Itinerary Tour 3

Tour #3
24 Days / 22 Nights Lodging
Departs USA on Sunday, July 16, 2023
Starts in London on Monday, July 17, 2023
Ends in Amsterdam, Netherlands on
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

8 Countries - 20+ Cities & Villages! - London, England (3 nights)- Paris, France (3 nights) - Cannes, France (2 nights) Free day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo with a beach stop.- Cinque Terre, Italy (3 nights) - Free visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa - Florence, Italy (4 nights) – Free day trip to Rome and Vatican City – Optional day trip to Venice - Interlaken, Switzerland (3 nights) - Munich, Germany (2 nights) – Free morning trip to Dachau Concentration Memorial Camp. - Salzburg, Austria is an optional afternoon trip for a fee. - Amsterdam, Netherlands (2 nights).
Then Fly home from Amsterdam or continue your travels in Europe on your own.
Note: Changes for 2023
Venice, Italy is planning a daily visitor surcharge and reservation system.
As of September 1st. there are no details on how groups can make reservations. At this time, Venice is Not included and we will update you when Italy finalizes the details.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1:
Depart from LAX or your local airport. Meet new friends on your flight to England!
On The Plane

Day 2:
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport before 12:30pm (lunchtime) and BUZZ's Guides will escort you to the hotel via the Underground/Tube/Subway.
Join BUZZ on an orientation walk and view Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Thames River, London Eye, Horse Grounds, Trafalgar Square and the shopping areas in Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and Leicester Square.
Tonight experience a London Pub or Disco or a night walk of the city lights.
London

Day 3:
Optional visit to Westminster Abbey in the morning. Next we will stroll through St. James Park on our way to watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and off to Camden Market for lunch break and shopping. Next continue on with BUZZ and the Tour Guides and see more historic sites like Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate museum and Shakespeare Globe Theater. Your afternoon is free to explore more free museums, historical sites or go shopping at Harrods or in Soho. Tonight, go dancing try an Indian Restaurant or meet locals in a British Pub.
London

Day 4:
Today is a free day to explore what interest you. Art Museums, History Museums, Science Museums, Shopping, Street Markets, etc. OR join your guides and explore the city in a group. Tonight, dance away your last night in London or explore more of London.
London

Day 5:
Catch The Tube to St. Pancras train station and board your train to France. Yes, you will travel by train under the English Channel on the Eurostar “High Speed” Chunnel train from London to Paris in only 2hrs. & 20mins. with speeds up to 186mph.

Arrive Paris Explore the area around your hotel. Visit the shops, check out the menus at the cafes and explore the 4 supermarkets in the area.
we visit Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, place de la Concorde, and if the weather is clear and warm, purchase food and we will all have a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower which is just a 5 minute stroll away. Watch 20,000 strobe lights sparkle on the Eiffel Tower at 10:00pm. You will have the option to go to the top and enjoy the city views & sunset.
Paris

Day 6:
We visit Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, Moulin Rouge and then onto The Louvre at 6:00pm for free admission for those age 25 and under.
Bring your legal I.D.

Day 7:
Take the train out to Versailles or take a relaxing stroll in one of many beautiful parks, go shopping and splurge at a French café tonight.
This is a free Day to go on your own or hang out with your guides. Optional visit to Museum Rodin, D'Osay and the Pompidou.
Paris

Day 8:
Board a morning train and head on down for some beach time in the French Riviera and relax!
Cannes Hit the beach and tan, swim, snorkel, play soccer and rest your feet on the beautiful beaches.
Cannes

Day 9:
Take a morning train and explore Monaco and Monte Carlo.
On the way back to Cannes, stop off at a beautiful bay with emerald waters for more beach time!
Tonight, explore the many outdoor restaurant choices and stroll the promenade or dance in a local disco!
Cannes

Day 10:
Catch a morning train to the enchanting Cinque Terre in Italy.
Manarola: After checking in, go swimming and cliff jumping in the Italian Riviera. Try out one of the amazing restaurants for a true Italian meal! Tonight sit back with a Gelato and enjoy the sunset with ocean views.
Manarola / Cinque Terre

Day 11:
Hike from village to village with amazing ocean views. Rent an ocean kayak and paddle along the cliffs. Stop in at the village of Vernazza and taste the best gelato in the world. Take a beach break in Monterosso and work on that summer tan. After dinner, get 2 scoops of your favorite flavor of gelato and enjoy the stunning sunset with your new friends.
Manarola,/Cinque Terre

Day 12:
FREE day in Cinque Terre – Swim, Paddle Board, Hike, Tan or visit nearby Italian resort villages on the ocean like Levanto or Banassola.
Manarola, Cinque Terre

