Europe in Depth from London to London with Extended Stay in London 2012

Tours | Globus family of brands | Rome | Florence | Venice | Amsterdam | Barcelona | Madrid | London | Paris | Europe | England | Vienna | Austria | Germany | Belgium | Switzerland | Italy | Brussels | France | Spain | Liechtenstein | Salzburg | Bordeaux | Bilbao

Itinerary:

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Day 1	Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.	View Details +
Day 2	London . Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and see the Changing of the Guard, if held. (B)	View Details +
Day 3	London–Brussels, Belgium . Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels. Walk to GRAND’PLACE and see famous Manneken Pis, followed by a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 4	Brussels–Amsterdam, Holland. In Amsterdam, enjoy a CANAL CRUISE, the best way to see the 700-year-old capital, and visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. Later, how about an optional excursion to Volendam? (B,D)	View Details +
Day 5	Amsterdam–Cologne–Heidelberg, Germany–Rhineland . Past the locale of A Bridge Too Far on the way to Cologne. Here, visit the gothic CATHEDRAL. The afternoon’s highlight is a romantic RHINE CRUISE. Arrive in Heidelberg and take pictures of its castle. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 6	Rhineland–Lucerne, Switzerland. Morning stop in the BLACK FOREST. Next, take pictures of the thundering RHINE FALLS and continue to Lucerne. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 7	Lucerne. During your walking tour, admire the LION MONUMENT and cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Afterwards, shop for Swiss watches and choose from our optional activities: climb a mountain by cable car, take a cruise on the fjord-like lake, or sign up for a folklore party. (B)	View Details +
Day 8	Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Innsbruck, Austria–Salzburg. A short stop in Vaduz, capital of the pocket-sized Principality of Liechtenstein. Next is Innsbruck, Austria’s Olympic resort in the Tyrolean mountains. Walk to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF before continuing to Salzburg. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 9	Salzburg–Vienna. A pleasant stroll with your Local Guide takes you through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, and ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD. Then, drive along the Danube Valley to Vienna. (B)	View Details +
Day 10	Vienna . Guided sightseeing features Prater Park with its Ferris wheel, the United Nations City, the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a stop at the Hofburg Palace, and a visit to STRAUSS HOUSE. Optional excursions to Schönbrunn Palace or to Grinzing are available. (B)	View Details +
Day 11	Vienna–Venice, Italy. Journey across scenic Semmering Pass to Venice. Tonight is your chance to sample the city’s fine restaurants. (B)	View Details +
Day 12	Venice . Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. Highlights of your guided walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also enjoy a GLASSBLOWERS’ DEMONSTRATION. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 13	Venice–Rome. A scenic drive across the wooded Apennines brings you to the “Eternal City.” (B)	View Details +
Day 14	Rome . Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Also visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM. (B)	View Details +
Day 15	Rome–Florence–Tuscany. In Florence, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and visit Michelangelo’s celebrated David in the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS. Admire the cathedral, and also visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 16	Tuscany. Excursion to Pisa. Focus on Pisa this morning and take pictures of its famous Leaning Tower. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening, you may wish to join an optional dinner to a fine Tuscan restaurant to try out the local specialties. (B)	View Details +
Day 17	Tuscany–Nice, France. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Italian and French Riviera, and a stop at a PERFUME FACTORY. Tonight, an optional excursion is available to Monte Carlo. (B)	View Details +
Day 18	Nice. Excursion to St. Paul de Vence . This morning, visit the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)	View Details +
Day 19	Nice–Arles–Barcelona, Spain. In Arles, walk to the famous Roman Amphitheater and enjoy free time. Next, continue to the Spanish border. Overnight in Barcelona. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 20	Barcelona . Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the spectacular Sagrada Familia Basilica, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Also visit the GOTHIC QUARTER. Afternoon at leisure. (B)	View Details +
Day 21	Barcelona–Madrid. Enjoy rustic Catalonian and Aragonian landscapes on your journey to Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561. (B)	View Details +
Day 22	Madrid . Guided sightseeing features the highlights of Madrid. Then, a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. Enjoy free time afterwards. (B)	View Details +
Day 23	Madrid–Burgos–Bilbao. North to Burgos for a short visit, then, continue to Bilbao and visit the famous GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 24	Bilbao–Biarritz, France–Bordeaux Visit Biarritz, an ancient fishing village turned trendy seaside resort. Continue through the Landes region to Bordeaux and enjoy an orientation tour. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 25	Bordeaux–Paris . Travel by high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion to the Louvre Museum. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket! (B).	View Details +
Day 26	Paris . Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous sights and a visit to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to Versailles Palace is available. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at one of Paris’ fine restaurant. Afterwards, you may wish to join an optional drive through the “City of Light." (B,D)	View Details +
Day 27	Paris–London, England . Board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, arriving in the afternoon. Why not take in a West End show tonight? (B)	View Details +
Day 28	London . Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)	View Details +

Highlights: London Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s CathedralLondon–Brussels By high-speed Eurostar trainBrussels Visit Grand’Place; welcome dinnerAmsterdam Canal cruise; diamond centerCologne Visit the cathedralRhine CruiseHeidelberg Take pictures of the castleBlack Forest and Rhine FallsLucerne Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel BridgeVaduz Visit the capital of LiechtensteinInnsbruck Walk to the Golden RoofSalzburg Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter’s ChurchyardVienna Guided sightseeing, visit the Strauss HouseVenice Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstrationRome Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman ForumFlorence Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria SquarePisa Marvel at the legendary Leaning TowerNice Visit a perfume factory; excursion to St. Paul de VenceArles Walk to the Roman AmphitheaterBarcelona Guided sightseeing, visit the gothic quarter; take pictures of the Sagrada Familia BasilicaMadrid Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado MuseumBurgos VisitBilbao Visit the Guggenheim MuseumBiarritz Visit the seaside resortBordeaux Orientation driveBordeaux–Paris By high-speed TGV train (first-class)Paris Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower: farewell dinner at a local restaurantParis–London By high-speed Eurostar train Headsets throughout the tourNote: In the rare event that the Eurostar train or TGV train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.Departure December 13 Christmas Eve in Venice and New Year’s Eve in Nice (dinner included).Notes: PRICE DETAILS: Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $1559Triple room reduction: $157Extra nights per person in London:March-April: in single room $152, in twin room $87, in triple room $82May-October: in single room $244, in twin room $151, in triple room $143July 27 to August 12: in single room $370, in twin room $230, in triple room $220November-April, 2013: in single room $172, in twin room $97, in triple room $922013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in October 2012.Note:December 13 departure Christmas Eve in Venice and New Year’s Eve in Nice (dinner included).What's Included: MEALS: Full buffet breakfast (B); 11 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Brussels and a special farewell dinner with wine in ParisHOTELS: Full buffet breakfast (B); 11 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Brussels and a special farewell dinner with wine in Paris