7 JULY 2017 - JOHANNESBURG TO AMSTERDAM
Check in with your tour guide at Oliver Tambo airport in Johannesburg around 20:00 PM. We depart South Africa on a direct flight to Amsterdam. (Dinner on board flight)
8 JULY 2017 - AMSTERDAM
After our arrival in Amsterdam we will pass through customs and collect our luggage. Our shuttle bus will be waiting to take us to our hotel for a quick refresher. The Dutch country side awaits as we visit Zaanse Schans windmill village and the beautiful harbor village of Volendam. We then see how the traditional Clog’s (Wooden Shoe’s or Klompe) are made and we taste some of the famous Edam cheese. We return to our hotel for a quick dinner and then it’s time to enter Amsterdam for a guided tour of the infamous Red Light District. The rest of the night is yours to explore Amsterdam, the coffee shops, and to paint the town “Red”. (Breakfast, Dinner)
9 JULY 2017 - AMSTERDAM
A free day to explore Amsterdam. C the world recommends the Heineken brewery, Anne Frank’s house and the Leidse Pleins unlimited ribs!! (Breakfast)
10 JULY 2017 - AMSTERDAM TO BOPPARD TO MAINZ
We depart the Netherlands and enter Germany and the Rhine Valley. Early afternoon we board our Rhine valley cruise and enjoy a cruise through one of the most concentrated stretches of castles in the entire Europe. Before the cruise we enjoy a wine tasting in Boppard tasting some of the local wines. We enjoy dinner and sample some of the finest German beers on offer. (Breakfast, Dinner)
11 JULY 2017 - MAINZ TO INNSBRUCK
We continue South through Germany, and enter Austria through the spectacular Fern Pass. Ladies, it's time to shine as we make our way to the home of Swarovski, Innsbruck. Visit one of the biggest Swarovski stores in the world. Gentleman, why not try out the local Schnapps. Innsbruck is a beautiful town in Austria surrounded by mountains in all directions. (Breakfast, Dinner)
12 JULY 2017 - INNSBRUCK TO VENICE
After a relaxed morning we travel through the spectacular Italian dolomites in Italy. Late afternoon we arrive in Venice and check into our hotel. The canals of Venice wait as we show you the best of Venice. Highlights include the Rialto bridge and St Mark Square. A free evening after the guided tour, perhaps a Gondola ride? (Breakfast)
13 JULY 2017 - VENICE
A free day in Venice. C the World recommends the glass blowing island of Murano, or head to Lido’s beach. (Breakfast)
14 JULY 2017 - VENICE TO ROME
We leave the beauty of Venice, and make our way to the ancient city of Rome and we “do as the Roman’s do”. A late afternoon guided tour of Rome shows you the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps and much more. (Breakfast, Dinner)
15 JULY 2017 - ROME
A free day in Rome. C the World recommends the Vatican City. (Breakfast)
16 JULY 2017 - ROME TO FLORENCE TO PISA TO LUCCA
Today we enter the rolling hills of Tuscany, and we make our way towards Florence for a city tour. See the famous cathedral of Florence, Bridge of Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria (Copy of Michelangelo’s St David’s statue). We end the day at one of Europe’s most iconic landmarks, the leaning tower of Pisa. We spend the evening on the outskirts of Lucca. (Breakfast, Dinner)
17 JULY 2017 - LUCCA TO LAKE COMO TO SWITZERLAND
We head north past Milan, with a quick lunch stop at Lake Como and into Switzerland with a spectacular drive to Jungfrau. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery of the Swiss Alps. (Breakfast, Dinner).
18 JULY 2017 - SWITZERLAND
A free day to explore the Jungfrau region. C the World recommends the world heritage site of Jungfraujoch. (Breakfast)
19 JULY 2017 - SWITZERLAND TO PARIS
Today we travel through the burgundy wine region of France, before we arrive at the capital city of Paris. An evening guided tour of the Sacre Couer, Monte marte, and Moulin Rouge. (Breakfast)
20 JULY 2017 - PARIS
A morning guided tour of Paris shows you the Opera house, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomph, Notre Damne and Eiffel Tower. After lunch, an optional boat cruise takes you to the foot of the Eiffel tower where you will be able to make your way to the top floor with amazing 360 degree views of Paris. (Breakfast)
21 JULY 2017 - PARIS TO JOHANNESBURG
A free day to explore Paris on your own. Perhaps a visit to the famous Palace of Versailles or Euro Disney? We depart Paris around 18:00 to check in at the airport for our return flight to Johannesburg.(Breakfast, Dinner on board flight)
22 JULY 2017 - JOHANNESBURG
We arrive back in Johannesburg with a scheduled arrival time of 09:55 AM. Say goodbye to new friends made, and start thinking about the reunion party!
