European Encounters Vacations for 18 - 35 Year
Old College Students and Young Professionals
Overview
This tour is perfect if you want to see Europe but don't have months to negotiate your way
around. Take a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside, go white water rafting in Austria, experience a Parisian
cabaret show & rub shoulders with the rich & famous on the French Riviera...all in a little over 2
weeks! This version of the tour is available for departures from April - September.
Day 1
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2 Arrive
London
Check-in to your hotel after 2pm then enjoy the day exploring London. Tonight, meet your Tour
Manager and fellow travellers for a pre-departure meeting.
Day 3 London to
Amsterdam
Meet your 18-35 Crew and see the White Cliffs of Dover before travelling through Belgium and into
the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D)
Day
4 Amsterdam
Visit the cheese village of Edam on a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside. Spend your free time
wandering along the canals, shopping or visiting famous museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and Anne
Frank's House. (B)
Day 5 Amsterdam to Rhine
Valley
We cross the German border and head for the stunning Rhine Valley. At St. Goar we take a Rhine
river cruise past vineyards, fairy-tale castles and the legendary Lorelei rock before learning how
beersteins are crafted. (B,D)
Day 6 Rhine Valley to
Lucerne
Our path takes us toward the towering Alps and vast serene lakes of Switzerland. A special treat
is our two night stopover in Europe's highest hotel on the top of Mt. Pilatus (weather conditions
permitting). Enjoy fabulous views from the cable car on your trip to the summit. (B,D)
Day
7 Lucerne
Take the cable car down the mountain and be charmed by medieval Lucerne with its Chapel Bridge,
Lion Monument and opportunities to shop for local specialties - watches, chocolate and Swiss army knives.
(B,D)
Day 8 Lucerne to
Innsbruck
Pause in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein before crossing the border in to Austria. This afternoon
time to explore Innsbruck where you can visit the Royal Palace or view the famous 'Golden Roof'. (B,D)
Day 9 Innsbruck to
Venice
Today we wind through the astonishing beauty of the Brenner Pass to cross the border into Italy.
It's a short boat ride to the historical centre of Venice to see St Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace and
the Bridge of Sighs. There's no better way to see Venice than from a gondola so why not join us for a ride
before treating yourself to a Venetian evening meal? (B)
Day 10 Venice to
Rome
Past medieval hillside villages and through the Apennine Mountains, we travel south to the fabled
Seven Hills of Rome. Do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza
Navona. Later be delighted by your first glimpse of the Colosseum on our sightseeing tour. (B)
Day
11 Rome
Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a guided tour of the Imperial Forum
and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel,
snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two). (B,D)
Day 12 Rome to
Florence
Our morning drive leads us to Florence, the Renaissance city set in the beautiful Tuscan Hills.
Learn about the Duomo, Giotto's Bell-Tower, Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce as our local guide walks
us through the city. Free time to shop or visit one of the famous museums. (B)
Day 13 Florence to French
Riviera
Our first stop this morning is Pisa where we see the world-famous Leaning Tower. Winding along
the beautiful coastline we reach France and the Riviera playground of the Côte d'Azur. (B,D)
Day 14 French
Riviera
Rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the Nice promenade, shop for French fashion or laze the
day away on the sun-drenched beaches. Tonight we visit Monaco! Why not join us for an elegant meal, view
the Royal Palace and take the opportunity to try your luck at the casinos of Monte Carlo? (B)
Day 15 French Riviera to Chateau de
Fontager
We visit a French perfumery before our lunch stop in Avignon where you can view the Palace of the
Popes and the famous bridge. Then north along the Rhone Valley to the gastronomical capital of France,
Lyon. (B)
Day 16 Chateau de Fontager to Paris
Today we stop at the magnificent Château Fontainebleau before venturing on to Paris, the 'City of
Lights'. What better introduction than with our sightseeing tour and your first glimpse of the Eiffel
Tower? (B,D)
Day
17 Paris
Today's sightseeing includes some of the most celebrated icons of Europe. Perhaps take the
opportunity to visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe or the Champs Elysées. Tonight,
why not complete your Parisian experience with a French meal and a famous Parisian cabaret? (B)
Day 18 Paris to
London
After breakfast, there will be a transfer for you to Charles de Gaulle Airport (estimated arrival
at 10:00 am) OR choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London with your Tour Manager and
Driver and extend your stay. (B)
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*Prices are not guaranted until
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You pick your payment amounts up to 45 days before
departure. Secure your spot for just $200
- Prices are twin share. All tour prices are land only. Air is available
on request
Important Trip Details
- Tour starts in London and ends in Paris
- Prices are are not guaranteed until booked
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on request
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Only a $200 deposit required to
book.
Full payment not due until 45 days prior to
departure. (So if paying within 45 days please
pay full amount).
You are booking a shared room if you would like a single room please call 877
848-7477.
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour
price!
Included
- Amsterdam: Visit a fishing and cheese village; Bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside;
Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house; See the city by night
- Rhine Valley: Scenic River Cruise (summer departures only); See the Lorelei
Rock
- Lucerne: See the Wooden Chapel Bridge; Scenic Alpine drive; Cable car or cog railway
ride up Mount Pilatus (subject to weather conditions)
- Liechtenstein: Visit the capital Vaduz
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump
- Brenner Pass: Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles
- Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands; See Piazza San Marco, Bridge of Sighs
and the Doges' Palace; Murano glass-blowing demonstration
- Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman
Forum
- Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica
- Florence: Walking tour with a local guide; See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's
Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria; Florentine leather craft demonstration
- Pisa: See the Leaning Tower
- French Riviera: Visit a French Perfumery; Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast; Visit
Monaco & see the Royal Palace; Visit a Monte Carlo casino; Visit Nice and enjoy the beach
- Avignon: Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace
- Lyon: Visit the old town
- Burgundy: See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards; See Fontainebleau
Château
- Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations; See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre,
the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
Accommodations
- 16 nights in superior tourist class hotels
- Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private
facilities
- 15 Continental breakfasts (B) and 8 three course dinners (D) as per itinerary
- Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges
- Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
- Ferry transport as per itinerary
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