Italian LakeDistrict

Dolomites

ENGLAND

FRANCE

ITALY

SWITZERLAND

VENICE(Days 2 & 3)

ROME &THE VATICAN CITY

(Days 4 & 5)

OrvietoTuscan HillsPisa

FLORENCE(Days 6 & 7)

MtStanserhorn

LONDON(Day 12)

PARIS(Days 10, 11 & 12)

BurgundyJuraMts

LUCERNE(Days 8 & 9)

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EUROPEAN DREAM

EUROPEDISCOVERY JOURNEY

Key:Join/Leave OptionsUNESCO World Heritage SiteCentral Hotels + Nights1

STARTS STARTSENDS ENDSTWIN TWIN

Live your European dream with two nights spent in each destination, as you learn about age-old traditions, savour authentic f lavours and meet passionate locals.

On a private visit to Machiavelli’s home, taste the

wines of his estate, Tuscany

👁VENICE:Meet a gondolier and learn about the age-old tradition of gondola navigation.

👁ORVIETO:At a restaurant in the medieval heart of Orvieto, explore the art of Italian cooking with Chef Lorenzo and observe how he makes fresh pasta by hand. Afterwards, enjoy a Highlight Lunch paired with a glass of Orvieto Classico wine.

👁TUSCANY:Enjoy a tasting of locally-made wines and sample delicious Tuscan snacks in the underground cellar of Machiavelli’s home. While here you will visit the Italian gardens and be privy to a private opening of the office where he wrote ‘The Prince.’

👁STANSERHORN:Journey to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn where you will learn about local wildlife from a Swiss Ranger.

👁INSIGHT EXPERIENCES

COACH WITH EXTRA LEGROOM

SMALLER GROUPS

TRIP CODE: N912

TRIP PLANNER - 12 DAYS

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DAY 10 SIGHTS AND DELIGHTS OF PARIS.Travel through France to the City of Light. During your time in Paris, see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the facades of the Louvre, the banks of the River Seine with its many romantic bridges, Place de la Concorde and drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. With the evening free, enjoy the lively atmosphere of this glittering city. Why not visit one of the world-famous cabaret shows? (BB)

Le Meridien Etoile, Paris. |Contemporary|∂

DAY 11 THE FOOD AND FLAVOURS OF PARIS.Split into small groups for a more personal experience and meet your Local Expert, an avid foodie. Indulge in some local delicacies at a patisserie, boulangerie, fromagerie and chocolatier.

ℓ Embrace the charms of the City of Light as you toast the end of your journey through Europe at a festive Celebration Dinner at Le Petit Prince de Paris. Indulge in home-style cooking, using local ingredients, and of course accompanied by delicious French wines. (BB) (DW)

DAY 12 ✈ AU REVOIR PARIS.

Bid farewell to your travelling companions as your journey comes to an end. Transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08:00 and 11:00. Alternatively, you may depart for London via Gare du Nord with the Return Eurostar option. (BB)

DAY 6 · RELAXED STARTORVIETO AND ON TO FLORENCE.Stop in Orvieto, located on a rock pedestal overlooking a vineyard-covered plain.

ℓ Savour the flavours of the region and learn about the Italian food culture as you join Chef Lorenzo for a fascinating live cooking demonstration.Continue on to Florence. (BB) (LW)

UNA Hotel Vittoria, Florence. |Contemporary|∂

DAY 7 · RELAXED STARTRENAISSANCE FLORENCE.With your Local Expert, view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. You also visit the open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces in Piazza della Signoria and see the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the Renaissance capital. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Tuscan town of Pisa? (BB)

DAY 8 ACROSS THE ALPS TO LUCERNE.Head north towards the Italian Lake District and continue into the heart of the Swiss Alps, before travelling alongside towering mountains and past rushing torrents, down to scenic Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival in Lucerne, see the town’s proud Lion Monument, the covered Chapel Bridge and the baroque Jesuit Church. (BB)

The Hotel Astoria Lucerne. |Contemporary|∂

DAY 9 Ω LUCERNE AND THE STANSERHORN.

Embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and open-top cable car to the summit of the stunning Mount Stanserhorn, where you will meet a Swiss Ranger.

ℓ At night, you are offered a fine selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. (BB) (DW)

DAY 1 ✈ YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS.

Board your overnight flight to Europe(please ask about our great deals)

DAY 2 Ƙ WELCOME TO VENICE.

Welcome to the Queen of the Adriatic. Transfers by water taxi depart Venice Marco Polo Airport for the hotel at 11:00 and 13:00.

ℓ Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. What better way to start your dream holiday than in true Venetian style?

Sip Bellini cocktails at twilight whilst being serenaded, and admire the tranquility of St. Mark’s Square long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels. (DW)

Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa, Venice. |Traditional|∂

DAY 3 · RELAXED STARTTHE MAGIC OF LA SERENISSIMA.Witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. Also admire the Doge’s Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. A highlight is meeting a gondolier to learn about the age-old tradition of gondola navigation. (BB)

DAY 4 TO THE ETERNAL CITY OF ROME.Meet your Local Expert for a guided tour through the house of the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer, Nicolo Machiavelli.

Savour a tasting of wines made from the vineyards surrounding the home.Your journey continues as you follow the course of the Tiber to your hotel in the Eternal City of Rome. (BB) (MT)

Veneto Palace Hotel, Rome. |Traditional|∂

DAY 5 PAPAL AND IMPERIAL ROME.Receive red-carpet treatment with a VIP visit and fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums and behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase, a part of the Vatican normally closed to the public. Join a Local Expert for a guided walk to Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, and continue on to St. Peter’s Basilica. (BB)

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YOUR ITINERARY - AT A GLANCE12 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES | 10 BREAKFASTS | 1 LUNCH | 3 DINNERS | 9 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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ALL INCLUDED EXPERIENCES & DINING WORTH APPROXIMATELY C$728