Experience Europe’s grandest cities, linger along the Mediterranean, and enjoy charming villages and idyllic countryside along the way. This 19-day adventure is a fantastic introduction to Europe as a whole: experience a variety of different cultures and countries and see all the classical sites---everything you’ve always dreamed of seeing on your European adventure!
Enjoy the enchantment of Paris and charming Burgundy before crossing into Switzerland to indulge in Swiss chocolates and Alpine views in medieval Lucerne. Heading south into the French Riviera, you’ll relax along the Cote d’Azur and enjoy an included visit to the famed Monaco. Florence, Rome and Venice lure you into Italy for Mediterranean sunshine, art and architecture.
After a Venetian canal cruise, you’ll cross the snow-capped Alps to the “imperial” capital of Vienna. Our morning drive takes us to Salzburg, home of the “Sound of Music”. Your last two nights are in the capital of Bavaria, Munich. Don’t miss the experience of a real German beer hall in Munich. The last evening, wish your new friends a fond Auf Wiedersehen at the included Farewell Dinner.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 23 meals including Welcome Reception with snacks, 17 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
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Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door TransferTransfers you from your door step to select airports. Start your vacation in style with our outbound VIP Door-to-Door Town Car airport transfer service available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA. Our service will collect your from you home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and your driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. |
Loud & ClearThis tour utilizes our personal audio system allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your Tour Director or local guide. |
TransportationLuxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package. |
Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
Local Expert Guides: Paris, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna & SalzburgLocal Expert Guides in Paris, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna & Salzburg. |
First Class HotelsHotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve European Standard First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. |
Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour. |
23 MealsWelcome Reception with snacks, 17 Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. |
Included Tour Highlights
Paris sightseeing tourParis sightseeing views the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and visits the Eiffel Tower. |
Visit St. Francis' Basilica in AssisiFree time to explore St. Francis’ Basilica, known for its 13th century fresco paintings. |
Lucerne sightseeing includes a stop a the Lion MonumentView the famous Lion Monument, the masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. |
Venice sightseeing and canal cruiseTake a cruise to St. Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. |
Visit the Principality of Monaco & see the famous Monte Carlo CasinoMonaco and its surroundings offer marvelous landscapes and sea views unique to the South of France. Monaco, an ancient Principality steeped in a rich and colorful history, is considered by many to be Europe’s most fascinating country. Though the Principality covers but one square mile, it stands as a proud monarchy with his Serene Highness Prince Rainier III as its head of state. Today people visit Monaco and its glittering district Monte-Carlo not simply to vacation, not just to test their standing with lady luck, nor merely to see and be seen, but to revel in the memorable life-enhancing experience that is Monaco. |
Vienna sightseeing tourVisit Schönbrunn Palace and view Hofburg Palace and the State Opera in Vienna. |
See the Leaning Tower of PisaThe Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the August of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about 200 years. In the past it was widely believed that the inclination of the Tower was part of the project ever since its beginning, but now we know that it is not so. The Tower was designed to be "vertical" and started to incline during its construction. Both because of its inclination, and its beauty, from 1173 up to the present the Tower has been the object of very special attention. During its construction efforts were made to halt the incipient inclination through the use of special construction devices; later columns and other damaged parts were substituted on more than one occasion; today, interventions are being carried out within the sub-soil in order to significantly reduce the inclination and to ensure that Tower will have a long life. |
Salzburg city tour |
Florence sightseeingFlorence sightseeing includes Signoria Square, the Cathedral, Piazzale Michelangelo and Santa Croce Basilica. |
Munich city tour |
Rome sightseeing tourSt. Peter's Basilica Rome sightseeing tour includes the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus & visits to the Colosseum & St. Peter’s Basilica. |
Extension Packages
Add an extension package to your tour. Or ask about available pre- or post-hotel nights to extend on your own.
Add a 2-night pre-tour extension in LondonAdd a 2-night pre-tour extension in London from $490 per person (single supplement $155) |
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.
