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Day 1
Arrive Frankfurt (Offenbach) |
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arrival at Frankfurt Airport you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Late this afternoon we enjoy an orientation
tour of Germany's financial centre, including the old town
known as the Römer. Later we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with
our Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach |
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Day 2 Frankfurt (offenbach)
- Rothenburg - Munich - Innsbruck |
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breakfast this morning, our first stop is at the medieval
town of Rothenburg. Here an orientation walking tour reveals
this Hansel and Gretel style town before time to explore and
maybe shop for wooden Christmas ornaments. Next on to
fun-loving Munich where an orientation tour shows us the
Olympic Stadium, Hofbraühaus and Marienplatz. Then our
journey takes us into Austria arriving at our hotel in
Innsbruck. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grauer Bar |
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Day 3
Innsbruck - Venice (Marcon) |
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Today's orientation tour of this
mountain-ringed city shows us the 'Golden Roof' and the
Wilten Basilica beneath the Olympic ski-jump. Next we enjoy
a spiralling drive up and across the Europa Bridge to the
Brenner Pass into Italy. Later, we continue our journey
through the Dolomites to magical Venice where we spend the
night. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel.
(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Antony Palace |
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Day 4 Venice (Marcon)
- Florence |
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morning we will savour the sights and sounds of this
Byzantine city on our included canal cruise by private
launch to St. Mark's Square. Here we view the Bridge of
Sighs, Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Basilica before
witnessing the ancient craft of Venetian glass-blowing.
Later, we make our way to Renaissance Florence where a
guided walking tour using our sophisticated audio system,
features the Cathedral, Signoria Square and visits the Santa
Croce Basilica. Tonight we will enjoy a dinner of local
specialities in a typical Trattoria (Buffet Breakfast /
Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Villa Gabriele D'Annunzio |
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Day 5 Florence -
Lucerne (2 nights) |
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morning time to shop for leather and gold and also to
discover a Hidden Treasure with your Tour Director. Then we
drive off towards the Alps, the Italian and Swiss Lake
Districts via Lugano and the St. Gotthard route as we make
our way to picturesque lakeside Lucerne for two nights.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Schiller |
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Day 6 Lucerne
oritention & leisure |
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orientation in this medieval town includes a visit to the
Lion Monument and a stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the
Jesuit Church. At leisure, why not take a trip by cable car
and cog railway up nearby Mount Pilatus for stunning Alpine
views? Then there is time to wander through the streets of
the Old Town and shop for Swiss watches and delicious
chocolates. This evening, after dinner at the hotel, perhaps
enjoy an optional folklore night out of yodelling and
flag-throwing! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) |
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Day 7
Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) |
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This morning after breakfast, we head to the French border
past Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line. From here
our journey continues into wine-producing Burgundy, to view
the Savigny-Lès-Beaune vineyards before arriving in lively
Paris. Your evening is free to do as you please so why not
enjoy one of Paris’ great cabaret shows? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Countyard Marriott |
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Day 8 Paris
sightseeing & at leisure |
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Enjoy views of the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral
and other great monuments on our guided sightseeing tour
this morning. We will see all the great sights of this
exciting city including the Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la
Concorde and the Champs Elysées. We will also ascend to the
second level of the Eiffel Tower by elevator, for
spectacular views over this superbly designed city. Then
time at leisure to relax or explore further and tonight we
enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our new found friends (Buffet
Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) |
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Day 9 Paris -
London |
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Time to bid 'au revoir' Paris as we transfer you to Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport for your return flight to America.
(Buffet Breakfast) |