Day : 1
Arrive London (2 Nights)
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Welcome to London. Relax after check-in or take a leisurely stroll through the city.
Day : 2
London Free Time
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This morning take the opportunity to see London's amazing sights. Today is yours to explore the sights of London, one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the world. Perhaps visit Harrods or one of the many incredible museums the city has to offer.
Day : 3
London – Paris (2 Nights)
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This morning meet your Travel Director and travelling companions to board your Costsaver coach and set off from London. From Dover see the White Cliffs as you cross the Channel to Calais. Continue through the Somme battlefields in Northern France to the glittering capital city of Paris.
Day : 4
Paris Orientation and Free Time
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Admire the sights of Paris this morning including the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. The rest of your day is free to explore the city. Tonight why not experience a famous Parisian cabaret show?
Day : 5
Paris – Bordeaux
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Travel to the Loire Valley and view the Château d' Amboise where Joan of Arc passed through before her battle with the English. Arrive later in Bordeaux.
Day : 6
Bordeaux – Biarritz – Lourdes
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Head to the charming resort of Biarritz on the wild Atlantic coast before arriving in the pilgrim town of Lourdes.
Day : 7
Lourdes – Madrid (2 Nights)
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Cross the border into Spain and pass by the city of Burgos en route towards the cosmopolitan capital city of Madrid.
Day : 8
Madrid Sightseeing and Free Time
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See the Royal Palace and Plaza de España during your sightseeing with a Local Specialist. Later consider an excursion to Toledo.
Day : 9
Madrid – Barcelona (2 Nights)
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Travel through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the bustling city of Barcelona.
Day : 10
Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time
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This morning your Local Specialist shows you the sights including the Ramblas and the Sagrada Familia. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the city or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience.
Day : 11
Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights)
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Cross over the foothills of the Pyrenees and continue through Provence before arriving on the French Riviera.
Day : 12
French Riviera and Free Time
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Enjoy free time to explore the French Riviera. Relax on the beach, perhaps enjoy lunch at a pavement café or join take an Optional Experience to the glamorous hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence.
Day : 13
French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence
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Visit the Principality of Monaco where you view the Royal residence. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa before arriving at your hotel near Florence.
Day : 14
Florence – Rome (2 Nights)
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Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then, explore wonderful Florence with time to wander through its cobbled streets before arriving in the eternal city of Rome.
Day : 15
Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
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Visit St. Peter's Basilica with your Local Specialist and see Michelangelo's Pietá. View the Colosseum and see the ancient sites in Rome. In your free time consider a tour of the Sistine Chapel.
Day : 16
Rome – Venice (2 Nights)
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Traverse the Apennine Mountains and cross the Veneto plain before arriving in the Venice region.
Day : 17
Venice Orientation and Free Time
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Enjoy a demonstration of glassblowing on Giudecca island with time to shop and explore. Marvel at the sights as you cruise to St. Mark's Square by private launch.
Day : 18
Venice – Vienna (2 Nights)
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Travel through spectacular scenery and cross into Austria and make your way to the imperial city of Vienna.
Day : 19
Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time
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Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of Vienna including the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards. Spend free time exploring or perhaps take an excursion to the vast Schönbrunn Palace.
Day : 20
Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck
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Arrive in Salzburg where you see Mozart's birthplace as well as locations from the Sound of Music. In Innsbruck view the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
Day : 21
Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2 Nights)
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Visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Cross into Switzerland and traverse mountain passes to picturesque Sarnen.
Day : 22
Lucerne Orientation and Free Time
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Your orientation tour includes the poignant Lion Monument and the 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge, with free time afterwards to shop for all things Swiss.
Day : 23
Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland
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Visit Heidelberg and see the impressive Renaissance castle overlooking the town. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Day : 24
Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 Nights)
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Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Rhine where you see steep vineyards and medieval castles. Arrive later in Amsterdam.
Day : 25
Amsterdam Orientation and Excursion to Volendam
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See the historic sights of Amsterdam, and visit a diamond polishing centre. In Volendam learn about the arts of cheese and clog making.
Day : 26
Depart Amsterdam
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After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at the end of your memorable European holiday. A transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is available. Conditions apply.
