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Extend your European vacation with a Monograms London extension that includes a flight from Amsterdam to London, transfers to/from airports, three overnights, guided sightseeing, and services of an expert Local Host.
Magnificent scenery awaits you on this tour to Europe. You’ll enjoy spectacular Lake Lugano in Switzerland, the towering majesty of the Swiss Alps, a beautiful Rhine cruise passing by castle-crested hills and terraced vineyards, and more. Scenery, food, historical monuments, distinct art and architecture, and much more—it’s all available on this splendid European vacation!
Highlights
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and orientation drive; guided sightseeing including a Seine River cruise
LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
PISAMarvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
FLORENCE [LF] Dinner at Finisterrae restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
FERRARAWalk through Este Castle to the cathedral
VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration; [LF] aperitif at Caffé Florian
INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
MUNICH Orientation, visit Marienplatz and the famous Hofbräuhaus
ROTHENBURG Walking tour of the walled town
RHINE CRUISE
AMSTERDAM Canal cruise with Local Guide; visit a major diamond center
AMSTERDAM-LONDONBy Air
LONDON
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 16 breakfasts, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Day1
Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an orientation drive for a first impression of this magnificent city.
Meals included:
- Dinner
PARIS
Day2
In the morning, an optional excursion is available to the lavish Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Later, guided sightseeing features Paris’ main highlights, such as the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Champs-Elysées, and a relaxing SEINE CRUISE with spectacular views of Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner and show at the famous Moulin Rouge?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Day3
Enjoy a scenic drive past Fontainebleau Forest and into Burgundy, on your way to the Swiss Alps. In picturesque Lucerne, follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk and admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution. Walk along ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church.
Today’s Distance: 404 mi / 650 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE–LUGANO
Day4
Morning at leisure. Take advantage of an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus. Later, admire the towering majesty of the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard on the way to Lugano in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. To truly appreciate splendid Lake Lugano, sign up for an optional boat cruise, followed by dinner.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUGANO–PISA, ITALY–FLORENCE
Day5
Pass the commercial capital of Milan and turn towards the Mediterranean Sea. Arrive in Pisa, and marvel at its legendary Leaning Tower. In nearby Florence, there is time to explore the many gold and leather shops on Piazza Santa Croce before joining LF dinner with Tuscan specialties and wine at Finisterrae restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 323 mi / 520 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FLORENCE–ROME
Day6
Meet your Local Guide, and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Continue your walking tour through the historic center and admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Continue to Rome, the “Eternal City.”
Today’s Distance: 193 mi / 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME.
Day7
Guided sightseeing starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, followed by monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once fought. For those who wish to see it all, an optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore Rome’s famous landmarks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–FERRARA–VENICE
Day8
In Ferrara, walk through impressive Este Castle to the marble cathedral and browse among the attractive little shops. Tonight, in Venice, why not try out local specialties at one of the city’s fine restaurants?
Today’s Distance: 342 mi / 550 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VENICE
Day9
Enjoy a PRIVATE BOAT RIDE and a walking tour with a Local Guide to visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the famous BRIDGE OF SIGHS, followed by a traditional GLASSBLOWER DEMONSTRATION. Afternoon at leisure. An optional gondola serenade is available and later, LF an aperitif at the famous CAFFÉ FLORIAN awaits.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VENICE–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA–MUNICH, GERMANY
Day10
Cross the spectacular Brenner Pass into the Tyrolean Alps. In Innsbruck, a pleasant stroll through quaint medieval lanes takes you to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Continue to Munich, and visit MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls, and the famous HOFBRÄUHAUS, dating back to 1589. Free time for dinner before going to your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 367 mi / 590 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MUNICH–ROTHENBURG–RHINELAND.
Day11
Enter the Swabian Jura with its lush hills and arrive in picturesque Rothenburg for a walk through this walled town. Time to join the locals at one of the many restaurants and to shop for Christmas ornaments, for which the town is famous.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi / 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RHINELAND–AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Day12
Admire castle-crested hills and terraced vineyards during a scenic and relaxing RHINE CRUISE, followed by a drive to Amsterdam.
