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Day 1, Arrive Moscow
Upon arrival in Russia's capital, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Moscow.

Day 2, Moscow
Enjoy a full day panoramic city tour including the vast Red Square, the amazing architecture of St. Basil's Cathedral, Sparrow Hills offering exceptional views of Moscow from the observation deck, the Bolshoi Theatre where ballets are held, and the stunning Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
Also stop by Victory Park where Russia's triumphs over Napoleon and the Nazis in WWII are commemorated, Novodevichy Convent, one of Russia's most important nunneries, Tretyakov Gallery and the White House, home to Russia's
parliament. Overnight: Moscow. (B)

Day 3, Moscow
Check out from your hotel this morning and explore the grounds of
the Kremlin, visiting one of the cathedrals located inside. Inspect the spectacular collection of costumes, silver and arms at the Armoury Museum before continuing to the famed pedestrian street of Arbat, once the bohemian capital and a great place for souvenirs.
In the afternoon, proceed on an exciting walking tour, considered one of the best ways to absorb the magical atmosphere. Conclude the day's touring at the ornate Metro with its socialist artwork and elaborate fittings before boarding your overnight sleeper train to
Novgorod, located in north-west Russia. Overnight: Train. (B)

Day 4, Novgorod
Arrive in Novgorod the Great and after breakfast depart on your comprehensive city tour. Take in the Yaraslavl Court, the brick
fortress Kremlin with 9 towers, and St. Sophia Cathedral, one of Russia's oldest surviving Orthodox churches and the town's centrepiece.
Continue on to the Vitoslavlitsy open air museum an amazing collection of intricate wooden churches and peasant houses. Finish the day's sites at the 12th century Yuriev monastery followed by traditional Russian dinner. Overnight: Novgorod. (B,D)

Days 5 & 6, St. Petersburg
Depart Novgorod by train for your 3.5-hour journey to St. Petersburg - one of the world's most beautiful cities. Take a half day orientation tour including the world-renowned Hermitage Museum, the Peter and Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospect with its aweinspiring buildings lining the street.
Also stop by the Church of the Spilled Blood and St. Isaac's Cathedral for a quick peek. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 6 fully explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, once used to imprison political criminals, and view the treasures on display at the Hermitage. Look out for masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rembrandt and Rubens. Two nights: St. Petersburg. (B)

Day 7, St. Petersburg
Journey 45 minutes out of St. Petersburg today to the village of Pushkin where the city�s most prized palace, St. Catherine's
Summer Palace  is on display amidst glorious gardens. The palace was built in the 18th century with the parks surrounding
it developed a couple of decades later. Arrive back in St. Petersburg mid-afternoon for some leisure time. Overnight: St. Petersburg. (B)

Day 8, St. Petersburg
Your Russian Experience ends today with a transfer to the airport for your international flight. (B)

Price includes accommodation, 1st class sleeper train Moscow/Novgorod, standard class train Novgorod/St. Petersburg, transportation, sightseeing as indicated, some entrance fees,
local guides, meals as indicated & visa support.

Transport: Air-conditioned vehicle & train
 

Day 1. Ho Chi Minh City, Freedom of Choice Touring
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city, located on the banks of the Saigon River. On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by an APT representative and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you’ll select from our three Freedom of Choice Touring activities. Perhaps enjoy a guided walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City, visiting such sights as the Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Afterwards, embark on an exciting cyclo ride. Alternatively, visit the ‘calligraphy house’ of Mr Le Lan to learn about traditional calligraphic art and have your name written on paper in Vietnamese. Or take a tour on the back of a motorbike as you’re driven safely through the bustling city streets. Later, get to know your fellow travellers and APT Tour Director at a Welcome Reception this evening.

Stay: Two Night Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Day 2. Cu Chi Tunnels, Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, Dine Around Dinner
This morning visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network of tunnels, the tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat. They also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals, weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. Afterwards, drive through the southern Vietnamese countryside to the town of Tay Ninh. Here, enjoy lunch at Thu Thao restaurant then visit the Tay Ninh Holy See, a temple of the indigenous Cao Dai faith. Observe the noon service then return to Ho Chi Minh City. This evening enjoy an Italian-style dinner at Restaurant Opera, Vietnamese cuisine at the Temple Club or Chinese and Cantonese specialities at Li Bai.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 3. Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport this morning for your short flight to Da Nang, a major port city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. On arrival, travel by coach to the ancient and beautiful trading city of Hoi An. After checking in to your hotel, this evening relax with an evening of fine Vietnamese dining and outstanding service amid Nam Long restaurant’s serene gardens.

