Enchanting Europe

2012 Season
Departs From: London

From 2,003EUR

Length:  13 days from London to Paris, or 14 days incl. travel

Overview

This is the ideal trip for those who prefer an in-depth Western Europe experience. Experience two of Europe’s most famous high-speed trains: the Eurostar train from London to Brussels and the high-speed TGV train from Strasbourg to Paris. Guided sightseeing is included in London, Vienna, Sound of Music Salzburg, Lucerne, and Paris, with included visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, the Strauss’ House in Vienna, the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, and more. Enjoy a special treat—a ride to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Also included are overnight stays in Amsterdam, with an included canal cruise, the best way to see the 17th-century capital of Holland; in Coblenz in Germany, with a romantic Rhine Cruise; in Munich, where a dinner at a local restaurant to taste the Bavarian atmosphere is included; in Innsbruck, Tyrol’s capital; in picture-book Lucerne, with time to climb a mountain or attend a folklore party; and in the Black Forest. Scenic drives along the Rhine River, past the Salzkammergut area, and through the Alps make this vacation an unforgettable experience.

Duration:  13 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
04 June, 2012	16 June, 2012
25 June, 2012	07 July, 2012
02 July, 2012	14 July, 2012
03 September, 2012	15 September, 2012
10 September, 2012	22 September, 2012
24 September, 2012	06 October, 2012

City Highlights

London
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held

London-Brussels
By high-speed Eurostar train

Amsterdam
Canal cruise

Rhine Cruise

Munich
Orientation, visit Marienplatz; dinner at a local restaurant

Vienna
Guided sightseeing, visit Strauss’ House

Salzburg
Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter’s Churchyard

Innsbruck
Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof

Vaduz
Stop in the capital of Liechtenstein

Lucerne
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge

Black Forest

Strasbourg-Paris
By high-speed TGV train (first-class)

Paris
Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower

Headsets throughout the tour

Note:

In the rare event that the Eurostar train or TGV train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Day 1   Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

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. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Time in the afternoon for independent activities. Optional excursions are available to the Tower of London and to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B)

Day 3   London–Brussels, Belgium–Amsterdam, Holland. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and head for the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels, Belgium. From here, a comfortable drive will bring you to Amsterdam, Holland’s 700-year-old capital. You may want to join an optional Dutch dinner with local specialties.

Day 4   Amsterdam–Coblenz, Germany. Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE aboard a glass-roofed launch, which is the best way to get a good impression of how this city was built and how much still remains from the Golden Age. Depart for Coblenz, the German city where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers come together. An optional excursion to an impressive Rhine castle is available. (B,D)

Day 5   Coblenz–Munich. Start this morning with a romantic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim, half-timbered towns. Next, leave the Rhineland and enter Bavaria for your overnight stay in its capital, Munich. See the Olympic Park and the 1,000-foot-high Television Tower. This evening, visit MARIENPLATZ and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 6   Munich–Vienna, Austria. Cross the border into Austria and drive past the lovely Salzkammergut Lake District and along the Danube Valley to Vienna. (B)

Day 7   Vienna. Guided sightseeing features Prater Park with its Ferris wheel, the United Nations City on the Danube, the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, a stop at the Hofburg Palace, and a visit to STRAUSS’ HOUSE. Optional excursions to Schönbrunn Palace or to Grinzing for a taste of Heurigen wine are available. (B)

Day 8   Vienna–Salzburg–Innsbruck. A short drive to Salzburg, where your Local Guide takes you through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also see Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. Continue to Innsbruck, Tyrol, and take a pleasant stroll through quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. (B)

Day 9   Innsbruck–Vaduz, Liechtenstein–Lucerne, Switzerland. A spectacular drive through the Tyrolean Alps brings you to Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Next is picture-book Lucerne. During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobblestone streets of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Afterwards, shop for Swiss watches and this evening you may wish to join a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing. (B)

Day 10   Lucerne–Black Forest, Germany. Time this morning to choose from our optional activities: climb a mountain by cable car or take a cruise on the fjord-like lake. Then, turn north, re-enter Germany, and enter lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the Black Forest, renowned for its cuckoo clocks. (B,D)

Day 11   Black Forest–Strasbourg, France–Paris. A short drive across the French border to pretty Strasbourg, where you will board the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. You may wish to try out one of Paris’ fine restaurants and to explore the “City of Light.” (B)

Day 12   Paris. Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator up to the second floor of Paris’ most famous landmark, the EIFFEL TOWER. Afternoon and evening at leisure. You may wish to join an optional excursion to the lavish baroque Palace of Versailles. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (B)

Day 13   Paris. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Meals:  Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a special dinner in Munich

Hotel Information:  LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF), AMSTERDAM NH Amsterdam Centre (SF), COBLENZ Mercure (F), MUNICH Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F), VIENNA Am Konzerthaus (F), INNSBRUCK Grauer Bauer (F), LUCERNE Royal (F), BLACK FOREST Best Western Hofgut Sternen (F) at Breitnau, PARIS Le Méridien Etoile (SF)


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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