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

Day 1 – Amsterdam
Arrival in Amsterdam and transfer to hotel. Overnight.

Day 2 – Amsterdam
Morning city tour with canal cruise. Discover the Royal Palace, National Monument, the Skinny Bridge, canals and Albert Cuyp Market. Visit a traditional windmill on the River Amstel and a diamond factory.Overnight.
Optional visits to Keukenhof Gardens or the Van Gogh Museum

Day 3 – Amsterdam – Brussels (208 km / 3h 30min)
Departure for Brussels. 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. Overnight.

Day 4 Brussels (209km/3h30min) Cologne
Departure for Germany and arrival in Cologne. Visit the famous Cologne Cathedral, Groß St. Martin Church and the historic Rathaus along the Rhine River.
Optional Rhine Valley cruise.

Day 5 Cologne (686km/8h)Innsbruck
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 (20k/30min)Wattens (170km/2h30min)Salzburg (189km/2h30min) Innsbruck
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 (286km/4h)Schaffhausen(51km/1h30min) Zurich
Departure to Switzerland, Schaffhausen to visit Europe's largest waterfalls - the majestic Rhine Falls. After you enjoy the view you will continue to Zurich. Overnight.

Day 8 Zurich (53 km /1h) Luzern (42km/1h) Engelberg (90km/1h30min) Zurich
Start the day with transfer to Luzern .Enjoy short city tour and visit the Chapel Bridge, the oldest preserved wooden bridge in Europe, the famous Lion Monument and walk around the old town. Ride an aerial cableway from the Alpine village of Engelberg to the summit of Mt Titlis. Capture magnificent views of the Swiss Alps from the panoramic terrace with your camera. In the late afternoon, descend by aerial cable car and drive back to Zurich. Overnight.

Day 9 Zurich (271km/4h30min) Milan
Early morning departure for Italy. Arrival in Milan. Meet your local guide and enjoy your half day tour in Milan. See the gorgeous Duomo, a huge and ornate gothic structure and one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Stop in front of La Scala, the city's main opera house and one of the most renowned in Europe. Built in the late 18th century, La Scala has seen a who's who of famed composers and musicians in the last 200 years. Head over to the trendy and cool Brera district, crammed with funky boutiques, trendy bars and hip restaurants. Home to the city's Bohemian set, the neighborhood's streets are picturesque and make for a pleasant stroll. Eventually, you'll find yourself at imposing Sforza Castle, where you can take some time to admire the late-medieval fortress. Overnight.

Day 10 Milan (311km/4h)Florence
Departure for Tuscany and Florence. 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. Overnight in Florence.

Day 11 Florence (274km/4h)Rome
Drive to Rome. Arrival and free time. 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 Colona, 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 (336km/4h30min)Pisa
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 (351km/5h)Nice
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 by train
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.