THE GREAT EUROPEAN CITIES (Serie European Tours) 11 DAYS

Itinerary

01 – MON.

Prague –

Arrival.-

• TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer.
• Evening Transfer to Old Town Square.
• Welcome to Prague! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
• Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
• In the late afternoon, we will make our way to the Old Town Square.
• This central location provides a great introduction to Prague, full of energy and touristic activities.
• You can take your dinner at one of the restaurants offering international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.

02 – TUE.

Prague.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Prague. Visit to Castle. Boat tour along the river.

• Today we will visit the capital, Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe.
• Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include outstanding monuments.
• During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included).
• Subsequently, we shall take a boat tour on the Vltava River.
• In the afternoon enjoy some free time to explore the city. In the evening, we will enjoy more time in the historic city center and there will be an opportunity for you to take dinner.
• Return to hotel.

 

03 – WED.

Prague – Munich – Innsbruck.-
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Bavaria and Tyrol.

• We will leave early and travel to Bavaria, arriving in MUNICH free time to stroll through the monumental centre and have lunch at one of the famous traditional beerhouses.
• In the afternoon, we will continue to Austria.
• Arriving to INNSBRUCK in the evening, we will have time for dinner in the Golden Roof area at the Old Town.

 

 

04 – THU.

Innsbruck – Swarovski Crystal Museum – Zurich.
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit to Swarovski Museum. Breathtaking landscapes.

• Begin your day by discovering the Swarovski Museum, the renowned home of crystals.
• We shall visit its impressive gardens and learn how the pieces of crystal are produced.
• Then, time to stroll before leaving for Zurich, an enjoyable journey through wonderful Tyrolean sceneries towards Switzerland.
• In ZURICH, enjoy an evening in the historic center next to the lake, where you can dine at your favorite restaurant (Indian, Oriental, Italian, International, Swiss, etc.)

 

 

05 – FRI.

Zurich – Grindelwald – Lucerne – Zurich.-
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Admire the fantastic landscapes. Cable car included to Grindelwald. Lunch included.

• Today´s journey has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes.
• Breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken.
• We will stop in GRINDELWALD where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to mountain.
• We will walk along the winding path which will lead us to the suspended bridge.
• Dare to walk across the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us.
• We will have lunch up in the mountain (included) before heading back down.
• We continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland.
• In the evening we have time to stroll around, enjoying the city and to have dinner before returning to the hotel in Zurich.
  Note: The guide will offer you the possibility of a full day optional visit, leaving in the morning and, after some free time to discover Lucerne, we take a rotating cable car to reach the top of Mount Titlis. At the alpine summit, at over 3000m above sea level, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

 

 

06 – SAT

.Zurich- Bern- Paris.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Explore Bern, the capital city of Switzerland.

• We will embark on a scenic journey to BERN, capital city of the confederation built around a bend in the Aare River, with its medieval architecture well preserved in the Old Town.
• Time to take a stroll. Next, we journey back to France.
• Enjoy beautiful lake views on our trip to PARIS.
• We will arrive in the evening.

 

07 – SUN.

Paris.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to Versailles Palace. Funicular ride included to Montmartre district. City tour in Paris.

• Early in the morning, we will leave for Versailles, the immense palace of the kings of France.
• After that, we will return to Paris at lunch time where we provide a transfer to the Montmartre district.
• We will ascend by funicular to the hill and admire the spectacular view of Paris from the top.
• This neighborhood is known for its painters, artists, and its cabarets…
• Sit down for lunch and enjoy a magical atmosphere.
• Then, a scenic guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of Paris will take place.
• Return to hotel.
• Optionally you can attend a variety show.

 

 

08 – MON.

Paris – Rouen.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Eiffel Tower and boat cruise in the City of Lights. Rouen historic center.

• We go to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel Tower area.
• You will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included).
• Then, we enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south.
• Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose.
  Note: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different moment of the day.
• At around 17.00hrs we will leave Paris for ROUEN a city museum with its houses with half-timbered walls, narrow streets and gothic churches.
• Accommodation in the city.

 

09 – TUE.

Rouen – Canterbury – London.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS. Ferry crossing to United Kingdom. Stroll alongside Tower Bridge.

• Today we will take a stroll in the center of Rouen to admire its magnificent cathedral and the ancient streets of the historic center.
• After this we travel to the north of France.
• Travelling by ferry, we will cross the English Channel to reach CANTERBURY, the religious capital of England with a very attractive historic center.
• Continuing to LONDON, arriving with time to explore, visit Tower Bridge to see it lit up and admire the modern buildings.
• Time for dinner in one of the many restaurants offering a variety of cuisines.
• After dinner, return to the hotel.

 

10 – WED.

London.
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit London. Changing of the Guard. Evening transfer to Soho.

• Get to know LONDON on a locally guided tour featuring style, culture and history.
• See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, where we will be able to watch the famous “Changing of the Guard” (depending on the season).
• Afternoon at leisure.
• In the evening, we will take a walk through Leicester Square, China Town and Soho, with a lively atmosphere, theatres and entertainment.
• There are several restaurants to chose where you can dine.
• Return to the hotel.

 

11 – THU.

London.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: British Museum. Camden district.

• After breakfast we will go to the British Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world.
• At lunch time we transfer to Camden, a district famous for having one of the most varied and extravagant street markets in London where we can see relics from cultures all around the world.
• Enjoy free time afterwards.
• End of our services.
• Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night