16 DAYS BEST OF EUROPE

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Spectacular alpine landscapes, quaint villages, and lakes.  We will leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland.  Alongside the route, we will see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains.  LUGANO.  Arrival in the cosmopolitan capital of Italian Switzerland, built next to its beautiful lake.  Time to have a stroll and grab lunch.  Next, we will reach the enchanting little town of MORCOTE, famous for its flowery stone houses.  We will then travel to Italy.  Arrival in MILAN, where the guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square.  Here you will find various local and international restaurants to have dinner at. Transfer to the hotel.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Coast of Liguria, Leaning Tower of Pisa. 

Today we continue our journey toward PISA.  On a little tourist train, we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa.  Then, we continue to ROME, arriving at the end of the day.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Rome.  Roman Coliseum (admission price included).  Evening transfer to the Trastevere area.  We have a scenic tour in the morning, which will be a great introduction to "The Eternal city." We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world.  You will be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica.  We have included admission to the Roman Coliseum, the symbol of Rome.  This impressive con­struction dates back 2,000 years and will transport us in time to learn about ancient society in the Roman Empire.  At the end of the evening, we arrange a transfer to the Trastevere area for a stroll in the district's narrow cobbled streets with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches and small shops with the most peculiar objects or scenes of daily life.  Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes.  Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, and international food can be found in this area.  Return to hotel.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Tour with a local expert from Florence.  View from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Today we will leave Rome, heading north.  This route has beautiful landscapes.  Arriving in FLORENCE, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo.  In the evening, we take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic center and taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza Della Signoria.  This city is truly an outdoor museum.  Enjoy some leisure time to explore.  In the evening, you will have time for dinner, as, in this district, you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Boat on Venice's Canal.  Visit and admission to St. Mark's Basilica.  Admire the technique of crafting Murano Glass. 

Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains.  We will arrive in VENICE, take the boat, and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice.  We will visit the marvelous St. Mark's Square with a local guide and enter the Basilica (entrance included).  Afterward, we will visit the Murano Glass Factory.  It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made.  Enjoy some time at leisure to explore—accommodations in the Mestre district.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Breathtaking landscapes.  Dinner included.  We will depart from Venice, travelling to Austria!  Arrive in INNSBRUCK, stroll the historic city center, and have lunch.  After this, we travel along a beautiful scenic road between the mountains to KITZBÜHEL – Arrival and time to see this picturesque little village, a famous ski resort where we can enjoy the snow most of the year!  Free time.  Dinner included (vegetarian option available).

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Alpine cable car.  Salzburg, the city of Mozart.  Fantastic scenery.  Cruise on a lake. 

Departing in the morning, we include a cable car ride up to the high mountains in the Kitzbuhel region, with snow nine (9) months a year and fantastic scenery.  The great landscapes on the platform in the void and the exhibition of dinosaurs will leave us with unforgettable memories.  We will continue to explore Austria, traveling between the mountains and arriving in SALZBURG.  Our guide will accompany us through the beautiful streets of this city's historic center, declared a World Heritage site.  We make our way between lakes and mountains in the next stage.  Our next stop is in ST. WOLFGANG is a famous place of pilgrimage in Austria.  We continue to TRAUNKIRCHEN with its beautiful Traunsee Lake, where we cruise to see four castles, disembarking in GMUNDEN.  After this, we continue to VIENNA, arriving in the evening.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Vienna city tour.  Gardens of the immense Schön­brunn Palace.  Today we take a scenic visit around this impressive city with a local expert.  Here we experience its majestic avenues, palaces, and vibrant city center.  Then we head directly to Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens.  After lunch, enjoy an afternoon of leisure in the city center.  In the evening, we will go to the City Hall Square to enjoy the nightlife in the neighboring streets.  Here you will get the opportunity to take dinner.

After breakfast, end of the Tour Director's services.  Free time until hotel pick-up for transfer to the airport.

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Day 17 Mon 03 Jul 2023 MANILA

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