Europe – a continent of cultures, architecture, art, landscapes and stories – and in this European tour package, you will experience and see what many European countries have to offer. Spend two nights in Vienna, Venice, Rome, Lucerne and Paris and stay overnight in Brussels, Würzburg, Prague and Florence. Learn the fascinating stories while sightseeing as you visit sights such as the Rome Colosseum, completed in the 1st century AD. Lucerne Lion Monument commemorating the Swiss Guardsmen killed during the French Revolution; St. Mark’s Square in Venice; Prague’s Jewish Quarter, which houses some of Europe’s best-preserved and most important Jewish attractions; and the Vienna Hofburg, the palace complex of the Habsburgs. You will also see examples of local art and architecture, such as the magnificent cathedral in Florence and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Also in our European tour package, you can expect a beautiful landscape. Enjoy the time in the spectacular Lake Lugano in Switzerland, where you can take a walk on the lakeside promenade. Enjoy a beautiful Rhine ride on the hills of the castle, through terraced vineyards and on the legendary rock of Lorelei, where the echo of an enchanted siren song enticed involuntary sailors into doom. Admire the breathtaking alpine landscape as you travel through Austria to the beautiful Wörthersee, an alpine lake formed by glaciers, and on your journey to Lucerne, surrounded by Lake Lucerne amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. Lean back and relax as you travel through the Tuscan countryside, with its rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and small towns. Landscapes, historical monuments, art and architecture and much more – all this is available in this budget-conscious Cosmopolitan European tour package.
Inclusions
14 nights’ accommodation
Buffet breakfasts daily & 4 dinners
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motor-coach
Eurostar train London–Brussels and Paris–London
Rhine cruise
Canal transfer boat in Venice
Local Guides for city sightseeing in Prague, Vienna, Rome, Florence, Paris
Eurostar for London – Brussels
Visit Lugano & Lucerne, Rheinkreuzfahrt Nuremberg, Prague & Vienna, Velden & See value
Drive south to the shore of the mighty Rhine. Their included Rheinkreuzfahrt reveals some legendary places like the Lorelei rock, old castles and picturesque vineyards. Continue to Würzburg, a baroque town known for its high quality of life, green areas, thermal springs and local wines.
On the way to Prague, stop in Nuremberg, an ancient city with medieval city walls and wall hikes, as well as an 11th-century castle. It is also famous for its 1945 trials against Nazi leaders and war criminals. Continue to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia.
The richness of Gothic and Baroque architecture may have inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. Guided sightseeing tours in our European tour package include the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square with its Astronomic Watch. Drive this afternoon from Bohemia to Moravia and drive to Austria to spend two nights in the magnificent capital of Vienna.
There is so much to see on your included European tour package: the State Opera, the Parliament and the City Hall. Take a walk on Heldenplatz to visit the Hofburg. Optional afternoon excursion to Schönbrunn Palace can also be added in this European tour package. Enjoy an optional Viennese concert on this evening.
Enjoy the breathtaking alpine scenery while you drive to Velden and the beautiful Wörthersee for a short visit through Austria. Then drive via Tarvisio to Italy and get off for two nights in the Venice area. Breakfast is included.
The discovery begins with a Boat to St. Mark’s Square. Then you have time to enjoy the atmosphere of this unique city. A visit to a Glassblowing workshop is also included in this European tour package. Do not miss the optional gondola ride.
Travel south across the Po Valley to the heart of the Apennines, dotted with towns and villages on the mountain slopes. Spend your time in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. A visit to the world famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto is included in your European tour package. Reach Rome in time to take part in the optional excursion Rome at night.
The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, lively and exciting and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a local guide will start with St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica. Other highlights in this European tour package include the famous Coliseum, the largest amphitheater ever built and the Circus Maximus. Opt to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, which is world famous for Michelangelo’s impressive fresco of the Last Judgment.
The next destination is Florence, the “cradle of the Renaissance”. Take a tour with your local guide to discover the highlights of the city that are included in your European tour package: Piazza Santa Croce; beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio; Loggia dei Lanzi. Round off the day with Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile and the splendid east gate of the Baptistery, known as the “Gate of Paradise”.
Drive north and cross the Swiss-speaking canton of Ticino. Stroll along the picturesque lakeside promenade of Lugano before plunging into the alpine landscape of Lucerne and the surrounding area.
Lucerne is nestled in the snow-capped Alps, surrounded by a lake and the clear mountain water of the Reuss. A visit to the impressive city walls, the Wall Bridge, ornate patrician houses on the cobblestone streets and the Lion monument – a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI are a part of your European tour package. A wide range of optional activities completes the day: a ride on the cable car to the 300-meter-high summit of Titlis; a cruise on the fjord-like lake; and of course it’s time to buy a real Swiss watch.
Enjoy the view of green meadows and rustic chalets en route to France. Pass some of the famous vineyards and approach the exciting capital of Paris. Tonight you can enjoy an optional cabaret show.
Paris has a special place in the imagination. It is a city of many facets and famous for its culture, beauty, sophistication and lights. Sitting in a bistro or sidewalk cafe with a glass of wine, you can soak up the essence of the city. The center has wide boulevards and impressive buildings. Included tours with a local expert showcase many of Paris’s best-known attractions. Optional trips to the castle and the gardens of Versailles are also possible. To celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner may be just the thing.
Relax on your EUROSTAR trip back to London, where your vacation ends.
Breakfast is included.
Accommodations
BRUSSELS- Hotel Ibis Brussels City Centre or Ramada La Woluwe or Ibis Centre Gare du Midi Hotel
FLORENCE- Italiana Hotel and Resort
LUCERNE- Ibis Styles Luzerne City
PARIS- Ibis Paris Cambronne Tour Eiffel or Novotel Paris La Defense or Courtyard By Marriott Arcueil or Kyriad Paris Bercy Village
PRAGUE- Clarion Congress Hotel
ROME- Pineta Palace or Holiday Inn Express San Giovanni
VENICE- Poppi or Holiday Inn Venezia
VIENNA- Star Inn Schoenbrunn
WURZBURG- Wittelsbacher Hoeh
Italian Escape
Maharaja Express 
