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European Highlights 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
HGC2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
8 |
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Countries Visited |
France, Italy, Switzerland
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City Highlights |
Florence, Lucerne, Milan, Paris, Rome, Venice |
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ParisGuided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel TowerLucerne Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel BridgeVenice Private boat-ride; visit St. Mark’s Square: glassblowers’ demonstration; dinner at a local restaurantFlorence Guided walking tour, see the cathedral and baptistry, and visit Signoria SquareRomeDinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman ForumHeadsets throughout the tour
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including special dinners in Venice and in Rome
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Day 1: Arrive in Paris, France.
Today is at leisure to start exploring this magnificent city. This evening you may wish to join an optional dinner at one of Paris’ lively restaurants followed by an illumination drive through the “City of Light.”
Day 2: Paris
. Morning guided sightseeing of the world capital of chic and style features the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris’ most famous landmark, the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the Louvre Museum is available, and tonight, a cabaret show may just be the ticket! (B)
Day 3: Paris–Lucerne, Switzerland.
A comfortable drive past Fontainebleau Forest and through the Burgundy area towards the Swiss Alps and to picture-book Lucerne. Orientation includes Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT and the CHAPEL BRIDGE. (B,D)
Day 4: Lucerne–Milan, Italy.
This morning, you may wish to climb a mountain by cable car and shop for Swiss watches and chocolate. Later, drive south along the St. Gotthard highway to Milan. This evening, why not explore Milan’s vibrant center and have dinner in one of its lively restaurants? (B)
Day 5: Milan–Venice.
Through the Po area towards the Adriatic Sea. Enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT and admire ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Also enjoy a GLASSBLOWER’S demonstration and free time before having a special dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 6: Venice–Florence–Rome.
Enjoy a scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and arrive in Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour and admire the cathedral and its baptistry, the “Gate of Paradise,” and visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Then, continue through the vine- and olive-clad Tuscan Hills to Rome, the “Eternal City.” Upon arrival, enjoy a special dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 7: Rome
. Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Time for independent activities and optional excursion possibilities. (B)
Day 8: Rome
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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PARIS Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel (F), LUCERNE Royal (F), MILAN Marriott (SF), VENICE Delfino (F) at Mestre, ROME NH Midas (F) Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement:$511No triple room reduction.Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $226, in twin room $165, in triple room $138
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jul 22, 2012 - Jul 29, 2012 | Call Us | $2,101 |
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