Seven Countries, Venice and Paris (44202026)

Day 1:
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.



Day 2:
LONDON London 's calling with a free day to explore on your own or join in the brilliant fun of an optional excursion. Rise and shine this morning for an optional guided excursion to see the sights of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more.

This afternoon, consider an optional visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London - home of the Crown Jewels. This evening, a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River, delivers some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights. (B)



Day 3:
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 (B)



Day 4:
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 (B,D)





Day 5:
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: 367 mi/ 590 km (B,D)



Day 6:
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. “O sole mio!” sing the gondoliers on an optional gondola ride along the legendary canals. Isn 't it romantic! At a glassblowing workshop, experience this traditional Venetian art.
Today 's Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km (B,D)



Day 7:
VENICE AREA-LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND Drive through the plains of Northern Italy before crossing the border into Switzerland. Enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking alpine beauty of Lake Lucerne.
Today 's Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km (B)





Day 8:
LUCERNE AREA-DIJON, FRANCE The focus of today 's visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, get carried away on an optional excursion featuring a funicular ride, and then aboard the world 's first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon.
Today 's Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km (B)



Day 9:
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. Bid adieu to Paris with an optional excursion to discover the charming, artistic district of Montmartre, perched on a small hill and overlooked by the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur.

* Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded

Today 's Distance: 239 mi/ 385 km (B)



Day 10:
PARIS Au revoir. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)