Central Europe |
11 days / 10 nights
Day 1 Rome Arrival
Arrive at the airport and transfer to hotel
Day 2 Rome
Have a tour dedicated to the Vatican Museums, which house over 9 miles of the most extensive collection of art in the world. See the Sistine chapel, ceiling by Michelangelo and the Raphael Rooms. Later, visit the St.Peter’s church and end in the superb square designed by Bernini. In the afternoon visit the three important churches - Basilica of St. Mary Major, St. John in Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls.
Day 3 Rome –Pisa ( 350km/5h) - Siena ( 120km/2h)
Transfer toPisa for photo stop at one of the wonders of the world- the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Proceed to Siena
Day 4 Siena – Florence ( 70km/1h30min)
Visit the architectural wonders of this beautiful town, including the Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Domenico where the rests of St. Catherine are kept and Piazza del Campo where the "Palio" is held every year.in the evening transfer to Florence. Enjoy your drive to the Renaissance City of Florence. Tour gives you a panoramic view of Piazzale Michelangelo. See the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and Santa Croce. Shop for exquisite workmanship in leather and gold
Day 5: Florence– Milan (300km/4h)
Enjoy a drive to the fashion capital of the world- Milan, Italy. Start off at the gorgeous Duomo, a huge and ornate gothic structure and one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Then stroll over to nearby Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, maybe one of the most aesthetically pleasing shopping malls on the planet. Its impressive 19th-century glass ceiling is worth a look in and of itself. After walking through the Galleria, stop in front of La Scala, the city's main opera house and one of the most renowned in Europe. Built in the late 18th century, La Scala has seen a who's who of famed composers and musicians in the last 200 years. Head over to the trendy and cool Brera district, crammed with funky boutiques, trendy bars and hip restaurants. Home to the city's Bohemian set, the neighborhood's streets are picturesque and make for a pleasant stroll. Eventually, you'll find yourself at imposing Sforza Castle, where you can take some time to admire the late-medeival fortress.
Day 6: Milan – Lucerne (250km/4h)
Transfer to Lucerne
Day 7 Lucerne – Mt Titlis – Lucerne (50km/1h)
Enjoy a city tour of Lucerne famous landmarks. Shop for famous fine Swiss watches. Then drive to Mt Titlis (more than 10.000 ft above sea level) and admire its eternal snow. Enjoy a revolving cable car ride. Have fun while playing with the snow.
Day 8 Lucerne – Paris ( 680km/9h)
Long drive to Paris
Day 9 Paris – Versailles – Paris
On your Paris City Tour you will learn about the history of Paris as you admire the city's squares, bridges, avenues and buildings, including Opera, Concorde, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Bastille square and modern opera house, Notre Dame Cathedral.In the afternoon Have a half day tour visiting of the majestic Palace of Versailles, one of the world's grandest historical museums. Discover the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen's Chamber and learn more about France's history.
Day 10 Paris – Loire Valley – Paris (240km/3h)
Spend the day visiting some of the Loire Valley's most famous Renaissance châteaux. Visit the majestic Château de Chambord, surrounded by one of the largest forest parks in Europe, the charming Château de Chenonceau, built across the River Cher, and why not the private, atmospheric Château de Cheverny. Experience what life was like during the Renaissance period in these stunning properties that once accommodated the courts of the Kings of France.
Day 11 Paris Departure
Departure transfer ot airport
Option 1 Extension to Amsterdam- add night with overnight in brussels
Day 11 Paris – Brussels (300km/4h) – Amsterdam ( 200km/3h)
Transferto Brussels. The thriving capital, where your orientation features the Rue Royale, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, and St. Michael Cathedral. Continue on foot and enter GRAND'PLACE to admire its baroque guild houses and the gothic Town Hall. You cannot leave Brussels without touching the statue of Everard t'Serclaes, a 14th-century hero, for good luck, and taking pictures of the tiny but world-famous statue of Manneken Pis. Transfer to Amsterdam.
Day 12 Amsterdam
Enjoy one day in Amsterdam. Visit the Westerkerk, one of the oldest churches, built in Dutch Renaissance style. Enjoy the view of the world-famous Concertgebouw, the city's premier classical music venue. Continue on to Ann Frank House and learn more about the terrible circumstances the Jewish teenager had to endure to survive World War II. Visit one of the oldest diamond factories Coster Diamonds. Get to know some of the winning formulas of Heineken in its museum. Enjoy a canal cruise and get a different view on the city
Day 13 Amsterdam Departure
Departure transfer to airport
Option 2 Extension to London
Day 11 Paris – London ( Train)
Transfer to train station, take train to London. Upon Arrival transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 12 London
Admire the Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen. Get a magnificent view of the city from London Eye, one of the world largest observation wheels, situated on the South Bank of the Thames. Continue to Piccadilly Circus, one of the most photographed sights in London. Get to the Trafalgar Square and then to the famous Big Ben. Be impressed by Tower of London, the original royal fortress by the Thames. Visit Madame Tussauds Museum and enjoy the waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and famous murderers
Day 13 London – Stonehenge (140km/2h)– Bath (50km/1h) – London ( 180km/3h)
Visit one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world - a ‘must see’ during any stay in Britain. With more than 5000 years of history, Stonehenge remains one of the world’s great unsolved mysteries. The monument endures as a source of inspiration and fascination and, for many, a place of worship and celebration. Stonehenge now has a transformed visitor experience, with a new world class visitor centre, housing permanent and temporary exhibitions, plus a spacious shop and cafe. At the stone circle a sense of context and dignity is returned to the monument; Stonehenge now reunited with it’s ancient approach, the Avenue, and the surrounding landscape open for exploration. Visit Bath. With over 2000 years of history, and elegant honey-coloured Georgian houses, no other city can rival its breathtaking architecture. We see the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Assembly Rooms, and delightful Pulteney Bridge. We also learn how the Romans arrived in Bath in the 1st Century, discovered Britain’s only existing hot water springs, and built a bathing complex. It now stands as Britain’s greatest memorial to the Roman era.
Day 14 London Departure
Departure transfer to airport