Europe » Cosmopolitan Europe (5151T)

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Join London, Dover or Brussels, leave Paris, Dover or London

Departs	Returns	Price
Sat 18 Feb 2012	Sat 03 Mar 2012	£1109
Sat 10 Mar 2012	Sat 24 Mar 2012	£1185
Sat 24 Mar 2012	Sat 07 Apr 2012	£1185
Sat 31 Mar 2012	Sat 14 Apr 2012	£1225

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Itinerary for: Cosmopolitan Europe (5151T)

Brussels	Rhine cruise
Würzburg	Nuremberg
Prague	Vienna
Rome	Florence
Lucerne	Paris

DAY 1: UK - Channel crossing - Brussels.

Join your tour by travelling on our free coach service from London for your Channel crossing to the Continent, where you will be met by your tour director and transferred to Brussels for one night. An optional sightseeing trip this evening will include the varied sights of Brussels.

DAY 2: Brussels - Rhine cruise - Würzburg.

Today, journey into Germany and to the shores of the mighty Rhine for an afternoon's scenic river cruise past medieval hilltop castles, charming villages, terraced vineyards and the Lorelei Rock. Later, continue to Würzburg, set on the banks of the Main River and famed for its baroque architecture, for one night. (B, D)

DAY 3: Würzburg - Nuremberg - Prague.

Start today with a short visit to the historic city of Nuremberg, restored to its original glory after World War II and home to Gothic churches, ancient medieval ramparts and elegant patrician houses. Later, continue by way of the Pilsen, famed for its beer production, to the Czech capital Prague, for one night. (B)

DAY 4: Prague - Vienna.

Tour Prague with a local guide on an included city sightseeing trip this morning, taking in highlights such as the National Theatre, old town hall and Astronomical Clock. This afternoon journey through the heart of Bohemia to Moravia and continue across the border into Austria for two nights in its splendid capital, Vienna. (B)

DAY 5: Vienna.

Enjoy the charm and elegance of cosmopolitan Vienna today. Start with an included city sightseeing tour with a local guide and view the State Opera, Hofburg, Parliament, and Town Hall before admiring the spectacular interior of St Stephen's Cathedral. This afternoon, why not join the optional trip to Schönbrunn Palace? (B)

DAY 6: Vienna - Lake Wörth - Venice area.

Admire breathtaking scenery as you journey across Austria to Velden, set on beautiful Lake Wörth, for a short visit. Later, continue across the border into Italy and to the Venice area for two nights. (B)

DAY 7: Venice.

Set like a jewel in its own lagoon, Venice has a dreamlike quality. Enjoy the included sightseeing canal boat ride followed by a short orientation of this fascinating city and a chance to watch Venetian glass blowers fashion their delicate objects just as they did centuries ago. (B, D)

DAY 8: Venice area - Assisi - Rome.

Start early today and drive across the Po Delta to the Apennines, an area dotted with villages perched high on steep mountain sides. Continue to Assisi, the birthplace of the mystical St Francis, where you can marvel at the magnificent Basilica before heading to Rome for two nights. This evening join the optional Rome by night excursion. (B)

DAY 9: Rome.

The 'Eternal City', Rome is a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and absolutely unique. Today's included sightseeing trip with a local guide starts in St Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)

DAY 10: Rome - Florence area.

This morning enjoy an optional visit to the Vatican Museum before heading through the Tuscan countryside to the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. Late this afternoon, enjoy an included guided walking tour of the city's highlights. Overnight in the Florence area. (B, D)

DAY 11: Florence area - Lugano - Lake Lucerne area.

Journey into Switzerland and head to picturesque Lake Lugano, an area bordered by misty mountains and old Italianate towns. After time to admire the views, continue amidst glorious alpine scenery to the shores of lovely Lake Lucerne for two nights in the area. (B, D)

DAY 12: Lucerne.

Explore Lucerne this morning. Visit the covered wooden bridge and Lion Monument - a masterful stone sculpture in honour of the heroic Swiss guard of Louis XVI. Don't miss an optional cable car ride to the summit of Mount Titlis for spectacular views of the Alps. (B, D)

DAY 13: Lake Lucerne area - Paris.

Journey through the Swiss canton of Aargau, an area laden with woodland lakes, rich green pastures and picturesque chalets of rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers, before reaching France. Drive amidst some of France's most famous vineyards to Paris for two nights, arriving in time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B)

DAY 14: Paris.

Spend a full day in this magnificent city - renowned throughout the world for its fashion, art, museums, and delicious food. Today's included sightseeing trip with a local guide takes in many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Boulevard St Germain and the Eiffel Tower to name just a few. (B)

DAY 15: Paris - Channel crossing - UK.

