Europe Discoveries » European Whirl 2010 (EWHI)

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12 Days from £1,550.00/ £129 per day

Tour Company:  Trafalgar » First Class Europe 2010
Trafalgar

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Join in London or Amsterdam. Leave in Paris or London.

Itinerary for: European Whirl 2010 (EWHI)

Europe Holland
Germany Austria
Italy England
Switzerland France
Amsterdam Cologne
Bonn Rhineland
Heidelberg Innsbruck
Venice Rome
Florence Lugano
Lucerne Paris

Day 1 - London – Amsterdam
We cross the Channel to Calais, in France, then on to Amsterdam where we see Dam Square, the Mint Tower and enjoy a canal cruise in a glass-topped boat, before enjoying a Welcome Drink.

Hotel: Novotel Amsterdam City

Day 2 - Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland
We drive via Arnhem, scene of the film ‘A Bridge too far’, into Germany and continue to Cologne to see the gothic cathedral before continuing to Boppard to take a scenic Rhine cruise. Then we continue to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Mercure Am Rathaus

Day 3 - Rhineland – Innsbruck
After breakfast, we head south and follow the Rhine Valley route. Then we drive through the southern picturesque region of Bavaria and finally our journey takes us into Austria, arriving at our hotel in Innsbruck. (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Grauer Bär

Day 4 - Innsbruck – Venice
Orientation shows us the Golden Roof and St. Jakob’s Cathedral. Then we enjoy an exhilarating drive across the Brenner Pass into Italy. Spectacular scenery continues as we travel along the Adige valley. On arrival in Venice we enjoy an included canal cruise to St. Mark’s Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. After a visit to a traditional glass-blowing factory, time at 
leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Antony

Day 5 - Venice – Rome (2 nights)
Today we head south across the Veneto plain, then cross the forested Apennine hills and cross through Tuscany and Umbria to reach the Eternal City of Rome. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Palazzo Carpegna (2 nights)

Day 6 - Rome sightseeing and at leisure
This morning our guided tour includes a visit to St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, views of the Forum and the mighty Colosseum, before there is time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7 - Rome – Florence
Today we head north to Florence where our guided tour includes the cathedral, baptistery, Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica and a Hidden Treasure! Then free time to sightsee further or to shop for fine leather and gold before we enjoy a Highlight Dinner together. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) 

Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Day 8 - Florence – Lugano – Lucerne (2 nights)
Today we travel north across the Apennines, pass by the northern commercial centre of Milan and continue to Swiss lakeside Lugano. Then we take the scenic alpine Gotthard route to Lucerne in central Switzerland. (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Grand Europe

Day 9 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure
Our orientation includes the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge. Then time to take a mountain excursion or shop for Swiss souvenirs. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 10 - Lucerne – Paris (2 nights)
This morning we cross the border into France and drive through wine-producing Burgundy. We continue northwards and later arrive in lively glittering Paris for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Holiday Inn La Villette

Day 11 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure
Our guided tour features the Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower, which we ascend to the second level. Then we have time at leisure to relax or explore further. Later, we enjoy a celebratory Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travellers in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 12 - Paris – London
This morning we cross the World War I battlefields before reaching Calais to board the Channel ferry to Dover and then drive back to London where our memorable European tour must come to an end. (Buffet breakfast)