Introduction: Absorb the culture of Gaudi and take a stroll down Las Ramblas and see where Christopher Columbus set sail. Experience the sophistication of the French Riviera and plunge into the history of Rome, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam. Learn about the Romans, the Hapsburg Dynasty, the French Revolution and the many 20th Century political upheavals. After these history lessons take time to explore the shops boutiques and markets, relax on a Mediterranean beach, enjoy the vibe of Berlin at the Weekend, take a Gondola along the canals of Venice or sit back and reflect in a Florentine cafe. Tantalise your taste buds with delicious seafood along the French coast, Viennese pastries, Hungarian Goulash and German Spatzel. Covering nine countries from the rugged landscape of Iberia to the rolling hills of Tuscany this tour will show you the beating heart of Europe. Enjoy!
Please note that 2012 tours will spend 2 nights in Marseille rather than a night at the Orange Blossom Coast and a night in Avignon. Oktoberfest departures spend 2 nights in Munich instead of Salzburg.
Please note:
You can also finish this tour in Paris >
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Days 1-2
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Spain, Madrid
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Days 3-5
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Spain, Barcelona
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Days 6-9
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France, Marseille, Nice - Monaco
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Days 10-16
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Italy, Florence, Rome, Venice
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Days 17-18
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Austria, Salzburg
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Days 19-22
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Austria, Vienna - Hungary, Budapest
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Days 23-24
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Czech Republic, Prague
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Days 25-27
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Germany, Berlin
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Days 28-29
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The Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Day 30
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France, Paris - London
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| Madrid |
| • City Tour |
| Barcelona |
| • City Tour with Local Guide • Las Ramblas • Gaudi Park • Port Vell • Gothic Quarter |
| Marseille |
| • City tour |
| Nice |
| • Riviera • French Parfumery |
| Monaco |
| • Orientation Tour |
| Pisa |
| Florence |
| • City Tour with Local Guide • Ponte Vecchio • Piazza Michaelangelo • Duomo |
| Rome |
| • City Tour with Local Guide • Forum • Pantheon |
| Venice |
| • St Mark's Square • Glass Blowing Demonstration • Bridge of Sighs • Orientation Tour |
| Salzburg |
| • Orientation Tour |
| Vienna |
| • Orientation Tour |
| Budapest |
| • City Tour • Hero's Square • Chain Bridge • Fisherman's Bastion |
| Prague |
| • City Tour • Charles Bridge • Wenceslas Square • Stare Mesto (Old Town) |
| Berlin |
| • City Tour • Reichstag • Holocaust Memorial • Potsdamer Platz • Checkpoint Charlie • Berlin Wall • Brandenburg Gate |
| Amsterdam |
| • City Tour • Red Light District |
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| • 29 Breakfasts, 13 Dinners • Escorted Tour, Kumuka Tour Leader and Driver • Orientation Tours of Major Cities • Single Eurostar • All Surcharges, Tolls and Taxes |
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT:
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| • Hotel Accommodation (29 Nights) |
| Transport |
| • Air-Conditioned Coach |
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Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00
Saturday: 10:00-15:00 EST
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