• Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland

• Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne

  Meet your Tour Director at the airport

• Day 3: Lucerne

  Take a tour of Lucerne

  With your Tour Director you will see:

  •  Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)
  • Kapellbrücke

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  Swiss Alps Experience

  Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended). 

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  Swiss Folklore Evening

  Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.

• Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Cinque Terre

• Day 5: Cinque Terre

  Explore the Cinque Terre by train

• Day 6: Cinque Terre • French Riviera

  Take a tour of Monaco

  With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Prince’s Palace
  • Monaco Cathedral
  • Monte Carlo Casino

  Take a walking tour of Nice

  With your tour director you will see:

  • Vieille Ville
  • Promenade des Anglais

• Day 7: French Riviera • Provence

  Visit the Papal Palace

  Take a tour of Avignon

• Day 8: Provence

  Visit the Pont du Gard

  Take a tour of Nîmes

  Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre

• Day 9: Provence • Barcelona

• Day 10: Barcelona

  Take a guided tour of Barcelona

  With your expert local guide you will see:

  • La Sagrada Família
  • Gothic Quarter
  • Park Güell
  • Montjuïc

  Visit Park Güell

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  Barcelona by bike

  Feel the warm Mediterranean air breeze by as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of lanes for cyclists, providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.

  Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

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  Barcelona Flamenco Evening

  Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. A beverage is included during the two-hour performance.
  

• Day 11: Depart for home

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• Day 11: Barcelona • Madrid

  Travel by AVE train to Madrid

  Take a walking tour of Madrid

  With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Puerta del Sol
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Market of San Miguel

  Visit the Prado

• Day 12: Madrid

  Tour Madrid with an expert local guide

  Visit the Royal Palace

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  Toledo

  This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• Day 13: Depart for home