Welcoming the European Encounter with London Tour again this September!
This is a 15-day tour visiting London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence, Rome and the Vatican City.
Now gathering interested participants!
Tour Highlights:
UK: St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge Tower of London, Westminster Abbey
Amsterdam: Visit a clog factory, diamond factory; enjoy a canal cruise
Brussels: See the Grand Palace, Mannekin Pis
Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral; see Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, The Opera, Concorde Square, Ascend to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower
Lucerne: Cable car to the peak of Mt. Titlis
Venice: See St. Mark's Square, Murano glass blowing demo
Florence: Plaza Signoria, Santa Croce, the Cathedral and its Dome
Rome: Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Musuem, St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps
Tour Price from $3,388+
European Encounter with London (Sep 28-Oct 13, 2011)
* Minimum of 25 persons to run this tour.
Itinerary:
SEPT 28 DEPART MANILA
Depart Manila aboard your favorite airline Enjoy in flight meals and entertainment
SEPT 29 LONDON
Upon arrival you will be meeting your guide and do half day morning tours day morning tour of the popular sights of London such as St. Paul's Cathedral or Tower Bridge. You will also see the Tower of London where you will have an opportunity to take photographs. The tour also includes a stunning view of neo-gothic architecture - Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament that can be seen from across the River Thames. Transfer to hotel.
SEPT 30 LONDON
After breakfast, enjoy half day city tour. You will see Westminster Abbey where many British monarchs have been crowned before making a stop at London home of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace, for another photo opportunity. When possible, you will see the ceremony of the Changing of the Guards here as well. Dinner then check in to your hotel.
OCT 01 LONDON/ AMSTERDAM
Early morning pick up to your hotel for transfer to Harwich for a ferry ride to Hook Van Holland then immediately transfer to Amsterdam for dinner and check-in.
OCT 02 AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Amsterdam and visit the clog factory followed by a canal cruise before you visit the Diamond Factory. Free day at leisure in the afternoon you’ll have your dinner before you transfer back to your hotel.
OCT 03 AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS/PARIS
After breakfast, Transfer to France city Capital and one of Europe’s Loveliest City, Paris via Brussels. Short stop in Brussels to see the famous Grand Place where the Town Hall is located. See also The Mannekin Pis a fountain/statue of a little boy has stood for centuries. The Mannekin Pis or 'Peeing Boy' is not only the beloved symbol of the city, he has also become an icon of urology. Lunch under own arrangement then proceed to Paris for check-in and dinner.
OCT 04 PARIS
After breakfast, city orientation of Paris will follow. Guided tour starts with view of Notre Dame Cathedral, have a view of the façade of Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysées, Arch of Triumph, The Opera, Concorde Square, Vendom Square and to top it all ascend to the second level of Eiffel Tower. The rest of the afternoon is free to acquaint yourself with what the city has to offer with its fashionable shops, impressive museums, and the “joie de vivre” Paris rarely fails to impress its visitors. Dinner in a local restaurant.
OCT 05 PARIS/LUCERNE
After breakfast, morning drive to Lucerne via Dijon. We enter Switzerland, with wonderful tranquil lakes, en route to picturesque Lucerne. Dinner in the hotel.
OCT 06 LUCERNE/MT TITLIS/LUCERNE
After breakfast your tour will be highlighted by taking a cable car ride to the Peak of Mt. Titlis (10,000 ft). Take some time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Swiss Alps as you spend your time taking pictures of the Snowcapped Mountains. Later proceed back to Lucerne, to do some last minute shopping then dinner at the hotel.
OCT 07 LUCERNE/ VENICE
After breakfast, morning drive takes us past alpine peaks and through lush green meadows as we make our way into Italy at Chiasso. Shortly afterwards, we continue to magical Venice, the city of Marco Polo. Dinner then check in to your hotel
OCT 08 VENICE
After breakfast you will have your half day tour of Venice on foot. Tour includes St. Mark’s Square and its Cathedral & panoramic views of Doge’s Palace and time to see a traditional Murano Glass Blowing. Afternoon is free at leisure don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. Dinner will be served.
OCT 09 VENICE/ FLORENCE
This morning, you’ll be transferred to Florence-one of the liveliest and most creative in Europe with some of the world's greatest Works of Art and magnificent buildings. Upon arrival you will proceed to the city for your city orientation. Visit includes the works of Michelangelo, the Cathedral and it’s dome, the Baptistery, then to the open gallery of Piazza Signoria, then to Santa Croce.
OCT 10 FLORENCE/ROME
After breakfast, transfer to Rome. Passing the Tuscany and Umbria Region. Enjoy the sceneries of the Countryside of Italy. Upon arrival in Rome known as the eternal city. Short orientation by bus, and then proceed to dinner and hotel check in.
OCT 11 ROME
After breakfast, full day tour of Rome will take you to the major sights and Landmarks visiting Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum with St. Peter’s Basilica and it’s Square, The Colloseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and more. Some free time in the afternoon for last minute shopping. Dinner then back to your hotel.
OCT 12 ROME MANILA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.
OCT 13 ARRIVE MANILA
Arrive Manila from a very memorable Grand tour of Europe.
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| The Tower Bridge in London Photo By Susie B |
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| Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy Photo by FreeDigitalPhotos.net |
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| The Grand Canal at Night (Venice, Italy) Photo By Vichie81 |
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