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15 Days / 8 Countries
EUROPEAN ESSENTIALS
Tour of Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium & France

Departure: December 17, 2016

DAY 01 / DEC 17
MANILA / ROME

Depart Manila on board a prestigious airline for an overnight flight to Rome. Enjoy in flight meals and entertainment.

DAY 02 / DEC 18
ROME (D)

Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, proceed to the exit where our representative will meet and assist you. Dinner and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 03 / DEC 19
ROME (B, D)

Go on a half day city sightseeing tour which includes the Vatican to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Continue to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, the beautiful Piazza de Venezia, the Spanish Steps and the Fountain of Trevi. Balance of the day is free.

DAY 04 / DEC 20
ROME – ASSISI – PISA (B, D)

Ascend to Assisi, the beloved town of St. Francis to visit the Upper and Lower Basilica before driving to Pisa for a photostop of the famous Leaning Tower and Pisa Cathedral. Overnight in Pisa.

DAY 05 / DEC 21
PISA – VENICE (B, D)

After breakfast, continue your drive to Venice. Upon arrival, glide by boat to reach San Marco. See the splendor of the Byzantine St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs and a panoramic view of the lavish Doge’s Palace. After a Murano Glass blowing demonstration, the time is yours to explore Venice Islands on your own. Check in to your hotel.

DAY 06 / DEC 22
VENICE – SALZBURG (B, D)

Cross the Austrian border today to Salzburg. Upon arrival, proceed to visit the Mirabell Gardens and the Old Town to see the house of Mozart. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 07 / DEC 23
SALBURG – INNSBRUCK – VADIZ – LUCERNE (B, D)

Morning visit to Swarovski Crystal Gallery in Innsbruck then cross the Swiss border to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein dominated by its Castle perched on a hilltop. Then on to the charming lake town of Lucerne.

DAY 08 / DEC 24
LUCERNE (B, D)

Travel to the mountain resort of Titlis before spending the rest of the day to shop for famous Swiss products like, knives, chocolates, Bally shoes and perhaps, a Rolex or an Omega watch.

DAY 09 / DEC 25
LUCERNE – SCHAFFHAUSEN – TITISEE – RHINELANF (B, D)

Morning stop in Schaffhausen to view the mighty Rhine Falls. Then cross the German border to Titisee, renowned for its Cuckoo Clock industry. Then drive past the Black Forest region on your way to your hotel for overnight.

DAY 10 / DEC 26
RHINELAND – COLOGNE – AMSTERDAM (B, D)

Drive through the German countryside to Cologne and visit the 13th century Gothic Cathedral with its soaring twin-spires before crossing over the Dutch border to Amsterdam.

DAY 11 / DEC 27
AMSTERDAM & VOLENDAM (B, D)

This morning, visit a Cheese and Clog Farm and learn how the Dutch people mastered the art of making cheese and clogs. Afterwards, take photos of a picturesque Windmill then drive to a Diamond Polishing House for a visit. Drive to the fishing village of Volendam for a short break. Return to Amsterdam for a cruise of the ancient canals of Holland’s Golden age aboard a glass-roofed launch and admire the gabled houses and humpback drawbridges. The rest of the day is free.

DAY 12 / DEC 28
AMSTERDAM – BRUSSELS – PARIS (B, D)

Drive through the Belgian border to Brussels. Enjoy the beautiful Grand Place and see the Mannekin Pis. A short drive follows to the Heysel district for photos of the famous Atomium then on to the French capital, Paris.

DAY 13 / DEC 29
PARIS (B, D)

After breakfast, go on a city tour of paris as you see the sights of both banks of the River Seine: Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Concorde Square, the Place Vendome, Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower plus a River Seine Bateaux Mouche Cruise. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Paris at your own pace.

DAY 14 / DEC 30
PARIS / MANILA (ABF)

Your memorable tour concludes today with a transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

DAY 15 / DEC 31
MANILA

Arrival in Manila. Home sweet home!

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