Today’s Distance: 261 mi / 420 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AMSTERDAM
Day13
Meet your Local Guide and hear about the fascinating history of the 700-year-old capital during a leisurely CANAL CRUISE past patrician mansions and gabled façades. Also visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. For those who wish to experience Dutch life in the countryside, an optional excursion is available to picture-book Volendam, a fishing village at the former Zuiderzee, including visits to a working windmill, a clogmaker, a cheese farm, plus dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AMSTERDAM–LONDON, ENGLAND
Day14
Travel to London by AIR. Your Local Host can help you maximize your time.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day15
Morning guided sightseeing includes all the famous landmarks and a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL. Optional excursions are available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day16
Your Local Host will have interesting suggestions for your day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day17
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Paris Marriott Rive Gauche
Superior First-Class
Located on the Left Bank near to the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. The warmly decorated air-conditioned rooms have a minifridge, tea and coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant, bar / lounge the serves traditional French cuisine, coffee and cocktails. Other amenities include a gym.
Location
17, Blvd St.Jacques, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Television
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Internet Access
Astoria
First-Class
Ideally located in the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by mountains, close to its lake boasting crystal clear waters, the historic old town, and famous Chapel Bridge. All 252 contemporary rooms have a minibar and Wi-Fi. There's a plush cocktail lounge, a stylish café, and a rooftop bar affording city views. Other facilities include a full equipped modern gym.
Location
Pilatusstrasse 29, Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
Ameron Hotel Flora
First-Class
A centrally located 161-room modern hotel of minimalist design with urban flair, just a short walk away from the lake promenade and Old Town. Traditional Italian food is served with a contemporary touch in the Brasserie and drinks can be enjoyed from morning until late evening at the Apéro bar.
Location
Seidenhofstrasse 5, Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
Novotel Lugano Paradiso
First-Class
This modern mid-scale 97-room hotel is located just a short walk away from Lake Lugano with Free Wi-Fi connection and tasteful, elegant décor throughout. Soundproofed guestrooms perfectly blend comfort with technology and the restaurant is an informal setting serving fresh, tasty, healthy specialties with a bar area for simply enjoying drinks in a friendly atmosphere. The property also offers a fitness centre and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool & bar.
Location
Via San Salvatore 11, Lugano, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
Starhotel Tuscany
Superior First-Class
This 102 room modern property offers authentic Italian charm and contemporary comforts with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout. The restaurant specialises in authentic Tuscan dishes, served in warm, welcoming surroundings and the bar is a delightful spot for a morning coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea. While, in the evenings, its open fires and leather armchairs make it the perfect place for a romantic drink or late night digestif. There's also a fitness center, relaxation area and a library, perfect for unwinding after a day in the city.
Location
Via Di Novoli, 59, Florence, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
Crowne Plaza St Peter's
Superior First-Class
Modern Hotel in rectangular 5-story building with recessed balconies located near Villa Pamphili park & Vatican.
Location
Via Aurelia Antica, 415, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
NH Laguna Palace
First-Class
Modern hotel with conference facilities, moorings for almost 400 boats in adjoining marina; 25 minute shuttle to center of Venice.
Location
Viale Ancona 2, Venice-Mestre, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Holiday Inn Munchen Leuchtenbergring
First-Class
This contemporary hotel offers a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, with its open fireplace the Jazz bar forms the centerpiece of the hotel where guests can relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail. Traditional Bavarian specialties and international cuisine can be enjoyed at the cheery Sunlight restaurant. Get the extra boost of energy in the fitness center or relax at the peaceful greened courtyard. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Leuchtenbergring 20, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
NH Bingen at Bingen am Rhein
Moderate First-Class
Contemporary Hotel in 4-story building located downtown, between River Nahe & Rhine.
Location
Am Rhein-Nahe Eck, Bingen Am Rhein, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
Westcord Fashion Amsterdam
First-Class
Guests will find the wide range of services in this tastefully designed hotel including Mme Coco restaurant, the SKYY Bar, Fashion's Grand Café, and WellCome Wellness with indoor swimming pool and fitness room. All guestrooms have a trendy décor, private bathrooms with a bath/shower, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The World Fashion Center is opposite the hotel and the guests can reach Leidseplein in 15 minutes by tram.
Location
Hendrikje Stoffelsstraat 1, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
Westcord Art Hotel Amsterdam
First-Class
This modern, themed 191-room hotel is decorated with a broad range of contemporary artworks, including some pieces by the renowned Dutch artist Herman Brood. There is a stylish Brasserie, a terrace with an open-air bar, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and Free high speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout.
Location
Spaarndammerdijk, 302, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
Millennium Gloucester
First-Class
This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available.
Location
4-18 Harrington Gardens, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