Stay: Two Night Stay: Hoi An, Palm Garden Beach Resort and Spa

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 4. Hoi An, Freedom of Choice Touring
This morning attend a cooking tour and class with the Red Bridge Cooking School. After a welcome drink, head to Hoi An’s colourful market to experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas. Learn about the ingredients that you’ll use in the cooking lesson then take a leisurely boat cruise along the Hoi An River to the cooking school. Here, explore the herb garden then learn how to prepare famous Vietnamese dishes. After the lesson, you’ll sit down and sample the results of your efforts at lunch. This afternoon, perhaps take a walking tour of Hoi An or enjoy an eco-tour of the surrounding countryside for a look at the farming and fishing techniques adopted by the locals. Alternatively, ride a rickshaw to the home of a local craftsman and learn how to make traditional lanterns.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch

Day 5. Hoi An, Da Nang, Lang Co Beach, Hue
Travel to the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located south of Da Nang. Visit one of the mountain’s many beautiful pagodas and explore a nearby craft village before continuing to the city of Da Nang. Here, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which houses the largest collection of Cham sculptures in the world. After time to explore, head to beautiful Lang Co Beach then cross the Hai Van Pass, one of the most scenic hillside roads in the country, with great views of the coast. Later, arrive in Hue and check in to your hotel.

Stay: Two Night Stay: Hue, La Résidence Hotel and Spa

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch

Day 6. Hue
This morning in Hue, you’ll board a cruise along the Perfume River, which runs through the heart of Hue. Here, it’s the flowers that fall from the upriver orchards into the water, creating a perfume-like aroma, that give the river its name. Disembark and enjoy time at historic Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam, then drive to the tomb of former emperor Minh Mang, a complex consisting of temples, pavilions and palaces set among tranquil gardens and lakes. Enjoy lunch in a garden setting before visiting Hue’s Citadel, which occupies a large walled area on the north side of the Perfume River. Tonight enjoy an Emperor Feast unique to this region, featuring Vietnamese royal cuisine, including Minh Mang Liquor.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 7. Hue, Hanoi, Freedom of Choice Touring
A short flight this morning takes you to Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, located on the right bank of the Red River. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Then choose from three touring options. Perhaps travel to Le Mat village and visit a traditional home to meet a calligrapher and learn about the art form. Alternatively, take a walking tour of the 500 year-old village of Bat Trang, world-famous for its production of beautiful pottery. Or you may like to relax and enjoy a foot massage at your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a meal of Vietnamese cuisine at the local restaurant, Club Opera.

Stay: Two Night Stay: Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 8. Hanoi, Dine Around Dinner
This morning, a tour of Hanoi will take you to the city’s most famous historical and cultural sites. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, The Temple of Literature and the historic Buddhist temple, One Pillar Pagoda. In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride through the city’s charming Old Quarter. Late this afternoon, head for Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and enjoy front row seats at a water puppet show. Witness a series of short stories and legends presented through the use of traditional music, song, and puppets. Tonight, choose from fine dining at the Ly Club, the Hanoi Press Club or Nineteen 11.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 9. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, travel to World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay. Here, transfer to a traditional wooden junk for your luxurious overnight cruise on the beautiful bay. Enjoy a Welcome Drink as you set off to sail among thousands of spectacular limestone islets. Enjoy lunch on board before arriving at Titop Island, where you’ll enjoy time to swim or explore. Then continue to the Bat Cave area for a visit to largest floating fishing village on the bay. Alternatively, perhaps embark on a kayak tour to explore the nearby Bat Cave. Back on board this evening, enjoy dinner and a range of entertainment options before retiring to your cabin for the night.

Stay: Stay: Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails Junk

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 10. Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Siem Reap
Wake this morning in one of the world’s most beautiful places. Early risers might like to participate in a Tai Chi class on the junk’s deck. Before breakfast, you’ll travel by small boat to Surprise Cave, which was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout during the Vietnam War. Enjoy a tour of the cave system, and absorb the magnificent bay views from the viewing platforms at the top of the cave. Return to the junk and enjoy breakfast as you sail back to Ha Long pier. You’ll then disembark and transfer to the airport in Hanoi for your flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the temples of Angkor.

