Independent travel is for parties of 1 to 9 persons.
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FRANCE
Day 1 – HOME/PARIS: Travel from your hometown to Paris.
Day 2 – PARIS: Transfer from the airport to the hotel, adjust to the new time and settle in. Take advantage of the rest of the day to catch a first glimpse of the city and savor local delicacies.
Day 3 – PARIS: Join a morning sightseeing tour including the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral and a panoramic visit of the most recognizable symbol of the city of Paris, the Eiffel Tower and L’Arch de Triomphe, built in honor of those who fought for France. Finally, reach the famous boulevard of Champ-Elysees and take advantage of the rest of the day at leisure for shopping and independent exploration of the City of Love.
Day 4 – PARIS/VERSAILLES/PARIS: The event of the day is a visit to the Louvre Museum, one of the finest in the world home to hundreds of thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, including Leonardo Da Vinci’s mysterious Mona Lisa. In the afternoon, possibly take part in an excursion to Versailles and visit its luxurious palace and lush gardens.
Day 5 – PARIS/CAEN: Board the fast train to Caen. Afternoon at leisure to discover on your own Caen, one of the oldest university towns in France and find a charming bistro for dinner.
Day 6 – CAEN/NORMANDY COAST/CAEN: Today, travel along the picturesque Norman coast for a full day tour of the Beaches of Normandy, the must-see World War II sites where the Allies landed in 1944. Explore the area in a little free time and reflect on all the important historical events that took place here, before returning to the hotel in Caen.
Day 7 – CAEN/MONT ST. MICHEL/CAEN: Join a full day excursion to the Monastery of Le Mont St. Michel, one of the first landmarks to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The famous mediaeval walled city is crowned by its gothic abbey and built on a small outcrop surrounded by a magnificent bay that is one of the greatest tidal ranges in Europe, resulting in a breathtaking view.
Day 8 – CAEN/T
OURS: Ride the train through the amazing Loire Valley, home to France’s finest chateaus. Afternoon free for independent exploration of Tours.
Day 9 – TOURS/PARIS: Today, enjoy a tour of the Loire Valley and explore fairytale castles and aristocratic mansions. After the tour, board the fast train to Paris.
Day 10: PARIS/HOME: Transfer to the airport and travel from Paris to your hometown.
GERMANY
Day 1 – HOME/BERLIN: Travel from your hometown to Berlin.
Day 2 – BERLIN: Transfer from the airport to the hotel, adjust to the new time and settle in. Take advantage of the rest of the day to catch a first glimpse of the city and savor local delicacies.
Day 3 – BERLIN: Join a tour of historic and contemporary Berlin including the Kurfürstendamm, the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the former Check Point Charlie, remains of the Berlin Wall and Potsdamer Platz.
Day 4 – BERLIN: Enjoy the day at leisure.
Day 5 – BERLIN/HAMBURG: Take the fast train to Hamburg. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 – HAMBURG: Take part in a tour of Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city. Visit this historical warehouse region, the district of St. Pauli, the Baroque church of St. Michaelis, the city center, the old Botanical Garden and Deichstrasse with its wooden houses and lively fish market.
Day 7 – HAMBURG/COLOGNE: Take the fast train to Cologne. Free afternoon.
Day 8 – COLOGNE: Enjoy a walking tour of Cologne’s city center, featuring the Gothic cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site).
Day 9 – COLOGNE/MUNICH: Take the fast train to Munich. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 10 – MUNICH: Discover the more than 8 centuries of history of the Bavarian capital during a walking tour. Starting at the Karlstor, passing by the church St. Michael, where are the remains of “Mad King”, the Marienplatz square with the City Hall and its famous carillon, the Frauenkirche and many other attractions of the historic center.
Day 11 – MUNICH: Day trip to visit Neuschwanstein, Germany’s most famous castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “mad king“, known for his striking personality and eccentricities.
Day 12 – MUNICH/HOME: Transfer to the airport and travel from Munich to your hometown.
GREECE
Day 1 – HOME/ATHENS: Travel from your hometown to Athens.
Day 2 – ATHENS: Transfer from the airport to the hotel, adjust to the new time and settle in. Take advantage of the rest of the day to catch a first glimpse of the city and savor local delicacies.
Day 3 – ATHENS/MYKONOS: Board the ferry to Mykonos.
Day 4 & 5 – MYKONOS: Relax, sunbathe and enjoy this beautiful island, worldly-famous for its summer party atmosphere, crystal waters and iconic windmills.
Day 6 – MYKONOS/SANTORINI: Board the ferry to Santorini.
Day 7 & 8 – SANTORINI: Days at your disposal to take advantage of what Greece’s most famous island has to offer, including hiking its active volcano and admiring its unforgettable sunsets.
