Traditional Europe

Traditional Europe

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 Day 1 | Welcome to Amsterdam

All the highlights of Eur ope lie ahead on this epic

jour ney fr om the Nether lands to Austr ia, Italy to

Fr ance. Spend the day explor ing Amster dam on foot,

by bike or tr am. Later, meet your Tr avel Dir ector and

tr avel companions and boar d a glass-topped boat for a

Welcome Reception canal cr uise, including a light

dinner and welcome dr ink as you navigate the city ’s

labyr inthine canals lined with centur ies-old gabled

façades.

Meals: Welcome Reception

Hotel: Mer cur e City

Day 2 | Admire Cologne and Cruise in the Rhineland

Tr avel east, cr ossing the bor der into Ger many bound for

Cologne. Her e, you’ll see the iconic twin spir es of its

imposing Cathedr al, said to be the final r esting place of

the Thr ee Wise Men. We cr uise fr om Boppar d to St.

Goar along the mighty Rhine, lined with medieval villages

and castles that cling to the hills. This evening, we stay in

the Rhineland and enjoy dinner at our hotel.

Meals: Br eakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Mar itim Dar mstadt

Day 3 | Enjoy Heidelberg then drive into the Alps

The imposing r uins of Heidelber g Castle featur e on our

dr ive thr ough this vibr ant univer sity city en r oute to the

quaint medieval town of Colmar. Her e we will enjoy an

or ientation str oll and fr ee time for lunch. Our jour ney

continues thr ough the pictur esque vineyar ds of Alsace

en r oute to our hotel in the stunning mountain r etr eat

of Engelber g, with a fr ee evening to enjoy the town.

Meals: Br eakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Schweizer hof

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Day 4 | Uncover Lucerne’s Treasures

Spend the day explor ing Lucer ne. Pay tr ibute to the

Swiss Guar ds who lost their lives defending Louise XVI

dur ing the Fr ench Revolution at the mour nful Lion

Monument, then admir e the splendour of the flower -

lined Chapel Br idge with its 17

th-centur y paintings.
Spend the r est of the day at leisur e or consider joining

an Optional Exper ience up one of the near by peaks for

spectacular panor amic views befor e r etur ning to

Engelber g.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Schweizer hof

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise - We’ll ascend by cog-wheel tr ain to Mount Pilatus’ summit, wher e you’ll have time to

explor e, admir e the views, and br eathe the pur e air. Then, we’ll descend by cable-car to enjoy a scenic lake cr uise.

Adult: 118.00 CHF

* On certain departures this o ptio nal experience may be o perated in reverse.

Sw iss Countryside & Carriages - A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local far mer s and enjoy a delightful

countr yside tour in hor se-dr awn car r iages. Soak up the stunning scener y as we tr ot ar ound a typical r ur al community,

en r oute to a local homestead wher e you’ll savour local dr inks and snacks.

Adult: 77.00 CHF

* Children must be acco mpanied by an adult.

Day 5 | Journey to Liechtenstein and Innsbruck

Admir e r ugged alpine scener y en r oute to the

Pr incipality of Liechtenstein, stopping in its capital,

Vaduz. Cr oss the Austr ian bor der and continue along the

Ar lber g r oute for a jour ney filled with pinch-me

moments. Snow-capped mountains sur r ound you as you

tr avel thr ough the Tyr ol to Innsbr uck. Visit the Old Town

wher e you’ll see the famous Golden Roof completed in

1500 for Emper or Maximilian I to mar k his wedding.

Admir e the fascinating cr ystal installations and br owse

for pr ecious gifts and souvenir s at the Swar ovski Cr ystal

Wor lds Stor e.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Gr auer Bär

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Tyrolean Evening With Dinner - Enjoy a delicious meal of tr aditional Tyr olean cuisine befor e a lively folklor e show,

wher e singer s, dancer s and musicians dr essed in national costume pr ovide an evening of enter tainment and fun.

Dr inks ar e included.

Adult: 85.00 EUR

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Day 6 | Onwards to Venice

Cr oss the extr aor dinar y Eur opa Br idge, r ising almost

200 metr es above the Wipp Valley, following the

Br enner Pass past alpine pastur es and pine-clad peaks

into Italy and the magical island city of Venice. Spend this

evening at leisur e, gliding by gondola thr ough the city 's

canals, enjoying a Campar i spr itz in a quiet piazza or

watching the sun set over the r omantic Gr and Canal.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Le Boulevar d Lido

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Gondolas & the Grand Canal - On ar r ival in Venice, a pr ivate boat will be waiting to take you to St Mar k's Squar e,

wher e you’ll enjoy a gondola r ide while being ser enaded by local musicians. Later, pr ivate water taxis will take you

along Venice's Gr and Canal, wher e you’ll admir e the magnificent palazzos and Rialto Br idge.

