European Marvel

15 Days
Featuring: England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France

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Day 1  Depart USA Overnight flight to London.

Day 2  Arrive London (2nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.

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

Day 4  London - Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to the White Cliffs of Dover, and our short sea-crossing to Calais in France. Over the border we drive through the Belgian countryside to Brussels. After a welcome drink with our Tour Director, an orientation of the city shows us the main sights plus the beautiful Grand' Place. (Continental breakfast)

Day 5  Brussels - Rhineland (Karlsruhe) Our day begins with a drive to Cologne to see its Cathedral. Then via Bonn to Boppard where we board for our scenic Rhine cruise past castles and ancient vineyards before disembarking at St. Goar. Next, on to Heidelberg where our Tour Director takes us to visit the courtyards of the ancient Castle, its amazing wine cellar with its giant wine-barrel and finally to the castle terrace with amazing views over this baroque city. Later, off to our Rhineland hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 6  Rhineland (Karlsruhe) - Innsbruck A morning drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich. Here orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz. Then we head to Austria and mountain-ringed Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the famous Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace. After dinner, maybe try a yodel at a Tyrolean Folklore show? (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 7  Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2nights) This morning we visit the Wilten Basilica before a drive through the Tyrol region and a section of Germany to Salzburg. Here our sightseeing on foot highlights Mozart's birthplace and the Cathedral Square. Later, we journey through spectacular Alpine scenery en route to the Austrian capital, Imperial Vienna, for two nights. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 8  Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing shows us highlights of this elegant city. We'll see the Opera, the Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Imperial Boulevards. The rest of your day is free to relax at a coffee house or sightsee and shop along the fashionable Karntnerstrasse. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 9  Vienna - Venice (Mestre) (2nights) We journey south across the Austrian Alps past forested mountains, rushing streams and small market towns to the Austrian Lake District and Italy's border. The Carnian Alps give way to the plains of Northern Italy on our approach to the magical city of Venice for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 10  Venice sightseeing & at leisure This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this serene Byzantine city on a canal cruise by motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. Then, after visiting a traditional glass-blowing factory, you're free to explore or take a trip to the island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 11  Venice (Mestre) - Verona – Milan Today's drive takes us across the Veneto Plains, stopping in Verona to see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. Then we continue through Lombardy en route to Milan. Here an orientation tour shows us the gothic Cathedral, 'La Scala' Opera House and the beautiful Galleria. This evening, we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 12  Milan - Lugano - Lucerne This morning we enjoy a full day of marvellous scenery as we drive via Lake Lugano continuing through the St. Gotthard route and across the Alps to Lucerne. On our arrival an orientation tour includes a visit to the famed Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Later, why not enjoy a leisurely stroll in the narrow streets of the medieval Old Town? Tonight dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 13  Lucerne - Paris (2nights) This morning we descend from the Alps to the French border and through wine-producing Burgundy to view the ancient vineyards at Savigny-Les Beaune. From here our journey brings us to lively Paris for the next two nights. This evening, this vibrant and romantic city beckons. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 14  Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour features an included Seine cruise that highlights the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont Alexandre III. We also drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe an then to the Eiffel Tower where we ascend to the second level by evevator for spectacular views over the city. Later, perhaps shop for next year's fashions or relax in a café. This evening, why not enjoy dinner in Montmartre or a Left Bank bistro? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 15  Paris - USA 'Au revoir' as you transfer to Charles de aulle Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet breakfast)

Free London Return Passengers on the Land only option may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Accommodation will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening. Ask your Travel Agent to book this for you.