Escorted Tours 2023-2024

and get another perspective of this enigmatic city. Afterwards join your driver and travel to the German Rhine Valley where imposing castles dot the hills and mountains that soar above the river. Day 8: The Rhine Valley B Today, visit the famous German city of Heidelberg hidden away in the forests of the Rhine Valley. Renowned for its medieval old town as well as for its castle and old university. See the city’s highlights during a guided tour before having the chance to explore it in more depth at leisure in the afternoon. Day 9: The Rhine Valley to Innsbruck B Depart Germany for Austria stopping off on your way at the world's most famous fairy-tale castle: Neuschwanstein, so beautiful that it served as the inspiration for Disney. Arrive at the city of Innsbruck, often called Capital of the Alps. Located in between Italy and Bavaria the city is surrounded by mountains and breathtaking scenery. Day 10: Innsbruck to Verona B Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a short tour of Innsbruck and then crossing the border into Italy. Your ride leads you past Bolzano and Lake Garda before arriving in Verona, the famed city of Romeo and Juliet. Day 11: Verona and Venice B Today you'll board the train in Verona for Venice where a local city guide will show you one of the most famous cities in the world, also known as the Floating City. Portrayed in hundreds of films, the charm and audacity of this city of marble palazzi and churches built on a lagoon and criss- crossed with canals, must be experienced to be understood. In the late afternoon return by train to Verona. Day 12: Verona to Florence B Following breakfast, depart Verona and journey to Florence, capital of Tuscany and cradle of the Renaissance. The characteristic rolling hills and mountains of this famous region have provided many an artist with inspiration. Enjoy time at leisure once you arrive in the city to soak up some of its atmosphere for yourself. Day 13: Florence B Enjoy a morning guided tour of Florence through the cobbled streets, past 15th century palaces, medieval chapels, churches and basilicas before an afternoon at leisure. Day 14: Florence to Rome B Enjoy an Italian breakfast at your hotel before departing for one of the world’s most iconic and charismatic destinations, Rome. Italy's largest city is a living museum of famous art, history and architecture built up over three millennia of urban development. Embark on a enthralling visit to the ancient and iconic Colosseum. Day 15: Rome D Enjoy a full day guided city tour in Rome including the Vatican Museum, inside Vatican City and home to the Sistine Chapel, arguable the most famous work of art in the world. Day 16: Rome to the UK B After breakfast transfer to Rome’s airport where you will say Arrivederci to your European adventure before your flight back to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. Florence Heidelberg Innsbruck Malta Eiffel Tower Meal plan: 14 breakfasts and 2 dinners Accommodation: Paris, 4 H Novotel Paris Est Bruges, 4 H Hotel Le Bois De Bruges Amsterdam, 4 H Hotel NH Amsterdam Rhine Valley, 4 H Hotel NH Bingen Innsbruck, 4 H Rufi's Hotel Verona, 4 H Best Western Hotel Turismo Florence, 4 H Starhotels Tuscany Rome, 4 H Crowne Plaza Rome St.Peters Eurostar/Flights: Eurostar Train from London St Pancras International to Paris and returning from Rome to London Heathrow with British Airways Tour pace: Intermediate Extend your tour Rome city stay, 2 nights from £229 Malta city stay, 4 nights, All-Inclusive, 4 H from £319 Departures & from prices 1 May 23 £2,999 8 Apr 24 £3,499 12 Jun 23 £3,199 29 Apr 24 £3,199 17 Jul 23 £3,499 10 Jun 24 £3,599 4 Sep 23 £3,299 15 Jul 24 £3,799 2 Oct 23 £3,549 2 Sep 24 £3,699 6 Nov 23 £3,549 30 Sep 24 £3,799 5 Feb 24 £3,299 4 Nov 24 £3,849 4 Mar 24 £3,399 • A single supplement starts from just £899 • Tipping paid locally €32 Europe 143 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk