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Over night Ferry
Day 1 construction. Continue across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time London – Paris (2 Nights) when soldiers and senators created a city that became the centre of the world. Its foundations still stand today as a testament to its former might and you'll have an Leave London behind and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover where all that opportunity to view its iconic ancient sites before spending time on your own separates you from France is a short ferry ride to Calais. It's just a hop from there to exploring or join an Optional Experience through the city's piazzas. Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Don't hold back and dive right into its history, culture and culinary delights, from the iconic Eiffel Tower to croquemonsieurs, lazing on the Included Meals - Breakfast banks of the Seine, museums and monuments. This evening, the glittering French Day 14 capital lights up and you'll see it in all its glory if you choose to join an Optional Experience, including a cruise on the Seine and a scenic drive stopping at all the Rome – Venice (2 Nights) best photo spots. We cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains, bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen Novotel Pont de Sèvres Hotel - across the Eastern Mediterranean. The Winged Lion of Venice remains an enduring Day 2 symbol of the city and one you'll see repeatedly as you explore the city. You'll arrive Paris sightseeing and free time just in time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. This evening, enjoy dinner at your Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Views will include the Champs hotel. Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then, discover the city at your leisure. There's time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a Hotel - Villa Fiorita real highlight this evening an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast Day 15 Day 3 Venice orientation and free time Paris – Bordeaux (1 Night) The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show this morning as we visit Journey to the Loire Valley and view the enchanting fairytale Château d'Amboise their glassblowing workshop to see them craft the most exquisite works of art. We where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Next up, head to the wine capital of take to the waters of the canal next and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of architecture have made it one of France's most visited cities. St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your Hotel - Ibis Centre Meriadeck own for a final exploration of the city or to join an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island, which beckon to resident fishermen Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - seeking a safe beacon for their return journey home through the lagoon's thick fog. Day 4 Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 16 The beach is on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz. From the gentle waves of the Atlantic, to the Venice – Vienna (2 Nights) running of the bulls, your next stop is the Spanish city of Pamplona, the capital of We leave Italy behind, bound for the Austrian capital where art, architecture and the old Kingdom of Navarre. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening in the former home of see the city's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where the Habsburgs. In a city where music literally surrounds you, famous composers markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place. A special treat will see like Mozart and Strauss rose to musical fame. Today, this 'City of Music' can carry you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway's favourite watering hole. more than a tune as you'll come to discover if you join an optional concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most acclaimed works of Strauss Hotel - Abba Reina de Navarra and Mozart.
Breakfast Included Meals - Hotel - Novum Prinz Eugen Day 5 Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 17 Your journey continues further into Spain. Arriving in Madrid, you'll encounter a graceful capital that was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III. Vienna sightseeing and free time Head onto the streets to watch this footballmad metropolis come to life. Your Local A free morning could see you discover why the streets of Vienna are paved with Specialist will share all the secrets behind some of the city's most iconic sights. culture or consider an optional guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Head up the Gran Vía, slicing through the heart of Madrid, and see summer residence of the Habsburgs, whose lasting legacy can be seen across their the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and dynastic capital. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights of this imperial city Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. Later, enjoy dinner later today. View the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and City Hall at your hotel. before enjoying some time on your own. You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's kafee culture with a heavenly Hotel - Occidental Este slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocaholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day as you join an optional dinner followed Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces. Day 6 Madrid free time Included Meals - Breakfast Day 18 The legacy of 'Madrid's Best Mayor' can be seen on the city's streets. You'll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck (1 Night)
Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures'. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims Continue to Salzburg, whose rich musical heritage is only part of its enduring and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return appeal. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city's vibrant nightlife, with an optional once sang 'DoReMi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there's time to embark on your dinner and discover an old and new Madrid. own exploration of this historic city. Wander through the Baroquefilled Old Town to the spiritual heart of Salzburg, the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised, then see Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum Day 7 documenting his life. The scenery through the Austrian Alps defies imagination and Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights) you'll arrive in Innsbruck in time to explore the city on your own. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Journey through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the sunkissed shores of Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. Wander through the Old Town and see the Hofburg Barcelona. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla, Palace and the Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to admire the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí mark his wedding. and stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city's key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí's ornate La Hotel - Bon Alpina Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Campanile Sud Cornella Day 19 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2
Day 8 Nights) Barcelona free time Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world's smallest countries before This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. Head to the Gothic continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where you very Quarter or seek out more of the Art Nouveau works of Gaudí. Consider joining an own 'Grand Tour' of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you Optional Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered choose to join an Optional Experience which includes a visit to a rural community La Moreneta. A special flamenco Optional Experience this evening could see you and a horse and carriage ride. mesmerised by the intoxicating sights of colourful twirling skirts and the clapping sounds of castanets. Hotel - Krone Sarnen Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Day 20 Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights) Lucerne orientation and free time Say adios to the Costa Dourada as you venture across Spain and Provence before Embark on an orientation tour of Lucerne with your Travel Director, exploring the Old arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Keep your cameras at the ready as you Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the seems to ooze from every corner. Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You Hotel - Amarante Cannes could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic Included Meals - Breakfast cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travelling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Day 10 French Riviera and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day Day 21 sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 the pool, perhaps you'll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration Night) of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer, but the Travelling west through Germany, you'll stop in Heidelberg to view the ruins of sunkissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Alps, as well as the Baroquestyle Old Town with its bustling market squares and colourful façades. The soulstirring landscapes of the Rhineland are our next stop Included Meals - Breakfast and you'll have an opportunity to reminisce over your journey thus far during dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Day 11 French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Hotel - NH Weinheim Night) Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Continue along the shimmering Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco. Then cross the Italian border and visit the town of Pisa, where you won't need to Day 22 resist peer pressure to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and its Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 extraordinary Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its Nights) striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of Keep your cameras at the ready as you head east into the lush landscapes of human life the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Germany. You'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll have an down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and evening on your own to explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo. centuries and you'll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your Hotel - Conference Florentia journey culminates in the freethinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner optional canal cruise.
Day 12 Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Florence – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you'll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Maybe visit Day 23 some of the city's iconic sights, including its Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery. An Optional Experience Volendam could see you explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Santa Croce church, where celebrated masters Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city buried. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic on foot, by bike or tram. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Next head to Rome, the beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's treelined streets or bask in the 'Eternal City' where you'll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned brown cafés. Leave the Renaissance around every turn. Dutch capital behind and venture to Volendam where the rich aromas and flavours of Dutch cheese will linger long after your encounter with local tradition. Hotel - Ergife Palace Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 24 Day 13 Depart Amsterdam
Rome sightseeing and free time After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter's Square, you'll be in the midst of the world's the end of your memorable European holiday. Find out more about your free airport holiest Catholic shrines where Christians have worshipped since the fourth century. transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of St. Peter's Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Included Meals - Breakfast Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini who all had a hand in the church's
Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 1
Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the Roman Evening with Dinner City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and Adult Price: €38.00* provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €62.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating Adult Price: €37.00* tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €87.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution Gondolas and the Grand Canal features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide Adult Price: €165.00* gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €76.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of paradise. winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the
sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares. Adult Price: €72.00*
Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the ancient capital of Spain, which Europe’s most elegant cities. sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral.
We'll earn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed Adult Price: €63.00* for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. We'll also visit El Greco's masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in St Thomas' church.
Adult Price: €46.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of known aspects of Madrid's city centre. Then, we'll settle in for dinner, sparkling wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of cancellation fee will be incurred. the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.
Adult Price: €103.00* Adult Price: €61.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Barcelona's Tapas Treats The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey We'll dive into Spanish culture today with a local tapas tour. During our through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly walking excursion, a local specialist will take us on a foodie adventure. decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to Mouthwatering delicacies await as we discover just what makes Spanish tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to cuisine so delicious. n.b. There is a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and of 20 for this optional. entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% Adult Price: €50.00* cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Yoga on the Beach AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 In search of a healthier body and mind? With the sound of the sea Viennese Concert creating the ultimate yoga experience, we’ll learn sungazing and breathing You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including techniques in an environment naturally designed for meditation. Finding some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by your personal balance on the fine sand of a Barcelona beach will increase some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll your wellbeing and be an amazing way to start your day! This practice is receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine suitable for both expert practitioners and for yoga newbies. n.b. There is a during the interval. minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Transportation to the beach is not included. Adult Price: €59.00*
Adult Price: €20.00*
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a Mosaic Making Class delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning Learn how to create Gaudí mosaics by taking part in an interactive scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a workshop in Barcelona. In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and tutored working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. by one of the artisan masters, you will discover the basics of the
technique, how to handle tools, choose your design and work out your Adult Price: Fr.67.00* first masterpiece of mosaic. Bring back home your creation as a nice souvenir! n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €58.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Swiss Dinner by the Lake Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner
Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular Adult Price: Fr.95.00* flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks.
