FOCUS ON ITALY & PARIS - 2010

17 days incl. travel, or 16 days from London to Paris (4870)

Vacation Overview

Cover the heartland of Europe on this exciting multi-country adventure. Begin in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and board a motorcoach bound for Brussels. Then, a comfortable ride on the German Autobahn takes you south into Bavaria with an overnight stop in the lovely Ulm area on the banks of the Danube. Cross through Tyrolean Austria over Brenner Pass to reach the magical Italian city of Venice with its canals and St. Mark’s Square. Visit Assisi to admire Giotto’s frescoes in St. Francis’ Basilica, then continue to Rome, where you’ll encounter iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. On to Montecassino and to Pompeii to see ruins of the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Spend two nights in Sorrento, then sail to the jet-set island of Capri. On the way to Florence, stop in beautiful Orvieto to see its distinctive cathedral and beautiful surrounding countryside. Spend two nights in Renaissance Florence and see the city’s many highlights—like Piazza Signoria and the Duomo—on the included walking tour. Have your cameras ready at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and visit the Piazza Maggiore in Bologna before crossing into Switzerland to beautiful Lake Lugano for an overnight. See more of Switzerland on the way to Lucerne, and spend two nights in Paris with guided sightseeing and free time to discover the “City of Light” on your own.

Special Departure:
Mar 26th - Good Friday in Rome

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Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Saint Peter’s Square in Rome
  • Marvel at the architecture on London’s infamous Big Ben
  • Enjoy the gorgeous views of Rome
  • Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy
  • Venice is world-famous for its canals
  • Visit the Roman Forum, where Roman legions marched in triumph
  • Ride the iconic double decker bus in London
  • The Roman Forum, where Roman legions marched in triumph
  • Venice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world
  • Sorrento coast
  • London’s Tower Bridge over the River Thames
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