The magnificent ambiance of the city continues to inspire visitors from around the world. Parliament lines the River Thames and the Crown Jewels sparkle underneath the display lights in the Tower of London. Your private transfer meets you at the airport and escorts you into the city center.
Visit the Buckingham Palace emanates the iconic image of London and England. The palace was constructed in the 18th century for the Duke of Buckingham. You see the Queen's Guard dressed in bright red coats with golden buttons lining the front.
The day is yours to experience the wonders of London and its surroundings, whether strolling through the sensational paintings hung in the National Gallery showing Paul Cezanne and George Seurat. Visit the famous Neolithic and Bronze Aged monument of Stonehenge & Hyde Park .
In the morning, you once again depart from the wealth of herbaceous aromatics from the endless tea selection at breakfast. You make your way to your choice of cities, Oxford or Cambridge. The River Cam flows gracefully around the gardens shaded by jade trees and crossed over by arched stone bridges.
After breakfast, your private transfer escorts you to St. Pancras Station where you board your luxurious first-class train cabin. Soon you pass underneath the Channel, traveling along the famed Chunnel. Your ride continues northbound into the Netherlands until arriving in the treasured city of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam effortlessly blends its vibrant past with an eclectic present. Your guide meets you at the hotel ready to escort you through the wonders of the city. Visit the Jewish Historical Museum is located in the Grote Synagogue and sits in the heart of the Jewish Cultural Quarter.
In the evening, you will have a guided tour of the history and evolution of Amsterdam's famous Red Light District. When you reach the Museumplein, the sign 'I Amsterdam' stands in front of the entrance to the Rijksmuseum. Visit the Van Gogh museum.
Today, you can experience the life and beauty of Holland outside of Amsterdam, venturing to Haarlem. Haarlem is smaller and maintains its town-like charm in its history. Continue on to Lisse to find the nearby legendary Keukenhof Garden.
In the morning, your private transfer meets you to escort you to Amsterdam Central Train Station. Once in Paris for your tour of France, you arrive at Montparnasse where your private transfer helps you get situated at your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, you can visit Angelina & the Tuileries Garden to sit by fountains.
When the sunlight brushes over Paris, the entire city comes back to life. The glow of the evening fades away, replaced by the tranquil current of the Seine River coursing through the city. The Arc de Triomphe stands at the edge of renowned Champs Elysee, at the center of a large roundabout.
The day is yours to relish the wonders of Paris, taking time to truly experience the city. There are few better ways to dive into the luscious culture of Paris than with a cooking class, learning how to recreate some of the dishes that entice chefs, foodies, and gourmet travelers from around the world.
After breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel and escorts you about 12 miles southwest of the city to the extravagant Palace of Versailles. A gravel forecourt leads from the wrought iron gate to the lavish, almost golden yellow facade.
The sun rises over the Eiffel Tower, and you can't help but think of the glittering decor of the Hall of Mirrors and the staggering fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Soon your private transfer will meet you at the hotel and take you to the Charles De Gaulle Airport for your flight home.