch a glimpse of the Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge before arriving in Paris. This evening, get to know your companions and Travel Director at a Welcome Reception including dinner and Welcome Drinks. Afterwards, enjoy an orientation drive of the city including views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées.
Meal(s): (Breakfast / Welcome Reception)
Hotel: Renaissance La Defense (SF)
Day 5 PARIS SIGHTSEEING FREE TIME
Admire panoramic views of the city from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe on your sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. See Notre Dame Cathedral. Discover the delights of the city on your own this afternoon or perhaps take an excursion to the Louvre.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 PARIS - CHARTRES - BORDEAUX
Visit Chartres Cathedral, renowned for its stained glass windows. Journey through Orleans and Tours to the wine-region of Bordeaux, where you spend the night.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Bordeaux Centre (F)
Day 7 BORDEAUX - LOURDES
Enjoy the scenery as you pass through the sprawling vineyards of Sauternes and Graves to Lourdes in the Pyrénées. Marvel at the Basilica and visit St. Bernadette's grotto.
Day 8 LOURDES - BIARRITZ - BURGOS
Visit Biarritz, the elegant surfing resort. Across the border into Spain and through the mountainous Basque Country, the landscape is ever changing and always amazing! Visit Burgos, the home of El Cid.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Puerta de Burgos (F)
Day 9 BURGOS - MADRID (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the Somosierra Pass to Madrid, the highest capital in Europe. Visit the impressive Prado Museum. Spend the afternoon seeing the sights or relaxing!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn (F)
Day 10 MADRID SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Marvel at the city’s most important landmarks on your morning sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide including views of the Royal Palace and Plaza de España. Later, consider an optional excursion to the fascinating city of Toledo.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 11 MADRID - BARCELONA (2 NIGHTS)
Pass Guadalajara, the Gorges of Jalon and Aragon en route to Barcelona.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Abba Sants (F)
Day 12 BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your included sightseeing tour features a visit to the old cathedral and views of Gaudi’s Art Nouveau fantasies. Tonight, why not experience a fiery flamenco show and a delicious Spanish buffet.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 13 BARCELONA - CANNES (2 NIGHTS)
Pass by mountains and spectacular coastlines to Cannes. This picturesque town is home to the annual Cannes Film Festival.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Amarante (F)
Day 14 CANNES - MONACO AND PERFUMERY EXCURSION
See the Royal Palace in Monaco and the cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Visit Fragonard perfumery before returning to Cannes.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 CANNES - PISA - FLORENCE
Pass Genoa - Columbus' birthplace - to Pisa where you view the incredible Leaning Tower. Spend the night in the Renaissance city of Florence.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F)
Day 16 FLORENCE - ASSISI
Admire the many wonders of Florence on your guided walking tour, including views of the Duomo, Baptistery, Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy an included visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's statue of David. Later travel to Assisi.
Day 17 ASSISI - POMPEII - SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis and the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. Admire the Abbey of Monte Cassino. Enjoy a lively guided walking tour of Pompeii’s excavations on the way to Sorrento.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Johanna Park (F)
Day 18 EXCURSION TO THE ISLE OF CAPRI
Explore the enchanting Isle of Capri on your guided walking tour. See the Piazzetta and the Faraglioni rocks. Cruise back to Sorrento and enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening with your companions.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 19 SORRENTO - ROME (2 NIGHTS)
See the sights of Sorrento before heading north to Rome, the Eternal City.
Day 20 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Enjoy views of the Forum, the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Spend free time exploring – don’t forget to try the delicious gelato!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 21 ROME - VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Drive over the scenic Apennine Mountains, past Bologna and Padua to the magical city of Venice! Stay at your superb hotel tonight on Lido Island.