Stay: Three Night Stay: Siem Reap, Le Méridien Angkor

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 11. Siem Reap, Angkor
With free time this morning, perhaps explore the bustling markets of Siem Reap. Later, head to World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. Visit the last and most enduring capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom, where you’ll see the 13th century temple, Bayon as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. On return to Siem Reap, this evening you’ll relish the opportunity to dine on a typical Khmer meal at the Apsara Theatre and take in a traditional Khmer dance performance, often referred to as Apsara Dance.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 12. Siem Reap, Angkor, Dine Around Dinner
Today travel through the Cambodian countryside to the red sandstone temple of Then Banteay Srei, a 10th century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Then visit Ta Prohm, a well-preserved temple famous for its intertwined trees (seen in the film ‘Tomb Raider’). On your return to Siem Reap, visit a ‘grass roots’ orphanage for a glimpse into the lives of rescued orphans that now live as a large happy family. Then visit Angkor Wat, the best-preserved temple of Angkor and said to be the world’s largest single religious monument. Back in Siem Reap, choose to dine at either the Foreign Correspondent’s Club, Café Indochine or the Kanell Restaurant.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 13. Siem Reap, Freedom of Choice Touring, Embark Cruise
This morning perhaps visit the Wat Preah Phrom Rath Temple to be part of a Buddhist blessing, enjoy a tuk-tuk ride to the Senteurs d’Angkor workshops or take a tethered balloon ride to view the temples from above. Afterwards, a short boat ride will take you past floating fishing villages to your river ship for the start of your luxury Mekong River cruise. Enjoy lunch as your ship sets off over the lake of Tonle Sap. This evening, meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Dinner.

Stay: Seven Night Stay: the luxurious ms Amalotus or ms La Marguerite

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 14. Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Oudong
A small boat excursion today takes you past a number of fishing villages into the wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap river. Afterwards, return to your ship and set out for Kampong Tralach. Here, you’ll disembark and enjoy an ox-cart ride past rice fields and a small village. Visit the town’s pagodas then travel by coach to Oudong, the former royal capital of Cambodia. Here, visit the Buddhist monastery before travelling to nearby Prek K’dam to re-board your ship before dinner.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 15. Chong Koh, Phnom Penh
After breakfast, enjoy a walk around the silk-weaving village of Chong Koh before your ship departs for Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Become oriented with this spectacular city on a walking tour to Wat Phnom, one of the city’s most important pagodas. Afterwards, return to the ship for dinner, followed by a special Khmer folk performance on board.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 16. Phnom Penh
On a tour of Phnom Penh, visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda as well as the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. After lunch, take an excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). After dinner tonight, perhaps step out to take a leisurely stroll around this intriguing capital.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 17. Border Crossing, Tan Chau
Spend today on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. This afternoon, perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration by the ship’s chef while the border formalities are carried out. Later, arrive in the Vietnamese town of Tan Chau. This evening, perhaps take a shuttle boat into this small town for a walk.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 18. Tan Chau, Sa Dec
Take a small boat ride through narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. Visit a floating fish farm and then go ashore for a rickshaw tour of Tan Chau, visiting a rattan mat and slipper-making workshop. In the afternoon, perhaps attend a lecture on Vietnam in the ship’s lounge.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 19. Sa Dec, Cai Be
Enjoy a boat ride past floating markets to Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Here, a tour takes you to Huynh Thuy Le’s old house as well as Thien Hau Pagoda and the Fujian Temple. After lunch, a boat will take you to the town of Cai Be and its floating markets. On land, visit the French Gothic Cathedral and a local rice paper manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 20. Disembark Cruise, Ho Chi Minh City
Today disembark at My Tho Port and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy some leisure time before transferring to the airport.

1 meal included
 

Day 1. Broome, Eighty Mile Beach
Depart the historic pearling town of Broome this morning. Visit Eighty Mile Beach, one of Australia’s most pristine beaches, with an array of shells on the white sand.

Stay: Stay: Port Hedland, All Seasons Hotel

Daily meals included: • Dinner

Day 2. Marble Bar, Newman
Travel to Marble Bar, reputed to be Australia’s hottest town. Stop at the Iron Clad Hotel for a break before heading to the Coongan River to see the bar of Jasper, from which the town gets its name. Continue to the mining town of Newman.

