Europe's Highlights
Journey through the blissful, rural panoramas of Germany and Italy to the snow-capped Swiss Alps and picturesque France.
Trevi Fountain, Rome
Amsterdam
Rhineland scenery
Innsbruck
Austrian Tyrol
The Grand Canal, Venice
Venice is famed for its glass-blowing workshops
Assisi
Colosseum, Rome
St Peter's Square, Rome
The beautiful skyline of Florence
Leaning Tower & Square of Miracles, Pisa
Lake Lugano
Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne
View from the Stanserhorn, Lucerne
Interlaken
Lausanne
Vineyards of Burgundy
Beaune
L'Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Amsterdam area.
Join your tour by travelling on our free coach service from London for your Channel crossing to the Continent, where you will be met by your tour director and transferred to the Amsterdam area for one night. Alternatively travel by Eurostar to the Amsterdam area for one night.
DAY 2: Amsterdam area - Rhineland.
This morning, enjoy the colourful city of Amsterdam. After your included visit to a diamond factory, enjoy a sightseeing drive with a local guide to view the city's highlights before boarding a canal cruise, the best way to see Amsterdam. This afternoon, head to the Rhineland area for one night. (B, D)
DAY 3: Rhineland - Innsbruck.
Start today with a scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or opt for an optional Rhine cruise to see charming villages, hilltop castles and terraced vineyards. In the afternoon continue to Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol, for one night. (B, D)
DAY 4: Innsbruck - Venice area.
Depart early for Venice, a unique city on the water ribboned with canals. This afternoon, enjoy an included canal boat-ride, followed by a visit to a typical Venetian glass blowing factory. Later, why not join the optional gondola experience to glide along the picturesque canals accompanied by a Troubadour serenade. Overnight in the Venice area. (B, D)
DAY 5: Venice area - Assisi - Rome.
Drive across the Po Delta and cross the Apennines en route to Assisi, the birthplace of the mystical St Francis, where you can marvel at the magnificent Basilica before continuing to Rome for two nights. (B)
DAY 6: Rome.
Rome, the 'Eternal City', is a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and absolutely unique. Today’s included sightseeing trip with a local guide starts in St Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
DAY 7: Rome - Florence - Montecatini.
Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful city of Florence, where every quaint, cobbled street seems to house a rare church, a sombre Renaissance palace, or a powerful sculpture. Take an included city sightseeing walk with a local guide and visit one of Florence's leather shops before heading to Montecatini for one night. (B, D)
DAY 8: Montecatini - Pisa - Milan - Lake Como.
Journey to Pisa and stop to admire the legendary Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles before travelling to the cosmopolitan city of Milan to see the great 'Duomo' before reaching the beautiful resort area of Lake Como for one night. (B, D)
DAY 9: Lake Como - Lugano - Lucerne.
Today, head towards Switzerland for a visit to the Italian influenced resort of Lugano, with its picturesque lake and promenade. Continue to the city of Lucerne for one night. (B)
DAY 10: Lucerne - Interlaken - Lausanne.
Nestled amid snow-capped Alps and dominated by its clear blue lake, Lucerne is one of Switzerland's finest cities. See the city's highlights such as the covered wooden bridge and Lion Monument before travelling towards Interlaken to take advantage of the optional excursion to the summit of the Stanserhorn. On to Lausanne for one night. (B)
DAY 11: Lausanne - Beaune - Paris.
Cross the border into France and marvel at the beauty of the Burgundy region as you pass vineyards and meadows en route to Beaune. Stop awhile in this medieval town, renowned for its wine production, before heading to Paris for two nights. (B)
DAY 12: Paris.
Take a full day to fully appreciate the magnificence of Paris - a city known throughout the world for its fashion, art and museums, delicious food and general 'joie de vivre'. The included sightseeing trip with a local guide takes in many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysées to name just a few. In the evening, why not join an optional cruise on the Seine or a French farewell dinner? (B)
DAY 13: Paris - UK.
Say farewell to Paris and head to the Channel port where your tour ends. After a short Channel crossing, join your coach service to London. Alternatively travel back to the station to join the Eurostar service to the UK. (B)
Accommodation on Tour
Amsterdam area: NH Airport at Sciphol or Grand at Amstelveen (4*); Rhineland: Ramada at Bruehl (4*) or Zum Anker at Andernach (3*); Innsbruck: Dollinger (3*); Venice area: Smart Holiday at Mestre (4*); Rome: Princess (4*); Montecatini: Plaza or Biondi (4*); Lake Como: Lario at Mezzegra (3*); Lucerne: Luzernerhof (4*); Lausanne: Novotel Bussigny (4*); Paris: Mercure Defense Park (3*).
