Itinerary:
Day 1 USA - London (England)
Depart USA for London, the capital city of England.
Day 2 London
Upon arrival at London in the morning, we start our sightseeing tour immediately with a visit to the State Apartments of Windsor Castle, one of the oldest continuously inhabited royal residence in the world and the weekend home of Queen Elizabeth. After lunch, weˇ¦ll have a panoramic tour of the city including the Parliament Building, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Photo stops in front of the Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey will also be arranged. Later, check in to our luxury hotel located by the Tower Bridge of River Thames. (L)
Day 3 London
Our morning tour shows us the Tower of London. Founded nearly a millennium ago and expanded upon over the centuries since, the Tower of London has been a fortress, a royal residence and state prison. We also see the flightless ravens and the exhibition of the Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is free for us at leisure. (B)
Day 4 London-Eurostar Train - Paris (France)
Take the Eurostar Train to Paris. After arrive at Paris, the rest of the day is free. You may shop at the Lafayette Department Store or just sit at an outdoor cafe and watch the world go by. Tonight, an optional tour of River Seine Cruise will be offered (B)
Day 5 Paris
A drive outside the city takes us to Versailles Palace, once the pride of France and the envy of many monarchs in Europe. Later, we visit the Louvre Museum to see some of the most famous works of art in its incomparable collection. Our city tour also takes in all the other famous landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, Place De La Concord, Champs Elysees, Arc De Triomphe. (B, D)
Day 6 Paris - Lucerne (Switzerlandˇ^
A leisurely drive to Lucerne offers scenes of the rural beauties of France: vineyards, rolling farmlands, forest, pastures, and villages. Arrive Lucerne for dinner. After dinner, you may want to take a walk from the hotel to the center of town. Perhaps take some shopping or have a drink in one of the outdoor cafe (B, D)
Day 7 Lucerne - Mt.Titlis - Lucerne
This morningˇ¦s sightseeing tour takes us to the Lion Monument. Later, walk along the shores of the lovely Lake Lucerne or on the ancient bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to shop for Swiss watches and other Swiss specialties. An optional tour to the Mt. Titlis will be arranged. If you desire, you may want to take a cable car ride up to the top of Mt. Titlis for a fantastic birdˇ¦s eye view of the surrounding snow covered peaks. (B)
Day 8 Lucerne - Milan - Venice (Italy)
Travel to Milan, the center of fashion and design in Italy. Our sightseeing tour includes the fantastic Cathedral, La Scala, and the Da Vinci Statue. Later, proceed to perhaps the most enchanting city in Italy, Venice. (B, L)
Day 9 Venice - Pisa - Lucca
Our morning sightseeing tour of Venice includes the fantastic St. Markˇ¦s Basilica, the Magical Piazza St. Marco, and the Bridge of Sighs. If time permits, you may want to take an unforgettable gondola ride and see the Grand Canal from the best vantage point. Later, we continue travel to Pisa. Tonight we stay over in Lucca. (B, L)
Day 10 Lucca - Florence - Rome
Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and a city built by many geniuses. A walking tour shows us the famous landmarks: the Duomo, the Bronze Doors of the Baptistery called the ˇ§Door of Paradiseˇ¨, and the 13C Santa Croce Basilica, Signoria Square. We also have an opportunity to shop in a major leather factory outlet store. (B, L)
Day 11 Rome
In Rome, you can feel the uninterrupted flow of the ages from the classical era of the ancient Romans to the contemporary life being lived in centuries-old settings. Today, we go to Vatican to visit St. Peterˇ¦s Square and St. Peterˇ¦s Basilica. Later, our tour takes us to the eternal Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Constantineˇ¦s Triumphal Arch, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. Some free time will be given to walk around and shop for the famous Italian goods on Via Condotti. (B)
Day 12 Rome - USA
Our 12-days European tour is at an end as we board our home bound flight. (B)
