European Contrasts - Overland Trip
3 weeks: London to London (KU-EU18L)
Explore Notre Dame or catch a Seine river cruise in Paris before heading onwards to traverse the Loire Valley dotted with magnificent chateaux and historic villages. Learn about cognac production at fine vineyards, then head to Spain to appreciate the works of Gaudi in Barcelona before following the southern coastline of France. Winding our way past medieval Tuscan towns we head south to Rome: dodge the Vespa scooters whilst soaking up two millenniums of history. Catch a gondola past Venice's San Marco cathedral, admire the scenic Bavarian Alps, and hum a tune in Salzburg before immersing yourself in the culture of Prague. Cruise along the Rhine past crumbling castles and vineyards. Participate in Interlaken: home of adrenaline activities and permanent snowfields, before enjoying the rest of France as we journey back to Paris.Tour Type: Summer Coach Tour
Countries Visited: England - France - Spain - Switzerland - Italy - Austria - Czech Republic - Germany
Age Guide: 18-45
Maximum Group Size: 48
Highlights
Paris
City Tour, Seine river cruiseBordeaux
Orientation tour, CognacBarcelona
Orientation tour, Las Ramblas, Port Vell, Gothic QuarterAvignon
French ParfumeryNice
RivieraMonaco
City TourFlorence
Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Michaelangelo, City TourRome
City Tour, Pantheon, Roman ForumVenice
St Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs, RialtoPrague
Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Stare Mesto (Old Town), City TourKitty Notes
What is included?
Fully escorted tour, Kumuka Tour Leader and DriverOrientation tours of major cities
Return Eurostar
All surcharges tolls and taxes
20 Breakfasts, 13 Dinners
Itineraries
Days 1-2London, Paris, France
Day 3Bordeaux
Days 4-5Spain, Barcelona
Day 6France, Avignon
Days 7-8Nice
Days 9-13Italy, Florence, Rome, Venice
Day 14Austria, Salzburg
Days 15-16Czech Republic, Prague
Day 17Germany, Rhine Valley
Days 18-19Switzerland, Interlaken
Day 20France, Annecy
Day 21France, Paris, London
Last updated: 4th February 2008
