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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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