If you want to see Western Europe’s main highlights but don’t have much time, this European tour is the vacation for you! Visit England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France with overnights in London, Brussels, the Frankfurt area, the Innsbruck area, the Venice area, the Lucerne area, Dijon, and Paris. . It’s a marvelous vacation!
Itinerary
Day 1 – ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2 – LONDON
A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
Day 3 – LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train to Brussels. Here, switch to your comfortable motorcoach for an orientation drive of the Belgian capital. Today’s Distance: 232 mi/ 373 km
Day 4 – BRUSSELS–RHINE CRUISE, GERMANY–FRANKFURT AREA
Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy an included scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight. Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 km
Day 5 – FRANKFURT AREA–ROTHENBURG–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA
Today’s highlight is a stop in the Medieval town of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road, with its towered gates and battlements, squares, half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Continue to the Innsbruck area for an overnight. Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km
Day 6 – INNSBRUCK AREA–BRENNER PASS–VENICE AREA, ITALY
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where, on a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco you’ll admire the palazzos (palaces) and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a glassblowing workshop, experience this Venetian art. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km
Day 7 – VENICE AREA–VERONA–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND
Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Today’s Distance: 354 mi/ 570 km
Day 8 – LUCERNE AREA–DIJON, FRANCE
The focus of today’s visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn and then, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Day 9 – DIJON–PARIS
Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris to discover many of the best-known Parisian sites on the included guided sightseeing tour. Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km
Day 10 – PARIS
Au revoir. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
With flight from JFK $3,616 per person based upon double occupancy. Single traveler fee, additional $530.
You may confirm this reservation with a $1,100.00 ($550 pp) non-refundable deposit.
Final payment due on 5/01/2022.
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