• Escorted by a professional Tour Director (hosted by Insight staff in London)
• Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
• London Airport arrival transfer Day 2 and departure transfer Day 31

Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Rome (DA)
• 2 Continental (CB), 1 Full Breakfast (B) & 26 enhanced or Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 8 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

31 Days ~ England ~ France ~ Spain ~ Italy ~ Austria ~ Liechtenstein
Switzerland ~ Germany ~ Holland ~ Belgium

Tour Pace
This tour is well planned. Nearly all stops are two nights in duration with only a small number of single night stops. As it is a long tour, there is a relaxing three-day break in Rome in the middle of the itinerary.

DAY 1 – SAT – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to London.

DAY 2 – SUN – ARRIVE LONDON
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transferred to your London tour hotel.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.

DAY 3 – MON – LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Your half day sightseeing tour shows you Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is at leisure to explore or shop. (B)

DAY 4 – TUE – LONDON – PARIS
Leave London and cross the Channel to Calais. View the Vimy Ridge Memorial en route to Paris where you can enjoy a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Paris Rive Gauche. (CB)

DAY 5 – WED – PARIS SIGHTSEEING
With a guide, see Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower and visit Napoleon’s tomb. (BB)

DAY 6 – THU – PARIS – BORDEAUX
Visit the magnificent Château of Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. Continue through the famous vineyards to Bordeaux au Lac.
Hotel: Sofitel Aquitania. (BB,D)

DAY 7 – FRI – BORDEAUX – LOURDES
Drive to the little market town of Lourdes which has become a pilgrimage place of world renown. Visit the miraculous Grotto, drink the spring waters and join the torch light procession.
Hotel: Grand Hotel De La Grotte. (BB,D)

DAY 8 – SAT – LOURDES – MADRID
Cross the Pyrenees and Sierras to the heart of Spain and its capital, Madrid.
Hotel: NH Nacional. (BB)

DAY 9 – SUN – MADRID SIGHTSEEING
A local guide introduces all the major sights of Madrid. Take a Highlight tour of the elegant apartments of the Royal Palace. The afternoon is free. (BB)

DAY 10 – MON – MADRID – BARCELONA
Drive via the Castilian plain and Morata Pass to the bustling port of Barcelona.
Hotel: Melia. (BB)

DAY 11 – TUE – BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING
On a guided tour, see Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, the port and the Ramblas, with its colorful flower stalls and markets. (BB)

DAY 12 – WED – BARCELONA – NICE
Cross the Camargue into the landscapes of Van Gogh’s beloved Provence and on to fashionable Nice on the French Riviera.
Hotel: Beau Rivage. (BB)

DAY 13 – THU – NICE
Visit the hilltop artists’ village of St Paul de Vence; take time to enjoy the views and craft shops before returning to Nice for time at leisure. (BB)

DAY 14 – FRI – NICE – TUSCANY
Visit a French perfumery and then elegant Monaco before travelling into Italy to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Hotel: Nizza & Suisse. (BB,D)

DAY 15 – SAT – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
View Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo, before a local guide shows you the highlights of the city. Visit the open air gallery of Signoria Square, and see the Duomo and Baptistery with its ‘Gates of Paradise’ Later, there is time to shop. (BB)

DAY 16 – SUN – TUSCANY – ROME
Drive to Siena and walk to the cathedral and the piazza where the Palio horse race takes place. Continue to Rome for a Dine-Around evening where your Tour Director offers a selection of restaurants to choose from.
Hotel: Grand Beverly Hills. (BB,DA)

DAY 17 – MON – ROME SIGHTSEEING
With a guide, visit the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. Also visit the vast St Peter’s Basilica, the mighty Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. (BB)

DAY 18 – TUE – ROME AT LEISURE
A day to relax or visit Pompeii and Sorrento. (BB)

DAY 19 – WED – ROME – ASSISI
Make the short journey northwards to Assisi, one of Italy's most beautiful mountain towns. Visit the huge Basilica of St. Francis.
Hotel: Grand Hotel. (BB,D)

DAY 20 – THU – ASSISI – VENICE
Cross the wild Apennines and the fertile Po Valley. Arrive in the magical Venetian lagoon and stay centrally on the island of Chioggia.
Hotel: Grande Italia. (BB,D)

DAY 21 – FRI – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Take a private launch to St Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of Sighs, Doges’ Palace and the ornate St Mark’s Basilica. Watch Venetian glass being blown and enjoy a Highlight gondola ride through the canals. (BB)

DAY 22 – SAT – VENICE – VIENNA
Drive to Vienna via the Carinthian Lake District and through Styria to your hotel.
Hotel: Hilton Plaza. (BB)