Special Departures
Easter Departure Tuesday 3 April
Christmas in Paris Departure Friday 14 December includes Christmas lunch in Paris
Your Holiday Map
Europe's Highlights
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Trevi Fountain, Rome
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Amsterdam
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Rhineland scenery
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Innsbruck
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Austrian Tyrol
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The Grand Canal, Venice
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Venice is famed for its glass-blowing workshops
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Assisi
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Colosseum, Rome
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St Peter's Square, Rome
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The beautiful skyline of Florence
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Leaning Tower & Square of Miracles, Pisa
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Lake Lugano
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Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne
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View from the Stanserhorn, Lucerne
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Interlaken
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Lausanne
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Vineyards of Burgundy
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Beaune
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L'Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
LORELEI AND ITS CASTLES
Discover the mystical magic of the Rhine river with its historic villages, beautiful castles and of course the legendary Lorelei Rock.
€25 (Euro)
GONDOLA SERENADE
This is one of the highlights of any European holiday - a gondola ride through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, and past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas.
€40 (Euro)
TREASURES OF ROME BN & DINNER
An evening tour including some of the city's fountains and majestic squares: Piazza Barberini, Triton Fountain, Via Veneto, Villa Borghese and Trevi Fountain. Finish the evening with a meal in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music included.
€50 (Euro)
VATICAN MUS.& SISTINE CHAPEL
A tour around the Vatican museums to admire the beautiful tapestry gallery and the Sistine Chapel with masterpieces by Botticelli and Signorelli. See the "Genesis" and Michelangelo's "Last Judgement".
€52 (Euro)
CASTELLI ROMANI WITH DINNER
Drive through the ancient villages in the Alban Hills, a landscape of rare beauty, myths, legends and history. Take pictures of the Pope's summer residence, Castel Gandolfo. Then to Frascati where one of the famous local white wines is included with your dinner in a tavern.
€48 (Euro)
UFFIZI GALLERY
Admire the world's greatest collection of Italian and Florentine art. The gallery exhibits works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo.
€35 (Euro)
DINNER & SWISS FOLKLORE
Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alp horn, but those you will see are real experts. They entertain you with merry melodies on the accordion and traditional dances while you enjoy a full 3 course dinner.
€60 (Euro)
SCENIC LAKE CRUISE
An hour's guided cruise on the most beautiful lake in Switzerland gives you an introduction to this lovely city from a completely different aspect. With its many bays, it offers superb panoramas of the surrounding landscape. The area is rich in historical associations, particularly the William Tell legend.
€25 (Euro)
MOUNT STANSERHORN
A trip up the Stanserhorn mountain for breathtaking views is an experience not to be missed. The Mt. Stanserhorn Railway is a combination of an old-time funicular, which has romantic 100-year-old carriages with fringed curtains, and a modern aerial cable car, which takes you to the 6,300 ft. peak in about 30 minutes.
€50 (Euro)
CABARET SHOW
A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to a typical cabaret show. A magical evening, either at the Nouvelle Eve situated in the heart of Pigalle or at the Paradis Latin built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel or at the Lido de Paris located on the famous Champs Elysées. A glass of champagne is served during the show.
€65 (Euro)
THE LOUVRE & ITS MASTERPIECES
Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours on a guided tour. The Louvre Museum is open every day except Tuesdays and bank holidays. On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
€38 (Euro)
EIFFEL TOWER & SEINE CRUISE
Your guided one-hour "La Promenade" Seine cruise starts from the Port de la Bourdonnais. On disembarkation you will be escorted to the restaurant "Café" for a drink. Before or after the cruise, you will ascend to the second floor of the famous Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views of the city.
€40 (Euro)
VERSAILLES-SUN KING'S PALACE
Historic Versailles is the beautiful, restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every day except Mondays and bank holidays.On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
€65 (Euro)
FAREWELL DINNER & MONTMARTRE
The evening consists of a visit to Montmartre, the heart of Bohemian Paris, with time to see the Sacre-Coeur Church enjoying a panoramic view of the city. Included is a memorable four-course dinner with an aperitif and wine.
€57 (Euro)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
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What's Included
- Ferry Crossing UK - Continent and Free parking at Dover, or Eurostar option at a supplement.
- Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
- Meals on tour 12 breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)
- Services of a tour director on tour
- Porterage at hotels on tour (for one suitcase per person)
- Individual Audio System You will be given headphones and a receiver so you can clearly hear the tour director/local guide during your visits.
- Single share option No supplement to pay
All this included
- Amsterdam City sightseeing, canal cruise and diamond factory
- Rhineland Scenic drive
- Tyrolean Alps Scenic drive
- Venice Canal boat ride, orientation & glass blowing
- Assisi St Francis' Basilica
- Rome City sightseeing
- Florence Walking city sightseeing tour
- Pisa Square of Miracles
- Milan Visit
- Bernese Oberland Lake Thun scenic drive
- Lugano Visit
- Lucerne Visit
- Interlaken Visit
- Lausanne Visit
- Beaune Visit
- Burgundy Scenic drive
- Paris City sightseeing
Departures from
- Dover
- London Central
- St Pancras (Eurostar)
Departures between
20 Mar 2012 to 14 Dec 2012
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