Day 1:
Arrive in London, England. Time at leisure today to rest before your adventure begins, or you may choose to set out on your own to discover London. At 6 pm, your Tour Director will be waiting for you and your family for some activities to help you get acquainted with your traveling companions. Then, a special WELCOME PARTY & DINNER at your hotel. (D)

Day 2:
Discover London & Ride the London Eye. Join your Local Guide on a traditional London double-decker bus for a memorable morning of sightseeing that includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. A special highlight is a “flight” on the LONDON EYE, the world’s tallest observation wheel with stunning views of the city. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Consider a visit to the Tower of London or to Windsor Castle. This evening maybe dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (B)

Day 3:
Travel the “Chunnel” to Paris, France & Go to the Top of the Eiffel Tower. This morning, transfer to the railway station to board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris. Later, ride the elevators to the TOP OF THE EIFFEL TOWER and delight in the spectacular views. (B,D)

Day 4:
Discover Paris & Visit Notre Dame Cathedral. Today with your Local Guide, explore the city where Remy, from the movie Ratatouille, discovered French cuisine. Admire some of the most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and visit NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, the setting for Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional excursions. (B)

Day 5:
TGV Train to Switzerland & Walking Tour of Lucerne. Travel by high-speed TGV TRAIN to Basel, Switzerland, where your motorcoach will be waiting to take you to German-speaking Lucerne with its sparkling lake and alpine scenery. A walking tour before dinner to stretch your legs and admire the LION MONUMENT, which commemorates the Swiss Guards who were killed during the French Revolution; the picturesque Old Town; and the famous 14th-century wooden-covered CHAPEL BRIDGE, originally constructed in 1332. (B,D)

Day 6:
Excursion to a Swiss Chocolate Confectionary. Journey to an original Swiss CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONARY, where you are also invited to try your skills at making this mouth-watering treat. The afternoon is free to relax, shop, explore Lucerne on your own, or take an optional excursion. (B)

Day 7:
Journey to Innsbruck, Austria with Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF via Vaduz in Liechtenstein. Drive to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, with an area of 61.8 square miles, the fourth-smallest country in Europe. After a break in its capital, Vaduz, continue on to Innsbruck. Enjoy an orientation walk through quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF, a 3-story balcony built to serve as a royal box where the emperor could sit in luxury and enjoy tournaments in the square below. (B,D)

Day 8:
Mozart’s Salzburg. Visit Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Guided sightseeing takes you through the historic center: admire MIRABELL GARDENS, where scenes from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music were filmed; the Great Festival Hall; and ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD. Later, there is time for an optional excursion to Hellbrunn Castle with its trick fountains. (B)

Day 9:
Excursion to Hohenwerfen Fortress & Falconry. Today, visit the 11th-century HOHENWERFEN FORTRESS, which is located atop a 508-foot-high rock. Take the diagonal elevator to the upper castle courtyard for a tour of the fortress and its grounds. The fortress is also home to the First Austrian Falconry Museum and the birds of prey nature trail. Here, watch and learn about traditional hunting methods using birds of prey during flight demonstrations by professional falconers. This evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 10:
Sightseeing in Munich, Germany & Try a Bavarian Brezel. Guided sightseeing in Munich includes an orientation drive featuring the Olympic Stadium with its 1,000-foot-high Television Tower and MARIENPLATZ with the famous Glockenspiel that chimes three times a day during summer, its life-size statues re-enacting a story from the 16th century. Also try a tasty Bavarian BREZEL. An optional dinner is available. (B)

Day 11:
Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle. Located in the Bavarian Alps on a hilltop overlooking the Hohenschwangau Valley, enjoy a guided visit of King Ludwig II’s magical NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE. The king’s fairytale refuge was the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Also marvel at vistas of the king’s childhood residence, Hohenschwangau Castle, located nearby. This evening, celebrate the success of your vacation at the included SEND-OFF CELEBRATION DINNER at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 12:
Munich. Auf Wiedersehen. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)