Paris – Illuminations & Seine River CruiseThe City of Light radiates in all of her glory on a memorable drive along floodlit boulevards and down the Champs-Elysees while viewing such famous landmarks as the Arc de Triomphe and Opera. Later, we enjoy a Seine River cruise. |
Florence - Academy of Fine Arts & DavidWe visit the Academy of Fine Arts, housing the original ‘David’ and the Medici Chapel or the ‘Opera del Duomo’. Our expert guide brings to life the story of Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci and the famous Medici rulers of this unique city. |
Paris - Guided Visit to Le Grand LouvreEnter one of the largest museums in the world for a tour of the Louvre’s most famous exhibits. With an expert local guide, admire the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo as well as the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Our visit through this former Royal Palace will be enhanced by the use of personal headsets. |
Rome - Vatican Museum & The Sistine ChapelA guided visit to the Vatican Museums which contain the accumulated treasures of the Popes including the famous collection of Tapestries and Maps. We visit a number of rooms before arriving at the greatest treasure of them all – the painted ceiling by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. |
Paris - Notre Dame & Eiffel TowerThis afternoon you will first visit famous Notre Dame Cathedral on the City Island in the medieval quarters of Paris and later on we admire the most incredible views of Paris from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of the city. |
Rome – From the Spanish Steps to the Pantheon & Piazza NavonaThere is still no better way to discover the hidden corners or the famous sites of this enchanting city than by leisurely walking through it. Follow your guide through Rome’s center to see the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Navona Square and the best preserved Roman temple still standing today: the Pantheon. At the end of the tour, there is plenty of time to stroll around for shopping or treat yourself in a quaint café among the locals. |
Paris - Nouvelle Eve DinnerDinner with wine included at one of the most prestigious cabarets in town. An evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment. |
Rome - Trevi Fountain & DinnerOur evening introduction tour of Rome takes us to the fabulous Trevi fountain to make a wish! This visit is followed by dinner at one of Rome’s restaurants. Drinks are included. |
Lucerne - Mt. Stanserhorn & Lake CruiseWe begin with a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to the village of Stans, terminal of one of Switzerland’s oldest mountain railways. We ascend to the top by old-timer railway and modern cable car to reach 1898 m (6227 feet) - an excellent vantage from which to view the breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend to rejoin our coach. (On certain departures this optional may be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) |
Rome - Pompeii & SorrentoWe drive south to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, excavated after being buried under ash and pumice from the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. We have a guided tour of this well-preserved Roman city and later stop in magical Sorrento before returning to Rome passing the abbey of Monte Cassino. A fascinating day; well worth the drive. |
Lucerne - Swiss Fondue & Folklore ShowEnjoy a tasty Swiss meal (one of the courses will be the famous Swiss cheese fondue) in a typical restaurant. Whilst you enjoy dinner, join in the fun of a lively folklore show which includes yodeling, flag throwing, Alpenhorn blowing and other great Swiss entertainment. Drinks are included. |
Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/DinnerToday we take a private launch across the serene waters of the Lagoon to view the charming islands such as Murano, Torcello and St. Francesco Del Deserto. Escaping the crowds, we stop at the charming fisherman’s island of Burano, famous for its lace school. We make our way to a lovely restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal of regional specialties accompanied by unlimited wine! Time to wander the colorful attractive streets and shop for lace. This chance to see more of Venice should not be missed! A photographer’s paradise! |
Nice – Riviera '3 Corniches' & DinnerWe take a spectacular scenic drive along the Riviera to the 'Three Corniches' and enjoy breathtaking views along perhaps the most beautiful coast in Europe. We reach the 'Grand Corniche' and stop for a sweeping panorama over the Mediterranean coastline. We continue to our restaurant where we enjoy a dinner of local specialties from the region. (Drinks included). |
Venice – Gondola & SerenadeA beautiful and romantic tour through Venice’s canals awaits us. You’ll travel in a comfortable gondola under arched bridges, past lavish palaces, and picturesque piazzas, as you are serenaded with Italian melodies. A memorable way to see Venice! |
Nice – St. Paul & VenceA short drive along the coast before we reach the charming medieval town of Vence where we visit the colorful open air market and the Cathedral with works of Marc Chagall. Afterwards our tour continues to the fascinating hill top town of St. Paul renowned as an artist’s paradise and home to the famous. Like in a fairytale you wander the narrow streets lined with old stone houses and smell the fragrant air of Provence’s herbs and pine. |








































