Tour Start dates: 28 May, 17 Jun, 09 Jul, 13 Aug & 10 Sep 2018 Tour End dates: 04 Jun, 24 Jun, 16 July, 20 Aug & 17 Sep 2018

Day 1: LONDON, ENGLAND–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

Transfer to the railway station and board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels. Here, your Tour Director and comfortable coach wait to take you for an orientation drive.

Day 2: BRUSSELS–RHINE CRUISE, GERMANY–FRANKFURT AREA

Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy a scenic CRUISE. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight.

Day 3: FRANKFURT AREA–ROMANTIC ROAD–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA

Today’s highlight is a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages with medieval towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Spend some time in the center of Rothenburg before heading to the Innsbruck area for an overnight.

Day 4: 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 a BOAT RIDE along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco allows you to admire the palazzos and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP, experience this Venetian art.

Day 5: VENICE AREA–VERONA–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND

Stop in fascinating Verona and see Juliet’s legendary balcony. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then descend to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne.

Day 6: LUCERNE AREA–DIJON, FRANCE

Your visit this morning focuses on the Old Town in the heart of Lucerne. Also, there’s time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn. In the afternoon, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon

Day 7: DIJON–PARIS

Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris, where included sightseeing with a local expert shows you many of the best-known Parisian sites.

Day 8: PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND

Relax on your Eurostar journey back to London, where your holiday ends.

Inclusions

• Transportation – private first-class air conditioned motor coach, canal transfer boat in Venice, Eurostar train LON-BRU & PAR-LON
• Guides for city sightseeing and a professional Tour director while touring
• Accommodation rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage tips and service charges
• Buffet breakfast daily and 3 dinners
• Individual headsets

Exclusions

• International flights
• Visa costs and personal insurance
• Other optional excursions
• Lunches and some dinners (arrangements are made for guests to purchase their own meals)
• Drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature