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Day 1
- Depart the United States from your departure
city for your overnight flight to London. Inflight
entertainment will be offered and meals will be
served.
Days 2-3 - Immediately upon arrival
to London, you will be taken to the beautiful
village of Windsor to enjoy its charming atmosphere
as well as the country residence of the Royal
family, Windsor Castle*. Following hotel check-in,
your fun begins. Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the
House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly
Circus and Hyde Park are but a few of the sights
awaiting you in London. The city offers history
and pageantry, museums, theatre, tea shops and
the Hard Rock Cafe. You may wish to explore the
British Museum*, view the crown jewels at the
Tower of London*, enjoy a Thames River Cruise*,
or shop at Harrod's and Selfridge's.
Day 4 - Depart London for travel
to Paris via the Chunnel (train under the English
Channel). Paris will greet you with all of the
charm and elegance for which it is famous. The
Eiffel Tower,* the Arc de Triomphe*, Champs Elysees,
Sacre- Coeur, Notre Dame and Place de la Concorde
are among the important sights of the "City of
Light" you will enjoy. Not to be missed are the
Louvre* (world's largest art museum), the Musee
d' Orsay* (impressionists collection), the artists
of Montmartre at Place du Tertre, shopping at
Les Galeries Lafayette (France's largest department
store) and the charm of the elegant boulevards
and the outdoor cafes. Additional highlights may
include a stroll through the magnificent Tuillerie
Gardens, viewing works by Monet at Saint Chapelle,*
or enjoying a Seine River Cruise*.
Day 5 - You may opt for an optional
excursion to the Palace of Versailles, once home
to King Louise XIV or remain in Paris for a day
of shopping and sightseeing.
Day 6 - Depart Paris on your
overnight train (with sleepers) to Lucerne, Switzerland.
Day 7-8 - Lucerne is a charming,
lakeside resort in the heart of Switzerland. Surrounded
by green, wooded hills and majestic mountains,
the city offers a view of Swiss life both past
and present. You will enjoy such sights as the
Lion Monument, the Tower of Lucerne and its medieval
wooden Chapel Bridge and picturesque Old Town
with 16th and 17th century burghers' houses and
churches. An optional Swiss Folklore performance
may be offered, as well as an optional excursion
to the picturesque village of Engelberg and the
highest alp in central Switzerland, Mt. Titlis.
Mt. Titlis stands well over 10,000 feet high and
affords a remarkable view of alpine scenery and
year round snow. Following your time in Lucerne,
you will travel to Zurich.
Day 9 - Connect with your return flight to the
United States, taking with you fond memories of
your incredible journey.
This itinerary is ideal!
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* Entrance fees and /or
transportation to may be offered optionally, are
subject to availability and are not included in
the tour price.
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