13 Days Europe Highlight Tours (EHT13)

Tour Type: Group
Tour Guide Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Featuring: Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom
Guaranteed Dates: 8/7, 8/14, 9/18, 9/22, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23
Hot Dates: 8/21
Departure: LAX / SFO / SEA / PDX / HOU / DFW
Summer: 7/16, 7/31, 8/07, 8/21, 9/03, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22

Day 1 - Home City - Rome
Depart from home city to Rome, the capital of Italy, today.

Day 2 - Rome (City Tour) - Vatican City
Rome is a city with unique blend of history, architecture and world famous monuments. Our flight arrive this magnificent city in the afternoon and a brief city tour will be arranged. Tourist spots include the Roma Forum, St Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum (outside), the Trevi Fountain, etc.
Meals: Dinner
Accomodations: Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia or similar

Day 3 - Rome - Florence (City Tour) - Pisa - Prato
Visit Florence after breakfast. Florence contains an exceptional artistic patrimony, glorious testimony to its secular civilization, and we should enjoy the artistic atmosphere by walking throughout the city. The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (entrance is optional) and Signoria Squares are two of the major spots you must visit. If time allows we should take a panoramic view from Michelangelo Square. Afterward we shall proceed to Pisa, the birth place of the famous physicist and philosopher Galileo Galilei. Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa upon arrival (entrance is optional), and then proceed to Prato for overnight. Enjoy the traditional spaghetti for dinner at hotel tonight.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Wall Art Hotel or similar

Day 4 - Prato - Venice (City Tour) - Verona
Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, due to the city being one of the world\\\'s greatest and most beautiful cities of art. An estimate at 2007, the city has an average of 50,000 tourists a day! We are going to visit her after breakfast. Upon arrival we shall proceed to St. Mark\\\'s Square by Water Taxi. Bridge of Signs (Ponte dei Sospiri), Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and the Church of St. Mark are some places you should not miss. Also visit the Basilica and witness a demonstration in a glass blowing factory. You may also ride on the famous Gondola on your own cost to cruise around the waterways if the weather situation permits! In the afternoon, continue our journey to Verona – the home of Shakespeare\\\'s “star-cross’d lovers”. We shall visit the Roman Arena and the Juliet\\\'s Balcony before enjoying dinner at a Chinese restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Holiday Inn Verona East or similar

Day 5 - Verona - Milan (City Tour) - St. Gottard Tunnel - Lucerne
After breakfast we begin our journey by heading to one of the world’s most famous shopping city – Milan! Visit Via Monte Napoleone, also the Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Shopping is the highlight in this afternoon, you may free to browse the city at your own leisure. Afterwards we shall continue our journey to Lucerne, Switzerland, via the St. Gottard Tunnel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Hotel Astoria or similar

Day 6 - Lucerne - Mt. Titlis - Dijon
Lucerne locates at North-Central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. After breakfast we begin our tour at the landmark of the city – the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) – designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen, the monument commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. Also visit the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke), which was built in 1333 to help defend the city. There are so many souvenir stores around the bridge that you should not miss. Afterward we should go to Engelberg and board the newly constructed revolving “Rotair”, an aerial cable car that delivers awesome 360-degree panoramic views of the snow-covered valleys, glaciers, lakes, forests, and mountains! When you reach the peak you must enjoy the stunning view of the Urner Alps from the viewing patio. In the later time we back on the road again and cross the France border to Dijon. As the capital of the Burgundy region, Dijon reigns over some of the best wine country in the world. Dijon is famous for its mustard too, which we shall enjoy a “pork tenderloin over mustard sauce” for tonight’s dinner.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Hotel Novotel Dijon Sud or similar

Day 7 - Dijon - Paris - Lourve Museum - Montmartre Hill
After breakfast proceed to the famous Lourve Museum to witness some the world’s most valuable arts, including “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo Da Vinci; the "Sarcophagus of the Spouses" which was crafted in 520 B.C.; and 35,000 pieces of other exhibitions from all around the world. Afterwards, continue our tour to Montmartre Hill, primarily known for the white-domed "Vincent Van Gogh". You may go on an optional River Seine cruise to discover the marvelous scenic view of Paris. We shall enjoy our dinner at a Chinese restaurant tonight.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Novotel La Defence Hotel or similar

