Discovering Gems of Europe

Sunday, June 4th

Today you depart the United States on your overnight flight to Switzerland.  Naturally, meals will be served and optional in-flight entertainment offered.  Please refer to your flight schedule for pertinent details.

Monday, June 5th

Upon arrival in Zurich you will board the train and travel through the Swiss Alps to Zermatt.  Following hotel check-in you will begin to explore this automobile free town with your tour leader.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Tuesday, June 6th

Today a hiking excursion is planned.  You will see fantastic views of the Matterhorn as well as beautiful Alpine scenery.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Wednesday, June 7th

This morning you travel to Florence, Italy.  You will explore along the Arno River and cross the Ponte Vecchio with its many gold and silver shops before your included dinner.

 

Thursday, June 8th

Your day begins with a guided walking tour.  You will see the Duomo, eight sided Baptistry, Palazzo Vecchio and the Academia where you will see Michelangelo’s statue of David.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Friday, June 9th

Today you travel to Genoa.  Following hotel check-in you will explore with your tour leader.  Dinner is included at your hotel.

 

Saturday, June 10th

At 9:00 AM you depart your hotel for a guided walking tour of Genoa.  Included will be an inside visit to Palazzo Bianco.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Sunday, June 11th

This morning you travel by train to Nice.  Following hotel check-in you will visit the Old Town and Cours Saleya with your guide.  You can enjoy the beach of the French Riviera in the evening.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Monday, June 12th

A full day excursion to nearby Monaco is planned.  Highlight of your visit will be the Jacques Cousteau Oceanographic Museum.  Dinner tonight is included.

 

Tuesday, June 13th

This morning you travel to Nice Airport where you board your connecting flights back to the U.S.  Please refer to your flight schedule for details.