Discover Europe (11N 12D) Tour

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history.

Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The bilingual capital, Brussels, has ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and elegant art-nouveau buildings.

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city's 17th-century "Golden Age."

Germany is a Western European country with a landscape of forests, rivers, mountain ranges, and the North Sea beaches. It has over 2 millennia of history. Berlin, its capital, is home to art and nightlife scenes, the Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to WWII. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and beer halls, including the 16th-century Hofbräuhaus. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, houses the European Central Bank.

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.

Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s "David" and Brunelleschi's Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL PARIS

Meet upon arrival at Paris Airport and transfer to your Hotel. Check in at Hotel by 1400 Hrs. Rest of the day free at leisure. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight at Hôtel Saint-Charles (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.

: Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 2: PARIS

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Half Day Guided Panoramic City Tour of Paris. This excursion will enable you to discover Paris from three different viewpoints. The first being a one and a half hour drive in the City. Second is a Boat Cruise down the Seine (Admission Included), taking you back through 2000 years of Parisian history. Finally, the third is an elevator ride up to the 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower (Admission Included), for a breathtaking panoramic view. The excursion will end at the Eiffel Tower. Later there will be time for shopping. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 3: PARIS

Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for a Guided Tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles (Admission Included). The Palace of Versailles covers an area of over 721,000 square feet and has more than 700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to see the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartments, with seven rooms each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.) and the Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom. Also, admire the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, a unique room in which guests were received and impressed. Enjoy your free time strolling through the Gardens of Versailles and admire the 386 works of art (including more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and trees. During the Summer months, a range of activities is organized, such as the Grandes Eaux Musicales, when the fountains are made to dance to music. Overnight at Hotel.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 4: PARIS - BRUSELLS - AMSTERDAM (approx 533km/7hr)

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Brussels. Arrive & proceed to a Short Orientation Tour of Brussels. Later proceed to Amsterdam. Arrive & check into Hotel. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight at Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Schiphol (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 5: AMSTERDAM

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Half Day Guided Panoramic City Tour of Amsterdam. Past and present, Trade and Leisure, Religion and coffee shops, diamonds and beer, all flourish together in splendid Amsterdam. On this extensive Bus Excursion, we will show you the whole variety of impressions Amsterdam has to offer. From the Monuments in the Center, you will be led to live in the latest Quarters, designed for the future, with a blink to the past. A picture stop at a Windmill and in the area of Modern Architecture is included. The Diamond Factory commemorates Amsterdam's wealthy past. Also included within the City tour is a Canal Cruise (Admission Included). Later Visit Madurodam (Admission Included). Overnight at Hotel.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 6: AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE - FRANKFURT (approx 453km/6hr)

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Frankfurt via a visit to Cologne. Arrive & proceed to Half-day Guided tour Frankfurt. Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von.
Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Later transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Goethe Hotel & Restaurant Messe (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 7 : FRANKFURT - MUNICH (approx 393km/5hrs)

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Munich. Arrive & proceed to Half day Guided tour of Munich. Some of the highlights of the tour are Odeonsplatz, the Opera, Maximilian Street, the Food Market, Stachus, the Pinakotheken, Nymphenburg Castle, Neuhausen, Olympia Park, Schwabing, the English Garden, Haidhausen. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Later transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Seibel (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 8 : MUNICH - ZURICH (approx 316km/5hrs)

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Zurich. Arrive & proceed to Visit Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, on a half-day trip from Zurich. After a photo stop at the wonderful medieval Laufen Castle, arrive at the waterfall for an hour of sightseeing. If watching the thundering falls from dry land isn’t spectacle enough, you can take an optional boat ride to the middle of it, and see the waters crash down around you from a rock. Then explore a beautiful city. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Oerlikon Inn (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 9 : ZURICH - LUCERNE (approx 52km/1hrs)

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Lucerne. Arrive & take a Mount Titlis (Admission Included). First, see top Lucerne attractions on a guided walking tour and enjoy some free time in this charming city. Explore Lucerne with a guide and on your own and see landmarks including the Lion Monument and Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge). Travel to Mt Titlis in the Swiss Alps and take a revolving cable car to the summit to see ice boulders and crevasses. Take an exciting chairlift ride on the Ice Flyer or slide down the Glacier Park snow slide. Walk over Europe's highest suspension bridge for more phenomenal views from Mt Titlis. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Businesshotel Lux (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 10: LUCERNE - VENICE – PADOVA (approx. 552km/6hr 30mins)

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Venice. Arrive & proceed to Half Day Guided Panoramic Walking Tour of Venice. You will proceed to the island by Water Taxi (Included). This interesting tour is centered around the history of St. Mark's Square and its main monuments. We will be visiting the St. Mark's Basilica with its marble and mosaics, and the Ducal Palace where the old Republic of Venice exercised their political and commercial powers in the Doge Palace. Next, we will cross the Bridge of Sighs arriving at the famous Venice Jail. You will proceed to the mainland by Water Taxi (Included).
Then proceed to Padova. Arrive & transfer for Dinner at the Restaurant. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Casa A Colori (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.

: Breakfast, Dinner
: Tourist Class Hotel

DAY 11 : PADOVA - MILAN (approx. 253km/4hrs)

Breakfast at Hotel. Today morning we will proceed to Milan. Arrive & proceed to Half Day Guided City Tour of Milan. Milan, a metropolis in Italy's northern Lombardy region, is a global capital of fashion and design. Home to the national stock exchange, it’s a financial hub also known for its high-end restaurants and shops. The Gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and the Santa Maria Delle Grazie convent, housing Leonardo da Vinci’s mural “The Last Supper,” testify to centuries of art and culture. Evening transfer for Dinner at Restaurant. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Nuovo Metrò (Tourist Class Hotel) or similar.