Tour Details - European Spotlight 2012

Welcome to London! Admire the White Cliffs of Dover as you sail to Calais. Cross the battlefields of Northern France, passing the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge. Arrive later in Paris before joining your companions for a Welcome Reception including dinner and drinks. Afterwards enjoy a wonderful evening drive through the city to see the Eiffel Tower and the Alexander III Bridge.(Welcome Reception)

View the city’s landmarks during your morning sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide, including the Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Appreciate the beautiful skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Explore on your own this afternoon, or take an optional excursion to the famous Louvre Museum. You could also shop for souvenirs or simply relax. Why not enjoy a famous cabaret this evening?(Buffet Breakfast)

Journey south through rolling countryside into the Burgundy wine region. Visit the medieval town of Beaune and later cross the Swiss border to Geneva − enjoying the magnificent scenery.(Buffet Breakfast)

See the Reformation Monument, the Old Town, the United Nations Building and the Red Cross headquarters during your orientation with your Travel Director. Take time to explore on your own later, and don’t forget to shop for chocolates and a Swiss watches.(Buffet Breakfast)

Nice is one of the jewels in the French Riviera, and has always been a with the rich and famous! Drive along the Promenade des Anglais and see Place Massena during your orientation of the 'Bay of the Angels'. Join your companions this evening for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Admire the beautiful resort of Cannes, home of the renowned annual Film Festival. Explore the Fragonard Perfumery, established in 1782 before returning to Nice. Discover the Old Town, shop in hip boutiques or simply relax on the beach.(Buffet Breakfast)

In the dazzling city of Monaco view the cathedral and the Grimaldi Palace, official residence of the Prince of Monaco. In Pisa, view the amazing Leaning Tower in the Field of Miracles. Dine tonight at your hotel in the spa town of Montecatini.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

From Montecatini, journey through splendid Tuscan countryside to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Your expert Local Guide takes you on an informative walking tour of the city, which includes Signoria Square and the Duomo. View the Ponte Vecchio, a spectacular galleried bridge dating from the Middle Ages. Drive across the Veneto plain into Venice, a magical city with a rich maritime and artistic heritage.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and see the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Witness a demonstration of glass-blowing at one of the oldest workshops on the island. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Consider a trip across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a delicious lunch.(Buffet Breakfast)

Across the picturesque Appenine Mountains, through the vibrant landscape of Tuscany and past the hilltop towns of Orvieto and Orte in Umbria you later arrive in Rome, the Eternal City.(Buffet Breakfast)

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s Pietà with your expert Local Guide. See the Forum in ancient Rome and the Circus Maximus where chariot racing was staged. View the Colosseum, site of public events. Celebrate the end of you trip tonight with your companions at a Farewell Dinner.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Say ‘arrivederci’ to your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of this memorable European holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)