If you want to see Western Europe’s main highlights but don’t have a lot of time, this is the vacation for you! Visit England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France. Start in cosmopolitan London with time to discover the capital at your leisure or to join one of our popular optional excursions. Cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Brussels, capital of Belgium and seat of most European Union institutions. Drive through Germany and enjoy a leisurely Rhine River cruise, then follow the picturesque Romantic Road to Innsbruck, Austrian capital of Tyrol. In Venice, enjoy a boat ride and marvel at this unique city, then stop in Romeo & Juliet’s Verona before crossing the Alps into Switzerland to spend time in beautiful Lucerne. The grand finale is in Paris, the “City of Light,” with included guided sightseeing and the opportunity to explore the city at night. A taste of European flair!
Day 1: Fri. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.
Day 2: Sat. ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND.
Check into your hotel. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3: Sun. LONDON.
A full day to savor 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, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B)
Day 4: Mon. LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM.
Leave in the early morning and 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)
Day 5: Tue. BRUSSELS–RHINE CRUISE–FRANKFURT AREA, GERMANY.
Today, journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy the afternoon cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 6: Wed. FRANKFURT AREA–ROMANTIC ROAD–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA.
The Romantic Road is undoubtedly today’s highlight. See picturesque Rothenburg before heading towards Innsbruck for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 7: Thu. INNSBRUCK–BRENNER PASS–VENICE AREA, ITALY.
Journey south into Italy by way of the majestic “Europa Bridge” and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where the included orientation starts with a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco. Time at leisure to soak up the magic atmosphere of this unique city. Also visit a typical Venetian glassblowing workshop. (B,D)
Day 8: Fri. VENICE AREA–VERONA–LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.
Stop in Verona to see Juliet's legendary balcony. Over the Swiss border, begin the climb to the St. Gotthard Tunnel and descend to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 9: Sat. LAKE LUCERNE–DIJON, FRANCE.
Your visit this morning focuses on the main highlights of Lucerne. Also time for an optional excursion to the Stanserhorn. In the afternoon, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. (B)
Day 10: Sun. DIJON–PARIS.
This morning, leave Dijon and travel via the autoroute to Paris. An afternoon’s included sightseeing with a local expert shows you many of the best-known Parisian sights. (B)
Day 11: Mon. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
