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Day 1 London - Brussels
A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive
to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais in France. Our touring
coach takes us to Brussels, Belgium's capital. Tonight, why not admire
the fine architecture of the Grand' Place?
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2 Brussels - Heidelberg - Freiburg
We cross Belgium into Germany, where the tranquil scenery of our Rhine
cruise includes castles and hillside vineyards. We see the legendary
Lorelei Rock before we rejoin our coach and head to the University city
of Heidelberg to view its ancient Castle. Later we drive into the Black
Forest and its capital, Freiburg, for the night. CB D
Day 3 Freiburg
- Lucerne
Today we drive into the hills to see picturesque Lake Titisee. Then
into Switzerland, we stop to admire the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen.
Continuing via Zurich, Switzerland's affluent financial centre, and
on to the lake of Lucerne where orientation shows us the Lion Monument.
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Day 4 Lucerne -
Venice (Marghera)
The St. Gotthard highway takes us past alpine peaks and through lush
green meadows as we make our way into Italy at Chiasso. Shortly afterwards,
we pass Lake Como, then skirting Milan we continue to magical Venice,
the city of Marco Polo. CB D
Day 5 Venice (Marghera)
- Rome (2)
This morning we are introduced to the fascination of this city built
on water. Everywhere there are reminders of medieval maritime power
and wealth as we cruise the canals. Later, we head for the Apennine
Mountains and the Chianti Hills as the Autostrada del Sole brings us
to the 'Eternal City' – Rome, for two nights. CB
Day 6 Rome at leisure
From the Forum, Colosseum and St. Peter's in the Vatican, our tour shows
us the main sights. The rest of the day is free to soak up the unique
atmosphere. Perhaps watch gesticulating Romans from a café, visit
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel or see more history in the ancient Catacombs.
Tonight, why not enjoy dinner with wine in a local trattoria? CB
Day 7 Rome - Florence
Today we drive through Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. This city is
one of the liveliest and most creative in Europe with some of the world's
greatest Works of Art and magnificent buildings. There's the Cathedral,
Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry and Signoria Square. By coach, we
gain a panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before
a chance to shop for leather and gold in the area around Santa Croce.
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Day 8 Florence
- Pisa - Nice
We head to Galileo's home town - Pisa to view the lovely marble Baptistry
and see the famous Leaning Tower. Feeling like a change of atmosphere?
We cross the border to the fashionable resorts of the French Riviera
and spend the evening in Nice. CB D
Day 9 Nice - Lyon
There's time this morning to stroll along the Promenade. Then enjoy
a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh and Cezanne
to Avignon, with its Palace of the Popes. We continue to Lyon, for many
centuries the centre of France's famed silk-weaving industry. CB D
Day 10 Lyon - Paris
(2)
Today's route takes us through Burgundy wine country and the Forest
of Fontainebleau before arriving in Paris - the world's most elegant
city. After dark, why not dine out in a cosy Left Bank bistro or maybe
admire the illuminations? CB
Day 11 Paris at
leisure
Today begins with a guided tour seeing the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées,
and Arc de Triomphe. Then enjoy free time to perhaps explore the intriguing
back streets of the Latin Quarter, take an excursion to Montmartre and
the imposing Sacré Coeur or head for the Louvre. Paris has much
to offer and its nightlife is world famous, your Tour Director will
be happy to advise you on the best places to visit. CB
Day 12 Paris -
London
Our route to the Channel port takes us past the Battlefields of two
World Wars. Then on to Calais for a short sea crossing to the White
Cliffs of Dover before we return to London. CB
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