12 Day European Tour Visiting 7 Countries
12 Day European Tour Visiting 7 Countries
Vacation Overview
Visit England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France and see London, Brussels, Innsbruck, Venice, Lucerne, Dijon, and Paris. After spending some time in London, you will travel to Brussels on the Eurostar train, the easiest way to connect the two European cities. Visit medieval Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its fascinating character. Relax and take in the wonderful views of castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and pretty wine towns on the included scenic cruise along the Rhine River. Take a boat ride in Venice along the Giudecca Canal to St. Mark’s Square, allowing you to admire some of the palazzos and maze of streets. While in Venice, take the opportunity to watch glassblowers create their works as they have done for centuries. Some other must-sees on this iconic Europe tour are romantic Verona, the Italian city made famous by Romeo and Juliet; your stay in the Lucerne area, one of Switzerland’s finest cities, situated on the shores of breathtaking Lake Lucerne and nestled within the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Last, but not least, visit Paris, capital of France and one of the most celebrated cities on the old Continent. Here, your tour guide will show you some of the most famous sights in Paris—including the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower—on the city sightseeing tour. Travel back to London on the high-speed Eurostar train and spend one additional night in London.
Itinerary
Day 1 DEPART NEW YORK (JFK) TO LONDON, ENGLAND
Check in for your flight to London.
Day 2 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel to check in. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3 LONDON, ENGLAND
A full day to revel in 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, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames. Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train to Brussels. Here, switch to your comfortable motorcoach for an orientation drive of the Belgian capital.
Today’s Distance by train: 200 mi/ 320 km Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 BRUSSELS–RHINE CRUISE, GERMANY–FRANKFURT AREA
Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy an included scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area. Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 km | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 FRANKFURT AREA–ROTHENBURG–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA
Today’s highlight is a stop in the Medieval town of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road, with its towered gates and battlements, squares, half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Continue to the Innsbruck area.
Today’s Distance: 326 mi/ 525 km | Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
Day 7 INNSBRUCK AREA–BRENNER PASS–VENICE AREA, ITALY
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where, on a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco, you’ll admire the palazzi (palaces) and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a glassblowing workshop, experience this traditional Venetian art. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 VENICE AREA–VERONA–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND
Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city and a glimpse of the Roman Arena. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km | Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 LUCERNE AREA–DIJON, FRANCE
The focus of today’s visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn and then, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km | Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 DIJON–PARIS
Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris to discover many of the best-known Parisian sites on the included guided sightseeing tour. Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km | Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND
Relax on your Eurostar journey back to London.
Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km | Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 LONDON
Your vacation ends lots of memories. Early check out and transfer to London Heathrow Airport for your flight back home. Meals: Breakfast
Suggested Hotels
London - Novotel London West or similar (First-Class)
Concrete and brick commercial hotel in modern nine-story complex located at Hammersmith, 1/4 mile from train station.
Brussels - Moxy City Center or similar (Superior Tourist-Class)
A Modern hotel with a prime city center location on the corner of Rue du Prince Albert and Rue de l¿Arbre Bénit, in close proximity to the vibrant bars and restaurants of Rue Saint-Boniface as well as the shopping areas of Toison d¿Or and Avenue Louise. The hotel offers a bright open-lobby, a restaurant and bar with a Scandinavian spirit. a shared lounge and fitness center. All 140 guest rooms are equipped with 42 inch flat screen televisions, built in USB ports and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Frankfurt Area - NH Frankfurt Airport West or similar (First-Class)
This modern-style hotel offers all of the facilities you need for a perfect stay including an indoor pool, a sauna, a gym and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. All 306 guest rooms are air-conditioned, decorated in soft, neutral tones and feature contemporary wooden furnishings with soundproofed windows. International dishes and regional specialties are available in the hotel's restaurant and the bar serves a selection of wines, cocktails and soft drinks. An S-Bahn station is located in Raunheim, a short walk away, where Frankfurt city centre can easily be reached by train.
Innsbruck Area - Bon Alpina or similar (Superior Tourist-Class)
The Bon Alpina hotel is located in the middle of the village Igls, only a few walking minutes from the ski lifts of the Olympic ski area Patscherkofel and only 6 kilometers from the city of Innsbruck.
Venice Area - Poppi or similar (Superior Tourist-Class)
Situated on the Riviera del Brenta and founded in 1965,the hotel is still family run. hotel Poppi offers 100 rooms and a renowned restaurant.
Lucerne Area - Ibis Kriens or similar (Tourist Class)
Hotel Ibis Kriens is located in Kriens at the foot of the Mount Pilatus. By train you are in 5 minutes in Lucerne city center.
Dijon - Campanile Congres Clemenceau or similar (Superior Tourist-Class)
Hotel Campanile Clémenceau is located not far from the historic city centre of Dijon where numerous shops, bars and restaurants are. Relax with a drink and snacks in the lounge bar or enjoy the terrace. All 90 air-conditioned comfortable guestrooms are contemporary refurbished and have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and coffee/tea maker facilities. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Paris - Ibis Styles Meteor Avenue D 'Italie or similar (Superior Tourist-Class)
This 185-room hotel is situated 25 minutes from Orly Airport and 20 minutes from the Paris city center. All guestrooms have modern comforts including air conditioning, Sweet Bed bedding, and free Wi-Fi access. The property offers on-site dining at the Deli Styles, a culinary collaboration between France and the United States.