DAY 23 – SUN – VIENNA SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing includes a visit to the glorious Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, before passing the Winter Palace, St Charles Church and City Hall. (BB)

DAY 24 – MON – VIENNA – INNSBRUCK
Drive to Salzburg for a guided tour seeing Mozart’s Birthplace, the Cathedral in the Old town and Mirabell Gardens. Continue to Innsbruck to visit the Wilten Basilica and see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
Hotel: Innsbruck. (BB)

DAY 25 – TUE – INNSBRUCK – LUCERNE
Drive through the Arlberg Tunnel to Vaduz in Liechtenstein. Then enjoy a beautiful drive to lovely lakeside Lucerne in Switzerland.
Hotel: Astoria. (BB)

DAY 26 – WED – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing includes the Chapel Bridge and emotive Lion Monument before ascending nearby Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway and cable-car. (BB,D)

DAY 27 – THU – LUCERNE – RHINELAND
See the thundering Rhine Falls and travel through the Black Forest en route to Germany’s Rhineland.
Hotel: Hilton Mainz. (BB,D)

DAY 28 – FRI – RHINELAND – AMSTERDAM
Take a scenic cruise along the Rhine past leafy vineyards and hilltop castles. Later, stop in Cologne to see the soaring Gothic cathedral before continuing on to Amsterdam.
Hotel: Moevenpick City Centre. (BB,D)

DAY 29 – SAT – AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING
Visit a diamond factory and see the Royal Palace in Dam Square. See cheese and clogs being made and visit the fishing village of Volendam. (BB)

DAY 30 – SUN – AMSTERDAM – LONDON
Travel via Calais and Dover back to London.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch. (BB)

DAY 31 – MON – RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport. (CB)

• Escorted by a professional Tour Director (hosted by Insight staff in London)
• Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet 3 night cruise with outside cabin & porthole, including all port taxes & crew gratuities
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
• Airport arrival transfer Day 2 and departure transfer in Paris Day 38

Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Rome (DA)
• Enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment whilst cruising (HD)
• 1 Continental (CB), 1 Full Breakfast (B) & 34 enhanced or buffet breakfasts (BB), 4 lunches (L) and 15 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D) and 3 Suppers (S)

38 Days ~ England ~ Belgium ~ Holland ~ Germany ~ Austria ~ Slovenia
Croatia ~ Albania ~ Greece ~ Turkey ~ Italy ~ France ~ Switzerland

Tour Pace - This grand tour has many two-night stays in the major cities and is well paced. There is a relaxing break in the middle of the itinerary with the three night Greek Island cruise. All the travelling days have frequent stops.

DAY 1 – SUN – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to London.

DAY 2 – MON – ARRIVE LONDON
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transferred to your London tour hotel. Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.

DAY 3 – TUE – LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Your half day sightseeing tour shows you Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is at leisure to explore or shop. (B)

DAY 4 – WED – LONDON – BRUSSELS
After a warm welcome from your Tour Director, travel to Dover to take the ferry to France. Make your way to the peaceful canals and cobbled streets of Bruges. Then to Brussels to marvel at the gilded buildings in the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis statue. Enjoy a Welcome Drink in the evening.
Hotel: Sofitel Toison d’Or. (CB,D)

DAY 5 – THU – BRUSSELS – AMSTERDAM
Drive to Amsterdam, a city with hundreds of tree-lined canals. See Dam Square and the Mint Tower on your way to a demonstration of diamond cutting. Then spend time at leisure in this fascinating city.
Hotel: Moevenpick City Centre. (BB)

DAY 6 – FRI – AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING
Travel north of Amsterdam to visit the village of Volendam on the banks of the Ijsselmeer and learn how traditional clogs and cheese are made. (BB)

DAY 7 – SAT – AMSTERDAM – RHINELAND
Visit Arnhem to view the ‘Bridge Too Far’ before crossing the German border to see Cologne cathedral. Now join your cruise past half-timbered villages and turreted castles perched high above terraced vineyards.
Hotel: Maritim Parkhotel. (BB,D)

DAY 8 – SUN – RHINELAND – INNSBRUCK
Drive south into the Bavarian Alps to see King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle. Take a scenic alpine drive into Austria. Arrive at Innsbruck where you walk through the Old Town to see the Golden Roof.
Hotel: Innsbruck. (BB,D)

DAY 9 – MON – INNSBRUCK – VIENNA
Make your way to Salzburg for a guided tour. Walk through the Mirabell Gardens and see Mozart’s birthplace. Drive along the Danube Valley, passing Melk Abbey, to stately Vienna.
Hotel: Sofitel. (BB)

