Join your tour by traveling on our free coach service from Manchester, Birmingham and London for your Channel crossing from Dover to Calais (Entrance). Here you will be met by your tour director and touring coach to continue to the capital of Belgium, Brussels. Stop awhile in the Atomium and the Chinese Pavilion both which is built for the 1958 World Fair. And then visiting the Grand Place surrounded by gold-gilded gables, say ¡°hello¡± to the child hero: Manneken Pis. Overnight stay in Brussels hotel, enjoy the first night in Europe. (D)

This morning, leave Brussels on your way to the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam. A full day to enjoy Amsterdam, a delightful city of ¡°a thousand¡±. The city is known for its historic port, the Rijksmuseum, the red-light district, the liberal coffeeshops, and the canals which have led to Amsterdam being termed the ¡°Venice of the North¡±. The included excursion will take in a visit to Zaanse Schan, where you will have chances to visit traditional windmills, and discover the way of making Cheese and wooden shoes, perhaps purchase one for yourself before we tour the factory. Overnight stays in Amsterdam. (B,D)

After breakfast, delightful scenery as you drives through the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to its charming capital. Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Then journey to Germany¡¯s oldest university town - Heidelberg whose red roofed skyline is dominated by the ruins of its sandstone castle. Overnight stay in Heidelberg. (B,D)

Start the day with a scenic driver along the Romantic Road which is 350 romantic kilometres across a rich and varied cultural landscape along the river Main and through the Franconian wine country to the Alps through numerous towns and villages, At the foot of these mountains lie Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle, two spectacular castles dating from the 19th century. These famous fairytale castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Maximilian, the Crown Prince, mark the end of the Romantic Road in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Overnight stay in Reutte. (B,D)

Travel from Reutte to Austria for a stop in the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck which has hosted two winter Olympic games. Visiting the old centre in the morning, marveling at the 3500 pieces of gilded copper plates, also known as ¡°the golden roof¡±, it is an impressive sight in Innsbruck. Drive over the Brenner Pass to Italy through the stunning Dolomites¡¯ alpine scenery to Cortina. Continue to the Venice area for two nights stay. (B,D)

The included tour stars with a boat-ride and is followed by highlights such as a visit to St Mark¡¯s Basilica and a chance to watch skilled Venetian glass blowers at work. (B,D)

Leave Venice to the Renaissance gem, city of the Medicis. Traffic is partly banned in the historic centre so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city¡¯s timeless beauty. Enjoy the included city sightseeing walk and a visit to one of Florence¡¯s bargain leather shops. Continue to Rome for two nights stay. (B)

The ¡°Eternal City¡± ¨C a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and absolutely unique! And will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Included sightseeing starts in St Peter¡¯s Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. And of course couldn¡¯t miss the Vatican Museum. Traffic is partly banned in the historic centre, please prepare some changes for local transport. (B,D)

Morning depart for Pisa where we stop to admire the legendary Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles. Later on arrival in the foot of the Italian Alps high up in the region of Piemonte for overnight stays.(B,D)

Depart early today for France. Travel through the vineyards and fields of Burgundy to medieval Beaune, townships and cities of Chambery, Grenoble and Lyon. Later on to Paris for three nights. (B)

You will find the included city tour a useful introduction to this beautiful city. Included sightseeing with tour director takes in many of the best-know Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. You may wish to book the optional cruise on the Seine or a French farewell dinner perhaps? (B,D)

The second day in which to explore the city knows throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food and ¡°joie de vivre¡±. Visiting the great Palace of Versailles in the morning and make the most of your time in Paris in the afternoon. Tonight maybe an optional cabaret show? (B)

Leave Paris and travel north to the Channel port. After the short Channel crossing join the free coach service to London with golden memories of a special holiday, arrival in London at around 18:00, and then carry on to Birmingham and Manchester. (B)