Blending in the best of as many as 5 European nations, this Highlights Of Europe Tour package offers excitement, enthralment, glitz and glamour, sizzling cultural experiences and larger-than-life attractions and experiences and much more – all in just short 10 days. Beginning at Brussels, Panoramic Sightseeing Tour; your senses are treated to historical feats such as the Atomium – an architectural structure of 9 spheres and a Mini-Europe landscape; going on to the Rhineland, where larger-than-life.
Tour Duration : 9 Nights And 10 Days
Day 01: Brussels | |
We leave for Brussels – Capital of the European Union. We will visit Bruparck to view the Atomium – site of Expo’58 – the unmistakable symbol of Brussels and Belgium, and a feat unique in the history of Architecture: the Atomium is today the most popular attraction in the Capital of Europe. We will also visit Mini Europe – a wondrous replica of famous European Buildings and Monuments on a scale of 1/25, and then a City Sightseeing Tour. (B, D) | |
Day 02: Brussels – Cologne – Rhineland | |
We will have a City Sightseeing Tour of Brussels this morning before leaving for the Rhine Valley. Driving via Cologne, we will view the magnificent Gothic Cathedral – the Dom. We then continue along the Rhine River and you will embark on a Rhine Cruise, passing by the legendary Lorelei Rock and taking in some breathtaking scenery, before continuing on to our Hotel. (B, D). | |
Day 03: Rhineland – Paris | |
On arrival you are invited to join us for an Optional visit to the Lido, the Crazy Horse or the Moulin Rouge. These are iconic Cabaret shows and are a part of Parisian Culture and History. The saying is – “If you have not seen one of these shows, you have not seen Paris”. You will also have the Option of embarking on a night Seine River Cruise. (B, D) | |
Day 04: Paris – Sightseeing | |
Today we explore this beautiful City with our local Guide, visiting the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Opera and The Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor – subject to availability -. At the Eiffel Tower we will board a Cruise Liner for another look at Paris from the River Seine. Rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the City on your own. (B) | |
Day 05: Paris – Lucerne | |
Today we leave for our scenic drive to Switzerland stopping at the Rhine Falls en-route (time permitting) (B, D) | |
Day 06: Lucerne | |
This morning you may take an Optional visit to Mt Titlis or Mt Jungfrau. In the afternoon we will have a Sightseeing Tour of Lucerne where we visit the Lion Monument, crafted in stone to honour the Swiss Guards who sacrificed their lives defending Louis XV1 of France during the French revolution. We also visit the covered wooden Chapel Bridge built c 1333. (B, D) | |
Day 07: Lucerne – Venice | |
: On arrival we take a short Vaporetta ride across the Lagoon to arrive on the Island of Venice – a unique City built on a cluster of mud banks along the Adriatic Sea. We view St Mark’s Basilica, Piazza San Marco and the Doge’s Palace, before continuing on to our Hotel. (B, D) | |
Day 08: Venice – Florence – Rome | |
We leave for Florence the Renaissance City, where we will view this amazing City from Piazza Michelangelo – before leaving for Rome to arrive late evening for our two nights stay. (B, D). | |
Day 09: Rome | |
This morning we visit The Vatican City and view the magnificent St Peter’s Cathedral. In the afternoon our local Guide will show us some of the sights of this historical City, to include the mighty Colosseum, The Forum, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The evening is free – or you may like to join us for an Optional evening of entertainment at a local Restaurant, to include Wine, Dinner and live Operatic music and singing as only the Italians can do. (B). (This will be an evening to remember, and we recommended it highly – subject to availability. Please request details). | |
Day10: Rome – Milan | |
This morning we leave for Milan – the fashion Capital of the World. En-route we will visit Pisa and view the Iconic Leaning Tower. On arrival in Milan you will have some free time for shopping before we leave for the Airport for our Flight home – hopefully, with fond memories of a wonderful trip. (B ) |