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Visit a working windmill to learn about
cheese and clogs, and explore the
charming Volendam.
DAY 3. AMSTERDAM – RHINE CRUISE
– RHINELAND
You’d be forgiven for wanting to jump ship
and stay forever as you cruise down the Rhine
River, passing medieval villages on its shores,
steep vineyards and storybook castles. (B, D)
Hotel: NH Hirschberg
DAY 4. RHINELAND – LUCERNE REGION
Slice through the heart of Switzerland bound for
Lucerne on your very own ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe.
Take a step back in time when you join your
Travel Director for an orientation tour, exploring
the Old Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge
and Lion Monument. This afternoon, you’ll have
some time to explore the city your way, perhaps
with some retail therapy. You could choose to
ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an
optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to
Stans, then travelling by railway and cable car
up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain
views. (B, D) Hotel: SwissEver Zug
Cruise Lake Lucerne, then ride a
mountain railway and take a Cabrio cable
car up to 6300ft on Mount Stanserhorn. light-hearted meal in the evening, revealing all longer hold the importance that the Vatican does
DAY 5. LUCERNE REGION – VENICE (ORIAGO) the flavours that would make any Italian mamma today, views of its Palace of the Popes and St.
proud.(B) Hotel: Raganelli
Bénezet Bridge are just as inspiring. Later today,
Touch the sky when you follow the St. Gotthard you’ll arrive in Lyon. (B) Hotel: Ibis Styles Hotel
highway south to Italy. Continue past Italy’s Experience La Dolce Vita in Rome: savour Lyon Confluence
enchanting Lake District and the Veneto Plains to delectable Italian dishes and delight in
Venice. You’ll have some time to explore on your mesmerising Roman music. DAY 13. LYON – VERSAILLES – PARIS
own or see Venice from its canals, by joining a Travel north through scenic countryside. Stop EUROPE - EUROPEAN ACCENT
Choice Experience cruise by private water taxi. DAY 9. ROME – FLORENCE in Versailles and consider a Choice Experience
(B, D) Hotel: Il Burchiello Now’s your chance to experience Florence’s to visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles
artistic legacy in all its glory. Experience the heart
Glide along the Grand Canal and narrow of the city and see the Fountain of Neptune before arriving in Paris. (B) Hotel: Novotel
waterways in style with a private water in Piazza della Signoria. This evening, consider Pont de Sèvres
taxi cruise and gondola ride. joining a Choice Experience dinner in the Tuscan DAY 14. PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

DAY 6. VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME hills. (B) Hotel: The Gate See some of Paris' iconic sights, including the
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square Follow Chianti’s scenic road to Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and
and view the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Machiavelli’s house for a feast with wine Eiffel Tower. Then spend the rest of the day
Spend your time wandering in the calle of Venice and music. discovering the city on your terms. Don’t resist
and watch talented master craftspersons at a the urge to join a Choice Experience for a dinner
glassblowing demonstration, a MAKE TRAVEL DAY 10. FLORENCE – PISA – MONACO – and cabaret performance. (B)
MATTER® Experience. Later, consider taking an FRENCH RIVIERA Explore the winding streets, charming art
optional cruise across the lagoon to colourful Give in to peer pressure and snap a few strategic galleries, and the lively Artists’ Square of
Burano Island. (B) photos featuring you and the extraordinary Montmartre with a Local Guide.
Leaning Tower of Pisa. Head south to the stylish
Step aboard your private boat to discover
multi-coloured houses and the fresh shores of Monaco and the French Riviera. (B, D) DAY 15. DEPART PARIS
seafood of Burano. Hotel: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu This morning, after breakfast, say farewell to your
fellow travellers. (B)
DAY 7. VENICE – ROME DAY 11. FRENCH RIVIERA FREE TIME
The 'Eternal City' beckons as you cross You have a full free day to do as you
the Apennines through Tuscany to wish on the French Riviera. You
Rome. Consider joining an optional may choose to join your fellow ®
travellers for a Choice Experience
sightseeing tour of Rome's piazzas and of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. (B) READY TO GO?
fountains. (B) Hotel: Ergife Palace Trip departure months
DAY 8. ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME DAY 12. FRENCH RIVIERA – Apr - Oct + Dec
Meet your Local Guide for a sightseeing AVIGNON – LYON See costsavertour.com WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
tour that begins in the Vatican City. The Today you’ll travel to the heart of for your full itinerary and
dome of St. Peter’s Basilica looms over the Provence and the city of Avignon. A sightseeing highlights,
expansive St. Peter’s Square - the impressive brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th all Choice Experiences,
backdrop for time spent learning about the century has gifted Avignon with one dates and prices. Or,
world’s smallest country. The rest of the day of the world’s most incredible religious Trip code: contact your preferred
is yours to explore. Perhaps join an optional architectural legacies. While it may no EACCA Travel Agent.
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Hotels: On occasion, hotels of a similar standard and location may be used.