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Days 1/2 Paris France
The excited anticipation is almost overwhelming as your
adventure of a lifetime begins. Ditch the tweed and tea of the UK -
and brace yourself for berets and baguettes as we head for stylish
and chic Paris. So many famous sights - see them all on our city
driving tour. Dine like a Parisian on frog legs and snails and then
cruise the city on our illuminations tour. The next day is yours,
free to explore the streets or chic cafes. How about cycling around
the city before living it up at our champagne picnic under the
Eiffel Tower - c'est manifique! Sightseeing checklist - City tour
seeing Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Arc de
Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Montmartre and Sacre
Coeur.
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Day 3 Loire Valley France
You'll fall in love with the charming Loire Valley - the
enchanting 16th century Chambord Chateau, famous cathedrals and the
medieval town of Blois all await. Step back in time strolling the
cobble-stoned streets and marvel at the medieval achitecture.
Sightseeing checklist - Walking tour through the medieval St
Nicolas quarter
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Days 4/5 San Sebastian Spain
Build up your thirst today travelling through the famous
Bordeaux region, San Sebastion is the place to live it up! Endless
Tappas bars, beautiful sandy beaches and 'kicking nightlife' - it's
hardly surprising this place is known as the Rio de Janeiro of
Spain! Sightseeing checklist - Orientation tour including La Concha
beach
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Days 6/7 Madrid Spain
Today we break through frontiers and enter the medieval city of
Segovia with its perfectly preserved city walls and famous Alcazar
Castle. Forging onwards we reach Madrid. This cultural mecca has
museums galore, wicked shopping, trendy bars and beautiful sights
to explore! There's plenty of free time to quench your curiousity
in this vibrant city! Sightseeing checklist - Segovia - see the
medieval city walls and Alcazar Castle. Madrid - city tour seeing
the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and Plaza de Espana
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Days 8/9 Barcelona Spain
Off-beat artists, funky architecture - a feast for the eyes is
Barcelona. Stop en-route at the ancient city of Zaragoza to see the
17th century Basilica before arriving in Barcelona. Cool people,
cool shopping and red-hot nightlife, Barcelona has it all! Browse
the local markets and do some serious people watching along Avenue
Las Ramblas. Tonight get the pulses racing with a breath-taking
flamenco dance show. Ole! Sightseeing checklist - city tour seeing
the Columbus Monument, Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's spectacular
cathedral, Montjuic (site of the 1992 Olympics), Pueblo Espanol,
and the fascinating Las Ramblas markets.
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Days 10/11 Riviera France/Monaco
Get ready for serious celebrity spotting along the famous French
Riviera. Stroll the streets or swan around with the rich and famous
- just beware of the paparazzi dahhrling. Play your cards right
later in the evening at the gaming tables of Monaco and you just
might get to stay forever! Sightseeing Checklist - French Riviera -
visit a perfumery, stroll along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
Monaco - see the Royal Palace and visit a Casino
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Days 12/13 Florence Italy
Get the famous snap holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa before
continuing on to Florence. Art lovers will be in heaven seeing the
beautiful and historic sights on our walking tour of this magical
renaissance city. Visit traditional Florentine gold, silver and
leather shops. Tomorrow there's loads of leisure time to go crazy
shopping in the famous markets. Sightseeing checklist - Pisa - see
the Leaning Tower, Baptistery and the Cathedral. Florence - walking
tour seeing the Duomo Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce
Basilica and a Florentine leather craft demonstration.
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Days 14/15 Rome Italy/Vatican City
Mamma Mia! Today it's time to visit one of the most historic
cities in the world - Rome. Visit the hilltop city of Orvieto
before turning our chariot to the home of the gladiators. Visit
some of the oldest sights in the world on our walking tour,
including the Trevi Fountain - spare some coins to toss and your
wishes may all come true! Roll home after a night of Red wine,
pizzas and pastas - what a place! Sightseeing Checklist - walking
tour seeing the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the
Ancient Forum, Victor Emmanuel Monument and the Colosseum. Vatican
City - see the Vatican and St Peter's Cathedral
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Days 16/17 Venice Italy
Today we stage our scene in fair Verona, home of Romeo and
Juliet, before heading on to the amazing city of canals, Venice.