Adult Price: €87.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may Mystical Montserrat be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll take a drive to the enchanting and
mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and Adult Price: Fr.113.00* spectacular scenery. While there, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.
Adult Price: €40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 22
A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct St Paul de Vence and Nice cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vinecovered ramparts and where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and wonderful sights! colourful provençale markets.
Adult Price: €38.00* Adult Price: €43.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 AVAILABLE ON DAY 23 Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Florence's Renaissance Treasures Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private Renaissance heritage. With your Local Specialist, wander the cities boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and enchanting streets and soak up the nottomiss sites, Ponte Vechhio, past elegant townhouses built on the water's edge. On occasion this may Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria and more. Uncover the operate in reverse, with the cruise before the meal. fascinating history and experience firsthand the spectacular design of the
Doumo. Top off your sightseeing with a cup of Italy’s favourite frozen treat Adult Price: €69.00* – Gelato!
Adult Price: €42.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change. Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. European Heritage End Amsterdam
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Day 1 construction. Continue across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time London – Paris (2 Nights) when soldiers and senators created a city that became the centre of the world. Its foundations still stand today as a testament to its former might and you'll have an Leave London behind and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover where all that opportunity to view its iconic ancient sites before spending time on your own separates you from France is a short ferry ride to Calais. It's just a hop from there to exploring or join an Optional Experience through the city's piazzas. Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Don't hold back and dive right into its history, culture and culinary delights, from the iconic Eiffel Tower to croquemonsieurs, lazing on the Included Meals - Breakfast banks of the Seine, museums and monuments. This evening, the glittering French Day 14 capital lights up and you'll see it in all its glory if you choose to join an Optional Experience, including a cruise on the Seine and a scenic drive stopping at all the Rome – Venice (2 Nights) best photo spots. We cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains, bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen Novotel Pont de Sèvres Hotel - across the Eastern Mediterranean. The Winged Lion of Venice remains an enduring Day 2 symbol of the city and one you'll see repeatedly as you explore the city. You'll arrive Paris sightseeing and free time just in time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. This evening, enjoy dinner at your Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Views will include the Champs hotel. Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then, discover the city at your leisure. There's time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a Hotel - Villa Fiorita real highlight this evening an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast Day 15 Day 3 Venice orientation and free time Paris – Bordeaux (1 Night) The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show this morning as we visit Journey to the Loire Valley and view the enchanting fairytale Château d'Amboise their glassblowing workshop to see them craft the most exquisite works of art. We where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Next up, head to the wine capital of take to the waters of the canal next and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of architecture have made it one of France's most visited cities. St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your Hotel - Ibis Centre Meriadeck own for a final exploration of the city or to join an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island, which beckon to resident fishermen Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - seeking a safe beacon for their return journey home through the lagoon's thick fog. Day 4 Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 16 The beach is on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz. From the gentle waves of the Atlantic, to the Venice – Vienna (2 Nights) running of the bulls, your next stop is the Spanish city of Pamplona, the capital of We leave Italy behind, bound for the Austrian capital where art, architecture and the old Kingdom of Navarre. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening in the former home of see the city's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where the Habsburgs. In a city where music literally surrounds you, famous composers markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place. A special treat will see like Mozart and Strauss rose to musical fame. Today, this 'City of Music' can carry you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway's favourite watering hole. more than a tune as you'll come to discover if you join an optional concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most acclaimed works of Strauss Hotel - Abba Reina de Navarra and Mozart.
Breakfast Included Meals - Hotel - Novum Prinz Eugen Day 5 Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 17 Your journey continues further into Spain. Arriving in Madrid, you'll encounter a graceful capital that was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III. Vienna sightseeing and free time Head onto the streets to watch this footballmad metropolis come to life. Your Local A free morning could see you discover why the streets of Vienna are paved with Specialist will share all the secrets behind some of the city's most iconic sights. culture or consider an optional guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Head up the Gran Vía, slicing through the heart of Madrid, and see summer residence of the Habsburgs, whose lasting legacy can be seen across their the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and dynastic capital. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights of this imperial city Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. Later, enjoy dinner later today. View the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and City Hall at your hotel. before enjoying some time on your own. You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's kafee culture with a heavenly Hotel - Occidental Este slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocaholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day as you join an optional dinner followed Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces. Day 6 Madrid free time Included Meals - Breakfast Day 18 The legacy of 'Madrid's Best Mayor' can be seen on the city's streets. You'll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck (1 Night)
Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures'. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims Continue to Salzburg, whose rich musical heritage is only part of its enduring and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return appeal. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city's vibrant nightlife, with an optional once sang 'DoReMi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there's time to embark on your dinner and discover an old and new Madrid. own exploration of this historic city. Wander through the Baroquefilled Old Town to the spiritual heart of Salzburg, the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised, then see Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum Day 7 documenting his life. The scenery through the Austrian Alps defies imagination and Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights) you'll arrive in Innsbruck in time to explore the city on your own. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Journey through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the sunkissed shores of Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. Wander through the Old Town and see the Hofburg Barcelona. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla, Palace and the Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to admire the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí mark his wedding. and stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city's key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí's ornate La Hotel - Bon Alpina Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Campanile Sud Cornella Day 19 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2
Day 8 Nights) Barcelona free time Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world's smallest countries before This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. Head to the Gothic continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where you very Quarter or seek out more of the Art Nouveau works of Gaudí. Consider joining an own 'Grand Tour' of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you Optional Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered choose to join an Optional Experience which includes a visit to a rural community La Moreneta. A special flamenco Optional Experience this evening could see you and a horse and carriage ride. mesmerised by the intoxicating sights of colourful twirling skirts and the clapping sounds of castanets. Hotel - Krone Sarnen Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Day 20 Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights) Lucerne orientation and free time Say adios to the Costa Dourada as you venture across Spain and Provence before Embark on an orientation tour of Lucerne with your Travel Director, exploring the Old arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Keep your cameras at the ready as you Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the seems to ooze from every corner. Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You Hotel - Amarante Cannes could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic Included Meals - Breakfast cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travelling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Day 10 French Riviera and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day Day 21 sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 the pool, perhaps you'll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration Night) of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer, but the Travelling west through Germany, you'll stop in Heidelberg to view the ruins of sunkissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Alps, as well as the Baroquestyle Old Town with its bustling market squares and colourful façades. The soulstirring landscapes of the Rhineland are our next stop Included Meals - Breakfast and you'll have an opportunity to reminisce over your journey thus far during dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Day 11 French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Hotel - NH Weinheim Night) Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Continue along the shimmering Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco. Then cross the Italian border and visit the town of Pisa, where you won't need to Day 22 resist peer pressure to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and its Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 extraordinary Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its Nights) striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of Keep your cameras at the ready as you head east into the lush landscapes of human life the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Germany. You'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll have an down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and evening on your own to explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo. centuries and you'll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your Hotel - Conference Florentia journey culminates in the freethinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner optional canal cruise.
Day 12 Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Florence – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you'll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Maybe visit Day 23 some of the city's iconic sights, including its Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery. An Optional Experience Volendam could see you explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Santa Croce church, where celebrated masters Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city buried. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic on foot, by bike or tram. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Next head to Rome, the beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's treelined streets or bask in the 'Eternal City' where you'll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned brown cafés. Leave the Renaissance around every turn. Dutch capital behind and venture to Volendam where the rich aromas and flavours of Dutch cheese will linger long after your encounter with local tradition. Hotel - Ergife Palace Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 24 Day 13 Depart Amsterdam
Rome sightseeing and free time After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter's Square, you'll be in the midst of the world's the end of your memorable European holiday. Find out more about your free airport holiest Catholic shrines where Christians have worshipped since the fourth century. transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of St. Peter's Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Included Meals - Breakfast Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini who all had a hand in the church's
Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 1
Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the Roman Evening with Dinner City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and Adult Price: €38.00* provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €62.00*
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Montmartre Village And Artists' Square AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating Adult Price: €37.00* tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €87.00*
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Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution Gondolas and the Grand Canal features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide Adult Price: €165.00* gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €76.00*
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Montparnasse and Latin Quarter AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of paradise. winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the
sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares. Adult Price: €72.00*
Adult Price: €38.00*
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the ancient capital of Spain, which Europe’s most elegant cities. sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral.
We'll earn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed Adult Price: €63.00* for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. We'll also visit El Greco's masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in St Thomas' church.
Adult Price: €46.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of known aspects of Madrid's city centre. Then, we'll settle in for dinner, sparkling wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of cancellation fee will be incurred. the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.