Say farewell to Paris and head to the Channel port where your tour ends. After a short Channel crossing, join your coach service to London. (B)

Accommodation on Tour

Brussels: NH Brussels Airport or NH Brussels Centre (4*); Würzburg: Novotel (4*); Prague: Clarion (4*); Vienna: Airo Tower (4*); Venice area: Poppi at Mira (4*); Rome: Buenos Aires (3*); Florence area: Europa at Signa (3*); Lake Lucerne area:Hirschen at Fluelen (3*); Paris: Campanile Berthier (2*).

25 EUR	Name: EVENING CITY SIGHTSEEING Location: BRUSSELS Details: See the main sights of this city which has something for all tastes and interests. Visit the beautiful Grand Place with its 17th century guild houses. End the evening with a visit to a typical Brussels historical cafe to enjoy a glass of old fashioned Belgian beer.
30 EUR	Name: PANORAMA AND KRIZIK'S FOUNTAINS Location: PRAGUE Details: First enjoy a visit to Strahov monastery where you will appreciate a spectacular view over the whole of Prague and the Moldau River. Then continue to a typical Czech pub where you will taste the famous Prague dark beer. You will end your evening at the Krizikova Fountains, a well known outdoor spectacle where the fountains and the sound of the cascading water is synchronised with music and lights.
40 EUR	Name: KURSALON WALTZ SHOW Location: VIENNA Details: The Vienna Kursalon was built between 1865 and 1867 in the style of the Italian Renaissance. After two years of restoration the Kursalon sparkles in renewed splendour, inviting audiences to experience the musical pleasures that have thrilled visitors since the famed Promenade Concerts of the Strauss brothers. Enjoy the unique Viennese ambience and partake of this wonderful musical journey through time.
40 EUR	Name: SCHONBRUNN PALACE AND GARDENS Location: VIENNA Details: A guided tour of part of the magnificent palace of Schonbrunn, which was the summer residence of the Austrian Emperors for nearly 150 years. It was built between 1695 and 1749 with over 100 rooms and beautiful gardens. End the tour with free time in the main gardens.
42 EUR	Name: EVENING IN THE VIENNESE WOODS Location: VIENNA Details: A visit to Vienna is incomplete without seeing one of its famous wine villages. Enjoy typical vintner's fare and taste Heurigen (new wine). With musicians to entertain you, this is a convivial, and jovial evening.
40 EUR	Name: GONDOLA SERENADE Location: VENICE Details: This is one of the highlights of any European holiday - a gondola ride through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, and past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas.
25 EUR	Name: DISCOVER THE VENETIAN LAGOON Location: VENICE Details: By private boat cross the lagoon to the picturesque fishing island of Burano with its gaily painted houses. See lace makers at work; then there's time to explore this unforgettable island on your own before returning to Venice.
55 EUR	Name: VENETIAN NIGHT OUT AND DINNER Location: VENICE Details: Enjoy a motorboat ride along the impressive Giudecca Canal with a commentary of the most important sights. A leisurely walk to St. Mark's Square, passing famous buildings, small bridges and inner canals, will take you to a typical Venetian restaurant for an aperitif before your four-course dinner including wine, mineral water and coffee.
52 EUR	Name: TREASURES OF ROME BY NIGHT AND DINNER Location: ROME Details: A night tour including some of the city's fountains and majestic squares: Piazza Barberini, Triton Fountain, Via Veneto, Villa Borghese, and Trevi Fountain. Finish the evening with a meal in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music included.
38 EUR	Name: THE CATACOMBS Location: ROME Details: The early Christians created the Catacombs, a network of underground corridors, during centuries of persecution by the Romans. Included visit to St. Paul's Outside the Walls.
50 EUR	Name: CASTELLI ROMANI WITH DINNER Location: ROME Details: Drive through the ancient villages in the Alban Hills, a landscape of rare beauty, myths, legends and history. Take pictures of the Pope's summer residence, Castel Gandolfo. Then to Frascati where one of the famous local white wines is included with your dinner in a tavern.
47 EUR	Name: TIVOLI WITH DINNER Location: ROME Details: Tivoli is infinitely rich from all points of view, and its enchanting Villa d'Este gardens are undeniably one of the masterpieces of the Italian water gardens and UNESCO world heritage site. Europe. (Entrance fee not included). Enjoy dinner with wine accompanied by music in a local restaurant.
52 EUR	Name: VATICAN MUSEUM AND SISTINE CHAPEL Location: ROME Details: A tour around the Vatican museums to admire the beautiful tapestry gallery and the Sistine Chapel with masterpieces by Botticelli and Signorelli. See the "Genesis" and Michelangelo's "Last Judgement".
45 EUR	Name: SWISS FOLKLORE EVENING Location: LUCERNE Details: Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alp horn, but those you will meet at your after-dinner folklore party are real experts. They entertrain you with merry melodies on the accordation and traditional dances, while you sample cheese fondue and a drink of your choice.
22 EUR	Name: SCENIC LAKE CRUISE Location: LUCERNE Details: An hour's guided cruise on the most beautiful lake in Switzerland gives you an introduction to this lovely city from a completely different aspect. With its many bays, it offers superb panoramas of the surrounding landscape. The area is rich in historical associations, particularly the William Tell legend.
60 EUR	Name: MOUNT TITLIS Location: LUCERNE Details: Drive to Alpine Engelberg to take the Titlis-Rotair, the world's first revolving cable car, up to 10,000 feet where eternal snow resists even the summer sun. A panoramic view all the way up with 360 degree vistas of glaciers and icefalls. Also on the agenda is a visit to the Ice Grotto.
7 EUR	Name: THE TITLIS ICE FLYER Location: LUCERNE Details: An extension to the Mount Titlis excursion, the Ice Flyer is a chair lift, specially equipped to protect from wind, snow and rain. The 2,460 foot journey lasts six minutes and you can enjoy an absolutely unique and unforgettable ride just a few feet above the Titlis Glacier.
23 EUR	Name: ENGELBERG ONLY Location: LUCERNE Details: Spend a few hours in this panoramic village at the foot of Mount Titlis: a well-known Alpine resort, where you could shop in the bazaars and enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine in a typical restaurant.
65 EUR	Name: CABARET SHOW Location: PARIS Details: A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to a typical cabaret show. A magical evening, either at the Nouvelle Eve situated in the heart of Pigalle or at the Paradis Latin built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel or at the Lido de Paris located on the famous Champs Elysees. A glass of champagne is served during the show.
60 EUR	Name: VERSAILLES-SUN KING'S PALACE (MON-FRI) Location: PARIS Details: Historic Versailles is the beautiful, restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every day except Mondays and bank holidays.On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
65 EUR	Name: VERSAILLES-SUN KING'S PALACE (SAT-SUN) Location: PARIS Details: Historic Versailles is the beautiful restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every day except Mondays and bank holidays.On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
57 EUR	Name: FAREWELL DINNER AND MONTMARTRE Location: PARIS Details: Start the evening with a visit to Montmartre, the heart of Bohemian Paris, with time to see the Sacre-Coeur Church. After a panoramic view of the city, enjoy a memorable four-course dinner with an aperitif and wine.

