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| A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover and view the White Cliffs. From here a short Channel crossing takes us to Calais in France and the elegant capital, Paris. |
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| Our day begins with a guided sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. After there is time at leisure perhaps to, take an optional excursion to Montmartre and the imposing Sacré Coeur. (B) |
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| We drive through the Forest of Fontainebleau and the wine growing region of Burgundy. Then travel along the valley of the River Saône to its confluence with the Rhône to arrive in Lyon for dinner and our overnight stay. (B ,D) |
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| Today, via Montélimar, we arrive in Avignon with its Papal Palace. Then we continue through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh to Nice on the French Riviera. (B,D) |
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| Enjoy a full day to relax on the beach, or if you prefer, wander into the Old Town. This evening, we're off on an included excursion to Monte Carlo, try out your luck at one of the casinos! (B) |
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| We cross the Italian border, past Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, to Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower. Next on to Florence to enjoy a scenic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, there's time at leisure to see the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica. (B,D) |
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| After breakfast this morning we enjoy some free time to shop for fine quality leather and gold before travelling through the olive groves and scenic vineyards of Tuscany to Rome for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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| Rome has many historical treasures. Our sightseeing tour shows us the main sights from views of the Forum and mighty Colosseum to St. Peter's in the Vatican. Tonight, why not enjoy dinner in a local trattoria? (B) |
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| Today, cross the Apennine Mountains, then the delta of the River Po to arrive in magical Venice. (B,D) |
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| Today as we cruise along the criss-crossing canals we see vivid reminders of medieval maritime power and wealth. At leisure, why not venture out to the islands of the lagoon? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) |
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| This morning we travel into the Carnian Alps to the Austrian border and Lake District. From here we enjoy a scenic drive to the Carinthian Lake District and the Alpine Highway. Next the Vienna Woods give way to the Danube Plains and Imperial Vienna. (B) |
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| Our sightseeing tour of the city shows us the Opera, Imperial Boulevards, the Hofburg and the Parliament. Then time at leisure.(B) |
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| We drive via Mondsee Lake and the Salzkammergut to Salzburg. Here an orientation reveals places associated with "The Sound of Music" and Salzburg's famous son, Mozart. Next on to Innsbruck. (B, D) |
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| Our morning orientation in Innsbruck reveals many delights such as the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace, Wilten Basilica and the Olympic ski-jump. Then, we drive west to Vaduz, capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein. Later, a scenic drive through Switzerland brings us to pretty Lucerne.(B,D) |
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| Enjoy a full day to relax in this fascinating town. First an orientation shows us the medieval Old Town, poignant Lion Monument and Cathedral. Don't miss the chance to join an optional to ascend one of the nearby surrounding mountains. (B, D) |
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| Today we travel to Schaffhausen to view the Rhine Falls. Then we drive into Germany, and past Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest, before heading to the University town of Heidelberg. Here we view its famous castle before arriving at our hotel in Weinheim. (B, D) |
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| We enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise today beginning at St. Goar, sheltering beneath the Lorelei. We glide past castles and vineyards to Boppard. Then on to Cologne where we admire its Cathedral, before heading to the friendly city of Amsterdam. (B, D) |
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| Our orientation shows us the Tower of Tears, the Royal Palace, Dam Square and more. Then enjoy a visit to a diamond-polishing factory before we drive out of the city, to the fishing village of Volendam. We also stop to visit a cheese farm and a clog-making workshop. We return to Amsterdam with time at leisure. (B) |
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| Today's journey takes us through Dutch and Belgian countryside to Calais. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Dover and our return to London by coach. (B) |
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