Adult: 84.00 EUR

Day 7 | Discover the Floating City of Venice

Witness the centur ies-old tr adition of Venetian

glassmaking. This is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER

® Exper ience
which helps to pr eser ve the str ong tr adition of

glassblowing for which Venice is justifiably famous. You’ll

lear n how the talented master cr aftsmen use the same

techniques their for efather s did to cr eate the delicate

ar twor ks which ador n homes wor ldwide, per haps

inspir ing you to buy a souvenir to r emind you of this

special visit. Later, boar d a pr ivate launch for your

jour ney thr ough the canals of Venice to St. Mar k's

Squar e wher e you’ll gain a deeper under standing of the

city 's centur ies-old histor y and view the or nate Doge's

Palace and Br idge of Sighs. Spend the after noon

explor ing Venice your way, which could mean finding a

tucked away bacar o to soak up some of the local

atmospher e, a cr uise ar ound the lagoon or zigzagging

up the Le Mer cer ie shopping str eet.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Le Boulevar d Lido

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Lagoon Cruise to Burano w ith Food and Drinks - This after noon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by pr ivate boat. You'll

enjoy a delicious meal, with a selection of dr inks, on the fisher man's island of Bur ano, famous for its multi-colour ed

houses - a photogr apher 's par adise.

Adult: 82.00 EUR

Hidden Venice & St. Mark's Basilica - Exper ience magnificent St. Mar k’s Basilica and its glitter ing gold mosaics the best

way possible - with VIP entr ance and a Local Specialist! Then delve into the city ’s labyr inth of back alleys and canals,

br idges and secr et squar es - enchanting neighbour hoods that you would never find on your own, all explained and

br ought to life by a tr ue Venetian!

Adult: 37.00 EUR TRA FA LGA R | 5

Day 8 | All Roads Lead to Rome

Tr avel over the gr een and golden landscapes of the

Apennine hills thr ough beautiful Tuscany and Umbr ia,

ar r iving in Rome wher e you'll spend the next two nights.

This evening is your s to embr ace la dolce vita. Relax in

the Piazza Navona with an espr esso, sit on the Spanish

Steps or savour a tasty gelato.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Midas Palace Hotel

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Piazzas and Fountains - Discover the most char ming ar eas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander thr ough the

labyr inth of nar r ow str eets and beautiful squar es of Rome's histor ic centr e, leading to highlights such as the Tr evi

Fountain, as well as hidden cor ner s of the Eter nal City.

Adult: 44.00 EUR

Day 9 | Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City

Delve into the tr easur es of the Vatican with a Local

Specialist who will take you on a sightseeing tour

thr ough St. Peter 's Basilica to see Michelangelo's

sor r owful Pietà. Cr oss the Tiber into Ancient Rome to

see the mighty Colosseum wher e br ave gladiator s once

fought to the applause of exhilar ated spectator s, then

enjoy views of Cir cus Maximus which once hosted char iot

r aces. The r est of the day is your s to explor e the sights

and sounds of this r emar kable city. Ramble thr ough

Rome's gr and boulevar ds, shop up a stor m on the Via

Condotti or per haps take an Optional Excur sion to see

Michelangelo's beautiful fr escoes on the ceiling of the

Sistine Chapel.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Midas Palace Hotel

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Inside The Vatican & Roman Forum - We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local Specialist that

shows not just r emar kable wor ks of ar t collected and commissioned over the histor y of the Papacy, but also

Michelangelo’s extr aor dinar y ceiling fr escoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we will walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar

and hear fascinating tales of the might of the Roman Empir e on a guided visit thr ough the ancient str eets of the

Roman For um.

Adult: 95.00 EUR

You will be offer ed one of the following two optional exper iences depending on availability:

Roman Delights w ith Dinner - Tonight, r elax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine, soaking up Rome's unique atmospher e in

a char acter istic tr attor ia with dr inks and music.

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Adult: 60.00 EUR

Roman Evening w ith Dinner - Spend a light-hear ted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine

with dr inks and music. After war ds, we’ll enjoy a dr ive and pr ovide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.

Adult: 71.00 EUR

Day 10 | The Ruins of Pompeii with Sunny Sorrento

Enjoy a scenic dr ive thr ough the vineyar ds of Fr ascati

into the Campania r egion wher e we'll meet a Local

Specialist who will shar e the fascinating stor y of Pompeii,

a city bur ied in ash and lost for centur ies following the

er uption of Mount Vesuvius. We ar r ive in the

sophisticated seaside r etr eat of Sor r ento this evening

wher e we will spend the night.

Meals: Br eakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Johanna Par k

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Amalfi Coast and Positano - Come with us for a dr ive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a chance to visit the

exclusive ar tists’ par adise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediter r anean coast.

