Day : 1
Arrive London (2 Nights)
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Welcome to London. Relax after your journey or start to explore this fascinating city.
Day : 2
London Sightseeing
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London's historic landmarks are brought to life on your morning sightseeing tour, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey with a Local Specialist. Spend free time this afternoon exploring the sights of your choice or shop in the West End, Knightsbridge and Bond Street.Full Breakfast
Day : 3
London – Eurostar™ – Amsterdam
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This morning meet your Travel Director before travelling to London's St. Pancras International station to board the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels. Continue by luxury coach to Amsterdam. Enjoy an orientation of the historic city centre, then get to know your fellow travellers and Travel Director on a glass-topped boat as you enjoy a sightseeing cruise Welcome Reception along the city's canals which includes a light supper and welcome drink.Welcome Reception
Day : 4
Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Mannheim
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This morning travel to Germany where you have the opportunity to visit Cologne Cathedral. Embark on a relaxing Rhine cruise at Boppard. Pass medieval castles and vineyards on the way to St. Goar, site of the Lorelei Rock. Dine at your Rhineland hotel this evening.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 5
Mannheim – Munich – Innsbruck
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Drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich and view the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz during your orientation. Marvel at the Golden Roof and St. Jakob's Cathedral across the border in the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck. This evening enjoy a Regional Meal with local specialities.Buffet Breakfast, Regional Meal
Day : 6
Innsbruck – Salzburg – Vienna (2 Nights)
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Admire the splendours of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. View the city's major landmarks during a walking tour with your Local Specialist including many locations used in the film 'The Sound of Music'. A scenic journey takes you towards the Danube River and the Baroque elegance of Vienna.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 7
Vienna Sightseeing
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Wonderful views of Vienna's sights include the Opera House, the Hofburg, Stadtpark, Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards on your morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Visit the sights of your choice during free time this afternoon. Shop on the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse or simply relax in a typical Viennese café. Perhaps consider taking an Optional Experience to Schönbrunn Palace.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 8
Vienna – Venice (2 Nights)
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Journey into the heart of the Austrian Alps, past the Austrian Lake District, over the Italian border to the fertile plains of the Veneto. Cross into the magical city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, your home for the next two nights. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day : 9
Venice Orientation
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Discover the rich heritage of this Byzantine city during your private canal cruise to St. Mark's Square. Admire the Bridge of Sighs and the beautiful Doge's Palace. Enjoy a Cultural Insight into the Venetian tradition of glass making on Giudecca Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring or shopping. Consider an Optional Experience to the island of Burano, famous for its colourful houses. Buffet Breakfast
Day : 10
Venice – Rome (2 Nights)
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Cross the Po valley and journey over the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Rome, the Eternal City. This evening you might like to discover Rome's vibrant nightlife.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 11
Rome Sightseeing
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Visit St. Peter's Basilica, home of Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece the Pietà with a Local Specialist. In ancient Rome, view the Colosseum and see the Circus Maximus set in a valley below the Aventine and Palatine Hills. Consider an Optional Experience to the magnificent Sistine Chapel.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 12
Rome – Florence Sightseeing
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Admire the Tuscan landscape en route to Florence. Learn about the city's Renaissance history from your Local Specialist, who shows you the Duomo, the baptistery and a visit to Piazza della Signoria during your guided walking tour. View the majestic Ponte Vecchio bridge. Shop for high-quality leather and gold.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 13
Florence – Lucerne (2 Nights)
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Drive north and see beautiful Lake Lugano. Through the Ticino region take the scenic St. Gotthard route through the Alps to the picturesque town of Lucerne. This evening consider a night out at a traditional Swiss folklore evening with cheese fondue.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 14
Lucerne Orientation
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Admire the sights of this medieval town on your morning orientation. Visit the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge spanning the River Reuss. Don't miss the opportunity to take an exciting mountain Optional Experience with breathtaking views. Later there is time to shop for Swiss souvenirs including watches and chocolates.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 15
Lucerne – Paris (2 Nights)
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From Lucerne over the French border and past Belfort, see the vineyards in the wine-producing Burgundy region. Arrive later in Paris where you might like to visit a world-famous Parisian Cabaret tonight.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 16
Paris Sightseeing
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The Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde - see all these sights and more on your morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Admire stunning views across the city from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Celebrate the end of a wonderful trip this evening with your companions at a Farewell Dinner.Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day : 17
Paris – London
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Drive across Northern France past the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge on the Somme battlefields. Sail from Calais to Dover and continue to London by coach where your splendid European holiday comes to an end.Buffet Breakfast
