European Cavalcade

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Itinerary

1. 1

   Arrive Amsterdam

   Kick off your adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of bicycles and boats as you explore the old-world capital your way.

2. 2

   Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhine Valley

   Wave goodbye to Amsterdam and head for Cologne, where you'll get your bearings with an orientation walk and lay eyes on the city’s star attraction—the towering Gothic cathedral. There’s time to grab lunch, snap a few pics, or just soak up the riverside vibes. This afternoon, sit back and relax on a scenic Rhine River cruise to the charming village of St. Goar. Think castles, cliffs and storybook views around every bend. End your day in the heart of the Rhine Valley, where your comfy hotel stay awaits.

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   Rhine Valley – Colmar – Lucerne

   History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its half-timbered houses and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where you’ll spend the next two nights.

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   Lucerne Orientation and Free Time

   Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, 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.

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   Lucerne – Venice

   Continue to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse whose influence stretched across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an Optional Experience — perhaps a gondola and Grand Canal cruise past grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

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   Venice Orientation and Free Time

   Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, so named because of the sound prisoners made as they took one last look at their beloved city from the bridge before meeting their fate. There's time on your own to explore the city, before visiting a traditional glassblowing workshop. Here, you’ll see the talents of master craftsmen at work on the beautiful glassware the city is famed for. Consider joining an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbow-coloured facades of Burano island.

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   Venice – Rome

   Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel south to Rome. The rest of your day is free to explore this magnificent City or join the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a dinner of Italian specialities.

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   Rome Sightseeing and Free Time

   With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Join a Local Specialist and get to grips with the city’s main attractions. View St. Peter's Square and the cosmopolitan throng of devoted pilgrims.

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   Rome – Bay of Naples

   The Bay of Naples calls, and you’ll journey south, passing the historic Abbey of Monte Cassino, a site etched with the memories of fierce World War II battles, en route to the breath-taking region of Campania. Arriving in time to savour the afternoon, you may choose to take an optional drive along the enchanting Amalfi Coast, stopping in Positano, an artist's haven, where pastel-coloured houses cascade down the cliffs, their beauty mirrored in the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea below.

10. 10

    Explore Sorrento's Coastal Charms

    Today, you’re off on a breezy trip along the jaw-dropping Mediterranean coast to Sorrento - a town so charming it’s been stealing hearts for centuries. Gone are the sirens of ancient legend, but the citrusy streets and knockout views await you at every turn. Spend the day your way - check out the historic harbour, hunt for hidden gems, or snack your way through local flavours.

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    Bay Of Naples – Florence

    Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel, with time to relax before your included dinner.

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    Florence Sightseeing and Free Time

    No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you’ll see first-hand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a walking tour of its historic centre, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. For a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.

13. 13

    Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera

    Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous French Riviera.

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    French Riviera free time

    There’s zero shame in kicking back on a sun lounger, cocktail in hand – but if you're up for something special, why not join today’s Optional Experience to explore the picture-perfect hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence? All cobbled lanes, art galleries and Provençal charm, it’s no wonder this place has drawn artists and A-listers for decades. Take your time soaking it all in, but don’t get too comfy – the Côte d’Azur is calling. With its sun-kissed promenades, glitzy beach clubs and sleek Ferraris cruising past, the French Riviera serves up serious style. Keep your eyes peeled – you never know who you’ll spot lounging on a yacht or people-watching from a cafe terrace.

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    French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune

    A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way.

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    Beaune – Versailles – Paris

    From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendour and beauty created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, a real highlight this evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance.

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    Paris sightseeing and free time

    The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialities. In the evening you could join an Optional Experience, featuring a scenic cruise on the River Seine followed by a panoramic drive through the heart of Paris.

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    Depart Paris

    Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday.

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