Adult Price: €103.00* Adult Price: €61.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Barcelona's Tapas Treats The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey We'll dive into Spanish culture today with a local tapas tour. During our through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly walking excursion, a local specialist will take us on a foodie adventure. decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to Mouthwatering delicacies await as we discover just what makes Spanish tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to cuisine so delicious. n.b. There is a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and of 20 for this optional. entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% Adult Price: €50.00* cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Yoga on the Beach AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 In search of a healthier body and mind? With the sound of the sea Viennese Concert creating the ultimate yoga experience, we’ll learn sungazing and breathing You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including techniques in an environment naturally designed for meditation. Finding some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by your personal balance on the fine sand of a Barcelona beach will increase some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll your wellbeing and be an amazing way to start your day! This practice is receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine suitable for both expert practitioners and for yoga newbies. n.b. There is a during the interval. minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Transportation to the beach is not included. Adult Price: €59.00*
Adult Price: €20.00*
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a Mosaic Making Class delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning Learn how to create Gaudí mosaics by taking part in an interactive scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a workshop in Barcelona. In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and tutored working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. by one of the artisan masters, you will discover the basics of the
technique, how to handle tools, choose your design and work out your Adult Price: Fr.67.00* first masterpiece of mosaic. Bring back home your creation as a nice souvenir! n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €58.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Swiss Dinner by the Lake Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner
Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular Adult Price: Fr.95.00* flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks.
Adult Price: €87.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may Mystical Montserrat be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll take a drive to the enchanting and
mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and Adult Price: Fr.113.00* spectacular scenery. While there, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.
Adult Price: €40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 22
A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct St Paul de Vence and Nice cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vinecovered ramparts and where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and wonderful sights! colourful provençale markets.
Adult Price: €38.00* Adult Price: €43.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 AVAILABLE ON DAY 23 Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Florence's Renaissance Treasures Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private Renaissance heritage. With your Local Specialist, wander the cities boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and enchanting streets and soak up the nottomiss sites, Ponte Vechhio, past elegant townhouses built on the water's edge. On occasion this may Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria and more. Uncover the operate in reverse, with the cruise before the meal. fascinating history and experience firsthand the spectacular design of the
Doumo. Top off your sightseeing with a cup of Italy’s favourite frozen treat Adult Price: €69.00* – Gelato!
Adult Price: €42.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change. Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. European Heritage End Amsterdam
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Day 1 construction. Continue across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time London – Paris (2 Nights) when soldiers and senators created a city that became the centre of the world. Its foundations still stand today as a testament to its former might and you'll have an Leave London behind and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover where all that opportunity to view its iconic ancient sites before spending time on your own separates you from France is a short ferry ride to Calais. It's just a hop from there to exploring or join an Optional Experience through the city's piazzas. Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Don't hold back and dive right into its history, culture and culinary delights, from the iconic Eiffel Tower to croquemonsieurs, lazing on the Included Meals - Breakfast banks of the Seine, museums and monuments. This evening, the glittering French Day 14 capital lights up and you'll see it in all its glory if you choose to join an Optional Experience, including a cruise on the Seine and a scenic drive stopping at all the Rome – Venice (2 Nights) best photo spots. We cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains, bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen Novotel Pont de Sèvres Hotel - across the Eastern Mediterranean. The Winged Lion of Venice remains an enduring Day 2 symbol of the city and one you'll see repeatedly as you explore the city. You'll arrive Paris sightseeing and free time just in time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. This evening, enjoy dinner at your Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Views will include the Champs hotel. Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then, discover the city at your leisure. There's time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a Hotel - Villa Fiorita real highlight this evening an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast Day 15 Day 3 Venice orientation and free time Paris – Bordeaux (1 Night) The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show this morning as we visit Journey to the Loire Valley and view the enchanting fairytale Château d'Amboise their glassblowing workshop to see them craft the most exquisite works of art. We where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Next up, head to the wine capital of take to the waters of the canal next and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of architecture have made it one of France's most visited cities. St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your Hotel - Ibis Centre Meriadeck own for a final exploration of the city or to join an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island, which beckon to resident fishermen Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - seeking a safe beacon for their return journey home through the lagoon's thick fog. Day 4 Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 16 The beach is on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz. From the gentle waves of the Atlantic, to the Venice – Vienna (2 Nights) running of the bulls, your next stop is the Spanish city of Pamplona, the capital of We leave Italy behind, bound for the Austrian capital where art, architecture and the old Kingdom of Navarre. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening in the former home of see the city's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where the Habsburgs. In a city where music literally surrounds you, famous composers markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place. A special treat will see like Mozart and Strauss rose to musical fame. Today, this 'City of Music' can carry you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway's favourite watering hole. more than a tune as you'll come to discover if you join an optional concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most acclaimed works of Strauss Hotel - Abba Reina de Navarra and Mozart.
Breakfast Included Meals - Hotel - Novum Prinz Eugen Day 5 Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 17 Your journey continues further into Spain. Arriving in Madrid, you'll encounter a graceful capital that was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III. Vienna sightseeing and free time Head onto the streets to watch this footballmad metropolis come to life. Your Local A free morning could see you discover why the streets of Vienna are paved with Specialist will share all the secrets behind some of the city's most iconic sights. culture or consider an optional guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Head up the Gran Vía, slicing through the heart of Madrid, and see summer residence of the Habsburgs, whose lasting legacy can be seen across their the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and dynastic capital. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights of this imperial city Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. Later, enjoy dinner later today. View the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and City Hall at your hotel. before enjoying some time on your own. You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's kafee culture with a heavenly Hotel - Occidental Este slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocaholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day as you join an optional dinner followed Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces. Day 6 Madrid free time Included Meals - Breakfast Day 18 The legacy of 'Madrid's Best Mayor' can be seen on the city's streets. You'll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck (1 Night)
Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures'. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims Continue to Salzburg, whose rich musical heritage is only part of its enduring and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return appeal. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city's vibrant nightlife, with an optional once sang 'DoReMi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there's time to embark on your dinner and discover an old and new Madrid. own exploration of this historic city. Wander through the Baroquefilled Old Town to the spiritual heart of Salzburg, the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised, then see Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum Day 7 documenting his life. The scenery through the Austrian Alps defies imagination and Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights) you'll arrive in Innsbruck in time to explore the city on your own. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Journey through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the sunkissed shores of Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. Wander through the Old Town and see the Hofburg Barcelona. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla, Palace and the Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to admire the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí mark his wedding. and stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city's key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí's ornate La Hotel - Bon Alpina Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Campanile Sud Cornella Day 19 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2
Day 8 Nights) Barcelona free time Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world's smallest countries before This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. Head to the Gothic continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where you very Quarter or seek out more of the Art Nouveau works of Gaudí. Consider joining an own 'Grand Tour' of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you Optional Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered choose to join an Optional Experience which includes a visit to a rural community La Moreneta. A special flamenco Optional Experience this evening could see you and a horse and carriage ride. mesmerised by the intoxicating sights of colourful twirling skirts and the clapping sounds of castanets. Hotel - Krone Sarnen Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Day 20 Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights) Lucerne orientation and free time Say adios to the Costa Dourada as you venture across Spain and Provence before Embark on an orientation tour of Lucerne with your Travel Director, exploring the Old arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Keep your cameras at the ready as you Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the seems to ooze from every corner. Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You Hotel - Amarante Cannes could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic Included Meals - Breakfast cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travelling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Day 10 French Riviera and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day Day 21 sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 the pool, perhaps you'll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration Night) of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer, but the Travelling west through Germany, you'll stop in Heidelberg to view the ruins of sunkissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Alps, as well as the Baroquestyle Old Town with its bustling market squares and colourful façades. The soulstirring landscapes of the Rhineland are our next stop Included Meals - Breakfast and you'll have an opportunity to reminisce over your journey thus far during dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Day 11 French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Hotel - NH Weinheim Night) Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Continue along the shimmering Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco. Then cross the Italian border and visit the town of Pisa, where you won't need to Day 22 resist peer pressure to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and its Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 extraordinary Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its Nights) striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of Keep your cameras at the ready as you head east into the lush landscapes of human life the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Germany. You'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll have an down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and evening on your own to explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo. centuries and you'll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your Hotel - Conference Florentia journey culminates in the freethinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner optional canal cruise.
