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Day 1
DEPART CANADA
Overnight flight to London.
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Day 2
ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey or take a leisurely stroll through
this wonderful city.
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Day 3
LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See all the sights during your morning tour of the capital including Big Ben,
Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Later, spend free time exploring
on your own or shopping for souvenirs.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 4
LONDON - EUROSTAR - BRUSSELS - AMSTERDAM
A warm welcome from your Travel Director! Board the Eurostar at London’s St. Pancras International for a high-speed train journey to Brussels. Journey on to Amsterdam by luxury coach. See the Mint Tower and Dam Square during your orientation. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner with your Travel Director and companions on an included canal cruise in a glass-topped boat. It’s a memorable start to your European adventure!(Breakfast / Welcome Reception)
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Day 5
AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - RHINE CRUISE - RHINELAND
Cross into Germany and stop to visit Cologne Cathedral. Embark on a wonderful Rhine cruise from Boppard, past magical castles and steep vineyards to St. Goar, site of the Lorelei Rock. Arrive later at your Rhineland hotel where you dine tonight.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 6
RHINELAND - HEIDELBERG - STRASBOURG - ENGELBERG (2 NIGHTS)
View the impressive Heidelberg Castle overlooking the scenic River Neckar. Enjoy an orientation of Strasbourg, which has a rich Roman and medieval heritage. Through the Alsace vineyards and across the Swiss border at Basel to Engelberg, your journey is spectacular!(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 7
LUCERNE EXCURSION
See the Lion Monument in Lucerne, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI, and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge. Spend free time shopping for delicious chocolates before returning to Engelberg!(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 8
ENGELBERG - LIECHTENSTEIN - INNSBRUCK
Admire splendid Alpine scenery as you pass the Walensee en route to the Principality of Liechtenstein, stopping in the capital, Vaduz. Cross the border into Austria and follow the Arlberg route through the Tyrol to Innsbruck. View the famous Golden Roof during your orientation of this beautiful town.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 9
INNSBRUCK - VENICE LIDO (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the 620-foot high Europa Bridge, follow the Brenner Pass into Italy through the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains to the magical city of Venice. This evening, consider taking a gondola ride along the city’s romantic network of canals while listening to Italian melodies!(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 10
VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and hear the unique history of this beautiful Byzantine city. View the famous Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge's Palace. Visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop and witness a demonstration of this ancient art. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own. You might like to take a cruise around the lagoon or shop for souvenirs in the ‘calle’.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 11
VENICE - ROME (2 NIGHTS)
From Venice, across the Veneto and over the Apennine hills, through Tuscany and Umbria arrive in Rome, the Eternal City. Tonight, why not experience 'la dolce vita' at a pavement café?(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 12
ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Discover the treasures of St. Peter’s Basilica including Michelangelo's Pietà with your expert Local Guide. Cross the Tiber to see the Forum, of daily life in ancient Rome. See the mighty Colosseum and enjoy views of the Circus Maximus, former site of chariot racing. Perhaps visit the Sistine Chapel in your free time or shop for the latest fashions on the Via del Corso.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 13
ROME - ISLE OF CAPRI - SORRENTO
Enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards of Frascati into the Campania region. Cruise to the Isle of Capri from Naples by ferry. A funicular railway brings you to Capri town, where you discover the sights during your walking orientation. Sail to the clifftop summer resort of Sorrento for the night.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 14
SORRENTO - POMPEII - ASSISI
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a walking tour of the excavations at Pompeii. View the restored Abbey of Monte Cassino, perched high on a rocky hill. Arrive later in Assisi, the town of St. Francis in the Umbrian hills.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 15
ASSISI - FLORENCE
Visit St. Francis’ Basilica featuring spectacular frescoes by Giotto during your morning orientation. Later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, your expert Local Guide shows you the sights including views of the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge. Shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold. Appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 16
FLORENCE - PISA - MONACO - NICE (2 NIGHTS)
Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the oldest structures in the Square of Miracles. Pass the marble quarries at Carrara and drive along the 'Motorway of Flowers' towards France. Visit Monaco and see the famous Monte Carlo Casino. Join your companions this evening for a Highlight Dinner in a French restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
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Day 17
NICE - ST. PAUL DE VENCE EXCURSION
Explore St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the French Riviera which attracts many artists. Visit a historic perfumery nearby before returning to Nice.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 18
NICE - AVIGNON - LYON
See the papal city of Avignon on the River Rhône. Admire the broken bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon - and the magnificent Papal Palace. Enjoy an orientation tour of Lyon, including the Fourvière Hill and Place Bellecour.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 19
LYON - BEAUNE - PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the beautiful Rhône Valley. Visit the charming village of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy and one of the key wine s of France. This evening in Paris, consider a trip to one of the city's most famous cabaret shows.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 20
PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your sightseeing with an expert Local Guide includes the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc Triomphe. Admire the skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower with an included visit. Celebrate with your companions and Travel Director this evening at a Farewell Dinner.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
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Day 21
PARIS - CANADA
This morning say ‘au revoir’ to Paris, your Travel Director and newfound friends
as this enjoyable and comprehensive tour comes to an end. Transfers are
available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
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