Highlights of Europe

Tour #7

November 6-15, 2009

Touring: England / France / Switzerland
Italy

If you have never been to Europe, then this is the tour for you as you will visit the most exciting cities and countries in all of Europe. The tour includes a tour escort who travels with you for the entire trip. This is the most comprehensive tour available for the price where everything is planned for you and is the best time of the year to travel as it is less crowded.

Nov. 6 Everyone will fly overnight from their hometown to LONDON, ENGLAND. Enjoy dinner and a movie as you cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Nov. 7 Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is free to start exploring London.(See Awake, 10/06, p. 15)

Nov. 8 After breakfast, you'll see London's Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abby, Trafalgar Square and much more. Afternoon free to visit the British Museum, Tower of London or take the train to the Watchtower Branch Office.

Nov. 9 Board our motorcoach for a scenic drive to the English Channel. Admire the White Cliffs of Dover as you cross the channel by boat to PARIS, FRANCE for two exciting nights.

Nov. 10 Today you will see the Arch de Triomphe, Champs- Elysees, Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, the river Seine and then you will take the elevator to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for a spectacular view. Afternoon is free. Paris is full of perfume shops.

Nov. 11 Depart Paris through the French wine-producing country into Switzerland with views of Swiss chalets and the stunning Alps. Arrive LUCERNE for a tour in one of the prettiest cities in Europe. Dinner is included at the hotel.

Nov. 12 Shop for Swiss watches and chocolates or take an optional cable car ride to the top of a mountain. Later, drive past Lake Como and then through MILAN, ITALY and the renowned Tuscany area. Arrive in the renaissance city of FLORENCE where dinner is again included at the hotel.

Nov. 13 Tour the highlights of Florence, the home of many great artists and scientists. Shop for great buys on leather items, such as gloves, shoes, handbags, scarves and ties. Later, travel to ROME, the "Eternal City," your home for the last two nights in Europe.

Nov. 14 See the highlights of Rome, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the magnificent Colosseum, site of gladiatorial fights and the Circus Maximus, where the "Ben Hur" chariot-style races were once held. (See 4/8/91 Awake, p. 24 and 7/08/01, p. 14) Tonight, a farewell dinner with wine is included.

Nov. 15 Depart to the Rome Airport to board your return flight home as you have now seen the Highlights of Europe!