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Tour Name: Europe Delight 12 Days

Tour Code: OEF

Destination: London, Paris, Zurich, Lucerne, Mt. Titlis, Milan, Verona, Venice, Pisa, Lucca, Rome
Price: $2,520.00

Features:

Special Additions in 2007: Zurich, Verona

All four star hotel accommodations for your comfort:

London - Guoman Hotel (4)

Paris - Evergreen Laurel Hotel (4)

Lucerne - Astoria Hotel (4)

Venice - Sheraton Padova (4)

Lucca - Grand Hotel Guinigi (4)

Rome - Holiday Inn Eur Parco Dei Medici (4)

(Due to the 2007 Rugby World Cup in Paris, for all Sep & Oct groups, Paris hotel supplement will apply to bookings after 10th room)

Admission & fees included for your delight:

London - Windsor Castle, Tower of London

Paris - Versailles Palace, Louvre Museum

Knowledgeable tour director escorts the group throughout Europe

Specialist local guides added in highlited cities

American or buffet breakfast daily at hotel

Lunches and dinners included as specified in itinerary

Supremely comfortable Eurostar Bullet Train from London to Paris

Sightseeing tours by European air-conditioned tour coach with professional service of experienced drivers

Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no additional charge to you if full payment is received at least 60 days prior to departure

If final payment is not received 60 days prior to departure, or reservation is made inside 60 days prior to departure, air supplement is subject to apply

Day 1. Hometown - London
We depart USA for London, the capital city of England. Overnight on board.

Day 2. London
Upon arrival at London, we immediately start the sightseeing tour with a visit to the State Apartments of Windsor Castle, one of the oldest continuously inhabited royal residence in the world and the weekend home of Queen Elizabeth. We check in to our luxury hotel perfectly located by the famous Tower Bridge of River Thames. The rest of the day is free for us at leisure. If you desire, you may stroll along the river and enjoy the fantastic views of London from the Tower Bridge. (D)

Day 3. London
This morning after breakfast we start our city tour with a visit to the Tower of London. Founded nearly a millennium ago and expanded upon over the centuries since, the Tower of London has been a fortress, a royal residence and state prison. We see the exhibition of the Crown Jewels and also the freightless ravens outside the tower. Later, a panoramic drive shows us the city including the Parliament Building, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Photo stops in front of the Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey are arranged. (B)

Day 4. London - Eurostar Train - Paris (France)

Take the fast and comfortable Eurostar Bullet Train from Waterloo to Paris. The journey is about two and a half hours. After arriving at Paris, the rest of the day is free. You may shop at the world famous Lafayette Department Store or just sit at an outdoor cafe and watch the world go by, or perhaps take an optional tour of River Seine Cruise. (B)

Day 5. Paris
A morning drive outside the city takes us to Versailles Palace, once the pride of France and the envy of many monarchs in Europe. Later, we visit the Louvre Museum to see some of the most famous works of art in its incomparable collection. A scenic drive of the city shows us in all the other famous landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, the Opera House, Place De La Concord, Champs Elysees, and Arc De Triomphe. (B, D)

Day 6. Paris - Zurich (Switzerland) - Lucerne
A leisurely drive to Lucerne offers scenes of the rural beauties of France and Switzerland: vineyards, rolling farmlands, forest, pastures, and villages. Before arriving at Lucerne for dinner, a stop and an orientation tour at Zurich is planned. Tonight, you may want to take a walk from the hotel to the center of the town Lucerne. Perhaps have some shopping or have a drink in one of the outdoor cafe (B, D)

Day 7. Lucerne – Mt. Titlis - Lucerne
Our morning sightseeing tour takes us to the ancient Kapell Bridge and the Lion Monument. Walk along the shores of the lovely Lake Lucerne or on the wooden Kapell Bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to shop for Swiss watches and other Swiss specialties. If you desire, you may take the optional tour up to the top of Mt. Titlis by cable car for a fantastic bird’s eye view of the surrounding snow covered peaks. (B)

Day 8. Lucerne - Milan (Italy) - Verona - Venice
Travel south to Milan, the center of fashion and design in Italy. Our city orientation tour takes us to the Cathedral, La Scala, and the Da Vinci Statue. Proceed to Verona. If time permits, an orientation tour will show us around the city filled with history and numberous attractions. The most famous attraction in town and travelers should not miss out is Juliet’s house. Continue driving to perhaps the most enchanting city in Italy, Venice, for dinner and overnight accommodation. (B, L)

Day 9. Venice - Pisa - Lucca
Our sightseeing tour of Venice includes the St. Mark’s Basilica, the Magical Piazza St. Marco, and the Bridge of Sighs. If you desire, you may want to take an unforgettable gondola ride and see the Grand Canal from the best vantage point. Continue traveling to Pisa to see the world renowned Leaning Tower in the afternoon. We stay in Lucca for overnight. (B, L)

Day 10. Lucca - Florence - Rome
Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and a city built by many geniuses. A walking tour shows us the famous landmarks: the Duomo, the Bronze Doors of the Baptistery called the “Door of Paradise”, and the 13C Santa Croce Basilica, Signoria Square. We also have an opportunity to shop in a major leather factory outlet store. Later in the afternoon, we arrive at the enchanting city, Rome. (B, L)

Day 11. Rome
In Rome, you can feel the uninterrupted flow of the ages from the classical era of the ancient Romans to the contemporary life being lived in centuries old settings. First of all, we go to Vatican where we visit St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica. Of course, later, our tour takes us to the eternal Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Constantine’s Triumphal Arch, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. Some free time will be given to walk around and shop for the famous Italian goods on Via Condotti. (B)

Day 12. Rome - USA
Our European 12-days tour is at an end as we board our homebound flight to the USA. (B)

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