RR19020
If you want to see Western Europe’s main highlights but don’t have a lot of time, this European tour is the vacation for you! Visit England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France with overnights in London, Brussels, the Frankfurt area, the Innsbruck area, the Venice area, the Lucerne area, Dijon, and Paris.
| From | R19 020 |
| Package Validity | Set travel date: 02 DEC 2017. *** Book & pay by 31 OCT 2017 & SAVE R4740 per person, discount already included in the price *** |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Destination | Europe |
| Starts in | London |
| Ends in | Paris |
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- 9 nights accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 4 dinners including a specal dinner at a local restuarant in Dijon
- Touring by by air-conditioned coach
- Visits: Brussels, Frankfurt, Venice, Lucerne & Dijonague, Vienna & Budapest
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Arrve in London
Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
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London
A full day to savour our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London's landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, how about a leisurely cruise on the Thames River? (B)
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London - Brussels
Head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your FERRY for the Continent. Here, your Tour Director and comfortable coach wait to take you to Brussels for an orientation drive and an overnight. (B)
{tab Day 4}Brussels - Rhine Cruise
Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy a scenic CRUISE. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight. (B,D)
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Frankfurt area, Romantic Road, Innsbruck area
Today's highlight is a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages with medieval towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Spend some time in the centre of Rothenburg before heading to the Innsbruck area for an overnight. (B,D)
{tab Day 6}Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where a BOAT RIDE along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco allows to admire the palazzos and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP, experience this Venetian art. (B,D)
Venice area - Verona - Lucerne area
Stop in fascinating Verona and see Juliet's legendary balcony. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then descend to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. (B)
{tab Day 8}Lucerne area - Dijon
Your visit this morning focuses on the Old Town in the heart of Lucerne. Also, there's time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn. In the afternoon, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. This evening, dine at a local restaurant. (B,D)
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Dijon - Paris
Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris, where included sightseeing with a local expert shows you many of the best-known Parisian sites. (B)
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Paris
Au revoir-your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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