Relax in a romantic gondola and admire the palatial buildings.
There is plenty of free time to absorb the unique splendour of this
amazing city. Sightseeing Checklist - Verona - see the Ancient
Forum and Juliet's balcony. Venice - motorboat trip to St Mark's
Square via the amazing Grand Canal and a walking tour seeing St
Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, the
Campanile, the Rialto Bridge plus traditional glass blowing and
lace making demonstrations.
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Days 18/19 Tyrol Austria
Today we head to the picture perfect Tyrol region. Be it white
water rafting the alpine rivers, skydiving or simply breathing in
the fresh air, hiking through rolling pastures, there's definitely
something for everyone in this beautiful part of the world.
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Days 20/21 Lucerne Switzerland
Relax and take in the breathtaking scenery as we travel through
the spectacular Austrian and Swiss Alps to stunning Lucerne,
stopping at Vaduz in Liechtenstein on the way. You're in for a
treat as we head to our mountaintop hideaway on Mt Rigi via the
oldest cog railway in Europe. Kick back watching the sun set over
the Swiss Alps and get stuck into traditional Swiss Fondue - what a
life hey! In the morning head into Lucerne by cable car and boat.
Window shop in the exclusive Swiss boutiques or just wander the
quaint streets of this delightful city taking in the sights on our
highlight tour, before returning to Mt Rigi by boat at your own
leisure. Sightseeing Checklist - walking tour seeing the famous
Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Glacier Gardens and Hopfkirche
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Day 22 Rhine Valley Germany
It's not all beer steins and sausages in Germany! Today discover
the beauty of this country travelling through the amazing Rhine
Valley where we stay near the romantic town of St Goar. Why not
cruise the beautiful Rhine River and take in the scenic rolling
vineyards and medieval castles - out of this world! Sightseeing
Checklist - visit the village of St Goar and see how beer steins
are made
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Days 23/24 Amsterdam Netherlands
Your head will spin with delight in old Amsterdam! Enjoy the
relaxed vibe of the city and discover historic and cultural
treasures all around. And if you think it's all about windmills,
tulips and clogs check out the infamous Red Light District! Anyone
fancy a tour through the famous Heineken Brewery? Sure to put a
smile on the faces of the lads! Sightseeing Checklist - city tour
on bicycles seeing Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Anne Frank's
House. See a Dutch cheese making demonstration and discover the
ancient art of clog making.
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Day 24 London England
It's never too early in the day for luxury Belgian chocolates
and Belgian beers - this morning we hit the quaint city of Brugge!
Take in the Belgian and French countryside as we head onwards
arriving back in London early evening - so many new found friends
and life long memories - but all good things must come to an
end!
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SIGHTSEEING CHECKLIST:
PARIS: Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Arc
de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur.
LOIRE VALLEY: Chambord Chateau BLOIS: Medieval St Nicolas quarter
SAN SEBASTIAN: La Concha Beach SEGOVIA: Medieval city walls,
Alcazar Castle MADRID: Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Plaza de Espana
BARCELONA: Columbus Monument, Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, Pueblo
Espanol, Las Ramblas markets FRENCH RIVIERA: Perfumery, Promenade
des Anglais in Nice MONACO: Royal Palace, casino PISA: Leaning
Tower, Baptistery, Cathedral FLORENCE: Duomo Cathedral, Ponte
Vecchio, Santa Croce Basilica, leather craft demonstration ORVIETO:
ancient hill top city ROME: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza
Navona, Ancient Forum, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Colosseum VATICAN
CITY: Vatican, St Peters Cathedral VERONA: Roman Forum, Juliet's
balcony VENICE: St Mark's Square, Grand Canal, Basilica, Bridge of
Sighs, Doges Palace, the Campanile, Rialto Bridge, glass blowing
& lace making demonstrations LUCERNE: Lion Monument, Chapel
Bridge, Glacier Gardens, Hopfkirche RHINE VALLEY: St Goar, beer
stein making AMSTERDAM: Dam Square, Royal Palace, Anne Frank's
House, Dutch cheese making, clog making
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