Day 1 - London - Amsterdam
A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we enjoy a scenic drive through Kent to Dover. Here we view the White Cliffs before boarding our ferry for the short Channel crossing to Calais in France. From here we rejoin our coachto travel first into Belgium and Flanders fields and then across the border into Holland and meadows of turning windmills. We arrive in Amsterdam where we will enjoy a visit to a diamond cutting and polishing factory before going to our hotel. Tonight, why not try out some of the culinary specialities of this friendly city – perhaps later, explore the Red Light district! 
Hotel: Dorint Sofitel Airport

Day 2 - Amsterdam – Rhineland (Offenbach) We drive via Arnhem to the German border and are soon approaching the impressive city of Cologne with its magnificent gothic Cathedral. Time for a spot of lunch before following the banks of the Rhine to the village of Boppard where we embark for our scenic Rhine Cruise past clinging vineyards and towering castles. Finally we arrive in our Rhineland hotel for dinner and overnight. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)  Hotel: Achat Plaza Day 3 - Rhineland (Offenbach) – Innsbruck (Igls)

Day 6 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast there's a whole day for in-depth exploration. Our sightseeing tour features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Forum and Colosseum. There's free time later to marvel at the tapestries in the Vatican Museum and take a trip to Tivoli Gardens. (Buffet Breakfast) Day 7 - Rome - Florence (Calenzano)

Day 9 - Lake Lucerne – Lucerne orientation and at leisure
Orientation of this medieval town on the banks of the River Reuss and the lake shows us the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Then you have time to perhaps ascend a nearby mountain peak and later this afternoon perhaps shop for delicious chocolates and precision-made timepieces. This evening we will have dinner at the hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 10 - Lake Lucerne – Paris (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast, we travel through Basel to France where we skirt the Vosges mountains on our way into Burgundy. Past charming French villages and castles and acres of vineyards we travel to the French capital – the elegant and exciting city of Paris! (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Porte de Bagnolet / Mercure La Defense 5

Day 11 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and more all feature on our morning sightseeing tour. Then time is your own to stroll along the banks of the Seine, admire the works of the great masters in the Louvre or perhaps visit Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur. Tonight why not sample this city's legendary nightlife? (Buffet Breakfast) Day 12 - Paris – London We travel across the battlefields of the Somme to the port of Calais where we board our ferry to cross the Channel. Soon we are back in London. (Buffet Breakfast)

European Experience Optional Excursions

INNSBRUCK. Tyrolean Evening
Enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment. Singers, dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful show of folklore and fun. (includes two drinks) 38 (€)

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 (€)

INNSBRUCK. Horse & Carriage Ride
A spectacular drive leads us to a typical mountain village. Then we enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through the magnificent alpine scenery. We stop for a drink before our return to Innsbruck. 35 (€)

PARIS. Illuminations and Dinner
After an unforgettable dinner in typical Parisian style, drinks included, we take a drive through the city. By night, Paris is a city transformed - no other city has such striking illuminations, such glamour or romance. Amongst the splendours we see the Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower. 61 (€)

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. Versailles - The Palace and Gardens
We leave the bustle of the city for thesplendour and magnificence of Versailles. Created by the “Sun King” Louis XIV, the palace becamethe envy of every other European ruler. Our guide takes us through the State apartments, including the famous Hall of Mirrors. All of this enhanced with the use of our excellent audio system. Afterwards, take a stroll through the meticulous tree-lined gardens. 58 (€)

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 (€)

FLORENCE. Jewels of the Renaissance
A guided tour of the Accademia allows us to appreciate the most controversial sculpture in Italy, Michelangelo’s David. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 34 (€)

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 (€)

ROME. Evening Tour: Fountains and Dinner
A lighthearted introduction to the “Eternal City”. Make sure of a safe return to Rome as you toss coins in to the Trevi Fountain. Drive along the glamorous Via Veneto - famed as the setting of “la dolce vita”, and admire the splendour of the monuments in magnificent Piazza Venezia. Then relax and enjoy a typical Italian meal with drinks included. 56 (€)

ROME. Tivoli and Dinner
An excursion to the ancient Sabine town of Tivoli situated a few miles outside Rome to enjoy the gardens and fountains of the Villa D’Este. You will visit its grottos and pavilions, the Avenue of a Hundred Fountains, and the Dragon Fountain of the Organ. We end the evening with a typical Italian dinner, wine, soft drinks and music.

