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Vacation Overview
Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN
LONDON, ENGLAND
Big Ben, the bell of the clock tower
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 2
LONDON
The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel
A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the
Tower of London
Tower of London
, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (Breakfast)
Day 3
LONDON–BRUSSELS
View the magnificent Gothic and Baroque architecture on the Grand Place in Brussels
, BELGIUMLeave 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 across Belgium to Brussels. (Breakfast)
Day 4
BRUSSELS–LUXEMBOURG
Enjoy the beautiful views of Luxembourg
–LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Enjoy some time in the wonderful town of Lucerne
Enjoy ever-changing scenery on your southbound drive: see the Duchy of Luxembourg, then through fertile French farmlands southwards, bypassing
Strasbourg
View
of Strasbourg, situated on the banks of the Rhine River
to the vineyards of Alsace on the
way to the Swiss border near Basel. Finally, pass the
foothills of the Alps as you approach
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
. (Breakfast)
Day 5
LAKE LUCERNE–LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK
Enjoy some time exploring the beautiful Innsbruck
AREA, AUSTRIA
A church on an Austrian mountaintop
This morning, take advantage of the Lucerne visit and maybe join the optional excursion to the top of one of the famous mountains. Later, head for Vaduz in the tiny but very wealthy Principality of Liechtenstein. To the east lie the picture-perfect villages of Austria’s Vorarlberg and, once you’re through the Arlberg Tunnel, the scenic splendor of the Inn Valley. Overnight in the Innsbruck area with time for a walk in the city center. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6
INNSBRUCK AREA–VENICE
Venice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world
AREA, ITALYEarly morning departure via the Austrian and Italian Tyrol to the unique floating city of Venice. This afternoon’s orientation includes a boat ride and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7
VENICE AREA–ASSISI
Assisi is a town in the province of Perugia, Italy
–ROME
Saint Peter's Square in Rome
An interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then through the gentle Umbrian hills to Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome. (Breakfast)
Day 8 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
Roman Forum
and the mighty Colosseum
Visit the great Colosseum in Rome
. (Breakfast)
Day 9
ROME–FLORENCE
Visit stunning Florence and the Ponte Vecchio
AREAAn easy drive this morning on the Highway of the Sun to Florence. This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don’t miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide that features most of the city highlights. You will see 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.” (Breakfast)
Day 10
FLORENCE AREA–PISA
Leaning Tower of Pisa
–FRENCH RIVIERA
Take in the beautiful sites of the French Riviera
, FRANCEStop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles. Bypassing the great port of
Genoa
View of Genoa from port
, head northwest, getting glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. Visit one of the famous perfume workshops in Eze before reaching your overnight destination on the lovely French Riviera. (Breakfast)Day 11 FRENCH RIVIERA–LYON AREA
Leave the French Riviera this
morning and head inland, crossing sun-drenched
Provence
See the seemingly never ending lavender fields in Provence
into the vineyards of the Rhône Valley. Overnight in the Lyon area. (Breakfast, Dinner)Day 12 LYON AREA–BEAUNE–PARIS
Vistas of famous vineyards on the way to Beaune, famous for wines such as Chambertin and Nuits St. Georges. Its Hotel-Dieu is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe. Head for the final excitement of Paris, the most sparkling city in the world. Time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (Breakfast)
Day 13 PARIS
One full day to explore the
city that’s known throughout the world for its fashion, art
and museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre. Included
sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known
Parisian sights: La Sorbonne,
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe standing in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle
, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower in Paris
, the Pyramid near the Louvre
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. (Breakfast)Day 14 PARIS
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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