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Day 1 BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC
FLIGHT. |
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Day 2 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. at London |
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After checking into your hotel, the remainder of
the day is free. |
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Day 3 LONDON. at London |
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See many of the major sights of the British capital
on a morning sightseeing tour. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
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Day 4 LONDON / AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. at
Amsterdam |
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Depart this morning for the coast. There is time
to admire the White Cliffs of Dover before crossing the Channel
to Calais, France. Then travel by coach via Belgium to Amsterdam.
On arrival, visit a diamond-polishing factory (opening
times permitting). Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink before an unforgettable
glass-topped boat canal cruise. (CB) |
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Day 5 AMSTERDAM / RHINE CRUISE / RHINELAND,
GERMANY. at Mannheim |
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A morning tour of AmsterÂdam includes Dam Square
and the Tower of Tears. Later, drive past Arnhem into Germany stopping
in Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then, embark on a relaxing Rhine
cruise past castles and vineyards. Disembark in St. Goar
with views of the Lorelei Rock before reaching Mannheim. (B,D) |
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Day 6 RHINELAND / MUNICH / INNSBRUCK,
AUSTRIA. at Innsbruck |
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Cross the Swabian Uplands to Bavarian Munich. An
orientation tour shows you the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz,
with its Glockenspiel clock. Next drive to Austria and the Tyrolean
capital, Innsbruck. On an orientation tour of the city, see the
Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica. This evening, relish dinner in
a typical local restaurant. (B,D) |
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Day 7 INNSBRUCK / SALZBURG / VIENNA.
at Vienna |
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A short drive this morning brings you to the splendors
of Salzburg, birthÂplace of the composer Mozart. Take a walking
tour with a local guide, including locations used in the film The
Sound of Music. Later, continue towards the Danube River and
the baroque elegance of Vienna. (B) |
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Day 8 VIENNA. at Vienna |
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This morning, a sightÂÂseeÂing tour of the “City
of Music†highÂlights views of the Opera, the Hofburg, StadtÂpark,
the Parliament and the Imperial BouleÂvards and more. The rest
of the day is at leisure to relax or sightsee further on your own
and shop along the fashionable KärntnerÂstrasse. (B) |
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Day 9 VIENNA / VENICE, ITALY. |
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Today journey into the heart of the Austrian Alps
past mountains and small towns to the beautiful Austrian Lake District.
ConÂtinue over the Italian border, where the Carnian Alps give
way to Northern Italy and the delights of the magical city of Venice.
(B,D) |
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Day 10 VENICE. at Venice |
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Discover this ByzanÂtine city on a canal
cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square.
View the Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace before a visit to
a glassblowing factory. Afterwards, there is
free time to shop or perhaps take an optional cruise to Burano
for a seafood lunch. (B,D) |
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Day 11 VENICE / ROME. at Rome |
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This morning cross the fertile Po Valley to join
the Autostrada del Sole, traveling through the Apennine Mountains
to the “Eternal City,†Rome. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Tonight, perhaps head out and discover Rome's vibrant nightlife.
(B) |
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Day 12 ROME. at Rome |
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This morning’s tour visits St. Peter's
Basilica, for views of the Michelangelo’s Pieta. Then
cross the Tiber to ancient Rome and see the Forum, the Colosseum,
and the Circus Maximus, scene of “Ben Hur-style†chariot
races. Afterwards, there is time at leisure to shop, relax in
a sidewalk café or take an optional excursion to visit the Catacombs.
(B) |
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Day 13 ROME / FLORENCE. at Florence |
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Drive through the Chianti wine region of Tuscany
en route to Renaissance Florence. Here, a walking tour includes
the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and a visit to the Santa
Croce Basilica. Then there is free time to visit the art
galleries or explore the handicrafts quarter around Santa Croce.
(B,D) |
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Day 14 FLORENCE / LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.
at Lucerne |
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Start with a drive via Bologna and Milan towards
the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts to beautiful Lugano. After
a break, continue on through the Italian-speaking Ticino region
to the St. Gotthard route across the Alps. Then, on through the
St. Gotthard tunnel to lakeÂside Lucerne. (B) |
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Day 15 LUCERNE. at Lucerne |
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See the highlights on a morning tour, including the
famous Lion Monument. Later, there is time at leisure to perhaps
take an optional trip up a nearby mountain peak, famed for its
splendid views. (B,D) |
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Day 16 LUCERNE / PARIS, FRANCE. at Paris |
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Travel over the French border passing Belfort and
remnants of the Maginot Line. Continue on through wine-producing
Burgundy, to view the Savigny-Lès-Beaune vineyards. Then, on to
Paris, “City of Light.†This evening, why not go out on the
town and enjoy a Cabaret show with your travelÂing companions.
(B) |
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Day 17 PARIS. at Paris |
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Morning sightseeing includes a drive from the Place
de la Concorde along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe,
and views of Notre Dame Cathedral. Then ascend the Eiffel
Tower to the second floor. Tonight, relish a Farewell
Dinner. (B,D) |
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Day 18 DEPART PARIS. (B) at Paris |
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