Email or call me (866-280-1937 ext. 7009) to join this epic, whirlwind European adventure. Mountains and monuments dot your route from London to Rome. Admire Munich's musical Glockenspiel in Marienplatz, take an exhilarating journey through an Alpine highway and marvel at St. Mark's Square in Venice, with stops in Rome, Lucerne and Paris. Premium tickets for you to attend the once in a decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau are also included.
Itinerary
The official tour start date is July 14, 2020. Air travel will be scheduled to ensure everyone arrives in London in time to meet the tour operator. Plan an extra 2 to 4 days for round trip travel to and from Europe.
Day 1 - This morning meet your Travel Director and travelling companions to board your coach and set off from London. Admire the famous White Cliffs as you approach Dover where you board a ferry for the short Channel crossing to Calais in France. Drive through Belgium's Flanders fields into The Netherlands, renowned for tulips, clogs and windmills. Later arrive in Amsterdam, one of Europe's friendliest cities.
Day 2- AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE – RHINELAND Cross into Germany and view Cologne Cathedral, the tallest Roman Catholic cathedral in the World. In Boppard embark on a scenic cruise down the River Rhine past terraced vineyards and towering castles. Finish the day at your hotel in the Rhineland.
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Day 3 - RHINELAND – OBERAMMERGAU (PASSION PLAY PERFORMANCE) This morning travel to the picturesque town of Oberammergau where the Passion Play will be performed. This afternoon take your premium seats for this unique and moving performance. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls.
MEAL(S) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Day 4 - INNSBRUCK – VENICE Enjoy an exhilarating journey via Innsbruck through the Brenner Pass - one of the principal alpine highways - to Italy. In the Byzantine city of Venice cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Marvel at St. Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop and see a demonstration, then spend time discovering the delights of Venice. You might like to take a romantic ride in a gondola.
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Day 5 - VENICE – ROME (2 NIGHTS) Traverse the Veneto plain via Bologna and cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains into Tuscany. Continue through Umbria to Lazio and the capital, Rome. This evening take the opportunity to explore the city's beautiful squares and fountains and perhaps savour the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants.
MEAL(S) Buffet Breakfast Day 6 - ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Specialist brings Rome's rich history to life during your wonderful sightseeing tour. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, featuring magnificent works of art. Your tour continues across the Tiber to view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. From the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums to the incredible fountains in Piazza Navona, Rome is full of wonderful, unmissable sights.
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Day 7 - ROME – FLORENCE Drive north through Umbria into the rolling countryside of Tuscany. In the Renaissance city of Florence enjoy spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Afterwards there is time to explore the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower. Don't forget to shop for leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery.
MEAL(S) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Day 8 - FLORENCE – LUCERNE REGION (2 NIGHTS) Cross the Apennines to the great northern plain and pass the city of Milan. Continue north to the Swiss border and follow the scenic St. Gotthard route to Lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland. The landscape is breathtaking.
MEAL(S) Buffet Breakfast Day 9 - LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Admire the sights of Lucerne during your morning orientation tour including views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and a visit to the Lion Monument, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Spend free time shopping for Swiss chocolate or perhaps take an Optional Experience up a mountain peak.
MEAL(S) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Day 10 - LUCERNE REGION – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) Journey into France and pass the Vosges Mountains. See the vineyards as you travel through the great wine region of Burgundy. Arrive later in the elegant capital, Paris. This evening you might like to take a tour of the city and see the dazzling illuminations.
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Day 11 - PARIS ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Paris is a beautiful city, and probably has more familiar landmarks than any other capital in the world. See most of them during your orientation with views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards there is time for you to explore on your own. Tonight is the last evening of your holiday so you might consider a delicious dinner at a cosy bistro. Also, no trip to Paris is complete without seeing a famous cabaret show featuring the can-can.
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Day 12 - PARIS – LONDON Head north from Paris across WWI battlefields of the Somme to Calais and take the ferry to Dover. Arrive shortly afterwards in London, where you say farewell to your Travel Director and travelling companions at the end of an amazing holiday.
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Trip cost is $2900 per person. The cost includes 11 nights hotel accommodations, 15 meals, and transportation to cities and tours in this itinerary. Flights to and from Europe are not included and will be priced separately when these travel dates open. A $200 deposit per person is required to join this trip. Another payment is required in 2019 and the remaining balance will be due early in 2020.
