Day 1 & 2 - Flights: Memphis to Houston to London! Shopping, Rain, Pigeons...yep! We're definitely in London!! Great food, and a trip on the "London Eye" overlooking Big Ben! What a great way to kick off this trip!
Day 3 - London, England! Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and delicious, authentic "Fish 'n Chips" for dinner!
Day 4 - London & Paris! The Tower of London along with the pomp and circumstance of the Beefeaters' Opening Ceremony, followed by the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris.
Day 5 - Paris, France! The Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower by night.
Day 6 - Paris & Rome! The Louvre Museum in Paris and flight to Rome.
Day 7 - Rome, Italy! The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps
Days 8 & 9 - Vatican City and Rome to Home! Sightseeing tour of Rome, the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, and then wrapping up our tour of European Capitals with flights from Rome to Newark, NJ, then Memphis. What an exciting whirlwind of adventure! :)
Itinerary...
DAY 1, MONDAY JUNE 13: OVERNIGHT FLIGHTDepart from the USA. DAY 2, TUESDAY JUNE 14: LONDONWelcome to London! Relax, unpack and begin to explore the city's unique neighborhoods. Tonight, enjoy a ride on the London Eye. (D) DAY 3, WEDNESDAY JUNE 15: LONDONThis morning's guided panoramic bus tour shows you Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Then your local guide takes you through the British Museum, home to an impressive collection of objects from around the world including the Rosetta Stone and sculptural friezes from the Parthenon. The afternoon visit Westminster Abbey with your Tour Manager. (B,D) DAY 4, THURSDAY JUNE 16: PARISStart your day at the Tower of London to witness the pomp and circumstance of the Beefeaters' Opening Ceremony, followed by time to explore the Tower. Then jump aboard the high-speed Eurostar train for Paris. After dinner why not explore the cafés and shops of your hotel’s arrondissement? (B,D) DAY 5, FRIDAY JUNE 17: PARISMorning sightseeing shows you the city’s most impressive monuments, from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde to the Gothic façade of Notre Dame. In the evening ascend the Eiffel Tower to see the City of Light’s glittering skyline from above. (B,D) DAY 6, SATURDAY JUNE 18: ROMEThis morning explore the Louvre and discover the many famous masterpieces that call it home. See the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory and the Venus de Milo as you wander through the magnificent galleries of this former royal palace. Then board your flight to Rome. Arrive in the Eternal City and begin to explore your new neighborhood. (B,D) DAY 7, SUNDAY JUNE 19: ROMEThis morning visit the ancient Colosseum followed by a free afternoon. Tonight explore the historic center on a passeggiata romana, including the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. (B,D) DAY 8, MONDAY JUNE 20: ROMEToday’s sightseeing tour introduces you to Rome’s history with a panoramic drive of the city. Your local guide will also accompany you through the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, providing commentary via personal headsets. (B,D) DAY 9, TUESDAY JUNE 21: DEPARTUREDepart for the USA.