Day 12 Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Florence – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you'll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Maybe visit Day 23 some of the city's iconic sights, including its Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery. An Optional Experience Volendam could see you explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Santa Croce church, where celebrated masters Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city buried. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic on foot, by bike or tram. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Next head to Rome, the beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's treelined streets or bask in the 'Eternal City' where you'll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned brown cafés. Leave the Renaissance around every turn. Dutch capital behind and venture to Volendam where the rich aromas and flavours of Dutch cheese will linger long after your encounter with local tradition. Hotel - Ergife Palace Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 24 Day 13 Depart Amsterdam
Rome sightseeing and free time After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter's Square, you'll be in the midst of the world's the end of your memorable European holiday. Find out more about your free airport holiest Catholic shrines where Christians have worshipped since the fourth century. transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of St. Peter's Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Included Meals - Breakfast Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini who all had a hand in the church's
Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 1
Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the Roman Evening with Dinner City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and Adult Price: €38.00* provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €62.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating Adult Price: €37.00* tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €87.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution Gondolas and the Grand Canal features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide Adult Price: €165.00* gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €76.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of paradise. winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the
sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares. Adult Price: €72.00*
Adult Price: €38.00*
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the ancient capital of Spain, which Europe’s most elegant cities. sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral.
We'll earn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed Adult Price: €63.00* for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. We'll also visit El Greco's masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in St Thomas' church.
Adult Price: €46.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of known aspects of Madrid's city centre. Then, we'll settle in for dinner, sparkling wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of cancellation fee will be incurred. the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.
Adult Price: €103.00* Adult Price: €61.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Barcelona's Tapas Treats The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey We'll dive into Spanish culture today with a local tapas tour. During our through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly walking excursion, a local specialist will take us on a foodie adventure. decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to Mouthwatering delicacies await as we discover just what makes Spanish tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to cuisine so delicious. n.b. There is a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and of 20 for this optional. entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% Adult Price: €50.00* cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Yoga on the Beach AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 In search of a healthier body and mind? With the sound of the sea Viennese Concert creating the ultimate yoga experience, we’ll learn sungazing and breathing You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including techniques in an environment naturally designed for meditation. Finding some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by your personal balance on the fine sand of a Barcelona beach will increase some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll your wellbeing and be an amazing way to start your day! This practice is receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine suitable for both expert practitioners and for yoga newbies. n.b. There is a during the interval. minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Transportation to the beach is not included. Adult Price: €59.00*
Adult Price: €20.00*
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a Mosaic Making Class delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning Learn how to create Gaudí mosaics by taking part in an interactive scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a workshop in Barcelona. In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and tutored working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. by one of the artisan masters, you will discover the basics of the
technique, how to handle tools, choose your design and work out your Adult Price: Fr.67.00* first masterpiece of mosaic. Bring back home your creation as a nice souvenir! n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €58.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Swiss Dinner by the Lake Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner
Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular Adult Price: Fr.95.00* flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks.
Adult Price: €87.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may Mystical Montserrat be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll take a drive to the enchanting and
mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and Adult Price: Fr.113.00* spectacular scenery. While there, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.
Adult Price: €40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 22
A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct St Paul de Vence and Nice cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vinecovered ramparts and where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and wonderful sights! colourful provençale markets.
Adult Price: €38.00* Adult Price: €43.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 AVAILABLE ON DAY 23 Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Florence's Renaissance Treasures Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private Renaissance heritage. With your Local Specialist, wander the cities boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and enchanting streets and soak up the nottomiss sites, Ponte Vechhio, past elegant townhouses built on the water's edge. On occasion this may Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria and more. Uncover the operate in reverse, with the cruise before the meal. fascinating history and experience firsthand the spectacular design of the
Doumo. Top off your sightseeing with a cup of Italy’s favourite frozen treat Adult Price: €69.00* – Gelato!
Adult Price: €42.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change. Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. European Heritage End Amsterdam
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Day 1 construction. Continue across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time London – Paris (2 Nights) when soldiers and senators created a city that became the centre of the world. Its foundations still stand today as a testament to its former might and you'll have an Leave London behind and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover where all that opportunity to view its iconic ancient sites before spending time on your own separates you from France is a short ferry ride to Calais. It's just a hop from there to exploring or join an Optional Experience through the city's piazzas. Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Don't hold back and dive right into its history, culture and culinary delights, from the iconic Eiffel Tower to croquemonsieurs, lazing on the Included Meals - Breakfast banks of the Seine, museums and monuments. This evening, the glittering French Day 14 capital lights up and you'll see it in all its glory if you choose to join an Optional Experience, including a cruise on the Seine and a scenic drive stopping at all the Rome – Venice (2 Nights) best photo spots. We cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains, bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen Novotel Pont de Sèvres Hotel - across the Eastern Mediterranean. The Winged Lion of Venice remains an enduring Day 2 symbol of the city and one you'll see repeatedly as you explore the city. You'll arrive Paris sightseeing and free time just in time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. This evening, enjoy dinner at your Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Views will include the Champs hotel. Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then, discover the city at your leisure. There's time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a Hotel - Villa Fiorita real highlight this evening an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast Day 15 Day 3 Venice orientation and free time Paris – Bordeaux (1 Night) The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show this morning as we visit Journey to the Loire Valley and view the enchanting fairytale Château d'Amboise their glassblowing workshop to see them craft the most exquisite works of art. We where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Next up, head to the wine capital of take to the waters of the canal next and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of architecture have made it one of France's most visited cities. St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your Hotel - Ibis Centre Meriadeck own for a final exploration of the city or to join an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island, which beckon to resident fishermen Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - seeking a safe beacon for their return journey home through the lagoon's thick fog. Day 4 Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 16 The beach is on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz. From the gentle waves of the Atlantic, to the Venice – Vienna (2 Nights) running of the bulls, your next stop is the Spanish city of Pamplona, the capital of We leave Italy behind, bound for the Austrian capital where art, architecture and the old Kingdom of Navarre. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening in the former home of see the city's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where the Habsburgs. In a city where music literally surrounds you, famous composers markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place. A special treat will see like Mozart and Strauss rose to musical fame. Today, this 'City of Music' can carry you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway's favourite watering hole. more than a tune as you'll come to discover if you join an optional concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most acclaimed works of Strauss Hotel - Abba Reina de Navarra and Mozart.
Breakfast Included Meals - Hotel - Novum Prinz Eugen Day 5 Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 17 Your journey continues further into Spain. Arriving in Madrid, you'll encounter a graceful capital that was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III. Vienna sightseeing and free time Head onto the streets to watch this footballmad metropolis come to life. Your Local A free morning could see you discover why the streets of Vienna are paved with Specialist will share all the secrets behind some of the city's most iconic sights. culture or consider an optional guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Head up the Gran Vía, slicing through the heart of Madrid, and see summer residence of the Habsburgs, whose lasting legacy can be seen across their the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and dynastic capital. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights of this imperial city Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. Later, enjoy dinner later today. View the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and City Hall at your hotel. before enjoying some time on your own. You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's kafee culture with a heavenly Hotel - Occidental Este slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocaholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day as you join an optional dinner followed Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces. Day 6 Madrid free time Included Meals - Breakfast Day 18 The legacy of 'Madrid's Best Mayor' can be seen on the city's streets. You'll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck (1 Night)
Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures'. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims Continue to Salzburg, whose rich musical heritage is only part of its enduring and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return appeal. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city's vibrant nightlife, with an optional once sang 'DoReMi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there's time to embark on your dinner and discover an old and new Madrid. own exploration of this historic city. Wander through the Baroquefilled Old Town to the spiritual heart of Salzburg, the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised, then see Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum Day 7 documenting his life. The scenery through the Austrian Alps defies imagination and Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights) you'll arrive in Innsbruck in time to explore the city on your own. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Journey through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the sunkissed shores of Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. Wander through the Old Town and see the Hofburg Barcelona. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla, Palace and the Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to admire the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí mark his wedding. and stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city's key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí's ornate La Hotel - Bon Alpina Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Campanile Sud Cornella Day 19 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2
Day 8 Nights) Barcelona free time Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world's smallest countries before This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. Head to the Gothic continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where you very Quarter or seek out more of the Art Nouveau works of Gaudí. Consider joining an own 'Grand Tour' of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you Optional Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered choose to join an Optional Experience which includes a visit to a rural community La Moreneta. A special flamenco Optional Experience this evening could see you and a horse and carriage ride. mesmerised by the intoxicating sights of colourful twirling skirts and the clapping sounds of castanets. Hotel - Krone Sarnen Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Day 20 Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights) Lucerne orientation and free time Say adios to the Costa Dourada as you venture across Spain and Provence before Embark on an orientation tour of Lucerne with your Travel Director, exploring the Old arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Keep your cameras at the ready as you Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the seems to ooze from every corner. Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You Hotel - Amarante Cannes could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic Included Meals - Breakfast cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travelling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Day 10 French Riviera and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day Day 21 sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 the pool, perhaps you'll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration Night) of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer, but the Travelling west through Germany, you'll stop in Heidelberg to view the ruins of sunkissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Alps, as well as the Baroquestyle Old Town with its bustling market squares and colourful façades. The soulstirring landscapes of the Rhineland are our next stop Included Meals - Breakfast and you'll have an opportunity to reminisce over your journey thus far during dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Day 11 French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Hotel - NH Weinheim Night) Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Continue along the shimmering Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco. Then cross the Italian border and visit the town of Pisa, where you won't need to Day 22 resist peer pressure to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and its Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 extraordinary Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its Nights) striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of Keep your cameras at the ready as you head east into the lush landscapes of human life the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Germany. You'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll have an down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and evening on your own to explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo. centuries and you'll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your Hotel - Conference Florentia journey culminates in the freethinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner optional canal cruise.
