Day 1

ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2

LONDON A full day to revel in our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames. (B)

Day 3

LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train to Brussels. Here, switch to your comfortable motorcoach for an orientation drive of the Belgian capital.
Today’s Distance by train: 200 mi/ 320 km (B)

Day 4

BRUSSELS–RHINE CRUISE, GERMANY–FRANKFURT AREA Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy an included scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight.
Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 km (B,D)

Day 5

FRANKFURT AREA–ROTHENBURG–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA Today’s highlight is a stop in the Medieval town of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road, with its towered gates and battlements, squares, half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Continue to the Innsbruck area for an overnight.
Today’s Distance: 326 mi/ 525 km (B,D)

Day 6

INNSBRUCK AREA–BRENNER PASS–VENICE AREA, ITALY Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where, on a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco you’ll admire the palazzi (palaces) and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a glassblowing workshop, experience this ancient Venetian art.
Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km (B,D)

Day 7

VENICE AREA–VERONA–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city and a glimpse of the Roman Arena. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km (B)

Day 8

LUCERNE AREA–DIJON, FRANCE The focus of today’s visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn and then journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)

Day 9

DIJON–PARIS Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris to discover many of the best-known Parisian sites on the included guided sightseeing tour.
Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km (B)

Day 10

PARIS Au revoir. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)