Sit back as comfortable high-speed trains escort you from London to Paris, Nice, Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome during this 14-night adventure through Europe. Enjoy scenic drives and train rides through landscapes that will take your breath away.

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• London: Sightseeing featuring views of Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
• Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Place de la Concorde and the ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
• Nice: Orientation includes the Promenade des Anglais, the Place Massenaand 'le vieux Nice'.
• Monte Carlo: Evening excursion to see the famous Casinos.
• Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory. Guided walking tour of 'Secret Venice' to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market..
• Florence: Sightseeing tour includes views of Signoria Square and the marble Duomo. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce. View the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Rome: Views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum.
• Scenic journeys Kent, Northern France, Burgundy hills, Rhone Valley, French Riviera, Apennine Mountains, Tuscany, Umbria, Latium.

• The services of one of a professional, multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in London, Paris, Florence and Rome.
• The services of a qualified Representative at your London hotel.
• Chauffeur driven on luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches.
• 19 meals as specified in the itinerary
• Eurostar high-speed train journey from London to Paris.
• 'TGV Mediteranee' train journey from Paris to Nice.
• High-speed train journey from Nice to Milan and Venice to Florence.
• Luxury motorcoach from Milan to Venice.
• High-speed train journey from Florence to Rome.
• All Rail service is reserved in Economy class.
• Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
• You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.

Day 1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.*

Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights)
Check into your London hotel, with the rest of your day at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions.

Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall (2 nights)

Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure
Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour featuring the famous Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. The rest of your day is free. Perhaps visit Camden Lock market, walk through Kensington gardens, visit a museum or take a Thames cruise to the Tower of London. Don't forget to take in some of the world famous London theatre at a West End Show before we leave this fashionable city (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 - London to Paris (3 Nights)
Greetings from our Tour Director en route to St Pancras Station. Here you board the ultra-modern, high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. Delight in the scenery through Kent and Northern France to glamorous Paris. On arrival join your coach and transfer to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel (3 nights)

Day 5 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
After breakfast the morning guided sightseeing tour takes you from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Next you will ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views over the well designed city. The remainder of your day is at leisure, later maybe enjoy a cabaret show and try some onion soup in a brasserie? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - Paris at leisure
A full day to relax or explore this fascinating city. Your Tour Director will have already shown you one of the Hidden Treasures of Paris and will be happy to assist you to find more in this beautiful city. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7 - Paris – Nice (2 Nights)
Transfer to Paris' Gare de Lyon where you board the “TGV Mediterranee”, one of the French fleet’s most recent trains. The journey takes you through the hills of Burgundy, along the Rhône Valley, past the villages of Provence and the Luberon, to the French Riviera, where we admire stunning coastal scenery to elegant Nice. On your arrival an orientation shows you the Promenade des Anglais, the Place Massena and 'le vieux Nice'. Then, after a dinner of Niçois specialities in a local restaurant, you head for Monte Carlo, where you will have the chance to 'break the bank' at one of the Casinos! (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Boscolo Park (2 nights)

Day 8 - Nice at leisure
There's plenty of time to enjoy this popular French resort. Maybe lie on the beach, swim in the Mediterranean or shop in the many tempting boutiques to be found in the pedestrian shopping area. Or take a stroll along the Promendade des Anglais all the way to the old town and port of Nice. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9 - Nice – train to Milan – Venice (Mestre) (3 nights)
Today you are transferred to the railway station for your train to Italy. The train takes you from France to the northern plain of Italy, and the commercial and fashion capital, Milan. Here you disembark from the train and take the coach onwards to magical city of Venice for a relaxing three-night stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Plaza (3 nights)

Day 10 - Venice orientation & at leisure
This morning you board your private launch taking you past Palladian palaces to St. Mark's Square where you see the Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Next you'll enjoy a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing in one of Venice’s oldest workshops. Then time to enjoy the delights of this romantic city. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 11 - Venice walking tour & at leisure
A full day at leisure in this unique city. For those who wish there's a transfer from the hotel to St. Mark’s Square and back. Include is a walking tour with a local guide from St. Mark’s Square to the colourful fish market close to the Rialto Bridge, enhanced by an excellent audio system. Why not join an optional excursion to see some of the islands in the lagoon and enjoy a seafood lunch or perhaps explore the narrow 'calle' and shop on the Rialto Bridge. This evening relax over cocktails in the hotel bar. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 12 - Venice – Florence (2 Nights) – Sightseeing
This morning you cross the street to board the train for the Renaissance city of Florence. Your train makes its way through the forested Apennine Mountains and into the region of Tuscany where the landscape so beloved of artists features terraced olive groves, vineyards and dark green cypress trees. This afternoon your local guide takes you on a walking tour of this magnificent city using a very effective audio system. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce where you will see the tombs of Galileo, Macchiavelli, Dante and Michelangelo. You'll also see the Piazza Signoria with many statues displayed, the multi-coloured marble Duomo and Bell Tower designed by Giotto and enjoy the superb view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Tonight, you will enjoy a highlight dinner of local specialities in a popular local trattoria. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Ambasciatori (2 nights)

Day 13 - Florence at leisure
Today is at leisure and your Tour Director has already told you about one of the Hidden Treasures of this unique city. So now you have time to find more or maybe shop for high quality leather and 18-carat gold. Tonight, maybe try out the local Tuscan cuisine and Chianti wine in one of the many outdoor restaurants in Florence (Buffet breakfast)

Day 14 - Florence – Rome (2 Nights)
This morning you embark on our high-speed train, which takes you past the peaceful scenery of the Umbria with its hilltop towns to the Latium, the Cradle of the Roman Civilisation, and the 'Eternal City'. On arrival at Rome's Termini station, your local guide meets you and takes you on an in-depth sightseeing tour by coach, using an effective audio system. Highlights include a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where we see Michelangelo's ‘Pieta’, and views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus a visit to the mighty Colosseum. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Albergo Diana (2 Nights)

Day 15 - Rome at leisure
A full day at leisure to explore this incredible city. Why not take an optional excursion to the Sistine Chapel or visit the Catacombs Then maybe window-shop along the Via Condotti or explore the streets of Trastevere. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 16 - Rome - USA
This morning after breakfast our vacation must come to an end. There are transfers available to Rome Fiumicino Airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

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