European Splendour

Day 1 - Colombo - Paris

Day 01

Day 1 - Colombo - Paris

International Airport. Meet and greet at the air port and transfer to hotel Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Paris - Place dItalie / Kyriad Prestige Joinville-Le-Pont or similar

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Day 2 - Paris - Lucerne

Day 02

Day 2 - Paris - Lucerne

Summary of The Day: We will depart for Switzerland in the morning, first passing through Basel situated at the intersection of France, Germany and Switzerland before arriving in Lucerne, where we will stay the night. Hotel: Ibis Styles Lucerne / Hotel Arcade or similar Visiting Attractions Lucerne Chapel Bridge Lucerne Water Tower
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Day 3 - Lucerne - Milan - Verona - Venice

Day 03

Day 3 - Lucerne - Milan - Verona - Venice

conscious city of Milan. On our tour of the city you will see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest shopping arcade in the world; the legendary opera house La Scala; the storied Sforza Castle; and the ostentatious Gothic of Milan Cathedral. Then well drive to Verona, a city brimming with history and romance. The walking tour will take us to Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Piazza Bra. Next well take you to the balcony where Romeo professed his love to Juliet. Then its off to Venice, the city of over 150 canals spanned by over 400 bridges. Well stay overnight in Venice or a neighboring city. Hotel: Smart Hotel Holiday / Park Hotel Villa Fiorita or similar Visiting Attractions Verona Milan Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II La Scala Sforza Castle Milan Cathedral

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Day 4 - Venice - Rome

Day 04

Day 4 - Venice - Rome

through this fascinating city of ornate palaces, lyrical waterways, captivating churches and impressive architecture. In San Marco Square youll see the Basilica di San Marco, one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the old prison to the interrogation rooms in Doges Palace. Afterwards, youll get a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at a demonstration by Murano glassblowers. An optional gondola ride on the Grand Canal will put the finishing touch on a glorious day in Venice. Accommodations in the evening will either be in Rome or a neighboring city. Hotel: Holiday Inn Roma Fiano / BW Park Hotel Roma Nord or similar Visiting Attractions Rome Venice St. Marks Basilica St. Marks Square Bridge of Sighs
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Day 5 - Rome - Vatican City - Florence

Day 05

Day 5 - Rome - Vatican City - Florence

Summary of The Day: After breakfast well head directly to St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican, originally built by Constantine the Great in 324 AD, then reconstructed between 1506 and 1615 under the direction of several famous architects including Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo. You may also join the optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelos famous frescoes. An optional guided tour of the Colosseum, built in 72 AD, comes highly recommended. Other highlights include the Arch of Constantine and the Pantheon. Well make a wish at Trevi Fountain and take in the romantic vibe at the Spanish Steps. After our tour of Rome, well hop back on the bus and head to Florence for a good nights sleep. Hotel Unaway Hotel Firenze Nord Hotel Minerva or similar Visiting Attractions Florence Vatican City Rome St. Peters Basilica Colosseum Arch of Constantine Pantheon Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps

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Day 6 - Florence - Pisa - Genoa

Day 06

Day 6 - Florence - Pisa - Genoa

Summary of The Day: On this day you will be introduced to the sights and sounds of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Well head up to the Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of Florence, then to a local workshop to see how Florences fine leather goods are made. Afterwards, well set out on foot to the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, the Duomo, Giottos Bell Tower and the Uffizi, which houses one of the finest art collections in the world. At Pisa, our last stop of the day, you will be free to wander; be sure to have your camera ready when you enter the Square of Miracles and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery come into full view. Hotel: Loano 2 Village / Miramare Continental or similar Visiting Attractions Genoa Pisa Florence Michelangelo Square Ponte Vecchio, Florence Santa Maria del Fiore Giottos Campanile Uffizi Gallery
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Day 7 - Genoa - Monaco - Nice - Cannes - Avignon

Day 07

Day 7 - Genoa - Monaco - Nice - Cannes - Avignon

Mediterranean coastline awaits as we say goodbye to Italy and hello to Monaco. Our walking tour will take us first to the Princes Palace of Monaco, then on to the Courthouse, the Oceanographic Museum and Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the resting place of Grace Kelly. Well then travel to the Fragonard Perfume Factory to learn about the perfume-making process. At the end of the guided tour you will be able to purchase one of the fragrances for yourself. Next well visit Nice for a sampling of the scrumptious local cuisine. Well stop over in Cannes to see the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, host of the citys annual international film festival, and then make our way to Avignon Nord to check in to our hotel. Hotel: Novotel / Holiday Inn Express or similar Visiting Attractions Avignon Cannes Nice Grasse Monaco Monte Carlo Princes Palace of Monaco Monaco Courthouse Oceanographic Museum of Monaco St. Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco

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Day 8 - Avignon - Paris

Day 08

Day 8 - Avignon - Paris

Summary of The Day: Take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy the rustic charm of the French countryside on our journey north to Paris, the Green Line terminus. Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Paris - Place dItalie / Novotel Orly Rungis or similar
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Day 9 - Paris to Colombo

Day 09

Day 9 - Paris to Colombo

After breakfast at the hotel leave for Paris air port connect your flight to Colombo with your sweet memories in Europe . ******************************Tour End ********************************

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