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European Marvel
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Featuring: England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland,
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Day 1 Depart USA Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 Arrive London (2nights) After checking into your
Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3 London sightseeing Many major sights are included
on today's morning sightseeing tour. (Continental breakfast)
Day 4 London - Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour
Director as we drive to the White Cliffs of Dover, and our short sea-crossing
to Calais in France. Over the border we drive through the Belgian
countryside to Brussels. After a welcome drink with our Tour Director,
an orientation of the city shows us the main sights plus the beautiful
Grand' Place. (Continental breakfast)
Day 5 Brussels - Rhineland (Karlsruhe) Our day begins
with a drive to Cologne to see its Cathedral. Then via Bonn to Boppard
where we board for our scenic Rhine cruise past castles and ancient
vineyards before disembarking at St. Goar. Next, on to Heidelberg
where our Tour Director takes us to visit the courtyards of the ancient
Castle, its amazing wine cellar with its giant wine-barrel and finally
to the castle terrace with amazing views over this baroque city. Later,
off to our Rhineland hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 6 Rhineland (Karlsruhe) - Innsbruck A morning drive
through the Swabian Uplands to Munich. Here orientation includes the
Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz. Then we head to Austria and mountain-ringed
Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the famous
Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace. After dinner, maybe try a yodel at
a Tyrolean Folklore show? (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 7 Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2nights) This morning
we visit the Wilten Basilica before a drive through the Tyrol region
and a section of Germany to Salzburg. Here our sightseeing on foot
highlights Mozart's birthplace and the Cathedral Square. Later, we
journey through spectacular Alpine scenery en route to the Austrian
capital, Imperial Vienna, for two nights. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 8 Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing
shows us highlights of this elegant city. We'll see the Opera, the
Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Imperial
Boulevards. The rest of your day is free to relax at a coffee house
or sightsee and shop along the fashionable Karntnerstrasse. (Buffet
breakfast)
Day 9 Vienna - Venice (Mestre) (2nights) We journey
south across the Austrian Alps past forested mountains, rushing streams
and small market towns to the Austrian Lake District and Italy's border.
The Carnian Alps give way to the plains of Northern Italy on our approach
to the magical city of Venice for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast/
Dinner)
Day 10 Venice sightseeing & at leisure This morning
we savour the sights and sounds of this serene Byzantine city on a
canal cruise by motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge
of Sighs. Then, after visiting a traditional glass-blowing factory,
you're free to explore or take a trip to the island of Burano and
enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 11 Venice (Mestre) - Verona – Milan Today's
drive takes us across the Veneto Plains, stopping in Verona to see
the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. Then we continue through Lombardy
en route to Milan. Here an orientation tour shows us the gothic Cathedral,
'La Scala' Opera House and the beautiful Galleria. This evening, we
enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 12 Milan - Lugano - Lucerne This morning we enjoy
a full day of marvellous scenery as we drive via Lake Lugano continuing
through the St. Gotthard route and across the Alps to Lucerne. On
our arrival an orientation tour includes a visit to the famed Lion
Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Later, why not enjoy a leisurely stroll
in the narrow streets of the medieval Old Town? Tonight dinner is
at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 13 Lucerne - Paris (2nights) This morning we descend
from the Alps to the French border and through wine-producing Burgundy
to view the ancient vineyards at Savigny-Les Beaune. From here our
journey brings us to lively Paris for the next two nights. This evening,
this vibrant and romantic city beckons. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 14 Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our morning
guided sightseeing tour features an included Seine cruise that highlights
the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont Alexandre
III. We also drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs
Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe an then to the Eiffel Tower where we
ascend to the second level by evevator for spectacular views over
the city. Later, perhaps shop for next year's fashions or relax in
a café. This evening, why not enjoy dinner in Montmartre or
a Left Bank bistro? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 15 Paris - USA 'Au revoir' as you transfer to Charles
de aulle Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet breakfast)
Free London Return Passengers on the Land only option
may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead
of departing from Paris. Accommodation will be required, as arrival
in London is late afternoon/early evening. Ask your Travel Agent to
book this for you.
