Day 1 Paris - Lucerne
In the morning we will drive from Paris to Switzerland. During our drive to Switzerland, we will travel through France and Germany, prior to driving through Basel, Switzerland. We will arrive in Lucerne in the early evening and stay overnight in Lucerne or in a city nearby.
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Hotel: NH Lucerne or Hotel Astoria Lucerne or Hotels offering similar standards of service |
Day 2 Lucerne - Milan - Verona - Venice
After breakfast, we will drive to the world's famous fashion city- Milan. We will enjoy the orientation tour including Sforza Castle, the gothic Duomo, the 19th century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the "La " opera house. After enjoying the gorgeous European architecture, we will drive to Verona, a city full of historical buildings, and air filled with romance. We will enjoy the orientation on foot, and Roman amphitheatre - Verona Arena, by passing by some of the most charming streets. We will visit the setting of the famous love story of Romeo and Juliet. The short passageway leading to the balcony is covered with slips of paper carrying their graffiti. Then we will travel to Venice, the "City of Canals". We will stay overnight in Mestre or a nearby town.
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Hotel: Hotel Plaza Mestre or Hotel Ibis Padova or Hotels offering similar standards of service |
Day 3 Venice - Rome
After breakfast, a waterbus will take us along the canals past magnificent architectures and churches, to San Marco Square. Here we will see the Basilica di San Marco, one the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. We will also see The Bridge of Sighs, which connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. Then after witnessing a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing, we will experience a gondola ride to the Grand Canal. In the afternoon, we will travel to Rome or a nearby city for an overnight stay.
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Hotel: Palace Inn Roma Fiano or BW Park Hotel Rome Nord or Hotels offering similar standards of service |
Day 4 Rome - Vatican - Florence
After breakfast, we will travel to a tiny sovereign state that houses the largest church St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. It was built as a great basilica by Emperor Constantine in AD 324 after he officially recognized Christianity. It was reconstructed and restored in 1506 and was completed in 1615. The basilica in itself is an artwork composed of many artistic elements contributed by famous architects and artists. we will visit the renowned sites like The Coloseum, built in the year AD72 for the gladiatorial combat, The Arch of Constantine, and The Pantheon, which was originally built as a temple to all gods, but has been a Christian church since the 7th century. Make a wish at the Trevi Fountain just like in the movie "Three coins in the Fountain", and enjoy the relaxing tour at Spanish Square. Enjoy an overnight stay in Florence.
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Hotel: Hotel Moderno or Golden Tulip Mirage Florence or Hotels offering similar standards of service |
Day 5 Florence - Pisa - San Remo
 After breakfast, we visit around Florence, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italy Renaissance, and famous for fine art and architecture. After enjoy the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo, a sightseeing tour on foot features the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, Duomo and Campanile Tower (by Gitto), and also Uffizi Gallery, one of the finest art galleries in the world. After the sightseeing, why not find your favourite leather goods in your leisure time, as the Italy famous leather industry was originally built in here. Later, drive will take us to Pisa, enjoy an orientation on foot and photo at the Leaning Tower,. Also the site of the beautiful Duomo (the Cathedral) and the Baptistery. After this day's tour, transfer to San Remo or a city nearby for overnight.
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Hotel: Loano 2 Village/Miramare Continental or Hotels offering similar standards of service |
Day 6 San Remo - Monaco - Nice - Cannes - Avignon
This morning we will take our journey along the Mediterranean Sea to Monaco, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and visit a small country with big attraction, with visiting the grand palace and famous casino in Monte-Carlo. Then a brief stop at Nice for short orientation. Later we drive to Cannes with passing by a famous perfume town, also include a visit to the Fragonard Perfume Factory. After the fragrant trip, we will Cannes, which has given out the most prestigious film award here, stop for a photo at the Palais des Festival and enjoy a relaxing near the beach. Tonight we stay in Avignon or a city nearby for overnight.
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Hotel: All Season Avignon Sud or Express by Holiday Inn Avignon or Hotels offering similar standards of service |
Day 7 Avignon - Paris
Our day begins with a drive to Paris. The toue will end with this enjoyable drive that features beautiful scenery.
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