Departure from San Diego
Relax and enjoy the full meal service on board your overnight flight to Italy.

Arrival in Monterosso (4 Nights)
You will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the town of Monterosso al Mare on the Italian Riviera. Monterosso is the largest of 5 quaint, coastal towns known, together, as the Cinque Terre (Five Lands).

Cinque Terre
We have 4 days here so you have options. Relax on the beach and explore the Cinque Terre by hiking from village to village along the trails of the hilly coast, or take day trips to Pisa, Milano, Firenze (Florence), Roma (Rome) or others. Get your map out!
Overnight in Monterosso.

Cinque Terre
We have 4 days here so you have options. Relax on the beach and explore the Cinque Terre by hiking from village to village along the trails of the hilly coast, or take day trips to Pisa, Milano, Firenze (Florence), Roma (Rome) or others. Get your map out!
Overnight in Monterosso.

Cinque Terre
We have 4 days here so you have options. Relax on the beach and explore the Cinque Terre by hiking from village to village along the trails of the hilly coast, or take day trips to Pisa, Milano, Firenze (Florence), Roma (Rome) or others. Get your map out!
Overnight in Monterosso.

Venezia
We will board the train in the Cinque Terre this morning and head east for Italy's other coast. Destination: Venezia! The city built on water. We will have a walking guided tour and then 3 days to explore! You will feel perpetually 'lost', but worry not. It's an island, and you can't get lost! St. Marks Square is possibly one of the most famous squares in the world with its 9thC Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the old Law Courts, and our day will begin at its heart. The feature of the square however is St. Mark's Basilica with its Cupolas, arches and interior walls encrusted with impressive dark gold mosaics. Some of the sights: many famous bridges, including the Bridge of Sighs and the Ponte Rialto, Doges Palace, and a prison.

Venezia
Walk, walk, hop on a boat or two or three, and walk some more!

If we're "lucky" at some point, we'll see the famous flooding of the city of Venice. It happens quite often and creates quite a mess, but it's interesting to experience and makes for fun stories back home! If we miss it, you can always buy a postcard! Overnight in Venice.

Overnight Train to Salzburg
We depart Venice late afternoon and, for most of you, experience a sleeper-train for the first time. Get as comfy as you can, get some sleep, because we'll wake up and arrive at 6am in Salzburg, Austria. For an extra fee, you may be able to reserve a First Class Private Berth. Cool! Night trains move more slowly and quietly than a 'normal' train to allow you to get some sleep. They aren't as 'comfy' as a hotel room, but everyone should experience them at least once in your life, and this will be your opportunity! And if you don't get quite enough sleep, you can always go to your room for an afternoon nap.

Salzburg
Spend today exploring the City.

Salzburg
Spend today exploring MORE of the City.

Train to Prague
Walking tour of Prague and then 2 more days to explore.
Overnight in Prague.

Explore Prague.

Overnight in Prague.

Overnight in Prague.

Fly from Prague to Paris
On arrival in Paris we will be transferred to our hotel by private coach before embarking on an orientation tour of the city which will involve a stroll through the Tuilleries Gardens and the Place de la Concorde to the world famous Champs Elysee ending at the Arc de Triomphe. This evening, visit the church of Sacre`Coeur in the artist's haunt of Montmartre and sit on the steps to admire the magnificent view over Paris. And, of course, the Eiffel Tower at night!

Paris
This morning you will visit the Musee D'Orsay, which houses one of the most impressive collections of impressionist paintings in Europe. You will stroll through the elegant St. Michelle and past the Sorbonne before stopping for lunch before an afternoon visit to the Cathedral of Notre Dame, where the energetic can climb the north tower for wonderful views of roof top Paris and an excursion to breathtaking Saint Chapelle. This evening there will be a chance to ascend to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Overnight in Paris

Paris
The Louvre Museum and much, much more!
Overnight in Paris

Paris
Today will be free to explore the city of Paris at your leisure with an optional tour to the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of the city. This evening we will return to the Montmartre area for our final evening on Tour.

Paris to San Diego, or ???
We say 'au revoir' to Paris and Europe this morning, or if you choose, you may extend your tour. Take the Eurail to London or Amsterdam. Explore Bruges or Zurich. Fly to Berlin or Madrid. So many choices, so few days. Whatever you miss this time just gives you an excuse to return some day!!