Day 22 VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Appreciate this Byzantine city during your private canal cruise. See St. Marks Square. View the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory, then explore on your own.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 23 VENICE - VIENNA (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the Carnic Alps into Austria en route to Vienna.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Renaissance Wien (SF)
Day 24 VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide shows you the sights, including views of the famous Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Stadtpark, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 25 VIENNA - SALZBURG - MUNICH
Hear marvelous tales of the Von Trapp family during your sightseeing tour of Salzburg. In Munich, see the Olympic Stadium and City Hall at Marienplatz.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton Munich Park (MD)
Day 26 MUNICH - LIECHTENSTEIN - LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS)
Visit Vaduz in Liechtenstein. Arrive later in Lucerne, surrounded by mountains and standing at the edge of a lake-a spectacular sight to behold!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Europe (F)
Day 27 LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME
Visit the famous Lion Monument and walk over the Chapel Bridge. The rest of the day is yours to shop, relax or take a mountain excursion!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 28 LUCERNE - FREIBURG - HEIDELBERG - RHINE CRUISE - BOPPARD
View the cathedral at Freiburg and the impressive Heidelberg Castle. Enjoy the scenery as you cruise down the Rhine to Boppard.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Best Western Bellevue (F)
Day 29 BOPPARD - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM
Stop to visit Cologne’s magnificent Gothic cathedral. Cruise through Amsterdam’s canals in a glass-topped boat. See Dam Square and the Mint Tower. Tonight, join your companions for a delicious Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Aan De Amstel (F)
Day 30 AMSTERDAM - LONDON
Drive through Belgium and France to Calais and cross to England by ferry. See the famous White Cliffs of Dover on the way to London.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 31 LONDON - USA
Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end of a memorable vacation.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights London Sightseeing includes Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
Dover See the White Cliffs.
Paris Sightseeing tour includes a visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular city panoramas. See the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Paris Opera, Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Chartres Visit the cathedral.
Bordeaux Orientation of the capital of the Aquitaine region.
Lourdes Visit St. Bernadette's Grotto at this pilgrimage site.
Biarritz Visit this Atlantic surf resort in the Basque territory.
Burgos Visit the city of El Cid.
Madrid Sightseeing tour and included visit to the famous Prado Museum.
Barcelona View the Sagrada Familia Cathedral.
Cannes See the Film Festival Centre.
Monaco See the cathedral and palace in the Old Town.
Pisa View the Leaning Tower in the Field of Miracles.
Florence Admire the panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Your walking tour takes you to Signoria Square and includes views of the Duomo, Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce Basilica. Enjoy an included visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see the original statue of David.
Assisi Orientation includes St. Francis’ Basilica.
Pompeii Guided tour of the excavations.
Sorrento Orientation of this picturesque town.
Isle of Capri Visit this pretty isle.
Rome Sightseeing tour includes views of the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica.
Venice Enjoy a canal cruise by private motor launch. Visit St. Mark’s Square and view the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica.
Vienna Sightseeing includes the Hofburg and City Hall.
Munich See the Olympic stadium and visit Marienplatz.
Salzburg Sightseeing includes many of "The Sound of Music" locations.
Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz.
Lucerne Orientation includes the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
Freiburg View the cathedral.
Heidelberg View the castle perched above the town.
Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine.
Cologne See the Gothic cathedral.
Amsterdam See Dam Square and Mint Tower.
Insider Highlights
Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Local Speciality Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory in Venice.
Local Speciality Visit Fragonard Perfumery.
Dining Highlights
Welcome Reception Dinner with your Travel Director in Paris.
1 continental breakfast
27 hot buffet breakfasts.
3 three-course dinners.
7 three-course dinners with local wine.
2 local highlight restaurant dinners with wine on the French Riviera and in Sorrento.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Amsterdam.
First Class Travel Highlights
First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom
The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey
A qualified Local Guide in Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, Vienna and Salzburg.
Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
Cross-channel ferry.
Pick up and drop off at the London Reception Centre or the Hilton Kensington hotel
The services of one of Local Hosts at recommended London hotel
Use of new London Reception Centre with Hospitality Desk, free Internet and a range of services and facilities
Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map
DEPARTURES: April - June
August - September
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