European Discovery-Including Eurail:

Places Covered:

London, Amsterdam, Paris, Lucerne, Interlaken.

09 Nights / 10 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01: London

Upon arrival in London, meet your car at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the city. If it’s shopping that takes your fancy, head towards Oxford Street, which is best known for Selfridges and other big department stores. A visit to the world famous department store ‘Harrods’ in Knightsbridge is also a must! Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: London

After breakfast begin your discovery of London with a city tour conducted on the one day London Pass which whilst in London could be considered as your passport to London. The London Pass is a smart card offering free access to over 50 attractions in London. There is something for everyone with museums and the zoo, galleries and cinemas, royal palaces and ice skating, boat trips and walking tours, historic sites and much more and all for one purchase price. Once you have purchased your London Pass you gain fast track entry to over 50 of London's attractions. Some attractions that you can visit with your London Pass include; The Tower of London, The Tower Bridge Exhibition, Kensington Palace, Kenwood House, The National Portrait Gallery, Kew Gardens, London Zoo, The Museum of London, The British Museum to name just a few. You will also obtain a guide book with information on the attractions that are included in your London Pass. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: London – Amsterdam

After breakfast, your car will pick you up and take you to St Pancras station where you will take the Eurostar to Brussels. The journey time from London to Brussels is 2hrs and from Brussels you need to take your connecting train to Amsterdam, which takes around 3hrs. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, meet your car at the station and transfer to the hotel. Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Amsterdam

After breakfast, begin your first day in the “city of canals” with Canal Bus Day Pass - Green, Blue and Red Line. This day pass offers the perfect opportunity for travelling around Amsterdam with its wealth of waterways. The comfortable boats offer a regular service along 3 routes with 14 stops all together, located near the major museums, shopping areas and top attractions. On board there will be commentary on various aspects of Amsterdam's history, culture and architecture. This day pass also includes a wide variety of discounts and special offers for Amsterdam's major attractions, museums, restaurants and shops. An excellent way to explore Amsterstam! or simply spend the afternoon shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Amsterdam – Paris

After breakfast, your car will pick you up and take you to the station where you will board your train to Paris. The journey time is approximately 3 hours. Upon arrival in Paris, meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Paris

After breakfast, begin your tour will take you around all the main monuments of Paris. First discover the Louvre Museum, then pass by the Island of the City and see the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame. We continue to the prestigious Sorbonne University and the Pantheon. St. Germains des Pres and the Orsay Museum will also be part of the itinerary. Of course this tour would not be complete without a ride down the Champs Elysees and up to the Arc de Triumph. The Eiffel Tower will be the next famous sight and the last part of this small journey will include the Invalids, Place de la Concorde, the Madeleine and the Opera. This tour also includes a Paris Sightseeing Cruise on the river Seine. In the evening why not venture out to the Latin Quarter, which is renowned for it’s lively atmosphere and French “bistros.” Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Paris – Lucerne

Meet your car at the hotel and transfer to the station where you will catch your train to Lucerne. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this lovely medieval town with its many attractions such as the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall and the Jesuite Church. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Lucerne – Interlaken

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your own way to the station where you will take a train to Interlaken. Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Interlaken – Jungfrau – Interlaken

After breakfast, embark upon a full day excursion to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. You will get there by taking the cogwheel train from Interlaken Ost up to Jungfraujoch. Once at the top, you will see that there is a mountain to restaurant where you can have lunch or you may choose to ice palace with it’s beautiful ice sculptures. Return to Interlaken in the early evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, proceed to the train station for your onward flight.