Traditional Europe
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Sightseeing; Canal cruise; Pompeii; Monaco; RHINE CRUISE; Europa Bridge; Eiffel Tower; St. Peter Basilica; Isle of Capri; Glassblowing Factory; Diamond Polishing and Cutting Factory; Basilica of St. Francis; Place Bellecour; Brenner Pass;
Enjoy 20 Days Traditional Europe Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Amsterdam, Assisi, Avignon, Beaune, Cologne, Florence, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Isle of Capri, London, Lucerne, Lyon, Nice, Paris, Pompeii, Rome, Sorrento, Strasbourg and Venice.
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- Trip Length:
- 20 days
- Price Range:
- From $3750 to $4250 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy 20 Days Traditional Europe Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Amsterdam, Assisi, Avignon, Beaune, Cologne, Florence, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Isle of Capri, London, Lucerne, Lyon, Nice, Paris, Pompeii, Rome, Sorrento, Strasbourg and Venice.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - London
Arrive In London, England.
After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is free.
Sightseeing
Why not explore Britain's capital city.
Hotel
Stay at Hilton Olympia (F).
Day 3 - London
Sightseeing
Many major sights are included on your morning sightseeing tour. Then enjoy time on your own. (B)
Day 4 - Amsterdam
London - Amsterdam, Holland.
Bus
This morning drive to Dover.
Sightseeing
Admire the White Cliffs on the Channel crossing to Calais, France. Travel through Belgium en route to lively Amsterdam. Here, an orientation tour shows you the Mint Tower, Dam Square and more.
Food and Dining
Enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director.
River or Barge Cruise
Enjoy a canal cruise in a glass-topped boat. (CB)
Hotel
Stay at Mercure aan de Amstel (F).
Day 5 - Amsterdam
Amsterdam - Cologne, Germany - Rhine Cruise - Frankfurt Area.
Sightseeing
Visit a diamond polishing and cutting factory (opening times permitting). Next head into Germany, stopping at Cologne to see its gothic cathedral.
River or Barge Cruise
Then travel via Bonn to Boppard for an enchanting Rhine cruise past castles, little riverside towns and vineyards. Finally, on to the city of Frankfurt. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Sheraton Offenbach (SF) in Offenbach.
Day 6 - Frankfurt
Frankfurt Area - heidelberg - Strasbourg, France - Engelberg, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Your first stop today is Heidelberg, to view the castle. Next, on to medieval Strasbourg where an orientation highlights the cathedral.
Bus
Then a scenic drive through Alsace vineyards to the Swiss border at Basel and the resort of Engelberg. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Schweizerhof (F).
Day 7 - Lucerne
Lucerne Excursion.
Sightseeing
A short drive brings you to Lucerne. A tour of this medieval town includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.
Relaxation
Later, there is time at leisure. (B,D)
Day 8 - Innsbruck
Engelberg - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck, Austria.
Sightseeing
Travel to tiny Liechtenstein, stopping in the capital, Vaduz. Then, cross the border into Austria and on to Innsbruck. A tour highlights the legacy of the one-time Hapsburg rulers. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Grauer Baer (F).
Day 9 - Venice
Innsbruck - Venice, Italy.
Sightseeing
Today drive over the 620-foot-high Europa Bridge and via Brenner Pass into Italy.
Bus
Next, travel through the foothills of the Dolomites to romantic Venice. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Novotel Castellana (F) in Mestre.
Day 10 - Venice
River or Barge Cruise
Discover this Byzantine city on a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square.
Sightseeing
View the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace before visiting a glassblowing factory. Then there is free time. (B,D)
Day 11 - Rome
Venice - Rome.
Bus
Drive into the Apennine Hills, then through Tuscany on the way to Rome.
Sightseeing
Tonight, why not experience a little of “La Dolce Vita”? (B)
Hotel
Stay at Diana (F).
Day 12 - Rome
Sightseeing
Today's morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's Pieta, then cross the Tiber for spectacular views of the Colosseum, the Forum and Circus Maximus. (B)
Day 13 - Sorrento
Rome - Isle Of Capri - Sorrento.
River or Barge Cruise
An early start takes you into the province of Campania. Reach Naples and embark on a cruise to the Isle of Capri.
Sightseeing
Ascend to Capri Town by funicular and enjoy a guided walking tour, seeing some of the gardens and the Faraglioni Rocks.
Then return by ferry to Sorrento, a clifftop summer resort. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Parco del Sole (F).
Day 14 - Assisi
Sorrento - Pompeii - Assisi.
Sightseeing
Off to Pompeii for a walking tour around the excavations with a local guide. Then travel past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the Umbrian hills and Assisi, St. Francis' town. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Il Castello (F).
Day 15 - Florence
Assisi - Florence.
Sightseeing
A tour includes the Basilica of St. Francis. Next, off to Florence. On arrival, a walking tour with a local guide features the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and a visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Shopping
There is free time to shop or stroll to Piazzale Michelangelo. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F).
Day 16 - Nice
Florence - Pisa - Nice, France.
Sightseeing
Leaving Florence, stop at Pisa to see its Leaning Tower. Then pass the quarries of Carrara and drive via Genoa to Nice on the French Riviera.
Gambling
Later, sample the high life on a visit to Monaco to see the Monte Carlo Casino before dinner in a French restaurant. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Boscolo Park (F).
Day 17 - Lyon
Cote D’azur Excursion.
Sightseeing
Drive along sparkling shores to fashionable Cannes. Then into the hills for a stop at medieval St. Paul de Vence.
Sightseeing
Finally, visit a local perfumery before returning to Nice. (B)
Day 18 - Lyon
Nice - Avignon - Lyon.
Sightseeing
Head to Lyon, the ancient capital of Gaul, where an orientation tour highlights Fourvière Hill and the Place Bellecour, one of the largest squares in France.
Food and Dining
Tonight, relish dinner in a typical French restaurant. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Park & Suites Part Dieu (F).
Day 19 - Paris
Lyon - Beaune - Paris.
Bus
Drive along the Rhône Valley to charming Beaune. Then travel through the wine-producing Burgundy region to Paris, the lively French capital.
Nightlife
This evening, why not celebrate with your fellow traveling companions and take in an exciting Parisian cabaret? (B)
Hotel
Stay at Novotel Tour Eiffel (F).
Day 20 - Paris
Sightseeing
A guided sightseeing tour features a drive along the Champs Elysées from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Then ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor by elevator, and later enjoy views of Notre Dame and the ornate Alexander III bridge.
Food and Dining
Tonight, savor a Farewell Dinner. (B,D)
Day 21 - Paris
Depart Paris.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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