DAY 10 – TUE – VIENNA SIGHTSEEING
Visit the fabulous State Apartments of Schönbrunn Palace this morning. Later, see the Winter Palace, Parliament building, Opera House and City Hall. (BB)

DAY 11 – WED – VIENNA – ZAGREB
Drive through Styria’s forested mountains and over the Slovenian border to Maribor. Follow the Drava River to Croatia and its capital of Zagreb. On a guided tour, see Roosevelt Square, Ban Josip Jelacic Square and the Cathedral. Move on to the medieval Upper Town, and its Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St Marks Church and the Pope’s Tower.
Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)

DAY 12 – THU – ZAGREB – PLITVICE REGION
Time at leisure this morning. Maybe take an optional excursion to Tito’s home town of Kumrovec before departing for Plitvice National Park, one of Europe’s finest natural wonders.
Hotel: Jezero. (BB,D)

DAY 13 – FRI – PLITVICE REGION – SPLIT
Tour the Plitvice Lakes, visit Korana Canyon to see the falls and Tomicevo Pogledalo for views over the park. Drive on to the Dalmatian coast, and admire the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko palace in Trogir before continuing to Split. Some 1700 years ago, the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here; today you can explore the streets and buildings within that same palace.
Hotel: Atrium. (BB)

DAY 14 – SAT – SPLIT – DUBROVNIK
Visit the Roman port of Salona to admire the Roman Baths, Amphitheatre and Necropolis. Continue through sun-drenched resorts to the fortified town of Dubrovnik.
Hotel: Ariston. (BB,D)

DAY 15 – SUN – DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING
On a guided sightseeing tour of the Old Town, see Onofrio’s fountain, the Rector’s Palace and the city walls, as well as the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. The afternoon is at leisure – perhaps take the ‘Sunset Cruise’ this evening. (BB)

DAY 16 – MON – DUBROVNIK – TIRANA
Over the border, visit the Old Town of Kotor before continuing through the spectacular scenery of Montenegro to the border with Albania. We cross into this mysterious emerging country and stay in the capital city of Tirana.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel & Towers. (BB,D)

DAY 17 – TUE – TIRANA – IOANNINA
Head south through the spectacular scenery to the northern mountainous region of Greece and the resort of Ioannina.
Hotel: Du Lac. (BB,L,D)

DAY 18 – WED – IOANNINA – ATHENS
Take a scenic drive to the ancient capital of Greece, Athens. From the top of your hotel you can see the Acropolis and the sea.
Hotel: Metropolitan. (BB)

DAY 19 – THU – ATHENS SIGHTSEEING
This morning your Athens sightseeing tour offers glory in abundance, from the Parthenon and Acropolis to the the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of the Wingless Victory and Hadrian’s Arch. (BB)

DAY 20 – FRI – CRUISING – MYKONOS
Board your cruise ship and set sail for the Cyclades. Arrive early evening at the lovely island of Mykonos with its sugarcube houses, duo-tone chapels and white-washed windmills. (BB,L,D,S)

DAY 21 – SAT – CRUISING – RHODES
Enjoy a full day on Rhodes, 'the island of roses', once the fortified headquarters of the crusaders and former home to the Colossus of Rhodes. There is time to explore the Old City or stroll along the beautiful beaches. Tonight, enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment. (BB,L,HD,S)

DAY 22 – SUN – CRUISING – PATMOS – KUSADASI
Dock at the island of Patmos. St John the Divine was exiled here by the emperor Domitian and it was during his two year stay that he received his vision of the Apocalypse. Sail to the Turkish port of Kusadasi to visit the bazaar or perhaps take an excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. (Shore excursions are bookable on board.) (BB,L,D,S)

DAY 23 – MON – AT SEA
The cruise ends in Athens where you join your transfer coach. Explore the fascinating markets of the Plaka before crossing the breathtaking Corinth Canal to the Peloponnese region of Greece. Return to the port of Patras to take an overnight ferry back to Italy. (BB)

DAY 24 – TUE – SORRENTO
Disembark in Bari and cross the Apennines to the west coast. Cruise to the island of Capri and ascend to Capri town by funicular railway before reaching your hotel in the picturesque resort of Sorrento.
Hotel: La Pace. (BB,D)

DAY 25 – WED – SORRENTO
Time to visit lively Piazza Tasso to watch the art of ‘intarsio’ wood inlaying. Maybe explore the Amalfi Coast before returning to the hotel? (BB,D)

DAY 26 – THU – SORRENTO – ROME
Drive to the Roman town of Pompeii, buried by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Walk with a local guide through the cobbled streets to explore the shops, villas and temples. Then it’s on to Rome.
Hotel: International Palace. (BB)

