European Jewels

Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland & France

Tour Code

4601

# of Days

10 days

Day 01

LONDON - AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND.

Leave in the early morning from your London joining hotel (see your travel documents) and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here you meet your Tour Director and join your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area.

Day 02

AMSTERDAM AREA - RHINELAND, GERMANY

A morning to enjoy Holland's busy metropolis. After an interesting visit to a famous diamond centre, it's time for sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights. Finally, a canal cruise to see Amsterdam from water level. In the afternoon, travel southwards to reach the Rhineland for an overnight. (B,D)

Day 03

RHINELAND - ROMANTIC ROAD - MUNICH

Start the day with a scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages protected by medieval tower gates and battlements, with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. A fine example of this architecture is the centre of Rothenburg where you stop awhile. Overnight in Munich. (B)

Day 04

MUNICH - INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA - VENICE AREA, ITALY

Travel from Munich to Austria for a stop in the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. In the afternoon, drive over Brenner Pass into the Dolomites for a stop in the world famous ski resort of Cortina before the descent into the Piave Valley to the Venice area. (B,D)

Day 05

VENICE - FLORENCE AREA.

The included orientation tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Then, southwards into the hilly Tuscan countryside to reach the Florence area for two overnights. (B)

Day 06

FLORENCE AREA.

This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled all day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic centre, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don't miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide that features most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the "Gate of Paradise". (B,D)

Day 07

FLORENCE AREA - LUGANO, SWITZERLAND-LAKE LUCERNE.

Across the Lombardy plains this morning to Canton Ticino's subtropical resort of Lugano. Here you take a break to stroll along the lakeside promenade before your motorcoach climbs towards the St. Gotthard Tunnel. Emerge on the German-speaking side of Switzerland, then descend into the gentle landscape around Lake Lucerne. (B,D)

Day 08

LAKE LUCERNE - PARIS, FRANCE

This morning, visit the Lion monument and the wooden bridge before joining an optional boat trip. Then, vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Enter France via the comfortable highway, past some of its most famous vineyards, to Paris. Arrive in time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B)

Day 09

PARIS.

Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysees. Optional excursions are also available to visit some of the highlights and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)

Day 10

PARIS - LONDON, ENGLAND.

Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent, return to London for an evening arrival. (B)

REMARKS:

1. Airline Tickets from MANILA NOT INCLUDED.

2. Rates are per head in US$ on Twin Sharing.

3. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

4. Requires pre & post tour accommodation in London.

5. TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY

6. Passport and Country Visas are at pax own arrangement and expense

This tour of England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France is a magnificent mosaic of European culture. Discover the famous landmarks in London and enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam. In Germany, travel along the castle-dotted Rhine River and Romantic Road before reaching Munich. Visit Innsbruck, Austria and travel through the majestic Dolomites. Stop at the famous ski resort of Cortina, Italy on your way to Venice and Florence. Cross into Switzerland for a stop in Lugano and Lucerne, where you will marvel at the spectacular lake, medieval towns and surrounding Alpine peaks. Head into France through the famous vineyards before ending your holiday in Paris, exploring the famous sights

Meals
Breakfast - 9
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 4

Standard Features
SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Rothenburg, Innsbruck, Cortina, Venice, Lugano, Lucerne

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Rhineland, Romantic Road, Italian Dolomites

GUIDES: Host service in London. Local Guides for city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Florence, Paris. Professional Tour Director while touring

TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip transportation between London and the Channel ports; on the Continent, private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Cross-Channel ferry; canal transfer boat in Venice

HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

MEALS: 7 buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D)