A EUROPEANWHITE CHRISTMAS
ST. MORITZ • DAY 6
Follow the spicy scents of Glühwein and toasty gingerbread hearts to the famous Christmas Markets in Rome. Enjoy Christmas Day in St. Moritz, a traditional Gondola ride in Venice, a Be My Guest lunch at a family-owned vineyard across the rolling Chianti Hills, and a New Year’s Eve Highlight Dinner in Florence.
15 Days — 4 Countries SPECIALINTERESTDecember 20, 2018 – January 3, 2019
From $5,195* per person
DAY 1 Thursday December 20, 2018 Arrive Paris Welcome to Paris.Tonight, meet for a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers and Travel Director and then enjoy an orientation drive through the city.
Meal(s): Welcome Dinner
DAY 2 Friday December 21, 2018 Paris Sightseeing Admire panoramic views of the city the Eiffel Tower. Drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe while sightseeing with a Local Specialist. Explore on your own this afternoon.Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 3 Friday December 21, 2018 Paris ▶ ReimsFollow the Marne Valley eastwards to Reims. Explore the Christmas markets before a visit to one of the great Champagne houses where you will discover the secrets of Champagne production.Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 4 Sunday December 23, 2018 Reims ▶ Strasbourg This morning visit Verdun before continuing to Strasbourg. Admire the Gothic cathedral with its astronomical clock and wander the cobblestoned streets while taking in the Christmas markets. Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 5 Monday December 24, 2018 Strasbourg ▶ St. Moritz Cross the border into Switzerland and travel to the original ski resort – St. Moritz.Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 6 Tuesday December 25, 2018 St. Moritz (Christmas Day)Wake up this morning to the magic of a White Christmas. A festive Christmas Breakfast awaits with champagne, followed by a day where you can choose to relax by the open fire or play in the snow before enjoying a festive Lunch and Dinner. Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 7 Wednesday December 26, 2018St. Moritz ▶ Alpine Adventure DayChoose between an included ‘ski pass’ for Engadin St Moritz ski region (ski/equipment rental not included), or a ticket for the mountain railways and cable-cars to travel to the top of the mountain. Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 8 Thursday December 27, 2018St. Moritz ▶ Verona ▶ VeniceTravel south across the border into Italy, and stop in the fair city of Verona. Arrive later in Venice.Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 9 Friday December 28, 2018Venice SightseeingCruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs House, Grand Canal, St Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doges’ Palace. Enjoy a gondola ride, followed by a trip to Giudecca Island for a Cultural Insight at a Venetian glassblowing workshop.Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 10 Saturday December 29, 2018Venice ▶ FlorenceVisit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, before you travel to Florence.Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 11 Sunday December 30, 2018Florence SightseeingThis morning, your Local Specialist walks with you to view the Duomo, Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria. Perhaps consider visiting the Fine Arts Academy to see Michelangelo’s ‘David.’ Later, enjoy a special Be My Guest lunch with wine in a family-owned vineyard overlooking the rolling Chianti Hills.Meal(s): Breakfast and Be My Guest Lunch
DAY 12 Monday December 31, 2018Florence (New Years Eve)Enjoy a free day or join a trip to San Gimignano. This evening, travel out into the Tuscan hills for a New Year’s Eve Highlight Dinner with traditional food, local wine and entertainment at a house where Niccolo Machiavelli once lived.Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 13 Tuesday January 1, 2019Florence ▶ RomeTake it easy and sleep in before traveling south to the eternal city of Rome.Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 14 Wednesday January 2, 2019Rome SightseeingYour Local Specialist takes you through of the Vatican Museums to visit the Sistine Chapel. Later visit St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s Pietà. View the Roman Forum and the Colosseum before a free afternoon. This evening, join your traveling companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.Meal(s): Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
DAY 15 Thursday January 3, 2019Depart RomeSay ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your travelling companions, and return home with memories you will cherish for years to come. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Meal(s): Breakfast
A European White Christmas
14 NIGHTS
22 MEALS14 breakfasts, 2 lunches (including Be My Guest) and 6 dinners
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