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FROM BIG BEN TO THE ACROPOLIS

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This London to Athens vacation is a true historic all-Europe vacation. On this grand European tour, you travel to England, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece. In all major cities, Globus gives you included sightseeing tours with inside visits to the famous cathedrals and our special features like visiting the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris; the Colosseum, St. Peter's Square, and the Sistine Chapel in Rome; Michelangelo's David in Florence; St. Mark's Square in Venice; and more. An exciting Eurostar train ride from London to Paris, a private boat transfer in Venice, a jetfoil ride to Capri, and an overnight cruise across the Ionian Sea to Greece are all part of this comprehensive vacation. In Lucerne, Switzerland, you have time to shop for Swiss watches, or you can choose from Globus" optional activities: climb a mountain by cable car, take a cruise on the fjord-like lake, or sign up for a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing. The overnight stay in the Bay of Naples allows for included visits to the Isle of Capri and Pompeii. In Greece, you visit Olympia, Delphi, and the excavations, as well as the Archaeological Museum. Then, travel past Thebes and Marathon to end in Athens, Greece's capital, where a city sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Acropolis. This Europe vacation, including England, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece, is a trip of a lifetime!

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

London-Paris:
By Eurostar train

Paris:
Guided sightseeing; ascend the Eiffel Tower

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

Lugano:
Visit the subtropical town

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

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

Rome:
Guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St.Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Pompeii:
Guided walking tour including headsets

Sorrento-Capri:
By jetfoil

Capri:
Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride

Bari-Patras:
Two-berth cabin with private facilities

Olympia:
Guided walking tour, visit the remains of the Gymnasium and the Museum

Delphi:
Guided walking tour, visit the excavations and the Archaeological Museum

Athens:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis

Note:

• In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided