SIX COUNTRIES, VENICE &

PARIS

If you want to see Western Europes main highlights but dont have a lot of time, this European tour is
the vacation for you! Begin in England and visit Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and
France with overnights in Brussels, the Frankfurt area, the Innsbruck area, the Venice area, the Lucerne
area, Dijon, and Paris.

A tour highlight is a drive along Germanys Romantic Road, a trade route during the Middle Ages and
now known for its charming villages, cobblestone streets, walled cities, half-timbered houses, and scenic
countryside. Stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medieval character. Another
highlight is a scenic cruise along the Rhine River, famous for its castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards,
and pretty wine towns. Take a boat ride in Venice along the Giudecca Canal to St. Marks Square,
allowing you to admire the palazzos and maze of streets. While in Venice, enjoy watching glassblowers
create their works as they have done for centuries.

Another highlight of this Europe tour is your stay in the Lucerne area, one of Switzerlands finest cities,
situated on the shores of breathtaking Lake Lucerne and nestled within the snowcapped Swiss Alps.
Here, visit the Old Town, one of the prettiest in Switzerland with its painted half-timbered houses. Also
enjoy a stop in Verona, the Italian city made famous by Romeo and Juliet; enjoy an orientation drive in
Brussels; and see the most famous sights in Parisincluding the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
during a guided sightseeing tour.

In a short period of time, this affordable European tour offers it allhistoric sights, big cities, quaint
towns, and scenic beauty. Its a marvelous vacation!

Sightseeing:

Brussels orientation drive; Rhine cruise; visits to Rothenburg, Venice canal boat ride, Verona, Lucerne.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description including admission
charges where applicable.

Guides:

Local Guide for city sightseeing in Paris; professional Tour Director while touring

Scenic Highlights:

Rhineland, Romantic Road, Tyrolean Alps, Brenner Pass

NOTE:

December 31 Departure-New Year's in London

Transportation:
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach; cross-Channel ferry; Rhine cruise; canal transfer boat in
Venice; Eurostar train Paris-London

MEALS

Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 dinners, including a special dinner at a local restaurant in Dijon

ITINERARY

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description.

DAY 1

London, EnglandBrussels, Belgium. Head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port,
where you board your FERRY for the Continent. Here, your Tour Director and comfortable coach wait to
take you to Brussels for an orientation drive and an overnight.

DAY 2

BrusselsRhine Cruise, GermanyFrankfurt Area. Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty
Rhine to enjoy a scenic CRUISE. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight. (B,D)

DAY 3

Frankfurt AreaRomantic RoadInnsbruck Area, Austria. Todays highlight is a drive along the Romantic
Road, through towns and villages with medieval towered gates and battlements, squares of half-
timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Spend some time in the center of Rothenburg before
heading to the Innsbruck area for an overnight. (B,D)

DAY 4

Innsbruck AreaBrenner PassVenice Area, Italy. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while
crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where a BOAT RIDE along the Giudecca
Canal to Piazza San Marco allows to admire the palazzos 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. (B,D)

DAY 5

Venice AreaVeronaLucerne Area, Switzerland. Stop in fascinating Verona and see Juliets legendary
balcony. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then descend to the
breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. (B)

DAY 6

Lucerne AreaDijon, France. Your visit this morning focuses on the Old Town in the heart of Lucerne.
Also, theres time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn. In the afternoon, journey into France
for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. This evening, dine at a local restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 7

DijonParis. Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris, where included sightseeing with a local
expert shows you many of the best-known Parisian sites. (B)

DAY 8

ParisLondon, England. Relax on your EUROSTAR journey back to London, where your holiday ends. (B)

ACCOMMODATIONS

BRUSSELS Ramada La Woluwe (ST) or Ibis St. Catherine (ST)

FRANKFURT AREA Mercure (ST) at Friedrichsdorf or Leonardo Royal (F)

INNSBRUCK AREA Bon Alpina (ST) at Igls or Alpinpark (F) or Alphotel (F)

VENICE AREA Poppi (ST) at Mira or Antony Palace (F) at Marcon

LUCERNE AREA Ibis (ST) at Kriens or Drei Knige (ST)

DIJON Ibis Styles Central (ST)

PARIS Timhotel Berthier (ST) or Ibis La Villette (ST)

Please note it is just a proposed itinerary . If you approve we will send you the detailed itinerary with
costing. This will be in a group to be held in the month of October 2017.