European Spotlight

15 Days
Featuring: England, France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy

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Day 1  Depart USA Overnight flight to London.

Day 2  Arrive London (2nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel time to relax.

Day 3  London sightseeing Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. (Continental breakfast)

Day 4  London - Paris (2nights) We see the White Cliffs of Dover before our sea-crossing to Calais. Then across World War I Battlefields to Paris before a welcome drink with our Tour Director. (Continental breakfast)

Day 5  Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing includes the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. Then to the Eiffle Tower were we ascend to the second level . Next we enjoy a scenic Seine cruise with views of Notre Dame Cathedral. Then time to do as you please. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 6  Paris - Beaune - Geneva (2nights) Through France, and the wine producing region of Burgundy and medieval Beaune. Then into Switzerland to Geneva. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 7  Geneva orientation & at leisure The Jet d'Eau and United Nations' building all featured on our orientation tour. Then, free time to take an excursion to the medieval village of Yvoire or shop! (Buffet breakfast)

Day 8  Geneva - Nice (2nights) Past Grenoble via the Route Napoleon and the Luberon region to Nice. Tonight, after an orientation tour, enjoy dinner in a specially selected restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Restaurant dinner on the French Riviera)

Day 9  St. Paul de Vence & Perfumery Excursion First we visit medieval town of St. Paul de Vence with its Art galleries and handicraft shops. Then we visit the Fragonard Perfumery before returning to Nice. Time is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10  Nice - Monaco - Pisa - Montecatini We drive to the Principality of Monaco where we visit the old town and its Cathedral, seeing Princess Grace's tomb and the Grimaldi Palace. Into nearby Italy and to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower before reaching Monticatini. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 11  Montecatini - Florence - Venice (Mestre) (2nights) Off to Florence where sightseeing on foot shows us the Duomo, Signoria Square and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Enjoy views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before driving to Venice and our hotel. After dinner, a gondola serenade is a must! (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 12  Venice sightseeing & at leisure Enjoy a canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs. We also visit a glass-blowing factory. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)  

Day 13  Venice (Mestre) - Rome (2nights) - Via Bologna then over the Apennine Mountains and through the rolling hills of Umbria, we pass Orvieto back to Rome. Tonight, why not dine out in a local trattoria? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 14  Rome sightseeing & at leisure A guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica, before a stop at the Forum to admire the Colosseum. Then we see the Circus Maximus, scene of the chariot race in the film 'Ben Hur'. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 15  Rome - USA 'Buon viaggio' on your return flight to America. (Buffet breakfast)