Adult: 66.00 EUR

* This o ptio nal experience invo lves reservatio n and entrance pre-payments. Cancellatio n within 24 ho urs will incur a 50%

cancellatio n fee.

Day 11 | Sail to Capri then Onwards to Assisi

Cr oss the deep blue water s of the Bay of Naples to the

beautiful Isle of Capr i, ascending by funicular to Capr i

Town wher e we will join our Local Specialist for a walking

tour. Tr avelling nor th, we view the r estor ed Abbey of

Monte Cassino, the site of a bloody Wor ld War II battle,

ar r iving later in mystical Assisi to view the Basilica of St.

Fr ancis featur ing spectacular fr escoes by Giotto with a

Local Specialist.

Meals: Br eakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Casa Leonor i

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Discover The Isle Of Capri - Exper ience the spectacular cliffs and famous tur quoise water s of Capr i dur ing a r elaxing

cr uise to the most beautiful par t of the island, the souther n side. View the beautiful gr ottoes and unique coastline

befor e ascending to Capr i town. This optional exper ience is weather dependent and may be r eplaced by a minibus

tour of the Island with a visit to Anacapr i and either the Villa San Michele or the Anacapr i chair lift.

Adult: 52.00 EUR

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Day 12 | Through Tuscany to Florence

Beautiful Tuscan and Umbr ian landscapes that have

inspir ed painter s and poets for centur ies follow our

jour ney to Flor ence, the 'Cr adle of the Renaissance'. We

join a Local Specialist on an included walking tour to see

the city 's spectacular her itage, ar chitectur e and open-air

ar t, including views of the mar ble Duomo and the Ponte

Vecchio. Visit the Piazza della Signor ia, Flor ence’s political

hub centur ies ago, and lear n about the quality and

wor kmanship of one of this city 's histor ic industr ies at a

demonstr ation of Flor entine leather cr aft.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Gr and Mediter r aneo

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

*Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia - Enjoy an insight into the wor ld of Michelangelo and his master piece, David.

We'll visit the Academy of Fine Ar ts and its Michelangelo collection, wher e you'll lear n all about the life and wor ks of

this immor tal Renaissance genius thr ough the exper t commentar y of our Local Specialist.

Adult: 54.00 EUR

* This o ptio nal is subject to availability and invo lves reservatio ns and entrance prepayments. If yo u decide to cancel this

o ptio nal, a 50% cancellatio n fee will be incurred.

** The Accademia is no t available o n Mo nday 's due to clo sure.

You will be offer ed one of the following two optional exper iences depending on availability:

Dinner in the Tuscan Hills -

This evening we'll take a scenic dr ive to exper ience a fun and r elaxed evening at a fr iendly, typical r estaur ant in the

countr yside. The chef will delight our senses with r egional dishes, made with fr eshly-bought ingr edients fr om the

local far mer s' mar kets. Your delicious meal will be accompanied by excellent wines fr om the vineyar ds for which this

ar ea is so well known. In shor t, a Tuscan dr eam come tr ue in an authentic setting.

Adult: 74.00 EUR

Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli - Thr ough the Chianti hills, we'll dr ive past vineyar ds to a delightful hamlet. Our

destination is the ancient stone house of Machiavelli, wher e the gr eat political theor ist wr ote his immor tal wor k, ‘The

Pr ince'. After a welcome dr ink and a visit of the villa and its wine-cellar s, we'll enjoy the best of Tuscan cuisine

accompanied by gr eat music and dr inks, including of cour se, Chianti fr om the Villa's own vines.

Adult: 74.00 EUR

Day 13 | Uncover Pisa, Monaco and the French Riviera

Jour ney to Pisa and its Squar e of Mir acles to see the

Leaning Tower and its imposing Baptister y. Leaving the

sights, sounds and flavour s of Italy behind, we visit the

playgr ound of Monaco and view the Royal Palace befor e

ar r iving on the Fr ench Rivier a.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Novotel Aér opor t Cap 3000

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Day 14 | Discover Artistic Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Tr ead in the footsteps of famous Fr ench actor s and

ar tists who for centur ies have r egar ded the medieval

town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence as a haven. Spend the

after noon at leisur e or per haps join an Optional

Exper ience to see spectacular views of one of the most

beautiful coastlines in Eur ope and pay an ar omatic visit to

the histor ic Fr agonar d per fumer y to lear n how Fr ench

fr agr ances ar e cr afted befor e tr ying some specialities

fr om the r egion at a local r estaur ant.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Novotel Aér opor t Cap 3000

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Corniche Coastline Drive w ith Perfumery Visit and Meal - You’ll enjoy a scenic excur sion along the Rivier a cor niche

r oads, with spectacular views of the Mediter r anean Sea and one of the most beautiful coastlines in Eur ope. You will

also have time to visit the famous Fr agonar d Per fumer y, befor e tr avelling onwar d to a local r estaur ant; wher e you’ll

enjoy a typical meal of specialities fr om the r egion. Dr inks included. Please No te: Christmas Eve o nly has a special

menu and will be priced at 84 Euro s.

