Packed with value, 24 meals are included on this magnificent 17 night journey around Europe, ticking off multiple bucket list destinations along the way.
18 Days, 8 Countries, 17 Cities with 24 meals (17 Buffet Breakfasts, 7 three-course dinners)
DAY 1 LONDON – AMSTERDAM See the White Cliffs of Dover as you board the ferry and cross to Calais, France.Continue by road through the Belgian and Dutch countryside to Amsterdam, one of Europe's friendliest cities.
MEAL(S)
HOTEL Ibis Schiphol
DAY 2 AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE – RHINE CRUISE – RHINELAND This morning travel through the Dutch countryside before crossing into Germany. Stop to view the spectacular Gothic Cathedral in Cologne before arriving in the picturesque Rhine Valley. Here you embark on a cruise and glide past medieval castles and steeply terraced vineyards which produce the wellknown, high quality Rhine wines. Continue by road to your hotel where you dine tonight.MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast Dinner
HOTEL Achat Premium Neustadt Weinstrasse
DAY 3 RHINELAND – COLMAR – LUCERNE REGION (2 NIGHTS) Journey through the vineyards of Alsace and stop in the fairytale town of Colmar. We arrive later in the mountains close to lovely Lake Lucerne, your home for the next two nights. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast Dinner
HOTEL Ski Lodge Engelberg
DAY 4 LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Visit the poignant Lion Monument and the Old Town during your orientation tour of Lucerne. Afterwards, in your free time consider a scenic cruise on the lake, shop for Swiss watches and chocolates or take a cog railway up one of the nearby mountains to enjoy the amazing views. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
DAY 5 LUCERNE REGION – LIECHTENSTEIN – INNSBRUCK Cross the Swiss border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in the capital, Vaduz. Continue into Austria via the Arlberg region toInnsbruck, capital of the Tyrol. Marvel at Innsbruck's sights including the Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast Dinner
HOTEL Bon Alpina
DAY 6 INNSBRUCK – VERONA – VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Travel through the Brenner Pass into Italy and view Juliet's Balcony in Verona, the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Your day ends in the magical Byzantine city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic.MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast Dinner
HOTEL Il Burchiello
DAY 7 VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Then spend free time exploring this fascinating city on your own. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
DAY 8 VENICE – ROME (2 NIGHTS) Traverse the flat plains of Veneto and cross the dramatic Apennine hills. Admire splendid scenery as you drive through the rolling Tuscan countryside, arriving later in the capital, Rome. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
HOTEL Ergife Palace
DAY 9 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour which includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica. Consider an Optional Experience to visit the Vatican Museums. Continue to ancient Rome to view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites. Later enjoy your free time seeing the sights or shopping for souvenirs. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
DAY 10 ROME – BAY OF NAPLES Travel South to the Bay of Naples. Enjoy free time in the coastal town of Sorrento, why not consider an Optional Experience to the picturesque Amalfi coastline? Dine tonight at your hotel. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast Dinner
HOTELLa Panoramica/Pompei Resort
DAY 11 BAY OF NAPLES – FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) This morning, why not join an Optional Experience to the excavations at Pompeii? See the Abbey of Monte Cassino en route to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast Dinner HOTEL Star hotels Vespucci
DAY 12 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Enjoy a morning walking tour with your Local Specialist to see the magical buildings and statues of Florence. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoy time at leisure to immerse yourself in the sights; Giotto'sBell Tower, the Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historicindustries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18carat gold. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
DAY 13 FLORENCE – PISA – MONACO – FRENCH RIVIERA (2 NIGHTS) View the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Continue past Genoa and in Monaco enjoy views of the harbour and the palace. Travel past picturesque coastal towns to your hotel on the French Riviera.MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
HOTEL Amarante Cannes
DAY 14 FRENCH RIVIERA FREE TIME Enjoy a full day of relaxation on one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
DAY 15 FRENCH RIVIERA – AVIGNON – LYON Admire the beautiful countryside around AixenProvence where Van Gogh liked to paint. In Avignon view the Palace of thePopes and the famous bridge. Continue through the Rhône Valley to Lyon.MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast Dinner
HOTEL Campanile Berges du Rhone
DAY 16 LYON – VERSAILLES – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) This morning travel north through scenic countryside. Stop in Versailles and consider a visit to the magnificent Palace and Gardens of Versailles before arriving in the elegant, romantic capital city of Paris.MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
HOTEL Courtyard by Marriott La Defense West Colombes
DAY 18 PARIS – LONDON
Head north to Calais for your cross channel ferry to England. Continue to London where your exciting holiday ends. MEAL(S)Buffet Breakfast
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