9D8N DISCOVER HIDDEN GEMS OF EUROPE

Arrived at Paris International Airport you will transfer to hotel for check in, free time on your own, overnight at Paris *3/Similar.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, afterthat you will boarding the luxury coach in Paris to enjoy a Scenic Journey Across Classic French countryside en route to mountainous Switzerland. You will pass through Basel, which is located at the point where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, before arriving at the picturesque lakeside city of Lucerne, nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Swiss Alps. If time allows, you will have a chance to shop or take pictures. Transfer to hotel for check in, overnight at Lucerne *3/Similar.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, head to south from Lucerne through spectacular Switzerland and into northern Italy, where your first stop will be Milan, fashion capital of the world. Your orientation tour will introduce you to the city’s iconic sights, including the vast Gothic Cathedral (Duomo). You will also see the planet’s oldest shopping mall, the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can wander among the boutique shops and have lunch in one of the refined cafes. After enjoying the many delights of Milan, you will head to another vintage Italian city: Venice. Arrived at hotel for check in, overnight at Venice *3/Similar.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, Spend the morning in the company of a knowledgeable local guide as you explore Venice, the most magical of cities. Begin with a Waterbus Ride to San Marco Island, a memorable crossing of the lagoon that gives you a real taste of the city’s charm as you approach the dreamy spires and distinctive waterside buildings. Once on the island you will be led around some of Venice’s best-known locations, beginning in the Piazzo with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture. You will also see the legendary Bridge of Sighs, which appears on many a postcard or picture of Venice and connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. Afterwards you will have a chance to see some Traditional Venetian Craftwork at close quarters with a demonstration by Murano glassblowers; their exquisite creations make excellent souvenirs. Of course, the ultimate Venice activity is to ride through the warren of Waterways on a Gondola, and for most people this optional excursion is a must. Step aboard, relax and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. Then transfer to Rome in the afternoon. Arrived at hotel for check in, overnight at Rome *3/Similar.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, Your day in Rome starts with a visit to the smallest country in the world, The Vatican City, which lies at the heart of the Italian capital. Here you will marvel at St Peter’s Basilica, home to Pope Francis and arguably the most significant site in Christianity. The exquisitely beautiful Basilica has been present here for almost 1,700 years and contains a bewildering collection of paintings, frescoes and design crafted by some of humanity’s most famous artists, which you can explore. Alternatively, you can choose to add on the optional Sistine Chapel Tour to view Michelangelo’s famous painted ceiling. Next you will visit famous sights of Rome; The Colosseum, built in AD 72. History comes to life as you imagine yourself witnessing gladiatorial combat inside the spectacular Amphitheatre. After the Colosseum, get up close to the nearby Arch of Constantine, which dates back to the fourth century AD. To complete our visit to Rome we will visit the magnificent Reunification Memorial Hall, the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, which was built to honour King Victor Emmanuel II who unified Italy. In the afternoon we will depart for Florence, known as the cradle of culture. Arrived at hotel for check in, overnight at Arezzo *3/Similar.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, your voyage of cultural discovery continues as you get to know Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to some fabulous architecture and fine art. Begin the day by taking in a wonderful panoramic overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno River and ancient city walls out towards the surrounding countryside. Next you can see a demonstration of the traditional craft of leather working at close quarters in a local workshop, and you will also have the opportunity to purchase some of the high-quality leather items for which the city is famous. From here you will enjoy a guided walk around Florence’s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower. You will pass the Uffizi Gallery, which contains one of the most notable art collections in Florence. You’ll have free time to see the city further, to shop or to watch the world go by from a street side cafe, before travelling on to your next destination, Pisa. Here you are free to wander, but be sure to have your camera ready to get a shot of the iconic Leaning Tower, the famous bell tower in the ‘Square of Miracles’, which also contains the centuries-old Cathedral and Baptistery, after that we are transfer to hotel for check in, overnight at nearby Genoa *3/Similar. Please note we will not visit the city Genoa.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, in the morning we will depart for the French Riviera in the south of France. Around noon, we will arrive in the small country of Monaco. Monte Carlo, a picturesque city between the mountains and the sea, is a glamorous destination and a paradise for the world's wealthy. We will visit the Monaco Royal Palace and enjoy breathtaking views of the country from the hilltops. The south of France is known for its perfume production, and along the way, we will stop in a perfume-producing town to visit a perfume factory, where participants can choose their favorite scents. Next, we will head to the leisure resort city of Nice, where we will explore the Promenade des Anglais and the Bay of Angels. Afterward, we will drive to Cannes, famous for its international film festival, where participants can take photos at the festival venue and walk along the star-studded avenue marked with handprints of world-renowned celebrities. In the afternoon, we will leave the French Riviera and head to the hotel for check in, overnight at nearby Avignon *3/Similar. Please note we will not visit the city Avignon.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy great views of the changing rural charms of the French countryside on the journey north to Paris. Arrived at hotel and check in, overnight at nearby Paris *3/Similar.

Breakfast at hotel and check out process, you will transfer to Paris International Airport to flight to origin.