<WE17D1> EUROPE HIGHLIGHT 17 DAYS
View: London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Lucerne, Salzburg, Vienna, Graz, Venice, Rome, Lucca, Cannes, Nice, Lyon, Paris
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DAY 1 USA - London (England)
Our European vacation begins as we depart USA for London, the capital city of England.
DAY 2 London
Immediately after arrival, our London sightseeing tour starts with a panoramic drive through the Parliament Building, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and also, photo stops in front of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Later in the afternoon we visit the Tower of London.
DAY 3 London - Eurostar Train – Brussels (Belgium) - Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The Eurostar Train takes us from London to Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Once arrive, we visit the Grand Place, Flamboyant City Hall, Guild Houses, and the world famous Mannenkin Pis Statue. A relaxing drive takes us to Amsterdam. An included canal cruise gives us an intimate view of the city.
DAY 4 Amsterdam - Cologne (Germany) - Rhine River Cruise - Germany Pig Knuckles Lunch – Frankfurt
We visit a diamond cutting and polishing factory to see the one of a kind special designed diamonds. Proceed to Cologne for a look at the fantastic Cathedral. Later, take a cruise on Rhine River. Stay overnight at Frankfurt.
DAY 5 Frankfurt - Heiderberg - Lake Titisee - Rhine Falls (Switzerland) – Lucerne
Our drive to Switzerland passes the Heidelberg Castle. The sightseeing tour today includes visits to the Lake Titisee in the Black Forest Region and Rhine Falls in Switzerland. Before the dark, we arrive at Lucerne for dinner.
DAY 6 Lucerne - Mt. Titlis – Lucerne
A morning tour of Lucerne shows us the Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne, and the ancient Kapelbrucke Bridge. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You may shop for all things Swiss or take a cruise ride on Lake Lucerne. An optional excursion to Mt. Titlis is also offered for your delight. Take a cable car ride up to the top of Mt. Titlis for a fantastic bird’s eye view of the surrounding snow covered peaks.
DAY 7 Lucerne - Vadus (Liechtenstein) - Innsbruck (Austria) – Salzburg
Drive to Vadus, the capital city of Liechtenstein, famous as a heaven for stamp collectors. Continue on to Innsbruck for a view of the ski jump of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics and the Golden Roof of Holy Roman Emperor Maxmillian. Some free time to shop for the world famous Austrian crystal. Stay overnight in Salzburg, renowned for the birthplace of Mozart.
DAY 8 Salzburg – Vienna
Every summer, many spectacular musical performances in memory of Mozart take place in Salzburgcial. Visitors are assured that their vacation here will be the best one of the life-time. This morning is free at leisure in Salzburg’s Old Town. You may visit Mozart’s birthplace, Mirabell Garden, and some spots of the movie “Sound of Music”. Later, we travel to Vienna for accommodation.
DAY 9 Vienna – Graz
This morning, after a visit to the brilliant Schonbrun Palace, a panoramic drive takes us in some other famous landmarks: the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, Parliament Building, the Hofburg and City Hall. Some free time will be given for lunch and shopping, or you may want to visit St. Stephen’s Church. Continue traveling to Graz, the second largest city of Austria.
DAY 10 Graz - Venice (Italy)
Proceed to Venice. Take a ferry ride to Venice. Our Venice city tour includes the St. Mark’s Basilica, Magical Piazza St. Marco, Bridge of Sighs, and the Dodge’s Palace (outside). And perhaps take an optional "gondola" ride and see the Grand Canal.
DAY 11 Venice - Florence – Rome
Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Our city tour includes the Duomo, Bronze Doors of the Baptistery, the 13C Santa Croce Church, and Signoria Square. Later, a good opportunity to shop in a major leather factory outlet store. Continue on to Rome, the Eternal City.
DAY 12 Rome – Lucca
Rome is over 2700 years old, but still feels young and vital. Our first stop of the day is Vatican where St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica are located. The city orientation tour of Rome includes visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Constantine’s Triumphal Arch. Stay overnight in Lucca.
DAY 13 Lucca - Pisa - Monte Carlo (Monaco) - Cannes or Nice (France)
A leisurely drive along the stunning Italian Riviera takes us through Pisa to Monte Carlo Casino Beckons, Monaco. Why not try your luck there. Tonight we stay over in Cannes or Nice, France.
DAY 14 Cannes or Nice - Avignon – Lyon
Cannes and Nice are both prosperous cities with the most popular summer vacation spots on the French Riviera. Proceed through Rhone Valley via Avignon to Lyon, one of France’s major industrial cities. Avignon is an ancient, full of history, lovely town. Since the beginning of the 14th century, Avignon underwent a wonderful development during the residence of seven popes. An orientation tour will show us around the city.
DAY 15 Lyon – Paris
Arrive at the enchanting city Paris in the afternoon. The rest time of the day is free to shop at Lafayette Department Store, or to sit in an outdoor cafe and simply watch the world go by. Tonight, perhaps join an optional tour of the Seine River Cruise for a fantastic view of the city.
DAY 16 Paris
Today's tour includes visits to the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace. A panoramic drive will also show us the landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Place De La Concord, Champs Elysees, Arc De Triomphe.
DAY 17 Paris – USA
We transfer to the airport for our homebound flight back to the States.
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