Tour Details - European Heritage Begins Amsterdam 2012

Welcome to to Amsterdam, a lively city full of surprises!

See the sights of Amsterdam including the Royal Palace and Dam Square, and visit a diamond polishing centre. In Volendam, learn about the arts of cheese and clog making.(Buffet Breakfast)

Cross into Germany, then take a scenic cruise along the River Rhine past medieval castles and vineyards.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Admire Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Contine via Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Your orientation tour includes the poignant Lion Monument and the 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge, with free time afterwards to shop for all things Swiss!(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein. In Innsbruck, marvel at the Golden Roof, Hofburg and Olympic ski-jump.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Salzburg is a beautiful city! See Mozart's birthplace and locations where the 'Sound of Music' was filmed! Later arrive in Vienna.(Buffet Breakfast)

Your expert Local Guide shows you the sights of Vienna, including the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards. Spend free time exploring or perhaps take an excursion to the vast Schönbrunn Palace.(Buffet Breakfast)

Continue south via Klagenfurt to the Austrian Riviera. Cross the Italian border, the Alps and the Veneto plains to the Byzantine city of Venice.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Marvel at the sights as you cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch. Enjoy a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing, with time later to shop and explore.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Cross the Veneto, traverse the dramatic Apennine Mountains and continue south to the ancient city of Rome.(Buffet Breakfast)

Visit St. Peter's Basilica with your expert Local Guide and view the Forum and Colosseum in ancient Rome. In your free time, consider a tour of the Sistine Chapel!(Buffet Breakfast)

Explore Renaissance Florence, with time to shop for high quality leather and gold. Dine tonight at your hotel in Montecatini.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

View the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the Square of Miracles. Follow the coast to Monaco and continue to Nice on the glamorous French Riviera.(Buffet Breakfast)

Admire the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna. Spend free time exploring, relaxing or perhaps swim in the Mediterranean Sea!(Buffet Breakfast)

Your splendid journey continues along the coast, through the Camargue and across the Pyrenées to Barcelona.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

In Barcelona, your expert Local Guide shows you the sights including the Ramblas and the Paseo de Gracia. Afterwards, discover the delights of the city at your own pace.(Buffet Breakfast)

Drive through the sprawling vineyards of Catalonia and the arid hills of Aragon to the Spanish capital, Madrid.(Buffet Breakfast)

View Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Espãna during your sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. Later, consider an excursion to Toledo.(Buffet Breakfast)

Cross into France and visit Lourdes, home of St. Bernadette, to see the basilica above the grotto.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Spend the morning relaxing or exploring. Later, drive via the charming resort of Biarritz to Bordeaux, where you dine tonight.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Travel to the Loire Valley and view the Château de Blois, where Joan of Arc was blessed before battle with the English. Arrive later in the glittering capital, Paris.(Buffet Breakfast)

Admire the sights of Paris with your knowledgeable Local Guide, including the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Spend free time seeing more of this fascinating city or enjoy and optional guided visit to the world famous Louvre Museum. Tonight, why not experience a famous cabaret show?(Buffet Breakfast)

Bid 'au revoir' to Paris, your fellow travellers and Travel Director as this fascinating tour comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)