European Magic Itinerary
May 27,2001 (Sun) to Jun 10,2001 (Sun)
Date |
Details |
| Day 1 – May 27 Sunday |
Depart USA Overnight
transatlantic flight to London. 5/27 (Sunday) CO4048 LAX: 5:30pm |
| Day 2 – May 28 Monday |
Arrive London (2)
Time to relax after checking into your hotel. 5/28(Monday) LHR: 11:45am (10 hrs, 15 min) Attractions: British Museum, London Eye, Hard Rock Café, Wellington Arch |
| Day 3 – May 29 Tuesday |
London at leisure
The day is at leisure to explore Britain's capital. CB Attractions: Original Tour: Hop-on, Hop-off; Picadilly Circus, Parliament and Big Ben, views of Westminster Abbey, St. Paul Cathedral and Trafalgar Square, Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, London Dungeon, Catamaran Thames River Cruise, Planet Hollywood, Harrod’s |
| Day 4 – May 30 Wednesday |
London - Paris
(2) A warm welcome from our Tour Director before a drive to Dover and our short
Channel crossing to Calais in France. On to Paris for two nights. CB.. Evening: River Seine Cruise, Sacre Coure, MonteMartre, Eiffel Tower, illuminations |
| Day 5 – May 31 Thursday |
Paris sightseeing
Morning sightseeing includes views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Opéra, Notre
Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. CB. Attractions: Notre Dame, Versailles, Opera, Hard Rock Café, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Place de Concorde, Champs Elysee, Sacre Coure, Moulin Rouge |
| Day 6 – June 1 Friday |
Paris - Geneva (2) Today we head into the agricultural heart of France, through the wine-producing region of Burgundy. We stop in the medieval town of Beaune before entering Switzerland and Geneva for two nights. CB D Attractions: Beaune, France (stopped over for lunch and snacks) |
| Day 7 – June 2 Saturday |
Geneva
sightseeing An orientation this morning includes the Reformation Monument and United
Nations' building. Then, free time to shop or perhaps take a trip to charming lakeside
Yvoire. CB D Attractions: Red Cross Bldg, united Nations, Reformation monument, jet’au, Lake Geneva, Lunch at Mt. Saleve, afternoon sight seeing at Yvoire, France (medieval village) |
| Day 8 – June 3 Sunday |
Geneva - Nice (2)
We head back into France past the resort of Grenoble. Then a fabulous scenic drive
follows the Route Napoleon south. We'll stop at the fortified town of Sisteron before
arriving in Nice. CB D Attractions: Grenoble, Sisteron, Evening: Monaco, Monte Carlo |
| Day 9 – June 4 Monday |
Nice - Monte
Carlo Excursion A free day to enjoy the Côte d'Azur. Later, we sample the high
life on a visit to Monte Carlo and see the famous casinos. CB Morning: stroll by beach Cote d’Azur (Blue Coast – French Riviera), Afternoon: St. Paul de Vence, 3 Corniches Evening: Dinner by Ville de France, strolled by the pedestrian market |
| Day 10 – June 5 Tuesday |
Nice - Florence We
cross the border into Italy, and travel past Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, en route
to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower. Next on to Florence. Here we gain a
scenic view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. There's time to shop! CB Attractions: Genoa, Pisa (Leaning Tower, Cathedral) Evening: Florence Artistic Highlights: David, Duomo, Santa Croce, Signoria Square, Baptistry |
| Day 11 – June 6 Wednesday |
Florence - Venice
(2) Today, we head for Shakespeare's Verona to see Juliet's balcony and the Roman
Arena. Then a short drive brings us to magical Venice. CB D Morning: shopping for leather and gold by Santa Croce square Afternoon: Verona – Juliet’s Balcony |
| Day 12 – June 7 Thursday |
Venice at leisure
We savour the amazing atmosphere on a canal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square
viewing the Bridge of Sighs. Next watch craftsmen at work on a visit to a glass-blowing
factory, before free time. Maybe discover the island of Burano, and enjoy a fresh fish
lunch. CB D Morning: Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s cathedral and Square Lunch: Burano – fishing village, afternoon: shopping in Venice Evening: Gondola Serenade |
| Day 13 – June 8 Friday |
Venice - Rome (2)
Via Bologna, then over the Apennine Mountains and through Umbrian scenery, we pass
Orvieto to Rome. Rome is a city with a unique blend of history, architecture and world
famous monuments. Tonight, why not dine out in a local trattoria? CB Evening: Introduction to Rome by night: Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Pantheon, Piazza Navona |
| Day 14 – June 9 Saturday |
Rome sightseeing
Morning sightseeing shows us the Forum, Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Afterwards,
there's time at leisure to sightsee further, window-shop along the Via Condotti or just
relax in a pavement café. CB Attractions: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, St. Peter Basilica, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Catacombs Evening: Dinner at local tratoria, and then head to Trevi de Fontana |
| Day 15 – June 10 | Rome - USA 'Buon viaggio' on your return flight to the USA. CB - Continental Airlines: Rome (9:45 am) to Newark (1:05 pm) – 8 ½ hours flight ; Newark (4:00 pm) to LAX (7:05 pm) (5 ½ hours flight) |