ROME. Ostia Antica
Drive to the Mediterranean coast and visit the excavations of Ancient Ostia, the former harbour of Rome. These ruins offer perhaps a more complete picture of Roman urban life than either Rome or Pompeii. See the remains of the baths, theatre, apartment houses, drinking room, mosaics and wall paintings at this beautiful site, mirrored by Cypress trees and Umbrella pines. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 36 (€)

ROME. Ancient and Christian Rome
Explore Rome’s past. Visit the Catacombs where the early Christians assembled to escape persecution and which were used as underground cemeteries. Then, on to the best preserved of the Roman Temples, the Pantheon - today used as a Christian church! On some tours a visit to the Chuch of St. Peter in Chains to see Michelangelo’s statue of Moses, will be visited instead of the Pantheon. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 33 (€)

ROME. Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel
An extension to the included sightseeing tour which allows us to admire the artistic masterpieces collected and commissioned by the Popes. See the famous Tapestry Gallery and Gallery of Maps then finally wonder at the masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel. Take your time - Michelangelo spent 11 years in the preparation of the vault and altar wall! Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 37 (€)

ROME. Roman Highlights
On certain departures, for operational reasons, tours I14 and I15 will be combined excluding the Pantheon visit. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 62 (€)

VENICE. Gondola Serenade
An ideal introduction to this unique and magical city. Enjoy a romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and colour, while musicians and singers entertain. See the Grand Canal with its magnificent and elegant palaces, witnesses of the past splendours of the ‘Serenissima’. 32 (€)

FLORENCE. Artistic Highlights
Our guided tour begins with the Academy of Fine Arts with its Michelangelo collection including the world famous statue of David. The statue established its creator as the leading sculptor of his day and ensured continued patronage for him by the Medici rulers of the city republic. We continue to the Duomo with its dome by Brunelleschi, Bell Tower by Giotto and the Paradise Doors of the Baptistry by Ghiberti. Finally we arrive in the political centre of Florence, Signoria Square. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 34 (€)

ROME. Michelangelo’s Rome
A guided visit through the Vatican Museums culminates in the splendours of the Sistine Chapel. Then across the Tiber to the ancient church where St. Peter’s chains are displayed to view the controversial and mighty sculpture of Moses. Finally, we see the extraordinary Roman baths of Caracalla. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. 40 (€)

ROME. Visit to Piazza Navona followed by Roman dinner and live musical entertainment
We will first visit Piazza Navona (when available) with its beautiful fountains and street artists before a short drive to one of Rome’s finest restaurants. Here we will enjoy a delicious dinner, punctuated by a concert of typical Italian songs and ‘bel canto’ for which this country is justifiably famous! Sit back, relax and imbibe the special Roman atmosphere – the wine or soft drinks are also included!

ROME. Introduction to Rome by Night
Cameras at the ready for the many magnificent sights awaiting us as we ‘do as the Romans do’ and start the evening with a ‘passegiata’ (evening stroll) along the Via Condotti to the world-famous Spanish Steps in Rome’s most fashionable shopping area. The ‘Campidoglio’, Piazza Venezia and so much more are included on this evening visit before we linger in Piazza Navona with its many pavement cafés and trattorias to admire the seventeenth century fountains and architecture. NB On certain departures, the Spanish Steps will be substituted by the Piazza Rotonda, dominated by the mighty Pantheon. 31 (€)

VENICE. Venice by night
A scintillating introduction to this magical city! First we cruise along the Grand Canal by private water taxis admiring the elegant Palazzos, illuminated by magnificent chandeliers. We see the Rialto Bridge and then reach the ‘most beautiful outdoor drawing room in the world’ - St. Mark’s Square. Here we will have time to wonder at the impressive architecture before enjoying an included drink at one of the chic ‘al fresco’ cafés whilst listening to the music of its own orchestra! We return to our coach on the mainland by private motor launch. (1 drink inc.) 43 (€)

VENICE. A guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica & the Doges’ Palace
Accompanied by a local expert we are taken into the magnificent Doges’ Palace – home to the rulers of the Venetian republic for hundreds of years. We are shown the main highlights of the palace and its elegant courtyards, before entering the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of the city of Venice. Here we admire the stunning golden mosaics and wonderful Byzantine architecture. (entrance fees included). 34 (€)

VENICE. Venetian Highlights
On certain departures, for operational reasons, tours I49 & I19 will be combined, excluding the drink.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)

Happy Hour Cruise
Like CH1 and includes 2 drinks 47 (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 Pilatus
A scenic lakeshore drive brings us to our cog-wheel railway, where we board our train to the summit of Lucerne’s most well-known mountain. Here you have time to explore, admire the many sweeping views and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Later a series of cable cars will bring us gradually down through fields and forests to the foot of this majestic mountain. (On certain departures the ascent as well as the descent of the mountain will be by cable car only) 78 (sf)

Departs Tuesdays & Sundays (March - October)
Departure point: near Victoria Station