Treasures of Europe

You’re on your way to an unforgettable journey to some of the most beloved countries in Europe.
Hotel Name: Donna Laura Palace Hotel

Arrive in Rome, Italy’s capital city. Discover a bustling city where centuries of history meet an evolving modern culture. Join your fellow travelers and toast to the start of an incredible journey during a welcome dinner paired with live musical entertainment.
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Visit Area: Rome
Rome is the capital of modern Italy and the historical home of one of the great civilizations in history, the Roman Empire. The historical city was founded in 753 BC and has grown to a size of over 3 million inhabitants today. The city is home to major monuments like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and many more. The city was built on the seven ancient hills along the Tiber River. Today it is a collection of neighborhoods with vibrant shops, restaurants and museums just waiting to be explored.

Start your morning with a tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Explore Papal palaces, halls and galleries housing priceless statuary from classical Greece and Rome. Admire the Gallery of Maps and works by great Renaissance masters such as Perugino, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio. In the Sistine Chapel, marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling and brilliant Last Judgement. The afternoon is yours. This evening, consider joining an optional food tour and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district.

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Hotel Name: Starhotels Tuscany

Admittance: The Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica
Founded in the early 16th century, the Vatican Museums house some of the most important masterpieces of the Renaissance. Interconnected palaces lead visitors through collections of ancient sculptures, frescoed maps, and tapestries. The finale is the highlight of any visit, the Sistine Chapel, which contains Michelangelo’s masterpieces: the painted ceiling and “The Last Judgement.” St. Peter's Basilica is an example of late Renaissance architecture. Completed over the course of 120 years, it is one of the largest churches in the world and an important holy site for Catholics. The church is built over the burial site of Saint Peter and contains the tombs of numerous popes. The church is known for its mosaic decorations and grand dome.

Say arrivederci to Rome with a panoramic tour of the ‘Eternal City’. Discover famous sights such as the Baths of Caracalla, the legendary Aventine and Palatine hills, the ancient Circus Maximus, and views of the majestic Colosseum before travelling to Florence. You’ll spend 2 nights in the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” home to masterpieces of art and iconic symbols of centuries-old history.

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Visit Area: Florence
Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany and home to countless Renaissance masterpieces. The city developed great wealth during the late Middle Ages and was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance that produced great artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Brunelleschi and many others. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with numerous museums, stunning architecture and charming piazzas. The city offers something for everyone from culture, to great food and excellent shopping (like their famous gold or leather).

On a full day walking tour, explore Florence, the legendary city of the Medici and the iconic Duomo. Enjoy a real-life history lesson as you discover the 4 pillars of city life: art, architecture, food, and fashion.

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Hotel Name: Leonardo Royal Venice, Mestre

Visit Area: Michelangelo’s David
The Statue of David by Michelangelo is one the most famous Renaissance sculptures in the world. The statue is housed in Florence’s Accademia Gallery along with other works by Michelangelo. The statue depicts the biblical hero David as a young man. It was commissioned at the turn of the 16th Century as part of a project for the Florence Cathedral, but it was instead placed in the public square. In the late 1800’s it was moved to its current home.

This morning, stop at a vineyard in the heart of the Chianti region and enjoy a tour, tasting, and traditional bites. Then, traverse the fertile Po River Valley en route to the region of Venice and settle in for a 2-night stay in Mestre, situated on the Venetian mainland.

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Admittance: Italian Vineyard Experience
Sample delectable wines and traditional Italian cuisine at a vineyard in the heart of the Chianti region, where you’ll tour the grounds and get a glimpse at the legendary winemaking process.

Cruise to the island of Murano,* renowned for its age-old glass-blowing tradition. After leaving Murano, embark on a walking tour of Venice, a collection of 117 tiny islands surrounded by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. In this floating city, see the Clock Tower, St. Mark’s Basilica, and marble palaces along boat-filled canals. The afternoon is yours to explore the hidden secrets of this charming city. Perhaps you will take an optional gondola ride through the city’s narrow waterways.

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Hotel Name: Radisson Blu Hotel

Visit Area: Venice
Venice is the regional capital of the Veneto region in the northeast section of Italy. Venice has a unique design like no other city, built on over a hundred different islands in the center of the Venetian Lagoon. Early Venetians built their city on the islands to escape barbarian invaders. The islands of the city are separated by numerous small canals and connected by hundreds of small bridges. The city is famous for its romantic gondola-filled canals and ornate palaces that line the Grand Canal. The famous glass factories of Venice are located on Murano Island. Today the Murano Islands are home to a dwindling number of glass factories, whose artists are producing handmade Murano Glass.

Travel north today, passing through the picturesque Italian Lake District – a holiday destination since Roman times, and pause in the lakeside city of Como, famous for its silk production. Crossing into Switzerland, traverse the heart of the Alps, taking in vistas of rugged mountains as far as the eye can see. Early this evening, arrive to the quaint village of Andermatt,** nestled in the Ursern Valley.