Day 12 Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Florence – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you'll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Maybe visit Day 23 some of the city's iconic sights, including its Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery. An Optional Experience Volendam could see you explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Santa Croce church, where celebrated masters Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city buried. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic on foot, by bike or tram. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Next head to Rome, the beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's treelined streets or bask in the 'Eternal City' where you'll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned brown cafés. Leave the Renaissance around every turn. Dutch capital behind and venture to Volendam where the rich aromas and flavours of Dutch cheese will linger long after your encounter with local tradition. Hotel - Ergife Palace Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 24 Day 13 Depart Amsterdam
Rome sightseeing and free time After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter's Square, you'll be in the midst of the world's the end of your memorable European holiday. Find out more about your free airport holiest Catholic shrines where Christians have worshipped since the fourth century. transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of St. Peter's Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Included Meals - Breakfast Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini who all had a hand in the church's
Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 1
Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the Roman Evening with Dinner City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and Adult Price: €38.00* provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €62.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating Adult Price: €37.00* tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €87.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution Gondolas and the Grand Canal features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide Adult Price: €165.00* gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €76.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of paradise. winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the
sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares. Adult Price: €72.00*
Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the ancient capital of Spain, which Europe’s most elegant cities. sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral.
We'll earn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed Adult Price: €63.00* for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. We'll also visit El Greco's masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in St Thomas' church.
Adult Price: €46.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of known aspects of Madrid's city centre. Then, we'll settle in for dinner, sparkling wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of cancellation fee will be incurred. the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.
Adult Price: €103.00* Adult Price: €61.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Barcelona's Tapas Treats The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey We'll dive into Spanish culture today with a local tapas tour. During our through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly walking excursion, a local specialist will take us on a foodie adventure. decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to Mouthwatering delicacies await as we discover just what makes Spanish tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to cuisine so delicious. n.b. There is a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and of 20 for this optional. entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% Adult Price: €50.00* cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Yoga on the Beach AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 In search of a healthier body and mind? With the sound of the sea Viennese Concert creating the ultimate yoga experience, we’ll learn sungazing and breathing You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including techniques in an environment naturally designed for meditation. Finding some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by your personal balance on the fine sand of a Barcelona beach will increase some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll your wellbeing and be an amazing way to start your day! This practice is receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine suitable for both expert practitioners and for yoga newbies. n.b. There is a during the interval. minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Transportation to the beach is not included. Adult Price: €59.00*
Adult Price: €20.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 19
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a Mosaic Making Class delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning Learn how to create Gaudí mosaics by taking part in an interactive scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a workshop in Barcelona. In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and tutored working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. by one of the artisan masters, you will discover the basics of the
technique, how to handle tools, choose your design and work out your Adult Price: Fr.67.00* first masterpiece of mosaic. Bring back home your creation as a nice souvenir! n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €58.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Swiss Dinner by the Lake Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner
Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular Adult Price: Fr.95.00* flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks.
Adult Price: €87.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may Mystical Montserrat be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll take a drive to the enchanting and
mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and Adult Price: Fr.113.00* spectacular scenery. While there, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.
Adult Price: €40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 22
A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct St Paul de Vence and Nice cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vinecovered ramparts and where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and wonderful sights! colourful provençale markets.
Adult Price: €38.00* Adult Price: €43.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 AVAILABLE ON DAY 23 Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Florence's Renaissance Treasures Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private Renaissance heritage. With your Local Specialist, wander the cities boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and enchanting streets and soak up the nottomiss sites, Ponte Vechhio, past elegant townhouses built on the water's edge. On occasion this may Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria and more. Uncover the operate in reverse, with the cruise before the meal. fascinating history and experience firsthand the spectacular design of the
Doumo. Top off your sightseeing with a cup of Italy’s favourite frozen treat Adult Price: €69.00* – Gelato!
Adult Price: €42.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change. Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. European Heritage End Amsterdam
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Day 1 construction. Continue across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time London – Paris (2 Nights) when soldiers and senators created a city that became the centre of the world. Its foundations still stand today as a testament to its former might and you'll have an Leave London behind and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover where all that opportunity to view its iconic ancient sites before spending time on your own separates you from France is a short ferry ride to Calais. It's just a hop from there to exploring or join an Optional Experience through the city's piazzas. Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Don't hold back and dive right into its history, culture and culinary delights, from the iconic Eiffel Tower to croquemonsieurs, lazing on the Included Meals - Breakfast banks of the Seine, museums and monuments. This evening, the glittering French Day 14 capital lights up and you'll see it in all its glory if you choose to join an Optional Experience, including a cruise on the Seine and a scenic drive stopping at all the Rome – Venice (2 Nights) best photo spots. We cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains, bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen Novotel Pont de Sèvres Hotel - across the Eastern Mediterranean. The Winged Lion of Venice remains an enduring Day 2 symbol of the city and one you'll see repeatedly as you explore the city. You'll arrive Paris sightseeing and free time just in time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. This evening, enjoy dinner at your Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Views will include the Champs hotel. Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then, discover the city at your leisure. There's time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a Hotel - Villa Fiorita real highlight this evening an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast Day 15 Day 3 Venice orientation and free time Paris – Bordeaux (1 Night) The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show this morning as we visit Journey to the Loire Valley and view the enchanting fairytale Château d'Amboise their glassblowing workshop to see them craft the most exquisite works of art. We where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Next up, head to the wine capital of take to the waters of the canal next and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of architecture have made it one of France's most visited cities. St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your Hotel - Ibis Centre Meriadeck own for a final exploration of the city or to join an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island, which beckon to resident fishermen Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - seeking a safe beacon for their return journey home through the lagoon's thick fog. Day 4 Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 16 The beach is on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz. From the gentle waves of the Atlantic, to the Venice – Vienna (2 Nights) running of the bulls, your next stop is the Spanish city of Pamplona, the capital of We leave Italy behind, bound for the Austrian capital where art, architecture and the old Kingdom of Navarre. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening in the former home of see the city's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where the Habsburgs. In a city where music literally surrounds you, famous composers markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place. A special treat will see like Mozart and Strauss rose to musical fame. Today, this 'City of Music' can carry you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway's favourite watering hole. more than a tune as you'll come to discover if you join an optional concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most acclaimed works of Strauss Hotel - Abba Reina de Navarra and Mozart.