DAY 27 – FRI – ROME SIGHTSEEING
With a local guide, visit the Sistine Chapel depicting Michelangelo's famous ceiling and the superb Vatican Museums. Then see Michelangelo’s ‘Pieta’ inside St Peter’s Basilica. Cross the River Tiber to visit the massive Colosseum and look out over the Roman Forum. Later, consider visiting the Catacombs. Tonight, enjoy a Dine-Around evening which offers you a choice of selected restaurants for your dining pleasure. (BB,DA)

DAY 28 – SAT – ROME – FLORENCE
Drive north into the beautiful region of Tuscany and follow the Arno valley to the Renaissance city of Florence.
Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)

DAY 29 – SUN – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
Explore the riches of the Renaissance this morning on your Florentine walking tour with a local guide. Firstly, visit the Academy Museum to see Michelangelo's original ‘David’, then walk on to see the massive domed, marble clad Cathedral, the first dome of modern times. You will see the Baptistry too, where Ghiberti's ‘Gates of Paradise’ have been recreated in all their glory. Last stop is at Signoria Square, political heart of the city and still an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. After a demonstration of traditional leather work, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore. (BB)

DAY 30 – MON – FLORENCE – VENICE
Leaving Florence, cross the Apennine Mountains, passing Bologna and the flood plains of the River Po for a scenic drive along the famous Brenta Riviera. See the magnificent classical villas that were once the summer residences of the Venetian nobility. Finally it’s on to magical Venice, where the city seems to float on the lagoon. A private launch ferries you past canals lined with ornate palaces to your hotel, close to St Marks Square and overlooking a romantic waterfront where gondolas moor for the night.
Hotel: Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo. (BB,D)

DAY 31 – TUE – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Only steps away from your hotel is St Mark’s Square; see the ornate Basilica, the Doges’ Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Watch Venetian glass being blown before enjoying a Highlight gondola ride through the canals. (BB)

DAY 32 – WED – VENICE – NICE
Cross the Northern Plain of Italy, passing Milan en route to Genoa. Take the Highway of the Flowers past Monaco to the resort of Nice.
Hotel: Radisson SAS. (BB)

DAY 33 – THU – ST PAUL DE VENCE & CANNES EXCURSION
Visit the medieval town of St Paul de Vence, perched high on the hilltop, then fashionable Cannes, home to the famous film festival. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the French Riviera. (BB)

DAY 34 – FRI – NICE – LUCERNE
Visit a local French perfumery before passing through the Italian Lake District en route to the Swiss Alps and lovely lakeside Lucerne.
Hotel: Astoria. (BB)

DAY 35 – SAT – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING
Ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway for stunning 360 degree views of the Swiss Alps. Later, back in Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge before enjoying some free time to shop. (BB,D)

DAY 36 – SUN – LUCERNE – PARIS
Cross the border at Basel and continue through the wine region of Burgundy to the glittering French capital of Paris.
Hotel: Concorde Saint-Lazare. (BB)

DAY 37 – MON – PARIS SIGHTSEEING
With a local guide, see Notre Dame Cathedral and drive along the elegant Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower before visiting Napoleon’s tomb in the Église du Dôme. (BB)

DAY 38 – TUE – RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport. (BB)

• Escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet 3 night cruise with outside cabin & porthole, including all port taxes & crew gratuities
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
• Airport arrival transfer in Athens and departure transfer in Paris

Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Rome (DA)
• Enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment whilst cruising (HD)
• 20 enhanced or Buffet Breakfasts (BB)
• 3 Lunches (L) and 7 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D) and 3 Suppers (S)

DAY 1 – SUN – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Athens.

DAY 2 – WED – IOANNINA – ATHENS
Take a scenic drive to the ancient capital of Greece, Athens. From the top of your hotel you can see the Acropolis and the sea.
Hotel: Metropolitan. (BB)

DAY 3 – THU – ATHENS SIGHTSEEING
This morning your Athens sightseeing tour offers glory in abundance, from the Parthenon and Acropolis to the the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of the Wingless Victory and Hadrian’s Arch. (BB)

DAY 4 – FRI – CRUISING – MYKONOS
Board your cruise ship and set sail for the Cyclades. Arrive early evening at the lovely island of Mykonos with its sugarcube houses, duo-tone chapels and white-washed windmills. (BB,L,D,S)

DAY 5 – SAT – CRUISING – RHODES
Enjoy a full day on Rhodes, 'the island of roses', once the fortified headquarters of the crusaders and former home to the Colossus of Rhodes. There is time to explore the Old City or stroll along the beautiful beaches. Tonight, enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment. (BB,L,HD,S)

