| Highlights: Dover * Brussels * Würzburg * Pilsen * Prague * Vienna * Venice * Rome * Florence * Swiss Alps * Lucerne * Paris
Day 1 - London - Brussels
After a warm welcome from our Tour Director, we drive through beautiful Kent countryside to Dover. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Calais in France. From here we rejoin our coach and continue to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. This evening, why not take a stroll to the Grand' Place? (Continental Breakfast)
Day 2 Brussels - Würzburg
We cross into Germany, where the tranquil scenery of castles and hillside vineyards drift by on our Rhine cruise. We see the Lorelei Rock before heading to Würzburg in Bavaria. We will admire the view over the city from this vantage point before dinner in our hotel. (Continental breakfast and 3 course evening meal)
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Day 3 - Würzburg - Prague (2 nights)
We drive to the Czech border and then cross the undulating hills of the Czech countryside via Pilsen. Next it's a short drive to Prague for the next two nights. This evening after dinner, why not enjoy the delights of this ancient city at night? (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure
This morning's sightseeing tour features Hradçany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. Later, with time on your own, why not shop for bargains in Bohemian crystal and porcelain or enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vlatva River – Smetana's Moldau or perhaps to enjoy some delicious beer in one of the many cafés in the old town. This evening we will dine at our hotel. (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Prague - Vienna (2 nights)
This morning we leave the Czech Republic behind as we make our way to Austria via the carp lakes of Trebon. We cross the border near the Austrian village of Schrems and soon arrive in Vienna. (Continental Breakfast)
Day 6 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
Morning sightseeing highlights the Imperial Boulevards, the Opera, Parliament and the Hofburg Palace. Then time on your own. Why not head for Kärntnerstrasse and sample the delights of a Viennese coffee house or enjoy a waltz concert? (Continental Breakfast)
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Day 7 - Vienna - Venice (Main.) (2 nights)
On today's journey we see vistas of ancient castles, mountains and lakes as we leave the Danube Plains. We travel to Klagenfurt and the Lake District of Carinthia. Then into Italy we descend to the Adriatic Coast to arrive in romantic Venice. (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Venice orientation & at leisure
All around us are vivid reminders of Venetian medieval maritime power and wealth. As we cruise along the criss-crossing canals, we visit a glass-blowing factory and after, with time at leisure, you may wish to visit St. Mark's Basilica and cruise to on of the islands of the Lagoon. (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Venice (Main.) - Rome (2 nights)
Today we cross the delta of the River Po on our journey south. On through the Apennine Mountains sprinkled with small towns and villages and reach the bustling excitement of Rome. Romans live and love life to the full - so when in Rome…! (Continental Breakfast)
Day 10 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour features St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City plus views of the Forum and Colosseum. Then free time perhaps to relax and watch the world go by from a pavement café or shop by the Spanish Steps. Tonight, why not dine out in one of the many trattorias in the ancient Trastevere District? (Continental Breakfast) |
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Day 11 - Rome - Florence - Italian Lakes (Biandronno)
This morning we drive through Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. On our arrival orientation shows us the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry and Signoria Square. Later we will gain a panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Then why not shop for fine leather and gold jewelllery in the area around Santa Croce? Finally, we continue our journey to the scenic Italian Lakes. (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12 - Italian Lakes (Biandronno) - Lucerne
Today we drive past Lake Maggiore and Lake Como into Switzerland, where we cross the lake of Lugano. Then through the Gotthard range and spectacular snow capped alps into German speaking Switzerland where we descend through the chalet filled valleys to beautiful lakeside Lucerne where orientation highlights the Lion Monument and the medieval old town. Then time to enjoy on your own to perhaps shop for jewellery, watches or famous-name chocolates or to ascend a nearby mountain by cog-wheel railway and cable car. (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights)
Early this morning we drive over the French border near Basel passing remnants of the Maginot Line before driving through the wine-producing region of Burgundy to the French capital - Paris for our two-night stay. (Continental Breakfast)
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Day 14 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing tour includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower. At leisure why not detour into the intriguing back streets of the Latin Quarter or take an excursion to Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur? This city's nightlife is world famous – your Tour Director can advise you where the best value can be obtained. (Continental Breakfast) Day 15 - Paris - London
After breakfast it's 'au revoir Paris' as we head for the coast and the port of Calais. Here a short sea crossing brings us to England. Then we continue by coach as we drive through Kent, the 'Garden of England', back to London at the end of a memorable tour. (Continental Breakfast)
Departs Saturdays (April to October)
Departure point: near Victoria Station
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