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Heart of Europe® - Circle Tour
15-day tour featuring Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland & France
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 Tour Description
Our Heart of Europe® Tour, now in its 49th year, is the ideal choice among first time travelers to Europe and anyone looking for a great vacation value. The itinerary offers the perfect combination of seven countries, enchanting cities, and wonderful local flavor.
Included Features
Meals - In addition to any meals you may be served during your flights to and from Europe, the tour price includes 13 breakfasts and 9 dinners during the land portion of the tour.
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| Call 1 (888) 898-3628 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8729974 | | Image Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Departure from the USA. Overnight flight to Europe. | | Day 2 | Frankfurt | Frankfurt Airport - Mannheim. Arrive at Frankfurt Airport. Meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel in Mannheim. Afternoon excursion to nearby Heidelberg, for a visit to the Castle and Old Town before the welcome dinner at the hotel. (Dinner) | | Day 3 | Augsburg | Rothenburg - Romantic Road - Augsburg. Sleepy little villages, majestic fortresses and timeless castles enhance the scenery before and after the morning stop. Then it's on to Rothenburg, Europe's best-preserved medieval city. After lunch and an afternoon stop, travel to Augsburg, Germany. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 4 | Neustift | Munich & AUSTRIA - Innsbruck - Neustift. Spend the morning in the Bavarian capital of Munich and the afternoon in Austria's Imperial City of Innsbruck. Overnight in the Alpine village of Neustift. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 5 | Neustift | Neustift. Whether you spend your day relaxing in Neustift, exploring Innsbruck, or taking the optional 'Bavarian Castles' excursion, you will be captivated by the scenic surroundings. In the evening, choose the optional 'Tyrolean Dinner' excursion or a cozy restaurant in Neustift. (Breakfast) | | Day 6 | Bussolengo | Lake Garda - Bussolengo near Verona. Continue across the spectacular Brenner Pass and through the Alps. Stop along Lake Garda before reaching Bussolengo, Italy. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 7 | Bussolengo | Bussolengo near Verona. Spend the day in Bussolengo, Verona, or the Lake Garda Region. On the optional 'Verona & Venice' excursion, visit legendary Verona and the romantic city of Venice. Return to Bussolengo in the evening. (Breakfast) | | Day 8 | Lake Lucerne | Lugano - Lake Lucerne Region. Enter Switzerland and take a leisurely break in Lugano, 'Rio of the Old Continent'. Continue through William Tell country and overnight in the Lake Lucerne Region. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 9 | Lake Lucerne | Stans - Lake Lucerne Region. Stop in Stans this morning where you may join the optional 'Swiss Mountain' excursion. After a leisurely afternoon of sightseeing in Lucerne, return to your hotel in the Lake Lucerne Region. Consider participating in the optional 'Swiss Lake Boat Ride & Dinner' excursion. (Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Auxerre | Burgundy Region - Beaune - Auxerre. Cross the border into the Alsace Region of France. Stop in Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wine country and one of the best preserved medieval cities. Overnight near Auxerre. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 11 | Paris. | Paris. Make a brief coffee stop before entering Paris for an afternoon and evening in the 'City of Lights'. Your tour manager will offer an optional 'Seine River Cruise' excursion in the afternoon and an optional 'Paris Evening' excursion. (Breakfast) | | Day 12 | Leusden | Antwerp & HOLLAND . . Leusden. Travel north, from France into Belgium, and visit the historic city of Antwerp, known for its convivial outdoor cafes, chocolates, lace and waffles. Continue north into Holland for a comfortable, two-night stay in Leusden. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 13 | Leusden | Leusden. Your day is at leisure to explore Holland. The optional 'Grand Holland' excursion includes a drive through Holland's countryside, a stop at a picturesque Dutch village, free time in Amsterdam, and a boat ride through the canals. Dine at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 14 | Frankfurt | Rhine River - Frankfurt Airport. Returning to Germany, cruise the castle-lined Rhine River from Boppard to St. Goar. Dinner and overnight will be at a hotel near Frankfurt Airport. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 15 | Return USA | Daytime flight from Frankfurt Airport back to the U.S.A. (Breakfast) |
| | | | Prices are per-person, double occupancy, and reflect current discount. Taxes and Insurance are extra.
For a FREE 84-page brochure please or ‘Land & Air' pricing from your city call your travel agent.
Other dates available upon request.
The hours in parentheses ( ) indicate time on the motor coach between stops |
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