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This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Continue to Germany’s scenic Rhineland and Würzburg, as well as the Romantic Road and charming medieval Rothenburg. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to Prince Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, and Austria and Switzerland. An included panoramic Alpine train ride on the Bernina Express—which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina mountain range into the Italian Valtellina—is an unforgettable experience. A change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano, then back over the mountains to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Gruyère in the Swiss Alps. Your European adventure concludes with two overnights in Paris, the inimitable “City of Light.” Extension 4555 returns to London by motorcoach and a ferry Channel crossing and includes one overnight in London. |
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City Highlights Visits to Würzburg, Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein Castle*, St. Moritz, Lucerne, Interlaken, Gruyére Village, Geneva, Beaune*entrance fee included Meals 11 buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D) Hotels: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesLONDON Novotel St. Pancras (F), BRUSSELS Thon Brussels Airport (ST), WÜRZBURG Post (ST), INNSBRUCK Rumerhof (ST) at Rum or Dollinger (ST), ST. MORITZ Sporthotel Bären (F), LUGANO Acquarello (ST), LAKE LUCERNE Hirschen (T) at Flüelen or Seehof (T) at Flüelen, GENEVA AREA Kyriad (ST) at Annemasse, PARIS Campanile Berthier (ST), LONDON Thistle Euston (ST)
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Thu. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT. Day 2: Fri. ARRIVAL IN LONDON, ENGLAND. Check into your hotel. In the afternoon you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. Day 3: Sat. LONDON-BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here your Tour Director and comfortable coach wait to take you to Brussels. (B) Day 4: Sun. BRUSSELS-THE RHINELAND, GERMANY-WÜRZBURG. Start the day by traveling south into Germany to reach the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy a scenic drive. Even better, opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, to Würzburg on the banks of the River Main and famous for its baroque architecture. Overnight in Würzburg, one of Bavaria''s many famous cities. (B,D) Day 5: Mon. WÜRZBURG-ROMANTIC ROAD-ROTHENBURG-NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE-INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA. Drive along the Romantic Road, through villages protected by medieval tower gates and with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. Stop awhile to visit the picturesque town of Rothenburg. Travel into southern Bavaria for an included visit to the legendary Castle of Neuschwanstein. Just a few more miles into Austria for an overnight in Innsbruck. (B,D) Day 6: Tue. INNSBRUCK-ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND. A magnificent drive this morning through Austrian and Swiss grand Alpine scenery. South into Switzerland’s lower Engadine Valley and past the Swiss National Park to the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. Plenty of time to enjoy the sight of the great mountain peaks and the blue water lake just below the town. Take a stroll and let it all sink in. (B) Day 7: Wed. ST. MORITZ-BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO ITALY-LUGANO, SWITZERLAND. Enjoy the highlight of the whole tour and a wonderful way of crossing the Alps. One of Europe’s most spectacular train rides begins in St. Moritz and takes you across lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Here rejoin your coach for the journey to the shores of Lake Como and then Lugano, where you’ll overnight. (B) Day 8: Thu. LUGANO-LAKE LUCERNE. Another lovely journey today through the valleys of the Canton Ticino, through the Gotthard Tunnel, and into more magnificent Alpine scenery as you descend to the shores of Lake Lucerne. This afternoon, visit one of Switzerland’s finest cities, nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument—a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a funicular and cable car ride to the 6,227-foot summit of the Stanserhorn, a cruise on the fjord-like lake, and, of course, time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B,D) Day 9: Fri. LAKE LUCERNE-INTERLAKEN-GRUYÈRE-GENEVA AREA. A day packed with a variety of scenery and places to visit. First to Interlaken, a vacationer’s dream. It’s all picture postcard perfect, lying beneath the towering Jungfrau and between two sparkling lakes. Motor along the shores of Lake Thun, then on to the small but lovely village of Gruyère with only a few more miles before reaching Switzerland’s most international city, Geneva. Overnight in this area. (B,D) Day 10: Sat. GENEVA AREA-BEAUNE, FRANCE-PARIS. Vistas of famous vineyards on the way to Beaune. Visit the medieval Burgundian town, known the world over for its wine production. Later, via the fast and comfortable autoroute to Paris. Tonight maybe an optional cabaret show? (B) Day 11: Sun. PARIS. One full day to explore the city that’s known throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food and joie de vivre. Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées. Optional excursions are also available to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B) Day 12: Mon. PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND. Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent return to London for an evening arrival. (B) Day 13: Tue. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM LONDON ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
Visits to Würzburg, Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein Castle*, St. Moritz, Lucerne, Interlaken, Gruyére Village, Geneva, Beaune*entrance fee included
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*Book a 2008 Cosmos air-inclusive Europe vacation to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between Mar 1 and May 31, 2008 for travel commencing between Mar 1 and October 31, 2008. A non-refundable $400 deposit, plus applicable travel protection fees must be made to receive the discount. Not applicable with any other discount except Journeys Club, and applies to new 2008 air-inclusive Europe bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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