Day 8 - Pairs (City Tour) - Shopping
After breakfast we shall head to the splendid Norte Dame de Paris, also known as Notre Dame Cathedral. It was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and its construction spanned the Gothic period. Its sculptures and stained glass show the heavy influence of naturalism, unlike that of earlier Romanesque architecture. Afterward we proceed to Champs Elysses (outside) and the Arc de Triomphe before enjoying an authentic French lunch. The rest of the day is free at leisure for further sightseeing or shopping in the stores areas and designer boutiques. You may also join an optional tour to Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles, one of the world’s grandest, with its spectacular ornamental gardens. In the evening, you may also participate an optional event to enjoy a colorful Parisian Cabaret Shows.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Accomodations: Novotel La Defence Hotel or similar

Day 9 - Paris - Luxembourg - Rhine Valley
The world’s only Grand Duchy, Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy neighboring Belgium, France, and Germany. Covering less than 1,000 square miles, Luxembourg is home to nearly 450,000 residents, with about a fifth of these individuals residing in or near Luxembourg City. After breakfast we shall visit this small country – stop by the Constitution Square and Adolphe Bridge for some beautiful scenic views, also shopping and enjoy lunch at the city center.  Afterward we drive to the Rhine Region, Germany, enjoy the stunning views of the castles and grape farms. A traditional German Knuckle dinner at a riverside restaurant will be served tonight.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Mercure Hotel Munich or similar
   
Day 10 - Rhine Valley - Cologne - Amsterdam (City Tour) - Canal Cruise
After breakfast we leave the beautiful Rhine Valley and proceed to Cologne (Köln), visit the world famous Cologne Cathedral. Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 and took, with interruptions, until 1880 to complete. It is 144.5m long, 86.5m wide and its towers are approximately 157m tall. The cathedral is one of the world\\'s largest churches and the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. The cathedral is a World Heritage Site, one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany, and Cologne\\'s most famous landmark, described by UNESCO as an "exceptional work of human creative genius".  Later we should enter Amsterdam – the capital of the Netherlands.  First we shall experience the making of the traditional Dutch wooden shoes, also witness the world’s famous windmills, and follow by a boat ride throughout the waterways. Dutch’s diamond cutting technique is one of the best in the world; we exclusively arranged a tour of one of these diamond factories.  Enjoy a Chinese dinner in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Courtyard Hotel Amsterdam or similar
   
Day 11 - Amsterdam - Brussels (City Tour) - Euro Star Train - London
We are going to head South to Brussels, Belgium, after breakfast. Situated between France and the Netherlands, Belgium encompasses all the best that Europe has to offer. Admire the stunning architecture dotting the quaint cobblestone squares. A brief city tour includes the Grand Place and the famous Manneken Pis statute is included. In the afternoon we shall take the Euro Star train towards London. Dinner at a Chinese restaurant with a specially arranged Roast Duck will be served upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Thistle Hotel London or similar
   
Day 12 - London (City Tour) - Changing of Guards - Shopping
After breakfast we start our London sightseeing tour, include the famous Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower Bridge, and Downing Street. You may also witness the world’s famous “Changing of Guards” ceremony in front of the Buckingham Palace if the ceremony is available. Enjoy a Hong Kong style Dimsum lunch afterward, the rest of the afternoon is free for your own leisure.  You may join an optional tour to the British Museum and London Tower, or stay shopping at the famous Oxford Street and Regent Street.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Accomodations: Thistle Hotel London or similar
   
Day 13 - London - Home City
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the hotel, and then we shall proceed to the airport for the homeward flight.  Wish you a pleasant trip. If you wish to stay behind at London or continuing your journey at other cities, we are able to make the arrangements for you, please let your service agent know when making reservation.
Meals: Breakfast

LAND + AIR:
Twin: $ 2999 / person
Child: $ 2549 / Person
Single Supplement: $ 899

SURCHARGE HIGH SEASON: $250 / person

SURCHARGE FUEL + TAX: $ 476 + $ 195

The above tour fares are based on US Dollar; “Fuel + Tax Surcharge” is only an estimate and will confirm upon ticket issuance.