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Europe Discovery 12 Days(2009)[EEDC]
Tour Code:  EEDC  |  0  Reviews
Spend 2 nights in each city of London, Paris, and Lucerne, leisurely; enjoy unforgettable visits to Verona and Pisa, stay 1 night in Venice, 1 night at Florence then 2 nights in the enchanting city - Rome!
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  Visiting:   United Kingdom,France,Switzerland,Italy  

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 Day 1  |   USA-London       Top
Start our Europe Discovery tour by boarding an international flight bound for England. The jetliner traverses multiple time zones as it flies over the Atlantic Ocean. Spend the night aboard.
  
 Day 2  |   Arrive-London       Top
The jetliner touches down in London, the capital of England. England is the largest and most populous country (51 million) of those that comprise the United Kingdom. After the ice age, it was re-populated some 13,000 years ago by migrants who adopted the Celtic culture. The Kingdom of England was fi nally unifi ed under one ruler in 954 AD. Upon baggage retrieval and clearing customs, we enter into the arrival hall to meet the Ritz Tours guide and transfer to the hotel. Sightseeing will begin in earnest tomorrow.
  
 Day 3  |   London      B Top
London serves double duty as the capital city of both England and the United Kingdom. London’s history dates back to its establishment by the Romans in 43 AD and has always held an important role as being one of the world’s leading centers of culture, art, business and finance. We begin our full day sightseeing with a city orientation tour in the morning. We visit the Tower of London, a fortress built in 1078 by William the Conqueror that has also served as a royal palace and a prison. Our motorcoach makes a photo stops at Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, the offi cial principal London residence of the British king/queen. Depending on seasonality and schedule, we may be able to witness the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
  
 Day 4  |   London -Paris      B Top
Today we leave London on a Eurostar train bound for Paris, France. The Eurostar is a high speed train service that connects London with Paris and Brussels. Service began in 1994 as the 18 carriages are capable of hurtling its passengers under the English Channel and over land at speeds of 186 mph. A little over 2 hours after we depart London, the train pulls into the station at Paris, the “City of Lights.” The capital of France, Paris has been one of the world’s most important centers of business and culture for over two thousand years. Paris also holds distinction as being the most popular tourist destination in the world, drawing over 30 million visitors each year. Our sightseeing tour of this fabulous city begins in earnest tomorrow.
  
 Day 5  |   Paris      B Top
After breakfast, the motorcoach takes our group to The Louvre, one of the world’s most famous art museums and also a symbol of national pride. Construction began in 1190 under King Philip Augustus on “Le Palais du Louvre.” Throughout its existence, the Louvre has served in the functions of fortress, royal residence, and now a showplace for artwork. The museum contains some 35,000 pieces of art, including Leonardo DaVinci’s masterpiece Mona Lisa. Reboard the motorcoach as it drives by the Notre Dame Cathedral, yet another famous landmark of Paris. Construction began in 1163 under the reign of King Louis VII and was not completed until 1345. The Notre Dame is a gothic cathedral built to refl ect the style of architecture prevalent during that era. Today, it serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. A leisurely cruise on the romantic Seine River provides the perfect ending to the day.
  
 Day 6  |   Paris -Lucerne      B,DH Top
We depart France today headed for Switzerland. A leisurely drive to Lucerne offers the rural vistas of France and Switzerland: vineyards, rolling farmlands, forests, pastures, and villages. Late in the afternoon, our motorcoach arrives at Lucerne, where we take dinner at the hotel. Lucerne is a charming, historic city with a population of 58,000 that is located on the banks of Lake Lucerne. Evening activities abound as our hotel is within a few minutes walking distance of the town’s center. Take some time to souvenir shop or have a drink at one of the outdoor cafes of Lucerne.
  
 Day 7  |   Lucerne      B Top
Our morning sightseeing tour takes us to the ancient Kapell Bridge and the Lion Monument. Walk along the shores of lovely Lake Lucerne or on the wooden Kapell Bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to cruise the lake or shop for world famous Swiss watches and other Swiss specialties. An optional tour is available to the top of Mt. Titlis by cable car, where a fantastic bird’s eye view of the surrounding snow covered peaks awaits.
  
 Day 8  |   Lucerne -Verona -Venice      B,DH Top
This morning after breakfast we board the motorcoach as it travels southwards to Verona, a historic city in northern Italy that serves as provincial capital for Veneto. A city orientation tour takes us around this town filled with medieval architectures. Verona is perhaps most famous for being the setting for Shakespeare’s famous play “Romeo and Juliet.” The motorcoach continues driving south to perhaps the most enchanting city in Italy - Venice! With a population of 272,000, Venice is spread out over 118 small islands. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Venetian Republic existed as a major maritime power and an important center of commerce. We overnight at the Crowne Plaza Padova.
  
 Day 9  |   Venice -Pisa -Florence      B,DH Top
Our sightseeing tour of Venice includes St. Mark’s Basilica, the magical Piazza St. Marco, and the Bridge of Sighs. Here in the water town of Venice, optional gondola rides afford us an unforgettable way to traverse Grand Canal. After our city tour of Venice, we reboard the motorcoach as it continues on to Pisa to see the world renowned Leaning Tower in the afternoon. We overnight at the Grand Guinigi Hotel at Lucca, where dinner is served.
  
 Day 10  |   Florence -Rome      B Top
Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region. Lying on the Arno River, Florence was once the capital of Italy and was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is a city of such cultural and historic importance that the entire city was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Some of the famous names that called Florence home included Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Galileo, Dante, and Machiavelli. A walking tour of the city shows us the most famous landmarks: the Duomo, the Bronze Doors of the Baptistry called the “Door of Paradise,” the 13th Century Santa Croce Basilica, and Signoria Square. We also visit the Academy Gallery. In the afternoon while on our way to Rome, we have an opportunity to shop in a major leather factory outlet store. Our motorcoach arrives in Rome later in the day.
  
 Day 11  |   Rome      B,D Top
Legend has it that Rome was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus in 753 BC and eventually developed into the capital of the Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic, and finally the Roman Empire. In Rome, one can feel the uninterrupted flow of the ages from the classical era of the ancient Romans to the contemporary life being lived in centuries-old settings. A wondrous city of great cultural and political significance, Rome is one of the most-visited cities in the world. Today’s sightseeing takes us first to the Vatican where we visit Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica. We next go to the eternal Colosseum, and the Roman Fourm. In the evening, our group will have a farewell dinner.
  
 Day 12  |   Rome -USA     B Top
Our European Discovery is over all too soon as we are transferred to the airport to board the homebound international flight.
  

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