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Best of Europe
18 days / 17 nights
Brussels - Amsterdam - Cologne - Innsbruck - Salzburg - Lucerne - Venice - Florence - Rome - Pisa - Nice - Paris

Day 1 Brussels
Arrival in Brussels. Transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Brussels – Amsterdam (210km/3,30h)
Tour begins with a short walk to discover the heart of medieval Brussels in the famous Grand Place, with its world-famous Market Square. Here, you will hear about the history of the remarkable City Hall and quaint Guild Houses. Next, you will tour the city by luxury coach to see the beautiful St. Michael's Cathedral, the Congress Column, the Heysel district with the world-famous Atomium, the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Tower. Passing the Royal Residence, you'll return to the city centre to see the Sablon district with its countless antique dealer shops. 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. Departure to Amsterdam. Overnight.

Day 3 Amsterdam
Morning city tour with a canal cruise .You can visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens or Van Gogh's Museum.Discover the highlights of Amsterdam, including the Royal Palace, National Monument, the Skinny Bridge, canals and Albert Cuyp Market. You will also visit a windmill on the River Amstel and a stop will be made at a diamond factory where you can see how gems are polished using traditional methods.
Optional excursion in the evening; Amsterdam by night..

Day 4 Amsterdam - Cologne (270km/4h)
Drive past Holland to Germany and visit of the city of Cologne - the three landmark buildings that stand out boldly from the Rhine River are the towering spires of Cologne Cathedral, the Groß St. Martin and the Rathaus.
Optionally you can get into the Rhine valley to board a cruise ship along the many castles and forts along the Rhine river.

Day 5 Cologne – Innsbruck (680km/8,30h)
Departure for Austria across the Bavarian Alps to the Tyrol region and its capital, Innsbruck. Relaxation in this charming city which is often referred as the capital of the Alps. Discover some of the most important sightseeing attractions of Innsbruck: the Hofgarten gardens, the "golden roof", the column of Saint Anne and the triumph gate. Overnight.

Day 6 Innsbruck - Wattens – Salzburg (190km/3h) – Innsbruck (190km/3h)
An excursion to the nearby town Wattens to visit the famous Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop. After the visit continuation to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and the visit of the largest castle in Europe. Re­turn to the hotel in Innsbruck.

Day 7 Innsbruck – Schaffhausen (290km/4h) - Lucerne (120km/2h)
Departure to Switzerland, Schaffhausen to visit Europe's largest waterfalls - the majestic Rhine Falls. After you enjoy the view you will continue to Lucerne.

Day 8 Lucerne
Arrival at the town of Lucerne. You will have a half day tour which will introduce you to the main highlights including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and the new Concert and Congress Hall. You can also see Transport Museum or the Picasso Museum.
Optional excursion in the evening: Lake Lucerne Cruise. Overnight.

Day 9 Lucerne – Venice (500km/7h)
Early morning departure for Italy. Arrival in Venice in the late afternoon and accommodation. Have free time to discover the canals of Venice and submerge yourself in the atmosphere of this romantic city.

Day 10 Venice – Florence (260km/4,30h)
In the morning have a half day city tour of Venice and see all the important monuments, from San Marco Square to the Rialto Bridge. You'll learn the history behind the famous landmarks, including the basilica's Byzantine heritage and the adjoining prisons of the Doge's Palace.
Departure for Tuscany and Florence. Overnight in Florence.

Day 11 Florence - Rome (280km/4,30h)
Have a half day city tour of Florence and visit the Michelangelo Square, River Arno with the famous Ponte Vecchio and many famous landmarks of the city. Optional visit to the Gallery of Uffizi, shopping or leisure admiration of the city. In the afternoon, continue towards Rome. Arrival and overnight in Rome.

Day 12 Rome
Have a full day tour dedicated to the Vatican Museums, which house over 9 miles of the most extensive collection of art in the world. See the Sistine chapel, ceiling by Michelangelo and the Raphael Rooms. Later, visit the St.Peter’s church and end in the superb square designed by Bernini. In the afternoon visit the three important churches - Basilica of St. Mary Major, St. John in Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

Day 13 Rome
Morning tour dedicated to the highlights of Ancient Rome - visit the Colosseum, see the Roman Forum, the Pantheon. After that, experience the most famous Rome masterpieces such as Di Trevi Fountain. Your stroll through Rome continues with a stop at Piazza Colonna, which contains the column erected by Marcus Aurelius and is considered by Romans to be the very centre of the city. Stop at the Pantheon, with its impressive concrete dome and open oculus, which never fails to impress. Nearby you will explore Piazza Navona, with Bernini's famous "Fountain of the Four Rivers" triumphantly marking its centre.

Day 14 Rome – Pisa (360km/5,30h)
Morning departure for Pisa to visit the famous Leaning Tower. This masterpiece of Romanesque art is surrounded by the equally beautiful baptistery and cathedral. Free time and overnight in Pisa.

Day 15 Pisa – Nice (350km/5h)
Morning transfer to Nice. Discover the picture-postcard city of Nice on the French Riviera. Enjoy panoramic views over Nice from Mt. Boron, visit the Castel Park, and see the famous Promenade des Anglais. Your Nice City Sightseeing Tour continues with a visit to Castel Park overlooking the Bay of Angels and Old Town, after that you can immerse yourself in Nice's history on Place Garibaldi in the Old Town and marvel at the modern New Town as you stroll along Promenade des Arts, home to the Modern Art Museum and the Acropolis centre.

Day 16 Nice – Paris (930km/6h)
Early morning transfer to the station and board the high-speed train TGV to Paris: Afternoon arrival to one of the most exciting and popular cities in Europe, known for fashion, perfumes, champagnes and wine. Overnight.
Optional excursion: Paris by night with the River Seine cruise.

Day 17 Paris
Paris city tour includes all of the major landmarks: Opera, Concorde, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Bastille square and modern, Notre Dame Cathedral and of course Eiffel tower. You can also visit the Louvre Museum with the famous Mona Lisa.
Optional evening with Paris Cabaret Show.

Day 18 Paris
Transfer to airport.