Breakfast Included Meals - Hotel - Novum Prinz Eugen Day 5 Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 17 Your journey continues further into Spain. Arriving in Madrid, you'll encounter a graceful capital that was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III. Vienna sightseeing and free time Head onto the streets to watch this footballmad metropolis come to life. Your Local A free morning could see you discover why the streets of Vienna are paved with Specialist will share all the secrets behind some of the city's most iconic sights. culture or consider an optional guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Head up the Gran Vía, slicing through the heart of Madrid, and see summer residence of the Habsburgs, whose lasting legacy can be seen across their the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and dynastic capital. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights of this imperial city Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. Later, enjoy dinner later today. View the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and City Hall at your hotel. before enjoying some time on your own. You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's kafee culture with a heavenly Hotel - Occidental Este slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocaholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day as you join an optional dinner followed Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces. Day 6 Madrid free time Included Meals - Breakfast Day 18 The legacy of 'Madrid's Best Mayor' can be seen on the city's streets. You'll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck (1 Night)
Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures'. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims Continue to Salzburg, whose rich musical heritage is only part of its enduring and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return appeal. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city's vibrant nightlife, with an optional once sang 'DoReMi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there's time to embark on your dinner and discover an old and new Madrid. own exploration of this historic city. Wander through the Baroquefilled Old Town to the spiritual heart of Salzburg, the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised, then see Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum Day 7 documenting his life. The scenery through the Austrian Alps defies imagination and Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights) you'll arrive in Innsbruck in time to explore the city on your own. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Journey through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the sunkissed shores of Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. Wander through the Old Town and see the Hofburg Barcelona. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla, Palace and the Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to admire the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí mark his wedding. and stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city's key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí's ornate La Hotel - Bon Alpina Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Campanile Sud Cornella Day 19 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2
Day 8 Nights) Barcelona free time Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world's smallest countries before This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. Head to the Gothic continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where you very Quarter or seek out more of the Art Nouveau works of Gaudí. Consider joining an own 'Grand Tour' of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you Optional Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered choose to join an Optional Experience which includes a visit to a rural community La Moreneta. A special flamenco Optional Experience this evening could see you and a horse and carriage ride. mesmerised by the intoxicating sights of colourful twirling skirts and the clapping sounds of castanets. Hotel - Krone Sarnen Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Day 20 Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights) Lucerne orientation and free time Say adios to the Costa Dourada as you venture across Spain and Provence before Embark on an orientation tour of Lucerne with your Travel Director, exploring the Old arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Keep your cameras at the ready as you Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the seems to ooze from every corner. Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You Hotel - Amarante Cannes could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic Included Meals - Breakfast cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travelling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Day 10 French Riviera and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day Day 21 sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 the pool, perhaps you'll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration Night) of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer, but the Travelling west through Germany, you'll stop in Heidelberg to view the ruins of sunkissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Alps, as well as the Baroquestyle Old Town with its bustling market squares and colourful façades. The soulstirring landscapes of the Rhineland are our next stop Included Meals - Breakfast and you'll have an opportunity to reminisce over your journey thus far during dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Day 11 French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Hotel - NH Weinheim Night) Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Continue along the shimmering Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco. Then cross the Italian border and visit the town of Pisa, where you won't need to Day 22 resist peer pressure to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and its Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 extraordinary Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its Nights) striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of Keep your cameras at the ready as you head east into the lush landscapes of human life the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Germany. You'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll have an down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and evening on your own to explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo. centuries and you'll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your Hotel - Conference Florentia journey culminates in the freethinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner optional canal cruise.
Day 12 Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Florence – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you'll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Maybe visit Day 23 some of the city's iconic sights, including its Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery. An Optional Experience Volendam could see you explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Santa Croce church, where celebrated masters Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city buried. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic on foot, by bike or tram. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Next head to Rome, the beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's treelined streets or bask in the 'Eternal City' where you'll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned brown cafés. Leave the Renaissance around every turn. Dutch capital behind and venture to Volendam where the rich aromas and flavours of Dutch cheese will linger long after your encounter with local tradition. Hotel - Ergife Palace Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 24 Day 13 Depart Amsterdam
Rome sightseeing and free time After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter's Square, you'll be in the midst of the world's the end of your memorable European holiday. Find out more about your free airport holiest Catholic shrines where Christians have worshipped since the fourth century. transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of St. Peter's Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Included Meals - Breakfast Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini who all had a hand in the church's
Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 1
Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the Roman Evening with Dinner City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and Adult Price: €38.00* provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €62.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating Adult Price: €37.00* tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €87.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution Gondolas and the Grand Canal features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide Adult Price: €165.00* gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €76.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of paradise. winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the
sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares. Adult Price: €72.00*
Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the ancient capital of Spain, which Europe’s most elegant cities. sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral.
We'll earn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed Adult Price: €63.00* for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. We'll also visit El Greco's masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in St Thomas' church.
Adult Price: €46.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of known aspects of Madrid's city centre. Then, we'll settle in for dinner, sparkling wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of cancellation fee will be incurred. the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.
Adult Price: €103.00* Adult Price: €61.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Barcelona's Tapas Treats The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey We'll dive into Spanish culture today with a local tapas tour. During our through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly walking excursion, a local specialist will take us on a foodie adventure. decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to Mouthwatering delicacies await as we discover just what makes Spanish tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to cuisine so delicious. n.b. There is a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and of 20 for this optional. entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% Adult Price: €50.00* cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Yoga on the Beach AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 In search of a healthier body and mind? With the sound of the sea Viennese Concert creating the ultimate yoga experience, we’ll learn sungazing and breathing You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including techniques in an environment naturally designed for meditation. Finding some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by your personal balance on the fine sand of a Barcelona beach will increase some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll your wellbeing and be an amazing way to start your day! This practice is receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine suitable for both expert practitioners and for yoga newbies. n.b. There is a during the interval. minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Transportation to the beach is not included. Adult Price: €59.00*
Adult Price: €20.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 19
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a Mosaic Making Class delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning Learn how to create Gaudí mosaics by taking part in an interactive scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a workshop in Barcelona. In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and tutored working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. by one of the artisan masters, you will discover the basics of the
technique, how to handle tools, choose your design and work out your Adult Price: Fr.67.00* first masterpiece of mosaic. Bring back home your creation as a nice souvenir! n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €58.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Swiss Dinner by the Lake Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner
Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular Adult Price: Fr.95.00* flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks.
Adult Price: €87.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may Mystical Montserrat be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll take a drive to the enchanting and
mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and Adult Price: Fr.113.00* spectacular scenery. While there, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.
Adult Price: €40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 22
A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct St Paul de Vence and Nice cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vinecovered ramparts and where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and wonderful sights! colourful provençale markets.
Adult Price: €38.00* Adult Price: €43.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 AVAILABLE ON DAY 23 Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Florence's Renaissance Treasures Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private Renaissance heritage. With your Local Specialist, wander the cities boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and enchanting streets and soak up the nottomiss sites, Ponte Vechhio, past elegant townhouses built on the water's edge. On occasion this may Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria and more. Uncover the operate in reverse, with the cruise before the meal. fascinating history and experience firsthand the spectacular design of the
Doumo. Top off your sightseeing with a cup of Italy’s favourite frozen treat Adult Price: €69.00* – Gelato!
Adult Price: €42.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change. Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. European Heritage End Amsterdam
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Over night Ferry
Day 1 construction. Continue across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time London – Paris (2 Nights) when soldiers and senators created a city that became the centre of the world. Its foundations still stand today as a testament to its former might and you'll have an Leave London behind and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover where all that opportunity to view its iconic ancient sites before spending time on your own separates you from France is a short ferry ride to Calais. It's just a hop from there to exploring or join an Optional Experience through the city's piazzas. Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Don't hold back and dive right into its history, culture and culinary delights, from the iconic Eiffel Tower to croquemonsieurs, lazing on the Included Meals - Breakfast banks of the Seine, museums and monuments. This evening, the glittering French Day 14 capital lights up and you'll see it in all its glory if you choose to join an Optional Experience, including a cruise on the Seine and a scenic drive stopping at all the Rome – Venice (2 Nights) best photo spots. We cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains, bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen Novotel Pont de Sèvres Hotel - across the Eastern Mediterranean. The Winged Lion of Venice remains an enduring Day 2 symbol of the city and one you'll see repeatedly as you explore the city. You'll arrive Paris sightseeing and free time just in time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. This evening, enjoy dinner at your Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Views will include the Champs hotel. Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then, discover the city at your leisure. There's time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a Hotel - Villa Fiorita real highlight this evening an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast Day 15 Day 3 Venice orientation and free time Paris – Bordeaux (1 Night) The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show this morning as we visit Journey to the Loire Valley and view the enchanting fairytale Château d'Amboise their glassblowing workshop to see them craft the most exquisite works of art. We where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Next up, head to the wine capital of take to the waters of the canal next and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of architecture have made it one of France's most visited cities. St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your Hotel - Ibis Centre Meriadeck own for a final exploration of the city or to join an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island, which beckon to resident fishermen Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - seeking a safe beacon for their return journey home through the lagoon's thick fog. Day 4 Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 16 The beach is on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz. From the gentle waves of the Atlantic, to the Venice – Vienna (2 Nights) running of the bulls, your next stop is the Spanish city of Pamplona, the capital of We leave Italy behind, bound for the Austrian capital where art, architecture and the old Kingdom of Navarre. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening in the former home of see the city's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where the Habsburgs. In a city where music literally surrounds you, famous composers markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place. A special treat will see like Mozart and Strauss rose to musical fame. Today, this 'City of Music' can carry you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway's favourite watering hole. more than a tune as you'll come to discover if you join an optional concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most acclaimed works of Strauss Hotel - Abba Reina de Navarra and Mozart.
