Description
12-14 day European tour covering Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France, and England with luxury accommodations and guided sightseeing
- 團號
- ESL12/ESL14
- 天數
- 12-14 days
- 出發日期
- Apr 11, 25; May 09, 16, 23; Jun 06, 13, 20; Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24
- 出發地
- West Coast (LAX, SFO, SEA, SAN, LAS, PDX, HOU, DFW) / East Coast (JFK, EWR, PHL, BOS, IAD, ORD, ATL, MCO, MIA)
- 目的地
- Rome, Venice, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Wattens, Innsbruck, Fussen, Pisa, Florence, Vaduz, Lucerne, Beaune, Paris, London
- 團費
- ESL12: West Coast $4899, East Coast $4699; ESL14: West Coast $5799, East Coast $5599 (per adult, land only available)
- 航班
- International air fare included; Eurostar train Paris to London
- 住宿
- Radisson Blu GHR Hotel (Rome); Austria Trend Hotel Europa (Salzburg); Luitpold Park Hotel (Fussen); Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (Lucerne); Move Hotels Venezia Nord Hotel (Venice); Novotel Beaune Hotel (Beaune); Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel Hotel (Paris); Hilton London Kensington (London)
- 餐食
- Daily breakfast and dinner included; 4 gourmet dinners featured
web.tour_section.highlights
- Luxury van shuttling in Rome
- Traditional 4-course Italian dinner with red wine in Venice
- Guided salt mine tour in Berchtesgaden
- Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens
- Neuschwanstein Castle inside visit
- Most scenic Alpenstrasse in Germany
- Mt. Pilatus gondola ride at 7000 feet in Lucerne
- Louvre Museum inside visit in Paris
- Montmartre Hill in Paris
- Typical French dinner with escargots and pork chop in mustard sauce
- Eurostar train from Paris to London
- British Museum guided tour
- 2-night stays in Rome, Paris, and London
web.tour_section.itinerary
Home City / Rome
Depart from home city for Rome, the capital of Italy. Upon arrival at the airport, all tour members will be greeted and transferred by a local guide to the hotel for rest.
Rome (Full Day City Tour)
The full day sightseeing tour in Rome will be exciting with unique blend of history, architecture and world famous monuments. The tour includes the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, a panoramic view of the Colosseum and an inside visit to the St. Peter's Basilica.
Rome - Pisa - Florence (city tour)
Coach to Pisa for photo taking of the famed Leaning Tower. Then onto Florence, the cradle of Renaissance. Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of the city. The multi-colored marble cathedral, Signoria Square, etc. are all included in the sightseeing tour.
Rome - Venice - Salzburg (city tour)
Cross the Alps and enter into the city of Salzburg. The afternoon sightseeing will cover Mirabell garden where the well known 'Sound of Music' was filmed. Later, we will tour the old town with visits to the Cathedral, Mozart's Square, the birthplace of Mozart, etc., and relax walking along the shopping streets in Salzburg.
Salzburg - Berchtesgaden (Salt Mine) - Wattens (Swarovski Crystal World) - Innsbruck - Fussen
Coach to Berchtesgaden where a guided tour inside the salt mine is arranged. Then, onto Wattens to tour the Swarovski Crystal World for your favourite crystals. Upon arrival at Innsbruck, you will stop at the Golden Roof, the landmark of the city and appreciate the beautiful scene of the streets covered with cobblestones. Leave Innsbruck for Fussen for overnight stay.
Fussen - Neuschwanstein (castle inside visit) - Scenic Alpenstrasse - Vaduz - Lucerne
Coach to Neuschwanstein where the famous fairy-tale castle of Disneyland is situated. A tour inside the castle with a professional guide is provided. Afterwards, we travel along the most scenic route in the Alpine and make a photo and shopping stop at Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in Europe. Later, leave Vaduz for Lucerne, Switzerland for overnight stay.
Lucerne - Mt. Pilatus - Beaune
After visits to the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in the morning, we will arrive at the base of Mt. Pilatus and take a gondola up to 7000 ft to the observation desk where you will enjoy the stunning scenery of Alpine snow capped mountains, the city and lake of Lucerne. Later, leave Lucerne for Beaune.
Florence - Venice (city tour) - at leisure / optional Venice Gondola ride
Coach to Venice. After disembarking the water taxi at St. Mark's Square, we will pass the Doge's Palace and the Basilica and view the Bridge of Sighs. A demonstration at a glass glowing factory is arranged. The remaining time is free for you to explore the city on your own or join an optional Venice gondola ride. In the evening, you will be treated to a regular 4-course Italian dinner with red wine amidst the romantic atmosphere of Venice.
Beaune - Paris (Louvre Museum) - Shopping / optional River Seine cruise
Coach to Paris. Upon arrival, the first stop is at Louvre Museum where the immortal painting of Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Venus de Milo, the Great Sphinx of Tanis, etc are housed. Afterwards, a shopping stop for around 2 hours at Lafayette or Printemps Department stores is provided. An optional cruise on the River Seine is highly recommended as another way to discover Paris.
Paris (city tour) - Montmartre Hill - at leisure / optional Versailles Palace tour
The morning guided tour will introduce to you many glamorous chambers and its histories of the Versailles Palace, in particular The Hall of Mirrors. A pleasant walk to admire the beautiful view of its spectacular gardens is a must. In the afternoon, you will be free to explore the city on your own or join an optional tour to view attractions. In the evening, another optional choice to enjoy one of the colorful Parisian Cabaret Shows is also available.
Paris - Eurostar Train - London (British Museum)
Board the Eurostar train to London in the morning. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour with a local professional guide includes visits to the British Museum, famous for the sculptures of the Greek Parthenon, the patron saint of Babylon, the Egyptian mummies, the Chinese Tang Sancai, the Dunhuang murals, etc.
London (city tour) - Changing of Guards - at leisure / optional Windsor Castle tour
Morning tour includes a panoramic view of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Piccadilly Piazza, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and Changing of Guards (subject to schedule). The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own or join an optional tour to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
London / Home City
Transfer to the airport for a pleasant flight home. (For 12-day tour members, departure transfer is arranged on Day 12.)
Arrival Home
Arrive home (for 14-day ESL14 tour option only)
web.tour_section.inclusions
- Daily hotel accommodation
- International air fare and all listed transportation arrangements
- All listed tour itineraries, tickets and meals
- Professional tour guides and drivers
- Fuel and taxes
- Hotel dinners in Rome, Florence, and Lucerne
- Chinese dinners in Paris and Amsterdam
web.tour_section.exclusions
- Gratuities (supplement available)
- Single room supplement (available for additional cost)
- Optional tours and activities (Venice gondola ride, River Seine cruise, Versailles Palace, Windsor Castle, Cabaret shows)
- Personal expenses and items not mentioned
web.tour_section.notes
- Two (2) adults sharing one (1) room; child rate based on 90% of adult rate for ages 2-11, shares room with two adults with no extra bed
- $20 discount applied to each member of triple occupancy room
- Prices based on US Dollar
- For 12-day tour (ESL12): Departure transfer arranged on Day 12; for 14-day tour (ESL14): Includes additional day
- Prices for other city departures available upon request
- Single supplement available at $1299 (ESL12) or $1599 (ESL14)
- Additional supplement of $300 available for certain options
- Land only package available at $3599 (ESL12) or $4499 (ESL14)
- Optional activities include Venice gondola ride, River Seine cruise, Versailles Palace tour, Windsor Castle tour, and Cabaret shows
- Changing of Guards tour subject to schedule