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DAY 1 LONDON To AMSTERDAM At 07:00, meet your Travel Director and transfer to London's St Pancras Station to board the high-speed Eurostar. Alternatively, Join your Travel Director in the evening for your Welcome Reception. Embark ona canal cruise, to explore the heart of the city, before enjoying dinner and wine at a local restaurant. (DW) Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam. DAY 2 RHINE VALLEY TO WURZBURG Relax with a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley to Wurzburg, On arrival, visit the imposing Wurzburg Residenz. a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a Local Expert. Marvel at intricate decorations and lavish staterooms. (B) (DW) Maritim Hotel Wiirzburg. DAY 3 ROTHENBURG AND GOLDEN PRAGUE In the morning venture to Rothenburg-ob-der- Tauber, one of Germany's most beautiful towns; the most well-preserved on the Romantic Road, Continue onto Prague. (B) Hotel Royal Prague. DAY 4 PRAGUE, CITY OF AHUNDRED SPIRES Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Alternatively, join your Local Expert through the Jewish Quarter and taste Trdelnik, a traditional Czech pastry. (B) DAY 5 THROUGH BOHEMIA TO BUDAPEST Start the day with a journey through the beautiful forested countryside of Bohemia. Journey to Hungary, following the River Danube to Budapest. In the evening, join a Local Expert to enjoy a scenic dinner cruise, whilst looking out over beautiful city views. Budapest boasts one of the most spectacular night time vistas, earning it the nickname ‘Pearl of the Danube’. (B) (DW) Hilton Garden Inn, Budapest. DAY 6 THE FLAVOURS OF BUDAPEST Your orientation takes your along the grand Andrassy Avenue to Here's Square. Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda and admire sweeping views from the Fisherman's Bastion with a Local Expert. Stand atop Gellért Hill before continuing your travels to the imperial capital of Vienna. (B) Hilton Vienna Park. DAY 7 VIENNA AND THE HABSBURGS In the morning, there is the option tojoina private tour of Maria Theresa's Schénbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital's architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament building. Later, join your Local Expert for awalk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Sit down for traditional coffee and cake and mingle with locals at a cosy café. (B) DAY 8 LAKE WORTHERSEE TO VENICE Arrive by private boat to your hotel for the night. Enjoy dinner at the magical local restaurant, La Principessa. Then sip a twilight cocktail at the oldest café in the world, Café Florian. An ensemble of talented musicians serenade you as you admire the tranquillity of St. Mark's Square. (B) (DW) Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice. DAY 9 THE MAGIC OF 'LA SERENISSIMA® Relaxed Start. See the immense Campanile and Doge's Palace on St. Mark's Square, connected to the ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. Joina MAKE TRAVEL MATTER? Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers ona visit toa traditional arts centre. (B) DAY 10 VILLA MACHIAVELLI AND ROME Meet your Local Host for a guided tour through the house of the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer, Nicolo Machiavelli Savour a light lunch and tasting of wines made from the vineyards surrounding the estate. (B) (LW) Veneto Palace Hotel, Rome. DAY 11 PAPAL AND IMPERIAL ROME With your Local Expert, visit the Vatican Museums Insight provides special priority entry to avoid the KEY $f Join/Leave Options fUNESCO Heritage Site @ central Hotels + Nights Place Visited ©Optional Place Visited ENGLAND. Train. Ercruise 1am Trip Options CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operate: both classic and small Pret eects eRe Ela ga WAtee, @ ger ANS ee ae Brasov Wy ‘THE NETHERLANDS GERMANY crowds and gives you behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase, normally off-limits to the public. Inside the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling, before visiting St. Peter's Basilica. (B) DAY 12 umpriA AND ONTO FLORENCE Relaxed Start. Meet chef Lorenzo at his family farm in Umbria. Join an entertaining pasta demonstration and delicious Highlight Lunch accompanied by Orvieto Classico wine. (B) (LW) Hotel Adler Cavalieri, Florence. DAY 13 RENAISSANCE FLORENCE With your Local Expert, view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery. You also visit Piazza della Signoria and see the area around Santa Croce Basilica. (B) DAY 14 across THE ALPS TO LUCERNE Upon arrival in Lucerne, see the town's proud Lion Monument, the covered Chapel Bridge and the baroque Jesuit Church. (B) Hotel Astoria, Lucerne. DAY 15 LUCERNE AND MT. STANSERHORN Embark ona scenic journey to the summit of the stunning Mount Stanserhorn. Explore Mount Stanserhorn with Insight Choice. Choose to walk along beautiful scenic pathways for a chance to see marmots and other native animals. Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora At night, you are offereda fine selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. (B) (DW) DAY 16 SIGHTS AND DELIGHTS OF PARIS Journey through the rural French country side of Alsace and Burgundy regions, famous for its vineyards and wines, to arrive in the vibrant City of Light During your time in Paris, see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, facades of the Louvre and banks of the Seine, with its many romantic bridges. See the Place dela Concorde, Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe. (B) Le Méridien Etoile, Paris. DAY 17 THE FOOD AND FLAVOURS OF PARIS Explore Paris with Insight Choice. Choose to shop in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian with your Local Expert. Alternatively, join an avid foodie to explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies Indulge in refined French cuisine during your Celebration Dinner at the iconic restaurant La Coupole. (B) (DW) DAY 18 au revoir Paris Transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08:00 and 11:00. Alternatively, you may depart for London via Gare du Nord with the return Eurostar option. (B) er reunions smart phone to view the Matis n a [nd wi > fe) 1e} Ra) fa) PZ < ui a fe) [3 =) ww
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