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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps ++ Gondola ride in Venice
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DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. We'll make our way to the gorgeous Swiss Alps and the scenic village Lauterbrunnen. The views? OMG. (B) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. Reach new heights with an optional skydive or helicopter ride over the stunning Swiss Alps. Or, bunker down and eat more Toblerone. We won’t judge. (B,L,D) DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. On to the medieval walled city of Avignon, once known as the City of Popes. (B,L,D) DAY 7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop, a visit to the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before arriving in Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. (B,L) DAY 8 BARCELONA. A free day of sun, Gaudí and sangrias. Visit Park Güell to see some Gaudí architecture, go shopping or just stuff yourself on patatas bravas. (B,D) DAYS 9-10 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. To the home of the rich and famous. Explore the Riviera and kick back at the beach before we hit the casinos of Monte Carlo. (B) (B) DAYS 11-12 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. A quick stop in Verona, the hometown of Romeo and Juliet before we cruise down to Venice. Jump on a vaporetto on the Grand Canal and explore a maze of colour and culture. (B) (B,D) DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT shot in Pisa (#topdecker) before we feast in Florence. Three things today: Michelangelo’s ‘David’, great shopping and most importantly, food. (B,D)
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Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Local guide in Florence Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Visit the Pont du Gardr
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TRIP PRICE OF $2995 TRIP PRICE OF $3095
START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ATHENS
TRIP PRICE OF $3250
DAYS 14-15 FLORENCE TO ROME. On to Rome for an epic walking tour before we hand you over to the city. Don’t miss: the Vatican City (optional) and the Spanish Steps. (B,L,D) (B,D) DAYS 16-17 ROME TO ATHENS, GREECE. Overnight ferry to the Port of Patras then onto Athens, the birthplace of gyros and democracy. (B) (B) DAYS 18-20 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Spend three nights on what could be Greece’s most famous island. Swim in crystal clear water, party at Paradise beach or just hang out. (B,D) (B,D) (B) DAY 21 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Today we take the ferry back to Athens. (B) DAY 22 ATHENS. Share a last kleftiko with your BFFs, our trip ends after breakfast. (B) This is a section of the 37 Day European Pioneer trip. See p.104 or visit our website.
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All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAYS 1-2 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Paris doesn’t really need an introduction, but we’ll ease you into the groove with a tour of the city and a #gourmet picnic by that famous tower. Next day: dance to the beat of your own drum before we get together for an optional cabaret show or river cruise. (D) (B)