13-day European Spotlight

This tour slows down considerably after the first two days in Amsterdam and the Rhineland. It then runs at a leisurely pace with two-night stays in the key cities of Innsbruck, Venice, Lucerne and Paris, with time to relax.

Regular Price from $3250
Macy's Price from $3050
plus, $100 Macy's Gift Card


Day 1 - FRI - ARRIVE LONDON
Welcome to London! After checking in to your hotel, the afternoon is at leisure to shop or explore.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.

Day 2- SAT - LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Your half day sightseeing tour of London’s West End shows you Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 3- SUN - LONDON - AMSTERDAM
Drive to the famous white cliffs of Dover to cross the English Channel. Disembark at Calais and follow the coast into Belgium, entering the Netherlands and seeing your first windmills en route to fun-loving Amsterdam. Pass the Mint Tower and Royal Palace in Dam Square on the way to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director before boarding a special sightseeing boat. Cruise past splendid mansions built by the wealthiest merchants alongside the canals then alight for a Dutch ‘Rijsttafel’ dinner at a restaurant in the city. Your meal is complemented by an informative presentation on the origins, ceremony and contents of this colonial-style feast.
Hotel: Moevenpick City Centre. (HD)

Day 4- MON - AMSTERDAM - RHINELAND
Pass Arnhem, renowned for its ‘Bridge Too Far’, and continue over the German border to Cologne. Despite the city being badly damaged in World War Two, its Gothic Cathedral survived. After marvelling at its soaring spires, continue through the former West German capital of Bonn to the scenic Rhine Gorge. Board a cruiser at Boppard and glide past vineyards and imposing castles, and hear the legend of the Loreley Rock before rejoining the coach at St Goar to continue to your hotel in Mannheim.
Hotel: Maritim Park Hotel. (BB,D)

Day 5- TUE - RHINELAND - INNSBRUCK
Skirt the northern Black Forest and pass Ulm, which has the world’s highest church spire. Stop at the base of the Bavarian Alps to see the Royal castles, including King Ludwig’s fabulous fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Cross the Austrian border and drive over the spectacular Fern Pass to arrive in Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol. Tour the architectural jewels of the city, seeing the Imperial Palace, delightful Golden Roof and the 14th century houses of the old town before enjoying dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Hilton. (BB,D)

Day 6- WED - SALZBURG EXCURSION
Drive out to visit Innsbruck’s superb Wilten Basilica - its interior richly decorated with cherubs and angels. Follow the Inn Valley to Salzburg for a guided tour of Mozart’s home city. From the formal gardens of the Mirabell Palace, photograph the city skyline crowned by its castle. Cross the river to the Getreidegasse and Mozart’s birthplace, and stroll through the Old Town’s narrow lanes to the cathedral and Residenz fountain. Return to Innsbruck in the afternoon, after which you can opt to join a lively folklore party. (BB)

Day 7 - THU - INNSBRUCK - VENICE
Leave Innsbruck and travel across the impressive Europa Bridge, and cross the Brenner Pass into Italy. Follow the Adige River through spectacular scenery down to the great plain. Visit fascinating Verona, with its first century Roman Arena, maze of elegant squares and, of course, Juliet’s famous balcony. Now you pass Padua on your way to your hotel on the fashionable Venice Lido.
Hotel: Le Boulevard. (BB,D)

Day 8 - FRI - VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Romantic Venice! Relax on a private launch as it cruises past the island of San Giorgio to alight at St Mark’s Square. Stroll along the water’s edge to see the Bridge of Sighs which connects the Doges’ Palace with the prisons. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape! See St Mark’s Basilica and belltower before watching one of the few remaining craftsmen hand-blow Venetian glass. The tour concludes with a gondola ride through the canals. Don’t miss the chance to try the city’s delicious seafood, freshly caught in the lagoon. (BB)

Day 9 - SAT - VENICE - LUCERNE
Travel through some of the richest farmland in Europe as you cross northern Italy. Glimpse the beautiful Italian Lake District as you continue into the heart of the Swiss Alps, past gushing streams and soaring peaks to scenic Lake Lucerne. Consider spending the evening at a fondue party and folklore night.
Hotel: Astoria. (BB)

Day 10 - SUN - LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING
Walk with your Tour Director to the emotive Lion Monument, carved into a cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution. Spend time shopping or strolling along the Chapel Bridge to the richly ornate Jesuit Church. Embark on a Premium Highlight excursion by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of one of Switzerland’s most famous mountains, Mount Pilatus. Admire the views over the snow-capped Jungfrau and Eiger peaks before returning to Lucerne. (BB,D)

Day 11 - MON - LUCERNE - PARIS
Drive to Basel before crossing the Rhine to France. Travel across the fertile fields of Burgundy to Paris, the vibrant heart of French life, and a city which glitters by night. Here, you have the option of a night-time illuminations tour.
Hotel: Concorde St Lazare. (BB)

Day 12 - TUE - PARIS SIGHTSEEING
A comprehensive guided sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of the city including the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Garnier’s Opera, Notre Dame Cathedral and the immense facades of the Louvre. A Premium Highlight sees you ascend by elevator to the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower for panoramic vistas over the city. There is time in the afternoon for sightseeing at your own pace. (BB)

Day 13 - WED - RETURN TO USA
After breakfast, your departure transfer will arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 07:30. (BB)

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