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Day 1
Arrive London (2 Nights)
Relax after check-in or take a leisurely stroll through this fascinating city.
*Local Host is with you during your stay in London. Your Travel Director will join you on Day 3.
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Day 2
London Free Time
The day is yours to explore the delights of London. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping—the list is endless and the choice is yours.
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Day 3
London – Amsterdam (2 Nights)
This morning meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Drive through Kent's scenic countryside to Dover. Admire the famous White Cliffs as you sail across the Channel to Calais, France. Continue by road through Belgium to the Netherlands, home of clogs and windmills. This evening, consider taking a canal cruise in a glass-topped boat and see the city from a unique perspective.
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Day 4
Amsterdam Orientation and Free Time
This morning in Amsterdam, enjoy an orientation of the historic city center. Afterward, you will have free time to take in one of the fantastic museums that the city has to offer.
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Day 5
Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhineland
Drive into Germany and marvel at Cologne Cathedral. At Boppard embark on a relaxing cruise along the River Rhine past medieval hilltop castles and steep vineyards. Continue to your hotel where you dine this evening.
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Day 6
Rhineland – Nuremberg – Prague (2 Nights)
Stop in Nuremberg this morning, a historic city where little has changed since the Middle Ages. Drive east across the border into the Czech Republic and arrive in the capital, Prague.
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Day 7
Prague Sightseeing and Free Time
Your Local Specialist brings the history of this city to life during your sightseeing tour. Sights include views of Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle complex in Europe, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, views of Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square.
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Day 8
Prague – Regensburg – Munich
Cross back into Germany stopping in Regensburg on the River Danube. In Munich, capital of Bavaria, your orientation includes the Marienplatz, renowned for its musical Glockenspiel. You might like to visit a bierkeller and sample the local brew, for which the city is famous.
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Day 9
Munich – Innsbruck – Venice (2 Nights)
Head south towards the mountains and through Austria. Stop in Innsbruck to view the Golden Roof and the Hofburg. Continue across the Brenner Pass, one of the principal alpine highways, into Italy and south to Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Tonight dine at your hotel.
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Day 10
Venice Orientation and Free Time
Watch Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Evidence of Venice's glorious Byzantine history is all around as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Admire the magnificent Doge's Palace, former home of Venice's ruling elite. Afterward, you have time to explore amazing narrow alleyways, historic bridges and canals. Later perhaps take the opportunity to cruise to Burano Island, the most picturesque island in the lagoon, for a delicious meal.
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Day 11
Venice – Lucerne Region (2 Nights)
Traverse the plains of northern Italy and cross the border into Switzerland. Continue along the St. Gotthard route, with spectacular views of waterfalls and mountain peaks. See the chalets dotting the steep hillsides as you approach Lake Lucerne in the heart of central Switzerland. Dine tonight at your hotel.
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Day 12
Lucerne Orientation and Free Time
Your orientation tour of Lucerne includes the medieval wooden Chapel Bridge and the poignant Lion Monument, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who bravely defended Louis XVI during the French Revolution. There is time afterward to shop for delicious chocolates and watches, relax or stroll beside the lake. Consider an optional trip up a mountain peak by cable car to admire the magnificent views. Later you might like to join in the fun at a Swiss Folklore Show.
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Day 13
Lucerne Region – Paris (2 Nights)
Travel north-west through Basel into France, skirting the edge of the Vosges Mountains. Admire charming villages as you pass through the vineyards of Burgundy, France's most famous wine region. Arrive later in the glittering capital, Paris. This evening perhaps take a tour through this dazzling city or consider a Seine cruise.
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Day 14
Paris Orientation and Free Time
See the major sights of Paris during your orientation including the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. The rest of the day is yours to explore. This evening you might like to celebrate the end of your vacation with a famous Parisian cabaret show.
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Day 15
Depart Paris
After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers at the end of your vacation. Return transfers will arrive at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8 am. Conditions apply.
Meal Summary
18 meals: 1 Full breakfast, 13 Buffet breakfasts, 4 Three-course dinners.
Sightseeing Experiences
- Dover See the White Cliffs
- Amsterdam See the historic city center
- Cologne View the cathedral
- Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine
- Nuremberg See the medieval town
- Prague Walking tour with your Local Specialist includes views of Prague Castle and views of the Charles Bridge
- Munich View the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz
- Innsbruck View the Golden Roof and Hofburg
- Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island
- St. Gotthard Drive this scenic alpine route
- Lucerne Visit the Lion Monument and view the Chapel Bridge
- Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower
First Class Highlights
- Ferry from Dover to Calais
Dates & Prices
Airfare is not included, but can be added to quote upon request-
Definite Departure
| Depart Date | Return Date | Price | Discount | Availability | Price | ||
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| 5 Jul 19 | 19 Jul 19 |
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$2,450pp | AARP members save an additional $100 | Call 1-877-622-9109 | ||
| 2 Aug 19 | 16 Aug 19 |
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| 23 Aug 19 | 6 Sep 19 |
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| 6 Sep 19 | 20 Sep 19 |
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| 20 Sep 19 | 4 Oct 19 |
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Optional Add-Ons
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Discovery And Canal Cruise
Absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s wonderful sights! A private cruise by glass-roofed boat travels the historic canal ring, showing imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, houseboats & bridges. Then, on foot with our Local Specialist, explore the heart of the city, including the not-to-be-missed coffeehouses and shop-windows of the Red Light District!
Adult Price: €39
Dinner In A Historic Dutch House
Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialties, including drinks, in the elegant surroundings of this historic house.
Adult Price: €63
Dutch Farms, Volendam and Windmill
On this trip to the reclaimed polderlands around the former Zuider Zee, we start by visiting a cheese farm and wooden shoe-maker. Our next highlight is visiting a working windmill, with a tour by the miller himself! We continue to Volendam for free time in the lovely fishing village with its old harbor, wooden houses and locals dressed in traditional costume.
Adult Price: €30
Prague
Prague By Night With Dinner Cruise
Discover the illuminated medieval architecture of Prague by night on an evening river cruise through the Old City, with dinner and drinks included. Later, explore more of this enchanting city with our Local Specialist, enjoying Prague at it's illuminated best.
Adult Price: €57
Traditional Dinner In Prague
If you appreciate great food and music, join us for an evening at one of our favorite local restaurants. A wonderful opportunity to say goodbye to glorious Prague.
Adult Price: €58
Venice
Magical Venice
We’ll cruise along the Grand Canal by private water taxis admiring the elegant Palazzos and Rialto Bridge before arriving at stunning St. Mark Square. You’ll enjoy a romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and color, while musicians and singers entertain.
Adult Price: €70
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks
Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of Burano, famous for its multi-colored houses—a real photographer's paradise.
Adult Price: €71
Lucerne
Traditional Folklore Show With Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch (including cheese fondue and one drink) as you listen to yodeling and Alpine horn-blowing, during a lively folklore show of typical Swiss entertainment.
Adult Price: CHF.68
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise
Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Traveling by railway and Cabrio cable car, we'll reach 6300 feet, where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery and enjoy some refreshments. (On certain departures Optional may be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.)
Adult Price: CHF.112
Swiss Countryside & Carriages
A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a working farm where you’ll savor local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: CHF.67
Paris
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterward, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge—the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!
Adult Price: €162
Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
One of the oldest and most elegant revue theatres in Paris, Nouvelle Eve is a hidden gem, where you’ll meet the Director and two of the cast members before enjoying a four-course dinner with wine. You will then experience unparalleled Parisian entertainment—including the world-famous Can-Can.
Adult Price: €139
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