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Western and Central European Panorama
11 days / 10 nights
London - Brussels - Rhine Cruise - Frankfurt - Innsbruck - Venice - Verona - Lake Lucerne - Dijon - Paris - London

Day 1 London
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 London
A full day to savor our rich program of full day activities: first half we will take a panoramic tour of London.See Kensington Palace, Houses of Parliament and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Our tour begins with a panoramic drive up to Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales. Well see the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial before heading down to Trafalgar Square, along Whitehall, past the Prime Minister's Residence at Downing Street and around Parliament Square, where we'll see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and, of course, Westminster Abbey. Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard We head to St James' Park and Buckingham Palace to see the colorful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. Accompanied by a military band, a detachment of the Queen's Foot Guard march to Buckingham Palace in their bearskins and red tunics, and a change with the Old Guard.The tour finishes at Trafalgar Square Second half - visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames.

Day 3 London - Brussels (315km/4h)
Leave in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you get your Eurostar train to Brussels and in the afternoon Brussels city tour. The thriving capital, where your orientation features the Rue Royale, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, and St. Michael Cathedral. Continue on foot and enter GRAND'PLACE to admire its baroque guild houses and the gothic Town Hall. You cannot leave Brussels without touching the statue of Everard t'Serclaes, a 14th-century hero, for good luck, and taking pictures of the tiny but world-famous statue of Manneken Pis

Day 4 Brussels - Rhine cruise, Germany - Frankfurt area (400km/5h)
Today, journey begins with a short walk to discover the heart of medieval Brussels in the famous Grand Place. Your tour continues with a drive to the magnificent Palace of Justice and fashionable Louise Square. Passing the stately Royal Square, the Royal Palace and the Houses of Parliament, you'll arrive in the Cinquantenaire district, with its Triumphal Arch, exceptional museums and splendid Art Nouveau houses particular highlights of this part of Brussels. After you can go to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy the afternoon cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight.

Day 5 Frankfurt area - Romantic road - Innsbruck (550km/6h)
The Romantic Road is undoubtedly today's highlight. Visit to the 'Jewel of the Middle Ages' - Rothenburg Ob der Tauber . A picturesque city, located 425 meters above sea level on a plateau at the intersection of the Romantic and Castle Roads. This once free imperial city is one of Germany's most frequented towns. The Tauber River flows below in a valley 55 meters deep. After that heading towards Innsbruck for an overnight.

Day 6 Innsbruck - Brenner pass (80km/1,30h) - Venice (300km/4h)
Journey south into Italy by way of the majestic "Europa Bridge" and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, have a city tour and a private boat transfer through the canals to St. Marko Square. You'll learn the history behind the famous landmarks, including the basilica's Byzantine heritage and the adjoining prisons of the Doge's Palace. Plus, you'll visit the famed basilica of St. Mark's. Overnight in Venice.

Day 7 Venice - Verona (130km/2,30h) - Lake Lucerne (400km/5h)
Departure from Venice .We will stop in Verona to see Juliet's legendary balcony. It features the balcony, and in the small courtyard, a bronze statue of Juliet. The metal of its chest is worn bare due to a legend that if a person strokes the right breast of the statue, that person will have good fortune. Crossing the Swiss border, begin the climb to the St. Gotthard Tunnel and descend to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 8 Lake Lucerne - Dijon (350km/5h)
Your visit this morning focuses on the main highlights of Lucerne. Also time for an optional excursion to the Stanserhorn. In the afternoon, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon.

Day 9 Dijon – Paris (320km/4,30h)
This morning, leave Dijon and travel via the autoroute to Paris. On your Paris City Tour you will learn about the history of Paris as you admire the city's squares, bridges, avenues and buildings, including Opera, Concorde, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Bastille square and modern opera house, Notre Dame Cathedral. Overnight in Paris.

Day 10 Paris - London (400km/3,30h)
Continue to road to north and take the eurostar train to return to London for an evening arrival. Overnight.

Day 11 London
Transfer to the airport.