Day 1 - 2 London/Paris France
We leave the land of tea and tweed and head to France and the 'City of
Love' - Paris. We first see this beautiful city on our city nighlight
tour. The next day is completely free for you to explore the back streets
and boulevardes of Paris before a Champagne picnic under the shadow of
the Eiffel Tower. This evening you can check out a cabaret show, or cruise
the River Seine, both will give you a new angle on Paris!
Bx1, Dx2 (Hotel)
Day 3 - 4 Lauterbrunnen Switzerland
Sit back, relax and prepare for the breathtaking vistas in the Swiss Alps
as we travel to the glacial valley of Lauterbrunnen. Breathe in the pure
Alpine air on a mountain walk or, for the best seats in the house, take
an optional trip up the stunning 4000m snow covered Jungfrau Mountain.
Bx2, Lx2, Dx2 (Cabins)
Day 5 - 6 Florence Italy
Hold up the Leaning Tower of Pisa for the must do photo before continuing
on to Florence - home of Renaissance art. Gaze in awe at the buildings
and history of the city on our walking tour. Shopaholics beware, there's
beautiful jewellery and leather goods aplenty! In your spare time get
up close and personal with Michelangelo's 'David', or stroll the famous
markets.
Bx2, Lx1, Dx1 (Cabins)
Day 7 - 8 Rome Italy / Vatican City
Today we travel to historic Rome via the beautiful hilltop town of Orvieto.
In Rome get to see the majestic architecture and soak up the atmosphere
on our walking tour - who knows, toss some coins and your wishes may all
come true at the magnificent Trevi Fountain! For the world's finest art,
the Vatican Museum is where it's at so check it out on our optional tour?
Bx2, Lx1, Dx1 (Cabins)
Day 9 -10-11-12 Island Sailing Greece
After an overnight ferry from Southern Italy to Greece it's time to get
out the bikins and boardies as we set sail on the Ionian Sea for three
days of flotilla sailing. Soak up the sun and swim by day and feast like
Greek Gods by night - you might just think you're in heaven. You can even
test your deck handling skills helping crew the yachts.
Bx4, Lx4, Dx2 (Ferry & Flotilla yachts)
Day 13 Tirana Albania
This morning we head north and cross the border into Albania, a country
once closed off to the outside world by its Communist leaders. We travel
along the picturesque valleys and past some of the 700,000 bunkers built
during the Communist era before arriving in the capital, Tirana. After
time here to check out the sights, we travel on to our hotel just outside
Tirana.
Bx1, Lx1, Dx1
Day 14 - 15 Herceg Novi Montenegro/Dubrovnik Croatia
Today we continue north, to the border with Montenegro. This country has
some of the most spectacular scenery of any country in Mediterranean Europe.
We drive along the coast and around Kotor Bay, one of the most beautiful
bays in the world, before arriving at our hotel on the coast at Herceg
Novi. The next day is free to explore 'The Jewel of the Adriatic' - Dubrovniok.
The old fortified city, once the centre of a trading empire has remained
largely unchanged since the 13th century and has been declared a 'World
Heritage' site by the United Nations. Late this afternoon we return to
our hotel on the beach at Herceg Novi where you can chill out and enjoy
the local seafood and nightlife.
Bx2, Lx1, Dx1 (Hotel)
Day 16 Zadar Croatia
Heading north along the Dalmatian Coast, we stop at the historic town
of Split. Take in the spectacular views of the many islands of the Dalmatian
Archipelago and its stunning blue waters, before travelling on to Zadar
for the night.
Bx1, Lx1 (Hostel)
Day 17 - 18 Venice Italy (via Slovenia)
Today discover 27 kilometres of stunning cave galleries and chambers as
we visit the Postojna Caves in Slovenia. Then we head north, before arriving
at the city of canals - Venice. In your gondola, glide past palacial mansions
supported on stilts and get to know more of the sights on our special
city tour. With loads of free time to explore this wonderful city you
can wander the streets, check out some of the famous Venetian beads or
chill out and watch the world go by.
B2, Lx1, Dx2 (Cabins)
Day 19 - 20 Tyrol Austria
Cameras should be at the ready as we head to the beautiful Tyrol region
of Austria. Whether its white water rafting the Alpine rivers, skydiving
across the Alps or simply breathing in the fresh air on a relaxing walk
there's definitely something for everyone in this beautiful corner of
the world.
Bx2, Lx2, Dx1(Gasthof)
Day 21 Rhine Valley Germany
Beautiful vineyards and picturesque country fields set the scene travelling
to the German town of St Goar situated on the romantic Rhine River. Like
a scene out of a picture book, we cruise through the spectacular Rhine
valley viewing medieval castles on the hilltops. Tonight we step back
in time staying in a 12th Century castle.
Bx1, Lx1, Dx1 (Castle)
Day 22 - 23 Amsterdam Netherlands
Get set for one of Europe's most surreal cultural experiences as today
we hit Amsterdam. Your head will spin at the wonders of this relaxed and
beautiful city - from the Van Gough museum to the infamous Red Light District
- this city is an experience in itself.
Bx2, Lx1, Dx1 (Hostel)
Day 24 London England
Famous beers and chocolates, tasty mussels, picturesque setting - end
on a high note in Brugge, Belgium before heading back to the UK. It's
farewell to new friends as we arrive back in London early evening - but
there's still a lifetime of memories to enjoy!
Bx1
SIGHTSEEING CHECKLIST:
PARIS: City tour seeing the Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Eiffel
Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Montmartre and Sacre
Coeur. PISA: See the Leaning Tower, Baptistery and the Cathedral. FLORENCE:
Walking tour seeing the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio,
Santa Croce Basilica plus a leathercraft demonstration. ORVIETO: Visit
to the ancient hill top city. ROME: Walking tour seeing the Spanish Steps,
Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Ancient Forum, Victor Emmanuel Monument
and the Colosseum. VATICAN CITY: See the Vatican and St Peter's Basilica.
GREECE: Flotilla sailing around the island of Corfu for 3 days. DUBROVNIK:
Walking tour of the historic walled city. SPLIT: Waling tour seeing Diocletian's
Palace, now the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the world. VENICE: Motorboat
trip on the Grand Canal and a walking tour seeing St Mark's Square and
Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, the Campanile, the Rialto
Bridge, plus a traditional lace making demonstration. RHINE VALLEY: Visit
the village of St Goar and see how beer steins are made. AMSTERDAM: Bicycle
tour of the Dutch countryside plus a walking tour seeing Dam Square and
the Royal Palace. See Dutch cheese & clog makers at work.
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