EUROPEAN TREASURES - 2010

22 days incl. travel, or 21 days from London to Paris (5190)

Vacation Overview

See much more than the main treasures on this magnificent vacation focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. Start in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach toward Amsterdam for guided sightseeing, a canal cruise, and two overnights. Head east into Germany to Hannover, capital of Lower Saxony, for a walk in the Old Town. Reach Berlin and discover this magnificently restored city on the included sightseeing tour, then head to the mountains and fortresses of the Erzgebirge range. Enter the Czech Republic and Bohemia to arrive in Prague for two nights and guided sightseeing. Next stop: Vienna for an included city sightseeing tour that shows off the State Opera, Parliament, and Town Hall. South through the beautiful Styrian countryside to Klagenfurt. Skirt Lake Wörth and Villach and travel through the Karawanken Tunnel to Slovenia. Stop in picturesque Lake Bled with an overnight in Ljubljana. Follow the Adriatic shores past the port of Trieste, then cross into Italy to Venice. Enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark’s and marvel at this amazing “floating” city. Stop in Assisi to visit St. Francis’ Basilica, then on to the “Eternal City” of Rome with sightseeing that highlights the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Renaissance Florence, a Local Guide shows you Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Admire the Leaning Tower in Pisa and drive along the Italian and French Rivieras. On the way to Lyon, stop in Arles and Avignon, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. North through Burgundy to ancient Beaune before reaching Paris, where guided city sightseeing acquaints you with the main sights.

Special Departures:
Mar 21st Departure - Easter in Rome
Dec 15th Departure - Christmas in Vienna

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Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Visit the great Colosseum in Rome
  • The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin serves as a symbol of peace and reunification of the city
  • Ride the iconic double decker bus in London
  • The Ponte Vecchio at night
  • Dresden, Germany, situated along the River Elbe
  • Czech capital of Prague
  • Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire
  • Venice is world-famous for its canals
  • Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands
  • The Vienna City Hall
  • Visit the gorgeous Lake Bled in Slovenia
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