*ALL THESE FEATURES ALONG WITH CITY SIGHTSEEING ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR PKG. AMSTERDAM:RHINE VALLEY: - See the city by night - Take a scenic river cruise - Visit a fishing & cheese village - Visit the infamous Lorelei Rock - Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house - Bicycle tour of the Dutch countrysideLUCERNE: - See the Wooden Chapel Bridge LIECHTENSTEIN: - Take a scenic Alpine drive - Visit the great capital known as Vaduz VENICE: INNSBRUCK:- Take a private motorboat tour to the islands - Visit the Golden Roof - See Piazza San Marco - Witness the Olympic Ski jump - Visit the infamous "Bridge of Sighs' - Come to see the Royal Palace - Witness a Murano-style glass-blowing demo - Tour the Doges' palace & St. Mark's Square BRENNER PASS: - Take a scenic drive past classic orchards ROME: - Tour through beautiful vineyards - See Piazza Venezia & Piazza Navona - Visit medieval castles - Take a stroll to the famous Trevi Fountain - Tour the infamous Colosseum VATICAN CITY:- Visit the Pantheon & Roman Forum - See Saint Peter's Basilica FLORENCE: PISA: - Enjoy a walking tour with a local guide of the city - Visit the wondrous world famous leaning tower - See the well known Duomo - Come to the Basilica Santa Groce AVIGNON: - Tour Giotto's Bell tower - Tour the Papal Palace - Visit the Bapistry & Piazza della Signoria - Watch a Florentine leather craft demonstration PARIS: - Come to the great Eiffel Tower BURGANDY: - Visit the Arc de Triomphe - Visit the Chablis & various vineyards - Take evening "Tour of Illuminations" - Witness works of true art at the Louvre LYON: - See the Notre Dame Cathedral & Champs Elysees - Tour the gastronomical capital of France FRENCH RIVIERA: - Drive along the scenic French Riviera coast - Visit a local French perfumery -Visit the town, Monaco - See the Royal Palace -Come to a Monte Carlo casino - Experience the town, Nice & enjoy the beach
DAY 1-2: DEPART USA/ARRIVE LONDON- Check in to the Hotel Imperial. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the city of London. DAY 3: LONDON TO AMSTERDAM- Meet up with your tour group. See the White Cliffs of Dover before traveling through Belgium, into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. DAY 4: IN AMSTERDAM- Into the countryside to Edam. Later see a diamond exhibition & a free afternoon to enjoy this vibrant city; maybe you'd visit Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh museum. DAY 5: AMSTERDAM TO RHINE VALLEY- Off to Germany to learn how beersteins are crafted & maybe even try some Rhine Riesling wine. DAY 6: RHINE VALLEY TO SWISS ALPS- Into Switzerland. Free time in Lucerne, then on to your hotel in the Swiss Alps. DAY 7: SWISS ALPS- A full free day to explore the beauty of this mountain resort. Take a cable car to the top for truly breathtaking views. DAY 8: SWISS ALPS TO INNSBRUCK- Visit Liechtenstein. Take a scenic drive to Austria with enough time to Innsbruck. DAY 9: INNSBRUCK TO VENICE- Over the Brenner Pass into Italy. Motorboat to historical islands of Venice for sightseeing & enough free time to self explore. End your day with a peaceful Gondola ride. DAY 10: VENICE TO ROME- Through Umbria to Rome for your sightseeing tour. DAY 11: WHILE IN ROME- The entire day is at your leisure to visit & see the wonders of Rome. DAY 12: ROME TO FLORENCE- Through the Tuscan countryside to Florence for your guided walking tour. You'll have enough free time to check out local shops &/or see the famous Statue of David. DAY 13: FLORENCE TO FRENCH RIVIERA- Visit Pisa to then pass Genoa to the French Riviera. DAY 14: FRENCH RIVIERA- Shops, beach, maybe spot someone famous. The day is yours to enjoy. DAY 15: FRENCH RIVIERA TO LYON- After last night in Monaco & Monte Carlo, visit a French perfumery & Avignon. Tonight explore the gastronomical capital metropolis of France. DAY 16: LYON TO PARIS- Free time at the Chateau at Fontainebleau, then on to Paris & enjoy an imaginative tour of the "City of Lights" (Tour of Illuminations). DAY 17 : WHILE IN PARIS- City sightseeing this morning with the rest of your day at your leisure to explore the romantic city of Paris. A cabaret show tonight is optional. DAY 18: HOMEBOUND- After breakfast, transfer to Paris airport for your home city. TO BOOK YOUR TRIP CALL US AT (650) 343-3765 EMAIL: info@panoramatravelagency.com
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ALL THIS INCLUDEDVISIT 10 COUNTRIES * 16 Nights in superior class hotels *BELGIUM * Continental breakfasts & 3-course meals as per itinerary *NETHERLANDS * Experienced professional tour managers & drivers *GERMANY * Ferry transport as per itinerary *SWITZERLAND * Accommodations based on your choice of twin or triple-share *AUSTRIA with private facilities *ITALY * Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats *FRANCE *MONACO 18 Days from $155 per day *VATICAN CITY *LIECHTENSTEIN