Grand Tour of Europe 13 Day (No UK)
Summer 2019
- Travel to 9 countries–Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria & Italy
- Brussels: a medieval city with the grandest square in Europe
- Canal boat tour in Amsterdam: a unique way of discovering beautiful building, bridges and landmarks
- Cologne Cathedral: a great examples of Gothic and Neo-Gothic architecture in the world
- Luxembourg: Beautiful city in the heart of Europe with abundance of gardens and parks
- 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 18th 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 Brussels, arrive the next day.
Upon arrival, city tour will follow: to world famous Manneken-Pis statue and Grand Place with its splendid medieval guild halls. Continue to Amsterdam where we will overnight here.
Meal: Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses, Fish menu
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or similar
After breakfast, city tour will follow: Dam Square, the Palace. Shortly after, enjoy a ★canal cruise; you will discover unique monumental buildings and landmarks. Continue to ★Diamond Factory, where you will see how diamond is made. Continue to Cologne located in the western part of Germany. We will visit ★Cologne Cathedral, a masterwork of medieval Gothic architecture.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / German Pork Knuckle Cuisine
Hotel: NH Koeln Altstadt Hotel Cologne or similar
After breakfast, travel to Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe. Upon arrival, city tour will follow. Then, depart for our next destination Paris, France.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Paris Montmartre Sacre Corur or similar
After breakfast, city tour will follow: to Arc-de Triomphe, Place Concord & Eiffel Tower. In the afternoon, go to the west side of Paris, 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: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / French Cuisine (escargot menu)
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Paris Montmartre Sacre Corur or similar
After breakfast, 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 14th century, you can see many pictures of their city life in the 12th 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 Innsbruck 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 10th 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 or 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
Tour Fare include: 4-star hotel, Breakfast(11), Dinner(11), Transportation & Entrance Fee
Tour Fare exclude: Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary ，Tips (Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: Euro 10.00 per day), Visa Fee. Travel Insurance( If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US resident only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to aiport on the last day **
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
*Tour fare, air ticket, airport tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change base on fluctuation in price, please contact us for more info