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Visit Area: Lucerne
This city of 80,000 people is in north-central Switzerland in the canton of Lucerne and sits on the shores of Lake Lucerne. The town began with a Benedictine monastery in the 8th century and gained importance from its location on trade routes. The most famous sights in Lucerne are the wooden Kapellbrucke (Chapel Bridge) across the Reuss River, the Hofkirche (Church of St. Leodegar) and the Swiss Museum of Transport. The city celebrates Carnival every year beginning the Thursday before Ash Wednesday. Mt Pilatus, with the world’s steepest cog railway, is visible from Lucerne.

Explore Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake”. Upon arrival, set out on a walk through its romantic Altstadt (Old Town), passing through Lucerne’s iconic covered Chapel Bridge. During free time, seek out the renowned Lion Monument commemorating the heroic Swiss Guard or visit the Alpineum museum dedicated to alpine landscape painting. Perhaps, you’ll embark on an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus,*** ascending the world’s steepest railway on a panoramic gondola to the summit. Return to Andermatt in the late afternoon for an evening at leisure.

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Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile

Admittance: TGV High-Speed Train
The "Train à Grande Vitesse," or TGV, is France's high-speed rail service, operated by SNCF Voyage, the long-distance branch of the country's national rail operator. These trains operate at some of the highest speeds in conventional train service in the world, regularly reaching 200 miles per hour on some lines. There are two classes of service, both offering comfortable seating, foodservice, and exceptional pre and post travel services.

Travel through the pastoral landscapes of Switzerland to Zurich where you board the TGV**** – France’s high-speed train – en route to Paris. Take in the scenery on your journey into France, passing gentle hills and verdant fields before arriving in the “City of Light.” Famous for its world-renowned art, food, and fashion, Paris’ captivating energy can be found around every corner. This evening, enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower as you gently float down the Seine River, tasting savory French cuisine on a dinner cruise.

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Visit Area: Paris
This French capital is one of the world's greatest cities and certainly one of its most beautiful. The Eiffel Tower, Arch of Triumph, Louvre and Orsay Museums, the Champs Elysees, Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur, and many others are all iconic symbols of the "City of Light", renowned for fabulous dining, high fashion and the French savoir faire. One can keep returning to Paris over a lifetime and still not see everything it has to offer.

This morning, it’s your choice! See Paris at its best during a panoramic city tour featuring views of the endangered Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and more -OR- step into the shoes of a local and navigate Le Métro on your way to the hilltop neighborhood of Montmartre and its iconic Sacré-Cœur basilica. Enjoy an afternoon on your own to explore Paris independently. Then, experience Paris’ nightlife during an optional dinner at the dynamic Paradis Latin***** for a champagne-flowing, can-can kicking, music-driven night at the cabaret.

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Hotel Name: Clayton Hotel City of London

Admittance: Seine Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a quintessential French dinner aboard one of the renowned river cruises that float on the River Seine. Toast with Champagne and sip fine French wines as you sail alongside iconic Parisian monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame.

Say au revoir to Paris this morning as you board the high-speed Eurostar train.**** Relax in style as you’re whisked away to London, England’s sophisticated capital. Step back in time as you pull into St. Pancras railway station – a masterpiece of Victorian engineering. Transfer to your hotel, where you settle in for your 2-night stay in London.

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Admittance: Choice on Tour: Paris by Bus or Sacre Coeur & Montmartre
In Paris, you have the choice between 2 activities. Your first choice is to gain an overview of the French capital during a panoramic bus tour. With your local guide, take in the most iconic sights of Paris such as the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Place de la Concorde. Your second choice is to join a local expert on a walking tour. Travel like a Parisian as you hop on Le Métro bound for the hilltop neighborhood of Montmartre and its iconic Sacré-Cœur basilica. Explore the winding streets, home to classical painters and cultural provocateurs and learn the history of this artistic village in the heart of Paris. Paris Panoramic Tour by Bus - NEO Day 4 (STD) or NEO Day 10 (REV) Activity Level: 1 This is a panoramic tour of Paris, covering the main sights. The drive is approximately 3 hours, plus a stop for restrooms mid-way. Sacre Coeur & Montmartre - NEO Day 4 (STD) or NEO Day 10 (REV) Activity Level: 4 The guests will visit Montmartre by metro, so they should be able to walk up and down a minimum of 4 flights of stairs. Also, Montmartre is a hilly district where travelers will have to navigate cobbled streets both uphill and downhill.

Start your morning on a tour of the quintessential sights of London. Alongside a local guide, see the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The remainder of the day is yours. Tonight, gather together and toast the end of an epic journey through Europe at a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.

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Admittance: Eurostar Train
Since 1994, the Eurostar Train has been connecting Paris and London in a matter of 2.25 hours. Starting at Gare Du Nord in Paris, the high-speed train comfortably takes you under the English Channel for 20 minutes and though the countryside of England before ending it’s journey at St. Pancras Station in London.

Your European adventure comes to a close today.

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Visit Area: London
A world in a city is a common way to describe the capital of England and its 9 million inhabitants. A cultural melting pot of over 230 nationalities, London is the financial, political and cultural capital of the UK and has a history dating before the Romans in A.D. 43.