Day : 1
Arrive London (2 Nights)
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Welcome to London. Spend time exploring the delights of the city or simply relax after your journey and look forward to your amazing vacation.
Day : 2
London Sightseeing
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See London's biggest sights on your fantastic guided tour, including Big Ben, Buckinham Palace and Westminster Abbey with a Local Specialist. Free time later is an opportunity to discover the places you've always dreamed of seeing.Full Breakfast
Day : 3
London – Bruges – Brussels
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Meet your Travel Director this morning and travel to Dover to board the ferry and cross the Channel to France. Continue over the Belgian border and see the canals and cobbled streets of medieval Bruges on your way to Brussels. On arrival your orientation includes views of the Atomium, the Royal Palace and a walk through the Grand Place to see the Manneken Pis. This evening get to know your companions and your Travel Director at a Welcome Reception including a light dinner and welcome drinks.Welcome Reception
Day : 4
Brussels – Rhine Cruise – Heidelberg – Rhineland
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This morning travel into Germany. Cruise down the River Rhine from Boppard past medieval ruins and picturesque scenery to St. Goar. Hear the fable of the Lorelei Rock. Later view Heidelberg Castle which is perched on the hillside above the River Neckar.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 5
Rhineland – Munich – Innsbruck
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Cross the Swabian Uplands to Munich. See the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus during your orientation. In the Tyrol's capital, Innsbruck, view the centuries-old Golden Roof and St. Jakob's Cathedral. This evening enjoy a Regional Meal with local specialities.Buffet Breakfast, Regional Meal
Day : 6
Innsbruck – Cortina d’Ampezzo – Venice (2 Nights)
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Enjoy a spectacular alpine drive through the Brenner Pass into Italy. See the famous Olympic ski-jump at Cortina d'Ampezzo with free time for lunch in the dramatic Dolomites. Arrive later in the magical city of Venice - Queen of the Adriatic. You might start your two-night stay by opting for a romantic gondola ride.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 7
Venice Orientation
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Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square and see the wonders of this unique floating city including the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy a Cultural Insight into the Venetian tradition of glass making on Giudecca Island. Spend free time exploring on your own - perhaps take a boat trip round the lagoon or wander through the narrow streets and shop for souvenirs.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 8
Venice – Rome (2 Nights)
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Head south across the forested Apennine Mountains to Rome, the Eternal City.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 9
Rome Sightseeing
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Your Local Specialist gives an interesting account of Rome's rich history on your guided sightseeing this morning. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest sites in the Christian world. View the ancient sites of Rome including the mighty Colosseum. Spend time seeing the sights of your choice or sit back and experience 'la dolce vita'.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 10
Rome – Florence Sightseeing
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Drive north into beautiful Tuscan countryside to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Your Local Specialist brings the city's amazing history to life during your guided walking tour which includes Piazza della Signoria, views of the Duomo, Baptistery and the Ponte Vecchio which is a feat of medieval engineering.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day : 11
Florence – Pisa – Monaco – Nice (2 Nights)
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See the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the world's most famous landmarks, which stands beside the Cathedral and Baptistery. Follow the coast across the border to the French Riviera. Visit the Principality of Monaco and see part of the Grand Prix circuit. Arrive later in Nice, your home for the next two nights.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 12
Fragonard Perfumery and St. Paul De Vence
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Visit the Fragonard Perfumery to learn about this intricate art, and perhaps buy some for yourself. Later explore St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera, and well-known for its art. Spend the afternoon in Nice. Relax on the beach, shop in fashionable boutiques or stroll along the Promenade des Anglais.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 13
Nice – Tasch – Zermatt (2 Nights)
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Travel back into Italy and through the Italian Lake Region before crossing the Swiss border. In Tasch, board electric minibuses to the renowned mountain resort of Zermatt.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 14
Zermatt
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Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the town or consider joining an Optional Experience up the Matterhorn.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 15
Zermatt – Lucerne
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This morning travel to lakeside Lucerne, admire the stunning alpine scenery on your journey. Visit the Lion Monument and see the iconic Chapel Bridge. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 16
Lucerne – Paris (2 Nights)
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Cross into France and see the vineyards in the wine-producing region of Burgundy. Admire the Auxerrois vineyards and the changing terrain on your journey north to the glittering capital, Paris.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 17
Paris Sightseeing
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Paris is a beautiful city with an abundance of famous sights. See the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe on your guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the skyline from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Celebrate the end of your journey tonight with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner.Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day : 18
Paris – London
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Say 'au revoir' as you leave Paris and cross northern France. Catch a glimpse of the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge on the way to Calais. Board a ferry to Dover and continue to London by coach, where your memorable holiday ends.Buffet Breakfast
