Products in this catalogue
DAY 1 DEPART LONDON BY EUROSTAR AND ONTO 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 at 17:00 for your Welcome Reception in Amsterdam. Embark ona canal cruise to explore the heart of the city, before enjoying dinner and wine at a local restaurant. (DW) Hilton Amsterdam. DAY 2 THE RHINE VALLEY AND HEIDELBERG Take a scenic drive through the Rhine Valley to see quaint villages, hilltop castles and hear the legend of the Loreley Rock. Follow the Neckar River to Heidelberg and visit Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert. (B) Marriott Hotel Heidelberg. DAY 3 MOUNTAIN-RINGED INNSBRUCK Stop beneath the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein, rumoured to have inspired Walt Disney's iconic castle. In Innsbruck, tour the architectural jewels of the Old Town, seeing the Imperial Palace and the Golden Roof. (B) AC Hotel Innsbruck. DAY 4 ACROSS THE DOLOMITES TO VENICE Relaxed Start. Cross into Italy and stop at a local family winery in Veneto to discover the art of prosecco production. Savoura tasting of these luxurious sparkling wines and discover how to make the perfect Bellini. Continue to the romantic city of Venice. (B) (DW) Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena. KEY ¥ Join/Leave Options fMUNESCO Heritage Site ENGLAND Ocentrat LONDON Hotels + Nights @)scenic Hotels + Nights @ Place Visited ARI (oop tz ise 10 Strain ” Arcruise FRANCE uu Trip Options CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operate: both classic and small Pret eects Noes gen aN pest DAY 5 THE MAGIC OF LA SERENISSIMA Relaxed Start. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square and admire the richly decorated Basilica. (B) DAY 6 THE ETERNAL CITY OF ROME. Pass through Tuscany and Umbria, to reach the Eternal City of Rome. You're invited into the home of a Roman local to experience Italian hospitality at its best, as you enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal with your host. (B) (DW) Golden Tulip Rome Piram. DAY 7 PAPAL AND IMPERIAL ROME Join a Local Expert for a private tour of the Vatican Museums and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Your priority visit includes fast-track entry and behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase. Then explore St. Peter's Basilica Cross the River Tiber to see the Colosseum and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B) DAY 8 THE CHIANTI HILLS TO FLORENCE On arrival in Florence, a Local Expert will accompany you to the Duomo. Continue to Piazza della Signoria. In your free time, perhaps visit the Accademia Gallery with an art historian and see Michelangelo's David? Savour an authentic meal at a local trattoria in the heart of Florence. (B) (DW) NH Firenze, Florence. DAY 9 LAKE MAGGIORE Relaxed Start. Journey to the beautiful Italian Lake District. For your Dine-Around Evening, enjoy your preferred dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants. (B) (DW) Hotel Simplon, Baveno. GERMANY Rhine Valley B VENICE DAY 10 THE ALPS AND ONTO LUCERNE Relaxed Start. Cross the Swiss border before embarking on a scenic journey to the summit of the stunning Mount Stanserhorn Explore Mount Stanserhorn with Insight Choice, Take a 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. (B) Hotel Astoria, Lucerne. DAY 11 LAKESIDE LUCERNE Relaxed Start. View the emotive Lion Monument, before strolling across the Chapel Bridge. (B) DAY 12 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 de la Concorde, Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe. (B) Crowne Plaza Paris - Republique. DAY 13 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. Enjoy a Celebration Dinner at the historic restaurant La Coupole. Delight in French cuisine and delicious wine. (B) (DW) DAY 14 aurevoir paris Transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08:00 and 11:00. Alternatively, choose to continue to London via Gare du Nord, with the Return Eurostar option. (B) the beautiful Italian lake district. (Photo by @belindainitaly, Day 10, Lake Maggiore) ae Cuno smart phone to view the full details of this Matis n a [nd wi > fe) 1e} Ra) fa) PZ < ui a fe) [3 =) ww
| Name | Details |
|---|
