Europe Highlights 12 Day Tour

• Travel to 6 countries–UK, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy
• Windsor Castle: Built in 11th century, one of the oldest castles in the world
• British Museum: with a wealth of world history and arts that made British proud
• Travel by Euro Star through English Channel from London to Paris
• Paris: to Arc-de Triomphe, Place De La Concorde & Champs-Ėlysées
• Louvre Museum: One of the best museums in the world, with many great masterpieces and timeless treasures that include Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory
• Château de Versailles was once the symbol of the political power. A fine example of 18^th century French architecture and art
• Lucerne: One of the most romantic cities, surrounded by mountains and beautiful Lake Lucerne
• Vaduz: The capital of Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in the world
• Innsbruck: located in the valley between high mountains
• Venice: a medieval town connected by canals (UNESCO World Heritage Site 1987)
• Pisa: Leaning Tower, one of the Seven Wonders of the world (UNESCO World Heritage Site 1987)
• Florence: The birthplace of Renaissance art (UNESCO World Heritage Site 1982)
• Rome: The eternal city (UNESCO World Heritage Site 1980/1990)
• Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
• Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience

★ Entrance Fee & Transportation Included

Today, we will take overnight flight to London, arrive the next day.

Upon arrival, we will take you to ★Windsor Castle, a medieval castle and royal residence in the English county of Berkshire. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. In 1936 Edward VIII, adopting the title of Duke of Windsor, following his abdication, and he married Wallis Simpson, an American socialite. They remained married until his death 35 years later.

Meal: Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses at hotel
Hotel: Millenium Copthorne Hotel At Chelsea London or similar

Full day city tour includes ★British Museum, contains vast collections of Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities. Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s residence, ★Westminster Abbey, where England’s kings & queens have been crowned & buried since 1066. ★Tower of London is steeped in history, served as both a castle and a prison in the past; they also have priceless treasures including the British Crown Jewels. Continue to House of Parliament, Big Ben, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square and London Bridge.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                               Lunch / Chinese Dim Sum
Hotel: Millenium Copthorne Hotel At Chelsea London or similar

After breakfast, we will take ★Eurostar train to Paris. Upon arrival, sightseeing tour will follow: to Arc-de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde & Eiffel Tower. Then visit the “King of Sun” palace of Louis XIV – ★ Versailles, this is a palace built on the basis of Louis XIII’s hunting lodge in 1668, with sunlight and royal garden outside the window.

Meal: Breakfast on Eurostar                Dinner / French Cuisine (escargot menu)
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur or similar

Today, we will visit world famous ★Louvre Museum, where you can see many great masterpieces and timeless treasures that include Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. Afternoon to Dijon visit a winery and dinner, overnight in Dijon.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                               Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Mercure Dijon Centre Clemenceau or similar

After breakfast, we will depart for Lucerne, Switzerland via wine country–Dijon for a brief stop. After arriving Lucerne, city tour will follow: to Chapel Bridge, the oldest wood bridge of Europe. Built in 14^th century, you can see many pictures of their city life in the 12^th century. Continue to Lion Monument, it is to commemorate the Swiss Guards who were killed in 1792 during the French Revolution. Later, you can walk around and explore this ancient city on your own.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                                 Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses at hotel
Hotel: Astoria Hotel Lucerne or similar

This morning we will depart for Mt. Titlis. You can take cable car (at your own expense) to enjoy spectacular views of glaciers and Swiss Alps or try the Titlis Cliff Walk(at your own expense) through a spectacular suspension bridge to see beautiful mountains. This afternoon, we will depart for Vaduz–the capital of Liechtenstein for brief stop, then continue to Innsbruck, where we will overnight here.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                                 Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Austria Trend Congress Hotel Innsbruc or similar

The Olympic Games was held twice (1964 & 1976) in Innsbruck. After breakfast, city tour will follow: to Maria-Theresien Blvd. St. Anna’s Column and Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), a landmark located in old town. The roof was decorated with 2738 fire-gilded copper tiles for Emperor Maximilian I to mark his wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza. Afternoon, depart for Venice, Italy.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                                 Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: NH Venezia Laguna Palace or similar

After breakfast, we will travel by boat to Murano, famous for its “Murano Glass”. They have been making crystal and glass since 10^th century. You will see a demonstration of glass-blowing and their show room full of beautiful glass wares. Later, return to Venice, city tour will follow: To San Marco Cathedral, Bridge of Sighs, Ponte del Rialto bridge, which is the oldest bridge across the canal. Continue to our next destination —Florence. Upon arrival, city tour will follow: to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore-the symbol of this magnificent city. To Piazza della Signoria, you will find Loggia dei Lanzi next to the piazza. It consists of wide arches open to the street and rest on clustered pilasters with Corinthian capitals. The Baptistery, you will see renowned “the Gates of Paradise” by Lorenzo Ghiberti.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                         Dinner / Florentine Steak, 3 courses
Hotel: Hilton Florence Metropole Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we will depart for Pisa and view the famed Leaning Tower, one of the most remarkable architectural structures in the world. Then to the marble Cathedral in the ‘Square of Miracles’. Afternoon, we will depart for Rome.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                                 Dinner / Chinese Cuisine, 8 dishes & 1 soup
Hotel: Occidental Aurelia Hotel By Barcelo Rome similar

After breakfast, sightseeing tour will follow, which includes magnificent ★St. Peter’s Cathedral. In the afternoon, we will explore Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, ★Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                              Dinner / Western Cuisine with show
Hotel: Occidental Aurelia Hotel By Barcelo Rome or similar

Today, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel