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Day 1  

Departure from the USA bound for England!

Day 2

London   We are met by our European Institute Tour Director and accompanied to our centrally located hotel, before we begin exploring this incredible city.
 

London   Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour as our local guide introduces the many faces of London. We will see magnificent Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and finish off with the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (in season).

Paris   This morning we board Europe's newest train, the incredible Eurostar. A smooth ride through the English and French countryside takes us in a short time to Paris.

This afternoon our local guide introduces us to Napoleon’s grand Arc de Triomphe, the famous Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde steeped in France’s turbulent history, magnificent Place Vendome and finishes with a visit to one of Europe’s most beautiful cathedrals, Notre Dame.

This evening we ascend to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a 'bird's eye view' of the city!

Paris   Our day commences with a visit to a palace that truly illustrates the wealth of pre-revolutionary France, Louis XIV’s Versailles. Our tour takes us through the 250 foot long hall of mirrors and the royal apartments to the magnificent gardens and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Hameau.

This evening a romantic Seine river cruise is included.
 

Train   This morning a visit is included to the Louvre Museum. A Mecca for art lovers, the renowned collection includes Da Vinci’s masterpiece the Mona Lisa. Board our overnight train for the magical city of Venice.
 

Venice   After breakfast enjoy a cruise this morning to St Mark’s Square for a guided walking tour of this beautiful city. View the Piazza San Marco, St. Mark’s Basilica, the white and pink marbled Doge’s Palace, and the famous Bridge of Sighs with our local guide.

Venice   Today is free for us to explore Venice further. A cluster of islands in the Venetian lagoon, Venice is totally car-free with the canals serving as streets. We can use take a ride on a gondola or perhaps instead visit one of the famous glass blowing factories.