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Europe Highlights 17 Days |
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Visit: London - Brussels - Amsterdam - Cologne - Frankfurt - Helderberg - Zurich - Lucerne - Vadus - Salzburg - Vienna- Venice - Florence - Rome - Pisa - Monte Carlo - Lyon - Paris
Tour Code: RTEUR17 |
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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Day
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USA - London, UK |
| Our European vacation begins as we depart USA for London, the capital city of England. |
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| Day 02 |
London
(L) |
| Our London sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Windsor Castle, the weekend home of present Queen Elizabeth. After lunch, our city orientation tour continues with a visit to the Tower of London, and a panoramic drive through the Parliament Building, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and also, photo stops in front of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. |
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Hotel: Guoman Hotel or similar |
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| Day 03 |
London - Eurostar Train - Brussels,Belgium - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
(B,D) |
| The Eurostar Bullet Train takes us from London to Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Once arrive, we visit the Grand Place, Flamboyant City Hall, Guild Houses, and the world famous Mannenkin Pis Statue. A relaxing drive takes us to Amsterdam. An included canal cruise gives us an intimate view of the city. |
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Hotel: Hilton Amsterdam Airport schiphol or similar |
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| Day 04 |
Amsterdam - Cologne, Germany - Rhine River Cruise - Frankfurt
(B,L) |
| We visit a diamond cutting and polishing factory to see the one of a kind special designed diamonds. Proceed to Cologne for a look at the fantastic Cathedral. Later, take a cruise on Rhine River. Stay overnight at Frankfurt. |
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Hotel: Sofitel Frankfurt Savigny or similar |
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| Day 05 |
Frankfurt - Heiderberg - Lake Titisee - Rhine Falls, Switzerland - Zurich - Lucerne
(B,D) |
| Our drive to Switzerland passes the Heidelberg Castle. The sightseeing tour today includes visits to the Lake Titisee in the Black Forest Region and Rhine Falls in Switzerland. Before arriving at Lucerne for dinner, we stop at Zurich for an orientation tour. |
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Hotel: Astoria Hotel or similar |
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| Day 06 |
Lucerne - Mt. Titlis - Lucerne
(B) |
| A morning tour of Lucerne shows us the Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne, and the ancient Kapelbrucke Bridge. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You may shop for all things Swiss or take a cruise ride on Lake Lucerne. An optional excursion to Mt. Titlis is also offered for your delight. Take a cable car ride up to the top of Mt. Titlis for a fantastic birdeye view of the surrounding snow covered peaks. |
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Hotel: Astoria Hotel or similar |
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| Day 07 |
Lucerne - Vadus, Liechtenstein - Innsbruck, Austria - Salzburg
(B,D) |
| Drive to Vadus, the capital city of Liechtenstein, famous as a heaven for stamp collectors. Continue on to Innsbruck for a city view of the ski jump of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics and the Golden Roof of Holy Roman Emperor Maxmillian. Some free time to shop for the world famous Austrian crystal. Stay overnight in Salzburg, renowned for the birthplace of Mozart. |
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Hotel: Austria Trend Hotel Europa or similar |
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| Day 08 |
Salzburg - Vienna
(B,D) |
| Every summer, many spectacular musical performances in memory of Mozart take place in Salzburgcial. Visitors are assured that their vacation here will be the best one of the life-time. This morning is free at leisure in Salzburg's Old Town. You may visit Mozart's birthplace, Mirabell Garden, and some spots of the movie "Sound of Music". Later, we travel to Vienna for accommodation. |
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Hotel: NH Vienna Airport Hotel or similar |
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| Day 09 |
Vienna - Graz
(B,D) |
| This morning, after a visit to the brilliant Schonbrun Palace, a panoramic drive takes us in some other famous landmarks: the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, Parliament Building, the Hofburg and City Hall. Some free time will be given for lunch and shopping, or you may want to visit St. Stephen's Church. Continue traveling to Graz, the second largest city of Austria. |
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Hotel: Austria Trend Hotel Europa or similar |
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| Day 10 |
Graz - Venice, Italy
(B,D) |
| Proceed to Venice. Take a ferry ride to Venice. Our Venice city tour includes the St. Mark's Basilica, Magical Piazza St. Marco, Bridge of Sighs, and the Dodge's Palace (outside). And perhaps take an optional "gondola" ride and see the Grand Canal. |
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Hotel: Sheraton Padova or similar |
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| Day 11 |
Venice - Florence - Rome
(B,L) |
| Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Our city tour includes the Duomo, Bronze Doors of the Baptistery, the 13C Santa Croce Church, and Signoria Square. Later, a good opportunity to shop in a major leather factory outlet store. Continue on to Rome, the Eternal City. |
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Hotel: Holiday Inn Eur Parco Dei Medici or similar |
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| Day 12 |
Rome - Lucca
(B,L) |
| Rome is over 2700 years old, but still feels young and vital. Our first stop of the day is Vatican where St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica are located. The city orientation tour of Rome includes visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Constantine's Triumphal Arch. Stay overnight in Lucca. |
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Hotel: Grand Hotel Guinigi or similar |
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| Day 13 |
Lucca - Pisa - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Cannes (or Nice), France
(B,D) |
| A leisurely drive along the stunning Italian Riviera takes us through Pisa to Monte Carlo Casino Beckons, Monaco. Why not try your luck there. Tonight we stay over in Cannes or Nice, France. |
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Hotel: Mercure Cannes Croisetle Beach / Mercure Nice Notre Dame or similar |
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| Day 14 |
Cannes (or Nice) - Avignon - Lyon
(B,L/D) |
| Cannes and Nice are both prosperous cities with the most popular summer vacation spots on the French Riviera. Proceed through Rhone Valley via Avignon to Lyon, one of Franceˇ¦s major industrial cities. Avignon is an ancient, full of history, lovely town. Since the beginning of the 14th century, Avignon underwent a wonderful development during the residence of seven popes. An orientation tour will show us around the city. |
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Hotel: Novotel Porte Du Valvert or similar |
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| Day 15 |
Lyon - Paris
(B) |
| Arrive at the enchanting city Paris in the afternoon. The rest time of the day is free to shop at Lafayette Department Store, or to sit in an outdoor cafe and simply watch the world go by. Tonight, perhaps join an optional tour of the Seine River Cruise for a fantastic night view of the city. |
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Hotel: Sofitel La Defense Grande Arche or similar |
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| Day 16 |
Paris
(B,D) |
| Todayˇ¦s tour includes visits to the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace. A panoramic drive will also show us the landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Place De La Concord, Champs Elysees, Arc De Triomphe. |
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Hotel: Sofitel La Defense Grande Arche or similar |
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| Day 17 |
Paris - USA
(B) |
| We transfer to the airport for our homebound flight back to the States. |
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