Begin your vacation in London with two overnights and leisure time to make your own discoveries in this lively city. Cross the English Channel by Eurostar train to Paris. Your 2-night stay here includes guided sightseeing that highlights the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower, then time to explore the French capital at your own pace. Head southeast through Burgundy to picture - perfect Lucerne in Switzerland. Then visit Lugano in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino before crossing into Italy. Stop in Verona to see Juliet's balcony, and in beautiful Venice for two overnights, a canal boat ride to St. Mark's Square, and free time to maybe try an optional gondola ride. In Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance,"...

This is the best way to see the highlights of Spain in a short time! Begin with two nights in Madrid, where you'll enjoy a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing including a visit to the palatial Prado Museum, which houses 8,000 pieces of Western painting. Via Cordoba, where a guided visit to the Mosque of the Caliphs is included, arrive in festive Seville, capital of Andalusia. Visit the Alcazar, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress. In Granada, join an included guided walking tour that visits the Alhambra Complex - a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from the 13th to 14th centuries-and the Water Gardens of Generalife, the oldest decorative garden in the Western World. Then enjoy a dinner outing to one of Granada's local restaurants.

Two-night stays in Madrid, Costa del Sol, and Seville allow time to truly experience Spain. Included sightseeing features important highlights, like Madrid's Prado Museum and Toledo's Church of Santo Tome with one of El Greco's most famous paintings. Taste the local marzipan, for which the city is famous. Other highlights are Granada's Alhambra complex and Water Gardens of the Generalife, and Seville's Alcazar. In Seville, an exclusive visit to the impressive Archive des Indias has been included as well. A free day at the Costa del Sol lets you enjoy the beaches or time to browse the trendy boutiques.

Get to know France from the inside on this exciting vacation. From Paris, head north to Rouen, then Honfleur, an overnight in Caen, and the historic Normandy D-Day landing beaches from World War II. On to Bayeux, the enduring beauty of Mont St. Michel, Angers with its cathedral, and along the Loire Valley. Travel through the countryside famous for its cognac and champagne production and visit Poitiers, a picturesque town of Roman heritage, as well as seaside La Rochelle. Spend a night in Bordeaux and continue through the Dordogne to the cliffside village of Rocamadour before reaching Toulouse.

An orientation tour shows you medieval Carcassonne on the way to Nimes, Pont du Gard, and an overnight in Avignon. Visit Arles, made famous by Van Gogh, and the enchanting town of Aix-en-Provence. Next up: the magnificent French Riviera. Head northwest via the Route Napoleon, visiting a perfume workshop in Grasse, then carry on to Lyon on the banks of the Rhone and Saone Rivers. Stop in the delightful town of Beaune for an included wine-tasting session. Return to Paris, the "City of Light," with included sightseeing of the main attractions and leisure time to soak in the romantic atmosphere.

Visit the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, the striking Synagogue in Toledo and the Mosque of Caliphs in Cordoba. Discover a wealth of majestic monuments in Seville, Granada and Valencia. Fall in love with Barcelona, a lively and creative hub featuring Gaudi’s architecture and the fascinating Gothic quarter.