Highlights: Dover * Paris * Lucerne * Schaffhausen * Black Forest * Heidelberg * Rhineland * Cologne * Amsterdam

Day 1 London - Paris (2)
Greetings from our Tour Director, as we travel to Dover and view the White Cliffs. A short Channel crossing takes us to Calais in France and elegant, Paris. Tonight, why not take a tour of the city's spectacular illuminations?

Later, we arrive at our hotel near beautiful lakeside Lucerne. (Continental breakfast)

Day 4 Lucerne at leisure
Today we see the Lion Monument and the Old Town. At leisure, perhaps take a cruise on the lake or shop for Swiss watches and chocolates. For fantastic views, maybe take a cog-wheel train to the top of one of the nearby mountains. Later, why not join in some Swiss folklore? (Continental breakfast and 3 course evening meal)

visit to a diamond-cutting factory, we drive through Dutch and Belgian countryside to Calais to board our ferry for the sea crossing to Dover. Then by coach we return to London. (Continental breakfast)

Glimpse of Europe Optional Excursions:

PARIS. Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner
An unforgettable evening of French entertainment at Paris’ most famous Cabaret, ‘Le Moulin Rouge’. Dinner, wine and Champagne will be included. 144 (€)

PARIS. Dinner & Montmartre or Seine Cruise or Eiffel Tower Visit. Bon appetit!
Enjoy dinner and drinks in a typical Parisian restaurant and toast our new-found friends on tour. Then visit Montmartre, the old artists’ quarter made famous in the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec and Utrillo. Dominated by the brilliant white dome of Sacré Coeur Basilica, its fascinating narrow streets and outdoor cafés give a real flavour of Paris life. Alternatively, after dinner we will enjoy a floodlit Seine Cruise or ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. 61 (€)

PARIS. Illuminations & the Eiffel Tower or the Seine Cruise
No other city has such striking illuminations, best appreciated on our guided sightseeing night drive. We take in the Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and of course the famed Eiffel Tower from the Trocadero. To complete this introduction, we will admire the city from on high by ascending to the second stage on the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, embark on the ever popular river boats along the Seine.
31 (€)

PARIS. The Louvre & Seine Cruise or Montmartre, or Eiffel Tower
We start with a conducted tour of one of the finest art galleries in the world - the Louvre. A chance to admire the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo amongst the many thousands of exhibits in this former Royal Palace. In addition, you may wish to admire the city from on high and ascend to the second stage of the Eiffel Tower. Alternatives are a trip on the ever-popular riverboats along the Seine, or a funicular ride up to artistic Montmartre. (On occasions when the Louvre is closed, we will visit the Sainte Chapelle). Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 45 (€)

PARIS. Dinner and Cabaret
Dinner with wines included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town! Enjoy an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment - including, of course, the world famous Can-Can. A night in Paris that you will never forget! 113 (€)

AMSTERDAM. Dinner at the Sea Palace & Canal Cruise
The “Sea Palace” floating restaurant is one of the most exotic restaurants in Amsterdam. Toast our new-found friends and savour the delicacies of up to seventeen dishes prepared for your delight! Drinks are also included. Later we board our private boat and glide gently along illuminated canals, past elegant town-houses built right on the water’s edge and under picturesque bridges. 52 (€)

AMSTERDAM. Dinner in a Dutch Village
Leaving the bustle of the city, we make our way to a picturesque and traditional village of Old Holland. Toast our new-found friends on tour as we enjoy a typical meal of Dutch specialities in an atmospheric old-world setting. Drinks are included. 52 (€)

AMSTERDAM. Dinner in a 14th century Merchant's House & Canal Cruise
Savour a meal of Dutch specialities in the elegant surroundings of a 14th century merchant's house, drinks included. Later we board our private boat and glide gently along illuminated canals, past town-houses built right on the water’s edge and under picturesque bridges. 60 (€)

LUCERNE. Lake Cruise
Widely considered to be the most lovely of the mountain lakes, much of the shoreline of Lake Lucerne can only be fully appreciated from the water. Admire the spectacular homes of the fortunate few, privileged to live on its scenic shores, as we cruise gently by. 37 (sf)

LUCERNE. Folklore Show with Drinks
Join in the fun of a lively folklore show with typical Swiss entertainment. Drinks are provided as we enjoy, amongst other things, the yodelling, flagthrowing, Alpine horn blowing and fine musicianship of the band.
62 (sf)

LUCERNE. Folklore Show with Drinks
Folklore Show with Drinks and Cheese Fondue. 67 (sf)

LUCERNE. Swiss Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable trip along the lake to nearby mountain slopes, and ascend by cog-wheel railway and cable car to spectacular alpine views. The mountain air will whet your appetite for a delicious lunch with drink included (one of the courses will be a cheese fondue), in one of Switzerland’s most atmospheric restaurants. Yodelling and alpine horns will contribute to your enjoyment of the accompanying traditional folklore show. (On certain departures the ascent as well as the descent of the mountain will be by cable car only). 147 (sf)

LUCERNE. Mount Stanserhorn Excursion
Drive along the Lake of Lucerne to come to the village of Stans, terminal of one of Switzerland’s oldest mountain railways. We climb to the top by funicular railway and modern cable car to reach 6,300 feet - an excellent vantage from which to view the breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend and return to Lucerne. 67 (sf)

LUCERNE. Lake Cruise & Stanserhorn
Admire the stunning lakeside landscapes as we cruise along the Lake of Lucerne. Later arriving in the village of Stans, where we can climb to the top by funicular railway and modern cable car to reach 6,300 feet - an excellent vantage from which to view the breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend and return to Lucerne. 101 (sf)

Departure point: near Victoria Station

Departs Sundays (Mid-April to December)