Cross the English Channel to Calais, then visit the Canadian Memorial at the former Vimy Ridge battlefield. Continue to Paris where, you enjoy a Welcome Drink on arrival.
Hotel: Concorde Opera

Enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of Verasailles. Return to central Paris for a sightseeing tour with a local guide, which includes and ascent of the Eiffel Tower. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

Visit the magnificent Château of Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. Continue through the famous vineyards to Bordeaux au Lac.
Hotel: Pullman Bordeaux Aquitania (BB,D)

Drive to the market town of Lourdes - a pilgrimage place of world renown. Visit the miraculous Grotto and drink the spring waters. Tonight you are invited to carry a candle and join the pilgrims in a procession to the Rosary Basilica.
Hotel: De La Grotte (BB,D)

Cross the Pyrenees and Sierras into the heart of Spain and continue to the capital, Madrid.
Hotel: NH Nacional (BB)

A local guide introduces you to all the main sights of Madrid, the highlight being a visit to the elegant apartments of the Royal Palace. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

Drive via the Castilian plain and Morata Pass to the vibrant port of Barcelona.
Hotel: Melia (BB)

On a guided tour, see the port, Gothic Quarter, the extraordinary architecture of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and not forgetting Las Ramblas, with its colourful flower stalls and markets.(BB)

Re-enter France and follow the coastline of the Golfe du Lion along the edge of the marshy Camargue. Cross sunbaked landscapes which inspired Van Gogh to the glorious Cote d'Azur.
Hotel: Fairmont Monte Carlo. (BB)

Get to know the village of St Paul de Vence, revel in its pleasures and experience its art and lifestyle. After taking in the views, visit a French perfumery and return to Monaco for time at leisure. (BB)

Depart for Italy and drive along the Italian Riviera to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Stay in Florence, treasure house of the Renaissance.
Hotel: NH Firenze (BB,D)

Enjoy the fine view over Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo, before a local guide shows you the highlights of the city. Visit the open air gallery of Signoria Square, and see the Duomo and Baptistery with its 'Gates of Paradise' Later, there is time to shop. (BB)

Hear an informative talk about Chianti wine as you make your way to Siena. Walk through the cobbled streets to the cathedral and visit the piazza. Continue to Rome.
Hotel: Cicerone (BB)

With a local guide, visit the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Continue into St Peter's Basilica, then cross the Tiber to visit the mighty Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. (BB)

Down to the Bay of Naples to cross over to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Your guide takes you on the funicular to Capri Town to browse among the shops before seeing the art of 'intarsio' wood laying in the cliff top town of Sorrento.
Hotel: La Pace (BB,D)

Visit the ill fated Roman town of Pompeii with your local guide. Continue northwards to Assisi, the town of St. Francis.
Hotel: Giotto (BB,D)

Visit St Francis Basilica. Cross the Apennines to the fertile Po Valley. Continue to the chic Venice Lido.
Hotel: Le Boulevard (BB,D)

Take a private launch to St Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and the ornate St Mark's Basilica. Watch Venetian glass being blown and then enjoy a Highlight gondola ride through the canals. The rest of the day is at leisure. (BB)

The Carnic Alps herald the Austrian Lake District. Then a scenic drive across Styria gives way to the Vienna Woods, Danube Plains and stately Vienna. Tonight's Dine-Around evening offers you a selection of restaurants to choose from.
Hotel: Hilton Vienna Plaza (BB)

Sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to magnificent Schonbrunn Palace. Continue around the ring road and concludes with an introduction to Viennese cafe culture. (BB)

Drive to Salzburg where local guide shows you Mozart's Birthplace, the Cathedral and Mirabell Gardens. Continue to fun loving Munich.
Hotel: Westin Grand Arabellapark (BB)

See the Marienplatz with its charming Glockenspiel. Drive through lush dairy pastures en route to Liechtenstein. Stop in the capital of Vaduz dominated by its castle. Then enjoy a beautiful drive to lovely lake-side Lucerne in Switzerland.
Hotel: Astoria (BB)

Sightseeing includes the Chapel Bridge and emotive Lion Monument before ascending nearby Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway and cable-car for views over the Swiss Alps. (BB,D)

See the thundering Rhine Falls before crossing into Germany and travelling through the legendary Black Forest en route to the Rhineland.
Hotel: Hilton Mainz (BB,D)

Take a scenic cruise along the Rhine. In Boppard, time to explore this quaint wine village, before heading north to your hotel in lively Amsterdam.
Hotel: Mövenpick City Centre (BB,D)

Cross Dam Square and pass the Royal Palace to see diamonds being cut and polished. This afternoon, choose between an afternoon at leisure to visit the Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House, or join us on an included drive through typical Dutch countryside. (BB)

Cross Belgium to Calais in France for your return voyage to Dover. The tour ends a short time later in London. (BB)