DAY 1

London – Paris (2 Nights)
Meet your Travel Director and embark on your journey. From Dover see the White Cliffs as you cross the Channel to Calais. Continue through the Somme battlefields in northern France to the glittering capital city of Paris.
Hotel: Mercure La Defense
Meal:

DAY 2

Paris Orientation and Free Time
Admire the sights of Paris this morning including the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. The rest of your day is free to explore the city.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 3

Paris – Bordeaux
Travel to the Loire Valley and view the Château d’ Amboise where Joan of Arc passed through before her battle with the English. Arrive later in Bordeaux.
Hotel: Ibis Centre Meriadeck
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 4

Bordeaux – Biarritz – Lourdes
Head to the charming resort of Biarritz on the wild Atlantic coast before arriving in the pilgrim town of Lourdes.
Hotel: Mercure Imperial
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 5

Lourdes – Madrid (2 Nights)
Cross the border into Spain and pass by the city of Burgos en route towards the cosmopolitan capital city of Madrid.
Hotel: Occidental Este
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 6

Madrid Sightseeing and Free Time
See the Royal Palace and Plaza de España during your sightseeing with a Local Specialist. Later consider an excursion to Toledo.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 7

Madrid – Barcelona (2 Nights)
Travel through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the bustling city of Barcelona.
Hotel: Frontair Congress
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 8

Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time
This morning your Local Specialist shows you the sights including the Ramblas and the Sagrada Familia. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the city or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 9

Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights)
Cross over the foothills of the Pyrenees and continue through Provence before arriving on the French Riviera.
Hotel: Amarante Cannes
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 10

French Riviera and Free Time
Enjoy free time to explore the French Riviera. Relax on the beach, perhaps enjoy lunch at a pavement café or join take an Optional Experience to the glamorous hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 11

French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence
Visit the Principality of Monaco where you view the Royal residence. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa before arriving at your hotel near Florence.
Hotel: Miro
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 12

Florence – Rome (2 Nights)
Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city’s historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then, explore wonderful Florence with time to wander through its cobbled streets before arriving in the eternal city of Rome.
Hotel: Pinewood
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 13

Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica with your Local Specialist and see Michelangelo’s Pietá. View the Colosseum and see the ancient sites in Rome. In your free time consider a tour of the Sistine Chapel.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 14

Rome – Venice (2 Nights)
Traverse the Apennine Mountains and cross the Veneto plain before arriving in the Venice region.
Hotel: Villa Braida
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 15

Venice Orientation and Free Time
Enjoy a demonstration of glassblowing on Giudecca island with time to shop and explore. Marvel at the sights as you cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 16

Venice – Vienna (2 Nights)
Travel through spectacular scenery and cross into Austria and make your way to the imperial city of Vienna.
Hotel: Novum Prinz Eugen
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 17

Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time
Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of Vienna including the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards. Spend free time exploring or perhaps take an excursion to the vast Schönbrunn Palace.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 18

Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck
Arrive in Salzburg where you see Mozart’s birthplace as well as locations from the Sound of Music. In Innsbruck view the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
Hotel: Bon Alpina
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 19

Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2 Nights)
Visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Cross into Switzerland and traverse mountain passes to picturesque Sarnen.
Hotel: Krone Sarnen/Krone Giswil
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 20

Lucerne Orientation and Free Time
Your orientation tour includes the poignant Lion Monument and the 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge, with free time afterwards to shop for all things Swiss.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 21

Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland
Visit Heidelberg and see the impressive Renaissance castle overlooking the town. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Hotel: NH Weinheim
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 22

Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 Nights)
Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Rhine where you see steep vineyards and medieval castles. Arrive later in Amsterdam.
Hotel: Ibis Schiphol
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 23

Amsterdam Orientation and Excursion to Volendam
See the historic sights of Amsterdam, and visit a diamond polishing centre. In Volendam learn about the arts of cheese and clog making.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 24

Amsterdam – London
Pass through Belgium to Calais and board your ferry to Dover. Later arrive in London where your memorable holiday comes to an end.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

• Dover See the White Cliffs
• Paris Sightseeing including views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower
• Loire Valley View Château de Amboise
• Bordeaux Orientation of the city
• Biarritz Visit this seaside resort
• Lourdes View the basilica and join the torchlight procession
• Madrid Sightseeing with a Local Specialist. See Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España
• Barcelona Sightseeing with your Local Specialist. See the Ramblas, Paseo de Gracia and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Cathedral
• South of France Drive through Provence
• Cannes Visit the sophisticated film festival city
• Monaco Visit the Principality
• Pisa View the Leaning Tower
• Florence Visit the Renaissance city
• Rome Sightseeing with your Local Specialist. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica. View the Colosseum and the ancient sites
• Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark’s Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island
• Vienna Morning sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist. See the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards
• Salzburg Visit this charming city of music
• Innsbruck View the Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace
• Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz
• Lucerne Visit the Lion Monument
• Heidelberg View the castle
• Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine
• Amsterdam Orientation tour and visit a diamond-cutting factory. Excursion to Volendam

Dining Highlights

• 24 Buffet breakfasts
• 1 Full Breakfast
• 8 Three-course dinners

First class travel Highlights

• Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
• Luxury air-conditioned coach
• The services of a Local Host if you stay at Costsaver’s recommended London hotel
• Return ferry from Dover to Calais
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• Variety of Optional Experiences
• City orientation tours
• An expert Travel Director and a professional driver
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
• London airport transfers are available to purchase, conditions apply. See link below for airport transfer page