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ESSENTIAL EUROPE

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This is one of our most popular Europe trips. This wonderful European vacation starts with two nights in Rome, where you enjoy a special welcome dinner with wine at a lively Roman restaurant. You also stop in major cities like Florence, Venice, Lucerne, and Paris. All major cities include a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, so you can see and experience the "must-see" features, such as St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome; Michelangelo's David in Florence; St. Mark's Square in Venice; the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris; and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. From Italy, cross the border into subtropical Lugano in Switzerland, then drive straight through the Alps via the ten-mile St. Gotthard Tunnel and William Tell country to picture-book Lucerne. In Lucerne, enjoy a relaxing two-night stay including a walking tour and plenty of time to shop, climb a mountain by cable car, take a cruise on the fjord-like lake, or just rest before traveling to Paris. In Paris, the traditional climax of every European vacation, admire the most famous sights on your guided sightseeing tour. See Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, and ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views of Paris. Finally, after two nights in Paris, board the Eurostar train for a smooth ride to London. Your European vacation ends with two nights in London and a guided sightseeing tour of London's famous landmarks. This is a wonderful vacation any time you want to see the most popular cities of Europe.

City Highlights
Rome:
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Florence:
Guided walking tour including headsets, visit Michelangelo's David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square

Venice:
Private boat ride; visit St. Mark's Square; glassblowers" demonstration

Lugano:
Visit the subtropical town

Lucerne:
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge

Paris:
Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower

Paris-London:
By Eurostar train

London:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held

Note:

• In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided
• 1220 Christmas Eve in Lucerne