Breakfast Included Meals - Hotel - Novum Prinz Eugen Day 5 Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 17 Your journey continues further into Spain. Arriving in Madrid, you'll encounter a graceful capital that was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III. Vienna sightseeing and free time Head onto the streets to watch this footballmad metropolis come to life. Your Local A free morning could see you discover why the streets of Vienna are paved with Specialist will share all the secrets behind some of the city's most iconic sights. culture or consider an optional guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Head up the Gran Vía, slicing through the heart of Madrid, and see summer residence of the Habsburgs, whose lasting legacy can be seen across their the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and dynastic capital. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights of this imperial city Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. Later, enjoy dinner later today. View the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and City Hall at your hotel. before enjoying some time on your own. You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's kafee culture with a heavenly Hotel - Occidental Este slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocaholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day as you join an optional dinner followed Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces. Day 6 Madrid free time Included Meals - Breakfast Day 18 The legacy of 'Madrid's Best Mayor' can be seen on the city's streets. You'll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck (1 Night)
Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures'. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims Continue to Salzburg, whose rich musical heritage is only part of its enduring and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return appeal. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city's vibrant nightlife, with an optional once sang 'DoReMi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there's time to embark on your dinner and discover an old and new Madrid. own exploration of this historic city. Wander through the Baroquefilled Old Town to the spiritual heart of Salzburg, the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised, then see Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum Day 7 documenting his life. The scenery through the Austrian Alps defies imagination and Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights) you'll arrive in Innsbruck in time to explore the city on your own. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Journey through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the sunkissed shores of Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. Wander through the Old Town and see the Hofburg Barcelona. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla, Palace and the Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to admire the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí mark his wedding. and stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city's key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí's ornate La Hotel - Bon Alpina Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Campanile Sud Cornella Day 19 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2
Day 8 Nights) Barcelona free time Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world's smallest countries before This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. Head to the Gothic continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where you very Quarter or seek out more of the Art Nouveau works of Gaudí. Consider joining an own 'Grand Tour' of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you Optional Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered choose to join an Optional Experience which includes a visit to a rural community La Moreneta. A special flamenco Optional Experience this evening could see you and a horse and carriage ride. mesmerised by the intoxicating sights of colourful twirling skirts and the clapping sounds of castanets. Hotel - Krone Sarnen Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Day 20 Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights) Lucerne orientation and free time Say adios to the Costa Dourada as you venture across Spain and Provence before Embark on an orientation tour of Lucerne with your Travel Director, exploring the Old arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Keep your cameras at the ready as you Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the seems to ooze from every corner. Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You Hotel - Amarante Cannes could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic Included Meals - Breakfast cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travelling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Day 10 French Riviera and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day Day 21 sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 the pool, perhaps you'll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration Night) of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer, but the Travelling west through Germany, you'll stop in Heidelberg to view the ruins of sunkissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Alps, as well as the Baroquestyle Old Town with its bustling market squares and colourful façades. The soulstirring landscapes of the Rhineland are our next stop Included Meals - Breakfast and you'll have an opportunity to reminisce over your journey thus far during dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Day 11 French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Hotel - NH Weinheim Night) Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Continue along the shimmering Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco. Then cross the Italian border and visit the town of Pisa, where you won't need to Day 22 resist peer pressure to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and its Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 extraordinary Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its Nights) striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of Keep your cameras at the ready as you head east into the lush landscapes of human life the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Germany. You'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll have an down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and evening on your own to explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo. centuries and you'll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your Hotel - Conference Florentia journey culminates in the freethinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner optional canal cruise.
Day 12 Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Florence – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you'll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Maybe visit Day 23 some of the city's iconic sights, including its Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery. An Optional Experience Volendam could see you explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Santa Croce church, where celebrated masters Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city buried. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic on foot, by bike or tram. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Next head to Rome, the beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's treelined streets or bask in the 'Eternal City' where you'll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned brown cafés. Leave the Renaissance around every turn. Dutch capital behind and venture to Volendam where the rich aromas and flavours of Dutch cheese will linger long after your encounter with local tradition. Hotel - Ergife Palace Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 24 Day 13 Depart Amsterdam
Rome sightseeing and free time After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter's Square, you'll be in the midst of the world's the end of your memorable European holiday. Find out more about your free airport holiest Catholic shrines where Christians have worshipped since the fourth century. transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of St. Peter's Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Included Meals - Breakfast Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini who all had a hand in the church's
Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 1
Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the Roman Evening with Dinner City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and Adult Price: €38.00* provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €62.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating Adult Price: €37.00* tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €87.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution Gondolas and the Grand Canal features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide Adult Price: €165.00* gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €76.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of paradise. winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the
sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares. Adult Price: €72.00*
Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the ancient capital of Spain, which Europe’s most elegant cities. sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral.
We'll earn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed Adult Price: €63.00* for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. We'll also visit El Greco's masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in St Thomas' church.
Adult Price: €46.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of known aspects of Madrid's city centre. Then, we'll settle in for dinner, sparkling wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of cancellation fee will be incurred. the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.
Adult Price: €103.00* Adult Price: €61.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Barcelona's Tapas Treats The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey We'll dive into Spanish culture today with a local tapas tour. During our through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly walking excursion, a local specialist will take us on a foodie adventure. decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to Mouthwatering delicacies await as we discover just what makes Spanish tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to cuisine so delicious. n.b. There is a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and of 20 for this optional. entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% Adult Price: €50.00* cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Yoga on the Beach AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 In search of a healthier body and mind? With the sound of the sea Viennese Concert creating the ultimate yoga experience, we’ll learn sungazing and breathing You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including techniques in an environment naturally designed for meditation. Finding some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by your personal balance on the fine sand of a Barcelona beach will increase some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll your wellbeing and be an amazing way to start your day! This practice is receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine suitable for both expert practitioners and for yoga newbies. n.b. There is a during the interval. minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Transportation to the beach is not included. Adult Price: €59.00*
Adult Price: €20.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 19
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a Mosaic Making Class delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning Learn how to create Gaudí mosaics by taking part in an interactive scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a workshop in Barcelona. In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and tutored working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. by one of the artisan masters, you will discover the basics of the
technique, how to handle tools, choose your design and work out your Adult Price: Fr.67.00* first masterpiece of mosaic. Bring back home your creation as a nice souvenir! n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €58.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Swiss Dinner by the Lake Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner
Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular Adult Price: Fr.95.00* flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks.
Adult Price: €87.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may Mystical Montserrat be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll take a drive to the enchanting and
mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and Adult Price: Fr.113.00* spectacular scenery. While there, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.
Adult Price: €40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 22
A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct St Paul de Vence and Nice cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vinecovered ramparts and where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and wonderful sights! colourful provençale markets.
Adult Price: €38.00* Adult Price: €43.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 AVAILABLE ON DAY 23 Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Florence's Renaissance Treasures Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private Renaissance heritage. With your Local Specialist, wander the cities boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and enchanting streets and soak up the nottomiss sites, Ponte Vechhio, past elegant townhouses built on the water's edge. On occasion this may Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria and more. Uncover the operate in reverse, with the cruise before the meal. fascinating history and experience firsthand the spectacular design of the
Doumo. Top off your sightseeing with a cup of Italy’s favourite frozen treat Adult Price: €69.00* – Gelato!
Adult Price: €42.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change. Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. European Heritage End Amsterdam
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 construction. Continue across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time London – Paris (2 Nights) when soldiers and senators created a city that became the centre of the world. Its foundations still stand today as a testament to its former might and you'll have an Leave London behind and travel through the Kent countryside to Dover where all that opportunity to view its iconic ancient sites before spending time on your own separates you from France is a short ferry ride to Calais. It's just a hop from there to exploring or join an Optional Experience through the city's piazzas. Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Don't hold back and dive right into its history, culture and culinary delights, from the iconic Eiffel Tower to croquemonsieurs, lazing on the Included Meals - Breakfast banks of the Seine, museums and monuments. This evening, the glittering French Day 14 capital lights up and you'll see it in all its glory if you choose to join an Optional Experience, including a cruise on the Seine and a scenic drive stopping at all the Rome – Venice (2 Nights) best photo spots. We cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains, bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen Novotel Pont de Sèvres Hotel - across the Eastern Mediterranean. The Winged Lion of Venice remains an enduring Day 2 symbol of the city and one you'll see repeatedly as you explore the city. You'll arrive Paris sightseeing and free time just in time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. This evening, enjoy dinner at your Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Views will include the Champs hotel. Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then, discover the city at your leisure. There's time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a Hotel - Villa Fiorita real highlight this evening an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast Day 15 Day 3 Venice orientation and free time Paris – Bordeaux (1 Night) The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show this morning as we visit Journey to the Loire Valley and view the enchanting fairytale Château d'Amboise their glassblowing workshop to see them craft the most exquisite works of art. We where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried. Next up, head to the wine capital of take to the waters of the canal next and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of architecture have made it one of France's most visited cities. St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your Hotel - Ibis Centre Meriadeck own for a final exploration of the city or to join an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island, which beckon to resident fishermen Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - seeking a safe beacon for their return journey home through the lagoon's thick fog. Day 4 Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 16 The beach is on the agenda today, so get your hat and sunglasses ready for a trip to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz. From the gentle waves of the Atlantic, to the Venice – Vienna (2 Nights) running of the bulls, your next stop is the Spanish city of Pamplona, the capital of We leave Italy behind, bound for the Austrian capital where art, architecture and the old Kingdom of Navarre. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening in the former home of see the city's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where the Habsburgs. In a city where music literally surrounds you, famous composers markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place. A special treat will see like Mozart and Strauss rose to musical fame. Today, this 'City of Music' can carry you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway's favourite watering hole. more than a tune as you'll come to discover if you join an optional concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most acclaimed works of Strauss Hotel - Abba Reina de Navarra and Mozart.
