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Classic Europe (Graduating seniors)

May 16 - June 1, 2009

From the pomp and pageantry of London to the glamour of Paris; from the ancient Roman ruins to the majesty of the Greek isles, Europe’s most famous cities and fabulous beaches provide the setting for a journey that celebrates and educates. Let this be your year for adventure!

Day 1 Embark on your overnight flight to London. [In-flight Meals]
Day 2 London. Free afternoon, followed by our welcome orientation and pub dinner. [D]
Day 3 London. Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus: These familiar names become familiar places on our morning tour. Afternoon at leisure, so there’s plenty of time to take in the city’s monuments or embark on a shopping spree. Why not attend a West End theater show tonight? [B]
Day 4 London * Eurostar Train to Paris Travel through the “Chunnel,” below the English Channel, to Paris. Our local art historian shows us the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame cathedral and Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood. Tonight, dine on French specialties at our bistro dinner. Afterward, take a romantic cruise down the River Seine. [B,D]
Day 5 Paris. Free day in Paris: Included Paris museum pass allows access to more than 70 museums and monuments in and around Paris, including the world-famous Louvre, housing the Mona Lisa, Musée d’Orsay, Musée National Picasso, and the Châteaux de Versailles. [B]
Day 6 Paris. This morning consider exploring Paris’ fabulous stores, stroll through the artists’ section of Montmartre or browse the bookstalls on the Left Bank. On our free evening mingle with the rich and famous at “Fouquet’s” on the Champs-Elysées or visit one of the can-can cabarets. After another day of leisure in Paris it’s time to board our overnight express train to Italy. [B]
Day 7 Overnight train to Rome. [B]
Day 8 Rome. Check into our hotel and enjoy a leisure afternoon exploring Rome. Tonight, join us for our Viva Italia Pasta Party Dinner. Following dinner, perhaps walk to Piazza Navona, one of the city’s most beautiful Baroque squares and try the local gelati. [B,D]
Day 9 Rome. This morning see the historic ruins of Caesar’s Forum and the Colosseum, where Gladiators fought. A trip across the Tiber River takes us to Vatican City, where we’ll visit St. Peter’s Basilica. During your free afternoon, be sure to visit the Vatican Museum to see the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. An evening on our own might include a visit to the Trevi Fountain—toss in three coins to ensure your return to Rome. [B]
Day 10 Rome. The entire day is free for exploring the Eternal City. Shop on Via Condotti, or visit more of the historical and artistic sights in the city. Tonight, dine on Italian delicacies and listen to live music at our Roman Banquet. [B,D]
Day 11 Sorrento Peninsula. Motor on through sunny olive groves lining the way south to the Sorrento peninsula. Perched on the cliffs above the blue gulf of Naples, this is where Ulysses resisted the call of the Sirens in Homer’s “Odyssey.” [B,D]
Day 12 Pompeii * Overnight ship to Greece. Travel to Pompeii, the city buried in 79 A.D. by 20 feet of ashes and lava after Mt. Vesuvius’ volcanic eruption. Continue across the Italian ‘boot’ and board our overnight ship to Greece. [B]
Days 13, 14 & 15 Green Islands. Cruising through aquamarine waters, our ship docks at Patras. Motor along the Corinthian Sea across the Peloponnese to Galatas and the island Poros. Relax with three days of living like a Greek god—swim, sunbathe, or take part in optional activities such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, parasailing, banana-boating or tubing. We invite you to our Farewell Toga Party on the last night. [B,D], [B,D], [B]
Day 16 Athens. In the morning we board our hydrofoil to Athens. Visit the 2,400-year-old Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus, overlooking the Acropolis. Afterwards enjoy free time to wander through the markets of Monastiraki. Tonight, we dine together one last time at our farewell dinner with traditional bouzouki music and dancing at a typical taverna of the Plaka District, Athen’s oldest neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis. [B,D]
Day 17 Travel home. Reluctantly we say farewell to Europe and new-found friends. Jet back home with thoughts of planning your next European Adventure! [B, In-flight Meals]

Classic Europe base land package includes: · 13 nights in select tourist-class hotels with private bath/shower, double occupancy · 1 night overnight train Paris-Rome (4 or 6-share couchettes) · 1 night overnight ship from Italy to Greece (4 per cabin) · EUROSTAR train from London to Paris · All breakfasts [B], · 8 three-course specialty dinners [D] as indicated in the itinerary · Private tour director for the entire duration of the tour

All scheduled sightseeing; · Guided tours in London, Paris and Rome, Pompeii & Athens led by a local guide · Museum Pass in Paris · Seine River Cruise · Admission Colosseum as part of ROMA pass, Pompeii & Acropolis · ROMA-Pass (free admission to one museum of choice in Rome, full access to public transport system, reduced admission for more museums, music events, theatre, etc.) · All intra-European transportation by air-conditioned motorcoach · Eurostar train from London to Paris · Overnight train from Paris to Rome (couchettes) · Sleeper cabin on the overnight ship from Italy to Greece (4 people per cabin) · All service charges and local taxes · Luggage tags and travel guides · Plus more than 20 included bonus highlights

Optional Excursions (not included in land package price): Paris – Versailles Excursion, Cabaret Moulin Rouge Venice – Gondola Ride Sorrento – Capri Excursion Tour director can arrange additional optional excursions upon traveler’s request.

Europe Brochure (pdf)

Cost: $2,689 per-person, double occupancy (land only); single supplement $845.