Day 1-2–Seattle–London Your wonderful holiday begins with an international flight to London. Upon arrival, your tour guide will take you on a panoramic city tour. Later that evening, join your fellow traveling companions for a welcome dinner hosted by your tour director. (In-flight meals, Welcome Dinner)
Day 3–Tower of London; city sights This morning, tour central London to see some of the famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park. Visit the Tower of London to see the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by the Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms. Also see the White Tower, completed in 1097, together with many other fortresses and the famous ravens. Later, you’re free to explore and see why London is a top destination for travelers worldwide. Or, you many choose an optional luncheon tour of the Queen’s residence at Windsor Castle, a stately structure built in the 11th century. (B)
	Day 4–Eurostar to Paris From London, we hop aboard Eurostar for a high-speed train ride under the English Channel and into the French countryside. Everywhere you look, you’ll see picturesque tableaux familiar from art, history and film–from the colossal Arc de Triomphe to the gothic arches and glorious stained glass windows of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. (B)
Day 5–Paris at Leisure Whether you’re looking for pure natural beauty, cultural and artistic diversions, world-famous shopping, history, or simply for local color, you’ll find it here in abundance. All of Paris is yours to explore. Or choose an optional tour to the opulent Palace of Versailles which served as the royal residence for France’s Kings and Queens for more than a century. (B)
Day 6–Thalys Train to Belgium & the Netherlands The fun begins as we board the high-speed Thalys train for a trip north to Belgium and the Netherlands. We’ll stop in Brussels for a wonderful city tour. Begin with a short walk to the famous Grand Place, world famous Market Square and the heart of medieval Brussels. Here, you will hear about the history of the remarkable City Hall and quaint Guild Houses. Our journey continues to the town of Valkenburg in the Netherlands–our base for the next three days. This is one of the most enchanting towns in the Netherlands, a favorite holiday destination for the rich and famous since the 1800’s. (B, D)
Day 7–Valkenburg–Bruges, Belgium Enjoy leisure time in Valkenburg or you may wish to join us on an optional tour to Bruges, Belgium. Called the "Venice of the North", this splendid medieval city is one of Belgium’s crown jewels. (B)
Day 8–Three Country Tour through Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany A leisurely trip through the verdant province of Limburg, also known as "Little Switzerland" and a stop at the ancient town of Maastricht. Founded more than 2000 years ago, it’s the oldest town in the region! We’ll also stop at the lovely German town of Monschau. An idyllic town in a wooded river valley, Monschau evokes its medieval past, from its pristinely preserved half-timbered architecture to the charm of its town square. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Day 9 & 10–ICE Train to Frankfurt and flight home We’ll board the ICE train and speed through the German countryside for Frankfurt. Later, we’ll board our flight home. (B, In-flight Meals)