Grand European

BM-20923

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23 days

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A wonderful fast paced trip. Be prepared for a fabulous historical and cultural experience. Make sure you love walking, those that don’t spoil it for the rest of the group. Pack for all types of weather we unexpectedly experienced snow in April. This was also a real treat. Make sure you have plenty of loose change for public bathroom costs and small notes for tipping local specialists. Enjoy

Deb | Traveled in April

5 - Excellent

Carbon neutral

23 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Bruges, Belgium

Paris, France

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Highlights

Fast-track Admission to the Vatican Museums

Explore London, Bruges, Salzburg, Vienna, Assisi, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, Florence, Paris

Discover Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Pisa, Monaco and Avignon

Visit the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, Vaduz, a glassblowing factory in Venice, excavations in Pompeii, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Beaune

View the ancient sites of Rome, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, Avignon's Papal Palace and Pont d' Avignon

See the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley, Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino and vineyards of Burgundy

Scenic Cruise Through Amsterdam's canals, along the Rhine River,by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice and to the Isle of Capri

Deluxe coach travel

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

4-star stays

Amsterdam: Go Dutch and share a relaxed dinner with the Pauw family on their dairy farm near Amsterdam.

Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.

Rhineland: Cruise beneath semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.

Heidelberg: See the magnificent red sandstone castle ruins, overlooking the Old Town and Neckar River.

Rhine Falls: See Europe’s largest waterfall as the Rhine River surges over the cliffs in a powerful natural display.

Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.

Vaduz: Explore Vaduz, the capital city of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town and learn about its history with your Travel Director.

Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.

Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.

Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.

Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artistic achievements of 13th-century Europe.

Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.

Capri: Join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through Capri’s elegant lanes and vibrant squares. Hear how this island has long attracted artists, writers and Hollywood icons. Visit historic landmarks and local boutiques, and discover how generations of islanders have lived alongside the glamour, from Roman emperors to the jet-set names of the 1950s and beyond.

Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.

Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and Botticelli at the Vatican Museums.

Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Discover the beauty of this hilltop town and gain insight into why it became a refuge for artists.

Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.

Beaune: Join your Travel Director for an orientation walk through Beaune’s medieval center. Pass wine shops, timber-framed buildings and lively market squares as you get a feel for this historic Burgundy town. Along the way, hear how wine, trade and tradition have shaped daily life in one of France’s best-loved wine capitals.

Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.