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15 Days Scenic Europe Tour Package
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Priced From: $3,165 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Apr - Oct, Dec
Visit the big cities of Europe - London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Lucerne, Brussels and more! Including unique features such as a TGV train ride from Lyon to Paris, a Rhine River Cruise, a canal cruise by private motor launch in Venice and an excursion to Monaco to see the Casino.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights)
Welcome to London!
Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall
Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure
On our first full day in London many major sights are included in our morning sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this vibrant city. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - London – Bruges – Brussels
A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover for our short sea crossing to Calais in France. Over the border we drive through the Belgian countryside to medieval Bruges where we can walk along the cobbled streets beside the peaceful canals. Then on to Brussels where orientation includes the Atomium, the Royal Palaces and a walk to see the Manneken Pis. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and traveling companions. (Continental breakfast)
Hotel: Renaissance
Day 5 - Brussels – Rhine Cruise – Heidelberg – Rhineland
Our first stop today is at Cologne to see its gothic cathedral. Then we travel via Bonn, Beethoven’s birthplace, to Boppard for a relaxing Rhine cruise. We will disembark in St. Goar and continue on by coach to view Heidelberg Castle before arriving at our Rhineland hotel for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Renaissance Karlsruhe
Day 6 - Rhineland – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne
This morning after breakfast, we drive through the Black Forest to admire the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Then we continue into Switzerland, and soon arrive at lakeside Lucerne. After dinner in our hotel, why not sample the fun of an optional Swiss folklore evening? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Schiller
Day 7 - Lucerne – Venice
Our orientation tour shows us the Lion Monument and the old town walls and our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure as well! Later, enjoy awesome scenery as we head into Italy and via Milan to magical Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Antony
Day 8 - Venice – Rome (2 nights)
This morning relax and take in the sights of this city on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark’s Square, where we view the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace before witnessing a demonstration of the ancient art of glassblowing. Later, we cross the fertile Po Valley to Bologna and join the Autostrada del Sole across the forested Apennine Mountains to Rome, the Eternal City. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Aran Mantegna
Day 9 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
After breakfast our day begins with a guided tour which includes our excellent audio system and local guide. We visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, which includes the moving Pieta of Michelangelo and St. Peter’s Square. Then we cross the Tiber to overlook the Forum and the mighty Colosseum and to see the Circus Maximus, scene of ‘Ben Hur’ style chariot races. Later, enjoy time at leisure to do as you please, you may wish to shop, relax with a cappuccino at a pavement café or visit the Sistine Chapel and the catacombs. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 10 - Rome – Florence
This morning we travel through the hill towns of Umbria and the Chianti wine producing region of Tuscany to Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. On our arrival a walking tour, with a special audio system and a local guide, will include the cathedral, baptistery, Signoria Square and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. The area around this basilica is now the centre of the Italian luxury goods trade. You’ll have time to shop here before dinner at the hotel this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn
Day 11 - Florence – Pisa – Monaco – Nice (2 nights)
Our first stop this morning is at Pisa to see its intriguing Leaning Tower. From here we continue past the marble quarries of Carrara and along the Motorway of Flowers, passing Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, to the French border. Soon after we visit the Principality of Monaco where we see the Monte Carlo casinos. Then onto Nice, capital of the spectacular French Riviera, and we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: NH Nice
Day 12 - Nice – At leisure
This morning after breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to savor the relaxed ambience of the Côte d’Azur. Why not lounge on the beach, enjoy a stroll along the elegant Promenade des Anglais, shop in the boutiques or visit medieval St. Paul de Vence? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 13 - Nice – Lyon – TGV Train – Paris (2 nights)
After breakast today a scenic drive takes us through Provence to Lyon, where we board our rapid and supremely comfortable TGV train. The journey will take us through Burgundy’s fertile vineyards to the fascinating city of Paris, where we spend the next two nights. This evening the chance to enjoy one of the world famous spectacular Parisian cabaret shows! (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Pullman Bercy
Day 14 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
First with a local guide we drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and then ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower by elevator for amazing views over the city. Next we enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont Alexandre III. Our Tour Director reveals another Hidden Treasure to us today. Afterwards, there’s time on your own to perhaps shop for next year’s fashions, or relax and watch the world go by in one of the chic pavement cafés. On your last night, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 15 - Paris – USA
This morning we bid farewell to Paris as our tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
Highlights:
London
Dover
Bruges
Brussels
Cologne
Rhine Valley
Heidelberg
Schaffhausen
Lucerne
Venice
Rome
Florence
Pisa
Nice
Paris
Monaco
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