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Day 1
LONDON - EUROSTAR - BRUSSELS - AMSTERDAM
This morning, meet your Travel Director before travelling to London’s St. Pancras International to board the Eurostar for a high-speed train journey to Brussels. Continue by luxury coach to Amsterdam. Get to know your fellow travellers and Travel Director on glass-topped boat as you enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the city’s canals en route to your Welcome Reception, which includes a light dinner and welcome drink.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 2
AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - RHINE CRUISE - RHINELAND
Cross into Germany and stop to visit Cologne Cathedral. Embark on a wonderful Rhine cruise from Boppard, past magical castles and steep vineyards to St. Goar, site of the Lorelei Rock. Arrive later at your Rhineland hotel where you dine tonight.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 3
RHINELAND - HEIDELBERG - COLMAR - ENGELBERG (2 NIGHTS)
View the impressive Heidelberg Castle overlooking the scenic River Neckar. Enjoy an orientation of Colmar before continuing your journey through the Alsace vineyards and across the Swiss border at Basel to Engelberg. Dine tonight at your hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 4
LUCERNE EXCURSION
See the Lion Monument in Lucerne, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI, and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge. Spend free time shopping for delicious chocolates before returning to Engelberg for dinner at your hotel.
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Day 5
ENGELBERG - LIECHTENSTEIN - INNSBRUCK
Admire splendid Alpine scenery as you pass the Walensee en route to the Principality of Liechtenstein, stopping in the capital, Vaduz. Cross the border into Austria and follow the Arlberg route through the Tyrol to Innsbruck. View the famous Golden Roof during your orientation of this beautiful town.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 6
INNSBRUCK - VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the 620-foot high Europa Bridge, follow the Brenner Pass into Italy through the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains to the magical city of Venice. This evening, consider taking a gondola ride along the city’s romantic network of canals while listening to Italian melodies!
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and hear the unique history of this beautiful Byzantine city. View the famous Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glass-blowing workshop. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own. You might like to take a cruise around the lagoon or shop for souvenirs in the ‘calle’.
Day 8
VENICE - ROME (2 NIGHTS)
From Venice, across the Veneto and over the Apennine hills, through Tuscany and Umbria arrive in Rome, the Eternal City. Tonight, why not experience ‘la dolce vita’ at a pavement café?
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 9
ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Discover the treasures of St. Peter’s Basilica including Michelangelo’s Pietà with your Local Guide. Cross the Tiber to see the Forum, centre of daily life in ancient Rome. See the mighty Colosseum and enjoy views of the Circus Maximus, former site of chariot racing. Perhaps visit the Sistine Chapel in your free time or shop for the latest fashions on the Via del Corso.
Day 10
ROME - ISLE OF CAPRI - SORRENTO
Enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards of Frascati into the Campania region. Take the ferry across the sea to the beautiful Isle of Capri. A funicular railway brings you to Capri town, where you discover the sights during your walking orientation. Sail to the clifftop summer resort of Sorrento for the night.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 11
SORRENTO - POMPEII - ASSISI
Your Local Guide takes you on a walking tour of the excavations at Pompeii. View the restored Abbey of Monte Cassino, perched high on a rocky hill. Arrive later in Assisi, the town of St. Francis in the Umbrian hills.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 12
ASSISI - FLORENCE
Visit St. Francis’ Basilica featuring spectacular frescoes by Giotto during your morning orientation. Later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, your Local Guide shows you the sights including views of the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 13
FLORENCE - PISA - MONACO - NICE (2 NIGHTS)
Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the oldest structures in the Square of Miracles. Visit Monaco and see the famous Monte Carlo Casino.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 14
NICE - ST. PAUL DE VENCE EXCURSION
Explore St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the French Riviera which attracts many artists. Visit a historic perfumery nearby before returning to Nice.
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Day 15
NICE - AVIGNON - LYON
See the papal city of Avignon on the River Rhône. Admire the broken bridge − the famous Pont d’Avignon − and the magnificent Papal Palace. Enjoy an orientation tour of Lyon, including the Fourvière Hill and Place Bellecour.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 16
LYON - BEAUNE - PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the beautiful Rhône Valley. Visit the charming village of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy and one of the key wines of France. This evening in Paris, consider a trip to one of the city’s most famous cabaret shows.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 17
PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc Triomphe. Admire the skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower with an included visit. Celebrate with your companions and Travel Director this evening at a Farewell Dinner.
Day 18
PARIS - LONDON
Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris as you travel to Calais. Board your ferry to Dover.
See the famous White Cliffs before returning to London at the end of this
memorable holiday.