Day 9 – SANTORINI/ATHENS: Return to Athens by ferry. In the afternoon, take part in a guided tour of the Greek capitol, featuring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis with the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylae, universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization.
Day 10: ATHENS/HOME: Transfer to the airport and travel from Athens to your hometown.
ITALY
Day 1 – HOME/ROME: Travel from your hometown to Rome.
Day 2 – ROME: Transfer from the airport to the hotel, adjust to the new time and settle in. Take advantage of the rest of the day to catch a first glimpse of the Eternal City and savor local delicacies.
Day 3 – ROME: Enjoy a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Basilica of St. Peter’s, then visit landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps.
Day 4 – ROME: Take part in a tour of Ancient Rome, including the renowned Colosseum and Roman Forum. Spend the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 5 – ROME/SORRENTO: Travel from Rome to Sorrento. Spend an afternoon at your pleasure.
Day 6 – SORRENTO: The day is yours to enjoy the town and its charming atmosphere.
Day 7 – SORRENTO/CAPRI/SORRENTO: Join a full-day excursion to the island of Capri and visit Villa San Michele and the Blue Grotto, well-known for its
crystalline-blue waters.
Day 8 – SORRENTO/AMALFI & POSITANO/SORRENTO: Participate in a full-day excursion along the Amalfi Coast, featuring the romantic and exclusive villages of Amalfi and Positano.
Day 9 – SORRENTO/POMPEII/FLORENCE: Reach Pompeii and visit the famous archaeological site destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 b.C. Continue to Florence.
Day 10 – FLORENCE: Join a tour of the city, featuring the Duomo and the Academy of Fine Arts with its famous statue “David” by Michelangelo. Spend the rest of the day discovering more of this Renaissance city’s treasures independently.
Day 11 – FLORENCE/VENICE: Travel from Florence to Venice and enjoy an afternoon at leisure to discover the island.
Day 12 – VENICE: Take part in a tour of Venice, including San Marco’s Square and the prestigious Doge’s Palace. In the afternoon, explore on your own.
Day 13 – VENICE/VERONA/VENICE: Participate in an excursion to Verona. Take a look at the Romeo and Juliet’s balcony and stroll in the area of Piazza delle Erbe, the most ancient square of Verona.
Day 14 – VENICE: Transfer to the airport and travel from Venice to your hometown.
SPAIN
Day 1 – HOME/MADRID: Travel from your hometown to Madrid.
Day 2 – MADRID: Transfer from the airport to the hotel, adjust to the new time and settle in. Take advantage of the rest of the day to catch a first glimpse of the Spanish capital and savor local delicacies.
Day 3 – MADRID: In the morning, enjoy a tour of the city including the Plaza Major, geographic and social center of the city; the gourmet tapas Market of San Miguel and the Puerta del Sol, the iconic square with the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. After lunch, visit the 18th-century Royal Palace, official residence of the Kings of Spain, where state ceremonies and events are held.
Day 4 – MADRID: After breakfast, join a tour of the Prado Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 19th century. Spend the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 5 – MADRID/SEVILLE: Travel from Madrid to Seville. In the afternoon, take part in a tour of the Alcázar, the Moorish palaces parts of which are still used by the royal family as their official residence in Seville. A walk through the lively Barrio de Santa Cruz will follow. In the evening, possibly savor paella, Spain’s world-known specialty, while watching a captivating show of the notorious Spanish dance, flamenco.
Day 7 – SEVILLE/BARCELONA: Reach the airport to catch the flight to Barcelona. In the afternoon, join a sightseeing walking tour of the Catalonia region’s cosmopolitan capital: marvel at the majestic fountains and statues of Plaza de Catalunya; the notorious Ramblas lined with cafes and souvenir kiosks and the Gothic Quarter with its narrow medieval streets filled with trendy bars, clubs and Catalan restaurants.
Day 8 – BARCELONA: The morning discovery of Barcelona’s Modernism Art introduced by Antonio Gaudi at the beginning of the 20th century starts at the unfinished yet stunning Roman Catholic Basilica, the Sagrada Familia. Continue with a panoramic drive by Gaudi’s renowned buildings, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Fi
nally, explore Parc Güell, a large garden park in which this genius strove to achieve the perfect integration of architectural elements in nature. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 9 – BARCELONA: The day is open for sightseeing and shopping. You may wish to join an excursion to Monserrat, the town of the Black Madonna carved by St. Luke around 50 A.D., hidden from the Moors and later rediscovered by shepherds.
Day 10 – BARCELONA/HOME: Transfer to the airport and travel from Barcelona to your hometown.