Seven Countries, Venice & Paris with London

Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

London’s calling with a free day to explore on your own or join in the brilliant fun of an optional excursion. Rise and shine this morning for an optional guided excursion to see the sights of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more, crowned by a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.This afternoon, consider an optional visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London – home of the Crown Jewels. This evening, a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River, delivers some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights.LONDON London’s calling with a free day to explore on your own or join in the brilliant fun of an optional excursion. Rise and shine this morning for an optional guided excursion to see the sights of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more, crowned by a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.This afternoon, consider an optional visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London – home of the Crown Jewels. This evening, a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River, delivers some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights. (B)

Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train to Brussels. Here, switch to your comfortable motorcoach for an orientation drive of the Belgian capital. Today’s Distance by train: 200 mi/ 320 kmLONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train to Brussels. Here, switch to your comfortable motorcoach for an orientation drive of the Belgian capital. Today’s Distance by train: 200 mi/ 320 km (B)

Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy an included scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area.Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 kmBRUSSELS–RHINE CRUISE, GERMANY–FRANKFURT AREA Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy an included scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area.Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 km (B,D)

Today’s highlight is a stop in the Medieval town of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road, with its towered gates and battlements, squares, half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Continue to the Innsbruck area.Today’s Distance: 326 mi/ 525 kmFRANKFURT AREA–ROTHENBURG–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA Today’s highlight is a stop in the Medieval town of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road, with its towered gates and battlements, squares, half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Continue to the Innsbruck area.Today’s Distance: 326 mi/ 525 km (B,D)

Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where, on a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco you’ll admire the palazzi (palaces) and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. “O sole mio!” sing the gondoliers on an optional gondola ride along the legendary canals. Isn’t it romantic! At a glassblowing workshop, experience this traditional Venetian art. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 kmINNSBRUCK AREA–BRENNER PASS–VENICE AREA, ITALY Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where, on a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco you’ll admire the palazzi (palaces) and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. “O sole mio!” sing the gondoliers on an optional gondola ride along the legendary canals. Isn’t it romantic! At a glassblowing workshop, experience this traditional Venetian art. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km (B,D)

Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city and a glimpse of the ancient Roman Arena. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Hear that? It’s the yodel-ay-hee-hoo of an optional dinner and folklore show served with local Swiss specialties, dancers, and alphorns for a peak alpine experience! Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 kmVENICE AREA–VERONA–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city and a glimpse of the ancient Roman Arena. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Hear that? It’s the yodel-ay-hee-hoo of an optional dinner and folklore show served with local Swiss specialties, dancers, and alphorns for a peak alpine experience! Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km (B)

The focus of today’s visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, get carried away on an optional excursion featuring a funicular ride, and then aboard the world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 kmLUCERNE AREA–DIJON, FRANCE The focus of today’s visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, get carried away on an optional excursion featuring a funicular ride, and then aboard the world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)

Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris to discover many of the best-known Parisian sites on the included guided sightseeing tour. Bid bon soir and adieu to Paris with an optional farewell dinner and drive through the City of Light.*Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excludedToday’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 kmDIJON–PARIS Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris to discover many of the best-known Parisian sites on the included guided sightseeing tour. Bid bon soir and adieu to Paris with an optional farewell dinner and drive through the City of Light.*Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excludedToday’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km (B)

Relax on your Eurostar journey back to London. Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 kmPARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND Relax on your Eurostar journey back to London. Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km (B)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.LONDON Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)