DAY 6 – SUN – CRUISING – PATMOS – KUSADASI
Dock at the island of Patmos. St John the Divine was exiled here by the emperor Domitian and it was during his two year stay that he received his vision of the Apocalypse. Sail to the Turkish port of Kusadasi to visit the bazaar or perhaps take an excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. (Shore excursions are bookable on board.) (BB,L,D,S)

DAY 7 – MON – AT SEA
The cruise ends in Athens where you join your transfer coach. Explore the fascinating markets of the Plaka before crossing the breathtaking Corinth Canal to the Peloponnese region of Greece. Return to the port of Patras to take an overnight ferry back to Italy. (BB)

DAY 8 – TUE – SORRENTO
Disembark in Bari and cross the Apennines to the west coast. Cruise to the island of Capri and ascend to Capri town by funicular railway before reaching your hotel in the picturesque resort of Sorrento.
Hotel: La Pace. (BB,D)

DAY 9 – WED – SORRENTO
Time to visit lively Piazza Tasso to watch the art of ‘intarsio’ wood inlaying. Maybe explore the Amalfi Coast before returning to the hotel? (BB,D)

DAY 10 – THU – SORRENTO – ROME
Drive to the Roman town of Pompeii, buried by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Walk with a local guide through the cobbled streets to explore the shops, villas and temples. Then it’s on to Rome.
Hotel: International Palace. (BB)

DAY 11 – FRI – ROME SIGHTSEEING
With a local guide, visit the Sistine Chapel depicting Michelangelo's famous ceiling and the superb Vatican Museums. Then see Michelangelo’s ‘Pieta’ inside St Peter’s Basilica. Cross the River Tiber to visit the massive Colosseum and look out over the Roman Forum. Later, consider visiting the Catacombs. Tonight, enjoy a Dine-Around evening which offers you a choice of selected restaurants for your dining pleasure. (BB,DA)

DAY 12 – SAT – ROME – FLORENCE
Drive north into the beautiful region of Tuscany and follow the Arno valley to the Renaissance city of Florence.
Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)

DAY 13 – SUN – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
Explore the riches of the Renaissance this morning on your Florentine walking tour with a local guide. Firstly, visit the Academy Museum to see Michelangelo's original ‘David’, then walk on to see the massive domed, marble clad Cathedral, the first dome of modern times. You will see the Baptistry too, where Ghiberti's ‘Gates of Paradise’ have been recreated in all their glory. Last stop is at Signoria Square, political heart of the city and still an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. After a demonstration of traditional leather work, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore. (BB)

DAY 14 – MON – FLORENCE – VENICE
Leaving Florence, cross the Apennine Mountains, passing Bologna and the flood plains of the River Po for a scenic drive along the famous Brenta Riviera. See the magnificent classical villas that were once the summer residences of the Venetian nobility. Finally it’s on to magical Venice, where the city seems to float on the lagoon. A private launch ferries you past canals lined with ornate palaces to your hotel, close to St Marks Square and overlooking a romantic waterfront where gondolas moor for the night.
Hotel: Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo. (BB,D)

DAY 15 – TUE – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Only steps away from your hotel is St Mark’s Square; see the ornate Basilica, the Doges’ Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Watch Venetian glass being blown before enjoying a Highlight gondola ride through the canals. (BB)

DAY 16 – WED – VENICE – NICE
Cross the Northern Plain of Italy, passing Milan en route to Genoa. Take the Highway of the Flowers past Monaco to the resort of Nice.
Hotel: Radisson SAS. (BB)

DAY 17 – THU – ST PAUL DE VENCE & CANNES EXCURSION
Visit the medieval town of St Paul de Vence, perched high on the hilltop, then fashionable Cannes, home to the famous film festival. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the French Riviera. (BB)

DAY 18 – FRI – NICE – LUCERNE
Visit a local French perfumery before passing through the Italian Lake District en route to the Swiss Alps and lovely lakeside Lucerne.
Hotel: Astoria. (BB)

DAY 19 – SAT – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING
Ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway for stunning 360 degree views of the Swiss Alps. Later, back in Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge before enjoying some free time to shop. (BB,D)

DAY 20 – SUN – LUCERNE – PARIS
Cross the border at Basel and continue through the wine region of Burgundy to the glittering French capital of Paris.
Hotel: Concorde Saint-Lazare. (BB)

DAY 21 – MON – PARIS SIGHTSEEING
With a local guide, see Notre Dame Cathedral and drive along the elegant Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower before visiting Napoleon’s tomb in the Église du Dôme. (BB)

DAY 22 – TUE – RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport. (BB)