European Whirl

Fly from Australia to London (Using your Flight Credit)

Tour

Day 1 | Arrive in London
Eurostar™ to Brussels and on to Amsterdam
A brief interlude with the British capital this morning sees us meet our Travel Director before travelling to London's St. Pancras International where we will board the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels and a luxury coach journey to Amsterdam.
Enjoy an orientation of this historic Dutch city before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception dinner cruise on its canals.
Meals: Welcome Reception
Hotel: Mercure City

Day 2 | Journey to the Rhineland and a Scenic Cruise
Driving through the lush landscapes of the Netherlands and Germany, we arrive in Boppard where we board a cruise along the Rhine to St. Goar, passing vineyard-clad hills and medieval castles perched above riverside towns. Arriving in the Baroque city of Heidelberg, we
explore its unexpected highlights before travelling to our Rhineland hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Sinsheim

Day 3 | Off to Innsbruck
Crossing the Swabian Alps on the edge of the Black Forest, we arrive in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Our orientation takes us past the Hofbrauhaus, reputedly the most famous Beerhall in the world, and the neoGothic Town Hall which dominates the Marienplatz. We
cross the Austrian border next, arriving in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Admire the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the Old Town, including Emperor Maximilian's famous Golden Roof with its ornate façade and consider an evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Tivoli Innsbruck

Day 4 | Onwards to the Canals of Venice
Journey through the emerald-green landscape along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains to Venice. We cruise the beautiful Venetian lagoon by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. View the ornate Doge's Palace and the
Bridge of Sighs, so named for the sound made by condemned prisoners as they took one last longing look at their beautiful city before meeting their fate. Enjoy a
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassblowing. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special
visit. There’s time later to enjoy the city your way. Get lost in Venice, cross bridges and discover hidden campi where locals share their daily stories over a glass of Venetian Spritz.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Day 5 | All Roads Lead to Rome
Travel south across the Veneto Plain, passing Bologna and the dramatic Apennine Mountains as well as the green and golden fields of Lazio before reaching Rome, the 'Eternal City'. En route, we Connect With Locals over lunch at a Be My Guest experience and enjoy true
Tuscan hospitality with a local family on their private estate in the Chianti countryside.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: A. Roma Lifestyle

Day 6 | Discover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City
Our first stop today sees us discover the divine beauty of the Vatican City. We'll visit St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist to view Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. We continue to Ancient Rome to view the iconic Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once the
site of exhilarating chariot races centuries ago. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your terms. Sit on the Spanish Steps savouring a tasty gelato, shop up a storm on the trendy Via Condotti or perhaps join an
Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: A. Roma Lifestyle

Day 7 | Continue to Renaissance Florence
From Rome, we travel north through the rolling countryside of Tuscany and along the Arno valley to the 'Cradle of the Renaissance', Florence. Delve into the rich Medici heritage of this beautiful medieval city with your Local Specialist. Visit the political hub of the city, Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. View the imposing Duomo, crowned by
Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Baptistery, renowned for its sculptured bronze doors.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Metropole

Day 8 | Across the Alps to Lucerne
Drive via the scenic Italian Lakes District, across the Alps into beautiful Switzerland, where we'll spend the next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of Lucerne. View the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to
commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI. Walk along the flower-lined 14 - century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the river Reuss.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Grand Europe

Day 9 | Explore Lucerne
This morning join an exciting Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks for breath taking views of the Swiss countryside. We have some time later to discover the best Swiss chocolates in town.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Grand Europe

Day 10 | On to Captivating Paris
Crossing the border into France this morning, we travel past the picturesque vineyards and country towns of Burgundy en route to the 'City of Lights'. Spend some time this evening strolling along the Seine and grand boulevards in search of a cosy bistro for fine French
cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a colourful Parisian cabaret.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel

Day 11 | Discover the Sights of Paris
Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of this romantic city. View the sophisticated Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the 19 -century Arc de Triomphe, honouring those who fought for France, and Notre Dame Cathedral, then enjoy a stroll through the Latin
Quarter. Our European Whirl is almost at its end, we spend the evening with fellow travellers and our Travel Director, enjoying a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel

Day 12 | Farewell Paris
Today bid adieu to your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your memorable experience.

Transfer to the Airport for your flight home (Using your Flight Credit).
Meals: Breakfast

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