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Departs	Returns	Price
Sat 18 Feb 2012	Sat 03 Mar 2012	£1109
Sat 10 Mar 2012	Sat 24 Mar 2012	£1185
Sat 24 Mar 2012	Sat 07 Apr 2012	£1185
Sat 31 Mar 2012	Sat 14 Apr 2012	£1225
Sat 07 Apr 2012	Sat 21 Apr 2012	£1225
Sat 14 Apr 2012	Sat 28 Apr 2012	£1225
Sat 21 Apr 2012	Sat 05 May 2012	£1249
Sat 28 Apr 2012	Sat 12 May 2012	£1249
Sat 05 May 2012	Sat 19 May 2012	£1249
Sat 12 May 2012	Sat 26 May 2012	£1249
Sat 19 May 2012	Sat 02 Jun 2012	£1249
Sat 26 May 2012	Sat 09 Jun 2012	£1249
Sat 02 Jun 2012	Sat 16 Jun 2012	£1249
Sat 09 Jun 2012	Sat 23 Jun 2012	£1249
Sat 16 Jun 2012	Sat 30 Jun 2012	£1249
Sat 23 Jun 2012	Sat 07 Jul 2012	£1249
Sat 30 Jun 2012	Sat 14 Jul 2012	£1249
Sat 07 Jul 2012	Sat 21 Jul 2012	£1249
Sat 14 Jul 2012	Sat 28 Jul 2012	£1249
Sat 18 Aug 2012	Sat 01 Sep 2012	£1249
Sat 25 Aug 2012	Sat 08 Sep 2012	£1249
Sat 01 Sep 2012	Sat 15 Sep 2012	£1249
Sat 08 Sep 2012	Sat 22 Sep 2012	£1249
Sat 15 Sep 2012	Sat 29 Sep 2012	£1249
Sat 22 Sep 2012	Sat 06 Oct 2012	£1215
Sat 29 Sep 2012	Sat 13 Oct 2012	£1215
Sat 06 Oct 2012	Sat 20 Oct 2012	£1215
Sat 13 Oct 2012	Sat 27 Oct 2012	£1215
Sat 20 Oct 2012	Sat 03 Nov 2012	£1215
Sat 27 Oct 2012	Sat 10 Nov 2012	£1115
Sat 03 Nov 2012	Sat 17 Nov 2012	£1115
Sat 10 Nov 2012	Sat 24 Nov 2012	£1115
Sat 17 Nov 2012	Sat 01 Dec 2012	£1115
Mon 17 Dec 2012	Mon 31 Dec 2012	£1175