Stay: Newman, Seasons Hotel

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 3. Mt Whaleback Mine Tour, Karijini National Park
Tour the Mt Whaleback iron-ore mine, before visiting some Aboriginal rock art sites enroute to Karijini National Park. With the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps take a walk.

Stay: Two Night Stay: Karijini National Park, Karijini Eco Retreat

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 4. Karijini National Park
Karijini National Park is famous for breathtaking gorges and crystal clear waterfalls. Visit Fortescue Falls, the visitor centre and Oxer and Junction Pool lookouts. The more active may like to set out on a hike to the gorge.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 5. Hamersley Gorge, Millstream-Chichester National Park
Visit the mining town of Tom Price, then continue to Hamersley Gorge, a highlight of any trip to the Pilbara. At Millstream-Chichester National Park, explore a lush oasis of deep gorges and palm-fringed pools. Discover the old coastal town of Cossack before arriving in Karratha.

Stay: Stay: Karratha International

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 6. Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat
Arrive this afternoon at Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat an award-winning resort in a pristine environment. Explore the coast with its red rocks and white beaches or just relax.

Stay: Stay: Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat, permanent luxury eco tents with private ensuite bathrooms

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 7. Eco Beach, Broome
Enjoy free time to relax at Eco Beach this morning. Perhaps take refreshing dip in the pool, look for whales or dolphins as you sip a cold drink at the bar, or relax on your private verandah. Return to Broome this afternoon by coach or optional cruise (own expense).

Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort

Daily meals included: • Breakfast

Day 8. Depart Broome, Geikie Gorge Cruise
After breakfast this morning, join an adventure across the Kimberley to Kakadu. This afternoon cruise spectacular Geikie Gorge, with its limestone walls.

Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 9. Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge
Your next stop is Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre long natural tunnel carved through the Napier Range. Then head to Windjana Gorge, and begin the journey on the famous Gibb River Road.

Stay: Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge. Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 10. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming
Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Enjoy a swim below the waterfall, go bird-watching or go for a hike.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 11. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge
Explore Galvans Gorge and enjoy lunch at Barnett River Gorge before heading to the Mitchell Plateau today.

Stay: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp or Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 12. King Edward River, Mitchell Plateau, Aboriginal Art
Ascending the Mitchell Plateau, explore Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries and take a swim at King Edward River.

Stay: Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Stay in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 13. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over the Falls, Gwion (Bradshaw) Art
Your walk to the beautiful Mitchell Falls region will feature Aboriginal art and incredible panoramic views. Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle, or hike back with your guide. Longer flights are also available (own expense).

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 14. Gibb River Road, El Questro Wilderness Park
Rejoin the Gibb River Road. Ford the Pentecost River, and look out for the saltwater crocodiles who live there.

Stay: Two Night Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort. Stay in tented cabins with private facilities

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 15. Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Emma Gorge
Discover the wonders of El Questro. This morning, walk to beautiful Zebedee Springs and cruise Chamberlain Gorge before hiking into Emma Gorge.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 16. Purnululu National Park
Journey to Purnululu National Park. Travel the Spring Creek Track into the Bungle Bungle Range, and hike into Echidna Chasm.

Stay: Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Purnululu National Park, Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. Stay in tented cabins with hot showers

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 17. Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek
Today perhaps enjoy an optional helicopter flight (own expense) before visiting Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. This evening, enjoy a drink as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 18. Kununurra, Ord River Scheme
Travel to Kununurra, home of the Ord River Scheme, one of Australia’s great engineering feats.

Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 19. Northern Territory, Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise
Depart Kununurra and cross the border into the Northern Territory on the way to beautiful Nitmiluk National Park. Step aboard the unforgettable Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise.

Stay: Katherine, All Seasons Hotel

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 20. Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Cruise
Travel into Kakadu and take a guided cruise along Kakadu’s Yellow Water Billabong. View rock art at Nourlangie Rock.

Stay: Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Kakadu National Park, Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Camp

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 21. Arnhem Land, Hawk Dreaming, Cannon Hill
Cross the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land. This afternoon return to Kakadu and visit Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming (order of touring may vary, Arnhem Land may be inaccessible for cultural or environmental reasons).

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 22. Guluyambi Cruise, Ubirr Rock Art, Darwin
See the wildlife of the East Alligator River on the Guluyambi Cruise. Travel to Ubirr to explore rock art before travelling to Darwin, where your tour comes to an end.

Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch

1 (Mon) Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to hotel.
2 Visit Elephant Sanctuary. Continue to Tom Long Pass.
3 Explore Blyde River Canyon and swim beneath waterfalls.
4 Visit Kapama Cheetah Project. Drive to Timbavati Game Reserve in nearby Greater Kruger National Park. Search for leopard by spotlight.
5-6 Greater Kruger National Park. Early morning, afternoon and evening game drives. Game walks to search for animals on foot.
7 Game drive. Travel to Johannesburg.
8 Fly to Livingstone (not included). Sunset dinner cruise.
9 Free day to enjoy optional activities.
10 Guided tour of Victoria Falls. Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park.
11 Morning game drive. Sunset cruise on the Chobe River.
12 Transfer to Livingstone, where trip ends on arrival (Fri).
 

Day 1 - ARRIVE ROME (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome! Be amazed by the Italian driving skills on the way to the hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Kick-off Gathering with your Tour Director and touring friends.

Hotel: Villa Pamphili (F)
Day 2 - ROME SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where you see the Pieta, one of the masterpieces of Michelangelo. Later overlook the Roman Forum and see the mighty Colosseum where gladiators fought to the death. You will also visit the Circus Maximus where chariot racing took place in ancient Rome. Then time to learn how to make pizza the Italian way! Roll your dough and place your favourite ingredients on it before it gets placed in a traditional pizza oven. Delicious! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 3 - ROME - SIENA - FLORENCE (2 nights)
This morning drive northwards through the Chianti wine-producing region to the beautiful medieval town of Siena. Here, take a stroll through the cobbled streets to the spacious Campo Square where the colourful Palio bareback horse race takes place every year. This evening enjoy a special Italian Highlight Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F)
Day 4 - FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your walking tour today features the colourful marble Cathedral, Signoria Square and a visit to Santa Croce church where great Italians including Michelangelo are buried. Later enjoy the amazing view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before you have the chance to taste different flavours of mouth-watering gelato in the city where it was invented by Bernard Buontalenti! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 - FLORENCE - CLASSE - VENICE (2 nights)
Drive over the forested Apennine Hills via Forli to Classe. Stop to visit the Basilica of Saint Apollinaris with its stunning Byzantine mosaics. Then continue through part of the delta of the River Po past Chioggia. Finally arrive in the waterbound city of Venice, built on over 118 islands inside the lagoon. This city was founded more than 1000 years ago! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana (F)
Day 6 - VENICE ORIENTATION AND AT LEISURE
Your private cruise takes you to St. Mark's Square where you will see the Bridge of Sighs. This is where condemned prisoners caught their last glimpse of the city. Also see the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile. Watch how glass is blown in a demonstration and then learn about the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks. You will have the chance to paint and decorate a Venetian mask of your very own! There is still time to perhaps cruise across the lagoon in a private boat to discover the colourful island of Burano and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch. Your Tour Director will provide more details on these events. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - VENICE - VERONA - ENGELBERG (2 nights)
Today drive across the Veneto plains and stop in Shakespeare's Verona to see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. Then continue past the commercial centre of Milan and head north to the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano.Here take the scenic alpine St. Gotthard route into central Switzerland and arrive in the winter sports resort of Engelberg. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Ramada Regina Titlis (F)
Day 8 - LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND AT LEISURE
This morning a short drive brings you to Lucerne where you see the Lion Monument which commemorates the heroism of the Swiss guards during the French Revolution. Walk over the wooden Chapel Bridge and see the beautiful swans on the lake. Then there is the chance to take an exciting mountain excursion for amazing views. Later, time to shop for Swiss souvenirs and all the many varieties of Swiss chocolate! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - ENGELBERG - PARIS (2 nights)
Say ‘bonjour!’ as you head to the French border after crossing the River Rhine. Then your journey continues into the wine-producing region of Burgundy to view the Savigny-Lés-Beaune vineyards before arriving in lively Paris. Tonight you will have the chance to discover the city and get to know the delights that await you tomorrow. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn La Villette (F)
Day 10 - PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
This morning your guided sightseeing tour includes a drive along the Champs Élysées with views of the Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and Louvre Museum. You will also go to the top of the Eiffel Tower for incredible views of the city. Tonight enjoy a special celebratory Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and touring friends. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 11 - PARIS - LONDON
Travel through France passing World War I battlefields to reach the Channel where you take the ferry to the Port of Dover with its famous White Cliffs. Your journey delivers you into London in the early evening. (Buffet Breakfast)
 

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