Day 13:
Train to Pisa and take the local bus out to Piazza of Miracles for a view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Take your silly pictures holding up or pushing over the tower and continue on to Florence. Explore the city and view Florence’s Gothic Catherdral, The Duomo & Baptistery. Explore the city streets and view San Lorenzo Church, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Courtyard and more! Tonight, check out a local Disco orwatch street artists in the pedestrian zone while you enjoy the local gelato. Take a walk up the river to Piazzale Michelangelo and watch the amazing sunset over Florence.
Florence

Day 14:
Day trip to Rome on Eurostar’s “High Speed” train in only 1 hour & 40 minutes. We will use the Metro and view the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Arch of Titus, Trajan’s Market & Column, Capitol Hill & Forum view, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Vatican City, St. Peter's Square & Basilica. We will walk the back streets and visit Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. (You will have time for an optional visit to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel. Student I.D required for a discount).
Florence

Day 15: Subject to change - waiting for Venice visitor limits.
Venice day trip is on hold. Take a 2 hour "Power Nap" on the high-speed train to the Island of Venice. We will explore and stop off of a visit to the Jewish Ghetto, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace and more, you can join your friends for a memorable gondola ride for about 15.00 Euros or take a taxi boat back to the via Grand Canal for about 10.00 Euros.
Florence

Day 16:
A FULL FREE DAY to sleep in a bit, explore Florence with your Tour Guides or your new friends, go wine tasting, shopping or take a side trip to the hilltop town of Siena.
Florence

Day 17:
We board a morning train through the Alps to the "Adventure Capitol of the World" in Interlaken, Switzerland. Sign up for an optional hair-raising adventure (check out pricing at https://www.outdoor-interlaken.ch); Canyoning, Paragliding, Hang gliding, Canyon Swing, Bungee Jumping, River Rafting or do the ultimate experience and Sky Dive out of a helicopter at 14,000 feet! Walk through the quaint downtown and shop for Swiss army knives as you enjoy the surrounding views of the Swiss Alps. Tonight, meet backpackers from all over the world at a local hostel and disco.
Switzerland is rated the # 1 location over the past 21 years by BUZZ’s past clients!
Interlaken

Day 18:
FREE day for adventure sports, a day hike in the Alps, shopping or bike riding. Meet everyone back at the hotel pool to share your amazing stories. Tonight, take a Chocolate Making Class.
Interlaken

Day 19:
FREE day for adventure sports, go exploring, shopping, bike riding or join BUZZ for an optional amazing day trip into the Swiss Alps via bus, train and cable cars to Lauterbrunnen, Grutschalp, Murren, Gimmelwald and Stechelberg. Stop by the local market and purchase your food for a picnic and take pictures with the Swiss cows and the million-dollar views of the Jungfrau Mountain range. Meet everyone back at the hotel pool to share your stories.
Interlaken

Day 20:
Morning Train to Munich, Germany. After check-in, we walk down the pedestrian zone and view the Marienplatz, Karlsplatz, Rathaus, Viktuelienmarkt, Glockenspiel & visit the world famous Hofbrauhaus.
Munich

Day 21:
Morning visit to Dachau Concentration Memorial Camp and watch the free 20-minute film in English.
FREE afternoon and evening to explore, shop, bike ride, watch the river surfers as you walk through English Garden and stop in at the 5,000+ seat outdoor beer garden for a meal and a drink.
Tonight, meet or group at a Munich beer garden or nightclub.
OR
Take an optional afternoon trip to Salzburg, Austria. Explore the quaint streets in old town and view Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart’s Birthplace, Mirabell Gardens, Drawf Garden, Residence Square and more!
R/T train tickets to Salzburg not included.
Munich

Day 22:
Board a morning train through the German countryside on your way to the Netherlands. We are staying in three fine hotels located 1/2 block from the Hard Rock Café and the lively shopping and nightlife area of Leidseplein.
Tonight, we will walk down the popular shopping streets & canals on our way to Anne Frank’s House. You will have time for an optional visit. Next, we will show you a few Dutch treats in a local supermarket that will make great gifts for friends and relatives back home. BUZZ will continue on with a late-night tour of the famous red-light district.
Amsterdam

Day 23:
FREE day to make optional visits to the Van Gogh, Rijks Museums or Heineken Brewery. Take in a bike ride or spend the day exploring the side streets and canals while shopping for the last-minute gifts and souvenirs. Tonight, join the group and new friends for a night out on your last night in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam

Day 24:
Board your flight for home or extend your stay.