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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy full free days to explore Paris and Lucerne
- Experience the famous Champagne region of France and the Rhine Falls in Switzerland
- Visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, Pisa and Florence
- Explore Siena, Innsbruck and Heidelberg
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Trip includes
- 9 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Explore London’s top sights with your tour leader
- Enjoy lunch at a traditional British Pub
- Enjoy a driving tour of Paris
- Champagne tasting in Reims
- Spend free time in Luxembourg City
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg
- Overnight in Heidelberg; capital of the Romantic Road
- See the world’s largest cuckoo clock in the Black Forest
- Lunch and free time in the historic centre of Titisee
- Spend free time at the Rhine Falls
- Orientation walk of Lucerne city centr
- Stop in Vaduz; capital of Liechtenstein
- Enter and explore the famous Neuschwanstein Castle
- Explore Innsbruck at your leisure
- Taste traditional balsamic vinegar in Modena
- Visit Siena; home of the famous Palio horse race
- See how Florentine leather is crafted
- Visit Florence; Italy’s famous Renaissance city
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Itinerary
Welcome to London and day one of the tour! Meet your tour leader at the starting hotel before setting off on the first excursion for today: a city tour of London! England’s buzzing capital city is full of things to see, do and enjoy. From historic monuments and world-...
Depart London and cross the English Channel to travel on to 'The City of Lights and Love' - Paris! Arrive and enjoy an introduction to all the key Parisian sites on a relaxing driving tour of the city. Keep an eye out for iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, The...
Enjoy a full free day to explore the French capital to your heart’s content! Join in the Paris+ optional for a unique and exciting experience of the city with your tour leader. The excursion includes a macaron tasting, a guided tour of a renowned perfumery, a si...
This morning depart Paris and make a stop in the Champagne region. Here, enjoy a tasting of one of France’s most famous and highly prized exports - champagne! Then, the journey continues on to Luxembourg, where there will be free time to explore the capital of one of ...
This morning, travel into the heart of Germany’s Schwarzwald (Black Forest), which is known for its charming towns and stunning natural scenery. Enjoy a stop in Triberg, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock! Then, arrive on the shores of Lake Titisee with free tim...
Today is a free day to enjoy the Lucerne region. Renowned as one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, Lucerne is one place photographer’s paradise! All the ingredients for the quintessentially picturesque Swiss experience are here - a cobalt lake and well-preserved...
Four countries in one day! Depart Switzerland for the first stop in the Alpine principality of Liechtenstein, the sixth smallest nation in the world. Stopping in the capital Vaduz, take time to stroll around and enjoy the scenery. Next, it’s time for a highlight of th...
This morning, Itay is calling! Board the coach, travel south and cross the border. One of the most visited destinations in the world, Italy serves up centuries of incredible history, rich culture and, of course, fantastic food! On the way to Siena, enjoy a visit to Mo...
Visit and explore two of the undoubted highlights of the Tuscan region: Pisa and Florence! The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the first stop. It’s a classic sight in Italy that is more than 800 years old. Take a moment to explore the grounds and get that essential travel se...
After 10 experience-filled days, the tour ends today in Rome. Make sure that you have swapped contact details with your fellow travellers before you part ways! Please note: This tour includes no Rome hotel accommodation and forms the first half of the full-length Best...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
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