Adult: 81.00 EUR

Day 15 | Journey through Papal Avignon to Lyon

Visit what was once the centr e of Chr istendom in the

Middle Ages, the papal city of Avignon. Her e, you will

see the Palais des Papes, the Cathedr al and famous Pont

d'Avignon, which have been declar ed a UNESCO Wor ld

Her itage Site and lear n about the spir itual significance of

this place. Connect With Locals next, wher e you’ll enjoy

an exclusive Be My Guest lunch of or iginal, r egional

dishes made with pr oduce fr om local far mer s and

mar kets. You’ll tr avel next to the histor ically str ategic city

of Lyon on the Rhône wher e you’ll enjoy an or ientation

tour including views of Four vièr e Hill, the 'hill that pr ays',

and the impr essive Place Bellecour befor e spending the

evening your way. This is a city that lights up magically at

night, so be sur e to take to the str eets and admir e its

beauty.

Meals: Br eakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Mer cur e Centr e Saxe Lafayette

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Day 16 | Travel through Burgundy to Paris

Visit Beaune, the wine capital of Bur gundy, befor e

continuing nor th to Par is. Our epic Eur opean adventur e

near its end, join your Tr avel Dir ector and newfound

fr iends for a Far ewell Dinner this evening.

Meals: Br eakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Ever gr een Laur el

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Versailles Palace and Gardens - Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Ver sailles was the envy of ever y

Eur opean r uler, but loathed by the Fr ench commoner s, which lead to the Fr ench Revolution. Step inside the opulent

wor ld of Ver sailles and our Local Specialist will take you thr ough the palace’s Hall of Mir r or s and State apar tments.

Then, enjoy fr ee time to wander the symmetr ical, tr ee-lined gar dens.**

Adult: 78.00 EUR

* This o ptio nal experience invo lves reservatio n and entrance pre-payments. Cancellatio n within 24 ho urs will incur a 50%

cancellatio n fee.

** This o ptio nal is subject to availability.

Day 17 | Explore Magical Paris

Join a Local Specialist to see the sights and sounds of

Par is, including the gr and Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel

Tower. View Notr e Dame Cathedr al and enjoy a str oll

thr ough the Latin Quar ter. After, why not consider

joining a cr uise along the famous r iver Seine or a tr ip to

one of the city 's most famous cabar et shows r evealing

Fr ench pageantr y.

Meals: Br eakfast

Hotel: Ever gr een Laur el

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Montparnasse and Napoleon's Tomb - Take the fastest elevator in Eur ope to the Panor amic Obser vation Deck for

unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and all of the city ’s iconic monuments. We’ll also visit the Dôme des Invalides with

our Local Specialist to see Napoleon’s final r esting place.

Adult: 58.00 EUR

Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations - To tr uly see Par is in all its glor y, you need to see it fr om the Seine. Enjoy a

cr uise along this famous r iver and take in unmatched views of the Notr e Dame Cathedr al and the Eiffel Tower.

After war ds, we’ll dr ive thr ough the City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has to offer.

Adult: 47.00 EUR

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In Par is, depending on availability, you will be offer ed one of the below two cabar et:

Please no te bo th invo lve a pre-paid reservatio n. Cancellatio n within 24 ho urs will be subject to a 50% cancellatio n fee.

Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner - It’s wor ld famous for a r eason, and this is your chance to see the r eal-life

inspir ation behind the awar d-winning movie. This Par isian institution featur es 60 dancer s and enter tainer s with over

1,000 costumes to cr eate a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne dur ing this unfor gettable

soir ée at the or iginal Par isian Cabar et!

Adult: 192.00 EUR

La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner - Set in the hear t of Montmar tr e Distr ict and famous for the filming of ‘Emily in

Par is’ plus host to numer ous fashion events including Dolce & Gabbana, Chr istian Louboutin & Vivienne Westwood,

Nouvelle Eve is a must! Celebr ating 125 year s as one of the most elegant r evue theatr es in Par is, you will enjoy a

night of sumptuous sur r oundings, a la car te menu and a spar kling cabar et highlighting the spectacular Fr ench

Cancan.

(Open Thur sday Apr il 27th until Sat Oct 21st)

Adult: 160.00 EUR

Day 18 | Journey Home

Today bid adieu to your fellow tr aveller s and Tr avel

Dir ector at the end of your memor able holiday.

Meals: Br eakfast

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