Breakfast Included Meals - Hotel - Novum Prinz Eugen Day 5 Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Day 17 Your journey continues further into Spain. Arriving in Madrid, you'll encounter a graceful capital that was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III. Vienna sightseeing and free time Head onto the streets to watch this footballmad metropolis come to life. Your Local A free morning could see you discover why the streets of Vienna are paved with Specialist will share all the secrets behind some of the city's most iconic sights. culture or consider an optional guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Head up the Gran Vía, slicing through the heart of Madrid, and see summer residence of the Habsburgs, whose lasting legacy can be seen across their the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and dynastic capital. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights of this imperial city Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. Later, enjoy dinner later today. View the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and City Hall at your hotel. before enjoying some time on your own. You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's kafee culture with a heavenly Hotel - Occidental Este slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocaholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day as you join an optional dinner followed Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces. Day 6 Madrid free time Included Meals - Breakfast Day 18 The legacy of 'Madrid's Best Mayor' can be seen on the city's streets. You'll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck (1 Night)
Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures'. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims Continue to Salzburg, whose rich musical heritage is only part of its enduring and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return appeal. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city's vibrant nightlife, with an optional once sang 'DoReMi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there's time to embark on your dinner and discover an old and new Madrid. own exploration of this historic city. Wander through the Baroquefilled Old Town to the spiritual heart of Salzburg, the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised, then see Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum Day 7 documenting his life. The scenery through the Austrian Alps defies imagination and Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights) you'll arrive in Innsbruck in time to explore the city on your own. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Journey through the hills of Aragon and Catalonia to the sunkissed shores of Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. Wander through the Old Town and see the Hofburg Barcelona. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla, Palace and the Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to admire the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí mark his wedding. and stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city's key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí's ornate La Hotel - Bon Alpina Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Campanile Sud Cornella Day 19 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Innsbruck – Liechtenstein – Lucerne Region (2
Day 8 Nights) Barcelona free time Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world's smallest countries before This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. Head to the Gothic continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where you very Quarter or seek out more of the Art Nouveau works of Gaudí. Consider joining an own 'Grand Tour' of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you Optional Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered choose to join an Optional Experience which includes a visit to a rural community La Moreneta. A special flamenco Optional Experience this evening could see you and a horse and carriage ride. mesmerised by the intoxicating sights of colourful twirling skirts and the clapping sounds of castanets. Hotel - Krone Sarnen Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Day 20 Barcelona – French Riviera (2 Nights) Lucerne orientation and free time Say adios to the Costa Dourada as you venture across Spain and Provence before Embark on an orientation tour of Lucerne with your Travel Director, exploring the Old arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Keep your cameras at the ready as you Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, drive along its elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the seems to ooze from every corner. Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You Hotel - Amarante Cannes could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic Included Meals - Breakfast cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travelling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Day 10 French Riviera and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day Day 21 sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 the pool, perhaps you'll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration Night) of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer, but the Travelling west through Germany, you'll stop in Heidelberg to view the ruins of sunkissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Alps, as well as the Baroquestyle Old Town with its bustling market squares and colourful façades. The soulstirring landscapes of the Rhineland are our next stop Included Meals - Breakfast and you'll have an opportunity to reminisce over your journey thus far during dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Day 11 French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Hotel - NH Weinheim Night) Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Continue along the shimmering Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco. Then cross the Italian border and visit the town of Pisa, where you won't need to Day 22 resist peer pressure to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and its Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (2 extraordinary Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its Nights) striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of Keep your cameras at the ready as you head east into the lush landscapes of human life the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Germany. You'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll have an down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and evening on your own to explore the treasures left behind by the Medici dynasty and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo. centuries and you'll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your Hotel - Conference Florentia journey culminates in the freethinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner optional canal cruise.
Day 12 Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Florence – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you'll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Maybe visit Day 23 some of the city's iconic sights, including its Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery. An Optional Experience Volendam could see you explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Santa Croce church, where celebrated masters Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city buried. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic on foot, by bike or tram. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Next head to Rome, the beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's treelined streets or bask in the 'Eternal City' where you'll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned brown cafés. Leave the Renaissance around every turn. Dutch capital behind and venture to Volendam where the rich aromas and flavours of Dutch cheese will linger long after your encounter with local tradition. Hotel - Ergife Palace Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 24 Day 13 Depart Amsterdam
Rome sightseeing and free time After breakfast say goodbye to Amsterdam, your Travel Director and companions at Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter's Square, you'll be in the midst of the world's the end of your memorable European holiday. Find out more about your free airport holiest Catholic shrines where Christians have worshipped since the fourth century. transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of St. Peter's Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Included Meals - Breakfast Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini who all had a hand in the church's
Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 1
Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the Roman Evening with Dinner City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and Adult Price: €38.00* provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €62.00*
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Montmartre Village And Artists' Square AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating Adult Price: €37.00* tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €87.00*
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Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution Gondolas and the Grand Canal features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide Adult Price: €165.00* gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €76.00*
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Montparnasse and Latin Quarter AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of paradise. winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the
sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares. Adult Price: €72.00*
Adult Price: €38.00*
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the ancient capital of Spain, which Europe’s most elegant cities. sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral.
We'll earn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed Adult Price: €63.00* for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. We'll also visit El Greco's masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in St Thomas' church.
Adult Price: €46.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of known aspects of Madrid's city centre. Then, we'll settle in for dinner, sparkling wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of cancellation fee will be incurred. the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.
Adult Price: €103.00* Adult Price: €61.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Barcelona's Tapas Treats The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey We'll dive into Spanish culture today with a local tapas tour. During our through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly walking excursion, a local specialist will take us on a foodie adventure. decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to Mouthwatering delicacies await as we discover just what makes Spanish tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to cuisine so delicious. n.b. There is a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and of 20 for this optional. entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% Adult Price: €50.00* cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
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Yoga on the Beach AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 In search of a healthier body and mind? With the sound of the sea Viennese Concert creating the ultimate yoga experience, we’ll learn sungazing and breathing You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including techniques in an environment naturally designed for meditation. Finding some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by your personal balance on the fine sand of a Barcelona beach will increase some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll your wellbeing and be an amazing way to start your day! This practice is receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine suitable for both expert practitioners and for yoga newbies. n.b. There is a during the interval. minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Transportation to the beach is not included. Adult Price: €59.00*
Adult Price: €20.00*
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a Mosaic Making Class delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning Learn how to create Gaudí mosaics by taking part in an interactive scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a workshop in Barcelona. In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and tutored working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. by one of the artisan masters, you will discover the basics of the
technique, how to handle tools, choose your design and work out your Adult Price: Fr.67.00* first masterpiece of mosaic. Bring back home your creation as a nice souvenir! n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €58.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Swiss Dinner by the Lake Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner
Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular Adult Price: Fr.95.00* flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks.
Adult Price: €87.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 20
Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may Mystical Montserrat be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll take a drive to the enchanting and
mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and Adult Price: Fr.113.00* spectacular scenery. While there, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.
Adult Price: €40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 22
A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct St Paul de Vence and Nice cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vinecovered ramparts and where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and wonderful sights! colourful provençale markets.
Adult Price: €38.00* Adult Price: €43.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 AVAILABLE ON DAY 23 Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Florence's Renaissance Treasures Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private Renaissance heritage. With your Local Specialist, wander the cities boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and enchanting streets and soak up the nottomiss sites, Ponte Vechhio, past elegant townhouses built on the water's edge. On occasion this may Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria and more. Uncover the operate in reverse, with the cruise before the meal. fascinating history and experience firsthand the spectacular design of the
Doumo. Top off your sightseeing with a cup of Italy’s favourite frozen treat Adult Price: €69.00* – Gelato!
Adult Price: €42.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change. Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist.