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Tour Code: 4550
Tour Length: 12 days
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SCENIC EUROPE & BERNINA EXPRESS
Overview Click map for larger sizeThis memorable European vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Continue to Germany's scenic Rhineland and Würzburg, as well as the Romantic Road and charming medieval Rothenburg. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria and a visit to King Ludwig's fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, one of Germany's most famous castles. Head to Innsbruck, Austria, host to the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. Then enjoy a magnificent drive through the Austria and Swiss Alpine scenery on your way to St. Moritz, Switzerland. In St. Moritz, take in the sight of the great mountain peaks and the blue water lake. Cross the Alps on an included panoramic Alpine train ride on the Bernina Express, which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina mountain range into the Italian Valtellina - a breathtaking, unforgettable experience!
Enjoy a change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Then enjoy more Alpine scenery as you travel back over the mountains to the shores of Lake Lucerne. In Lucerne, one of Switzerland's finest cities nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, see the impressive city walls, Europe's oldest wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses, and the Lion Monument - a masterful stone sculpture in honor of heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. Optional activities in Lucerne include a funicular and cable car ride to the 6,227-foot summit of the Stanserhorn, a cruise on the fjord-like lake, and of course, time to shop for a Swiss watch. On to Interlaken, a postcard-perfect town lying beneath the Jungfrau and between two sparkling lakes. Other stops in Switzerland include Gruyère in the Swiss Alps and Geneva, Switzerland's most international city. Drive through France's famous vineyards on the way to Beaune. Your European vacation concludes with two overnights in Paris, the inimitable "City of Light." Your included sightseeing tour in Paris includes the famous Paris" landmarks: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, Eiffel Tower, and more. An optional tour to Versailles or a French farewell dinner might be the perfect way to end your fabulous European vacation. A trip of a lifetime! City Highlights Visits to Würzburg, Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein Castle*, St. Moritz, Lucerne, Interlaken, Gruyére Village, Geneva, Beaune
Special Departure: April 9 - Easter Week |