Tour of Eight European Countries

This 14-day tour from Great Value Vacations is a hodgepodge of western Europe, comprising an interesting mix of bucket-list-worthy capitals—London, Rome, and Paris—and off-the-beaten-path destinations, such as Innsbruck and Montecatini. The tour includes:

• Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK)
• 2 nights at the Novotel London West in London
• 1 night at the Golden Tulip Brussels Airport or Park Inn by Radisson in Brussels
• 1 night at the Drei Könige, Luzernerhof, Ibis Styles, or Waldstätterhof in Lucerne
• 1 night at the Ramada Innsbruck Tivoli in Innsbruck
• 1 night at the Hotel Poppi in Mira or the Antony Palace in Marcon (Venice area)
• 2 nights at the Grand Hotel Fleming in Rome
• 1 night at the Grand Hotel Plaza & Locanda Maggiore or Bellavista Palace in Montecatini
• 1 night at the Park Inn by Radisson Nice Airport Hotel, Hotel NH Nice, or the Campanile Airport Hotel in Nice
• 1 night at the Park Inn by Radisson in Mâcon, the Park Inn by Radisson in Lyon or Hotel Des Congres in Lyon
• 2 nights at the Hotel Kyriad Paris Bercy Village, the Campanile Paris Sud-Porte d’Italie or the Hotel Forest Hill La Villette in Paris
• Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach with complimentary WiFi
• Services of a professional travel director
• Round-trip airport transfers
• Daily breakfast and 3 dinners

Days 1–3: London, England and Brussels, Belgium

• Flight time from new York: approximately 7.5 hours
• Optional excursions in London: a sightseeing tour, a visit to the Tower of London or Windsor Castle, and a scenic cruise on the River Thames (extra fees)
• Cross the English Channel en route to Brussels, the capital of Belgium.

Days 4–5: Lucerne, Switzerland and Innsbruck, Austria

• Drive through Luxembourg and the Alsace wine region on the border between France and Germany on your way to Lucerne, Switzerland, located in the foothills of the Alps.
• Take a guided tour of the Alps while in Lucerne (extra fees).
• Stroll through the Innsbruck city center and pause for a photo op at the Golden Roof, a late-Gothic balcony covered with gold-plated copper tiles. It was built in the early 15th century as a luxurious spot for Emperor Maximilian I to sit and watch the goings on in the main square.

Days 6–10: Venice, Rome, and Tuscany, Italy

• See breathtaking vistas of the Tyrolean Alps and the foothills of the Dolomites as you cross the Brenner Pass into Italy.
• A guided tour of Venice takes you to the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace in St. Mark’s Square, and a glassblowing factory.
• Get to know Rome and Florence on sightseeing tours led by a local guides. You’ll see iconic landmarks that include St. Peter’s Square and the Colosseum, as well as Palazzo Vecchio and the Piazza del Duomo.
• A stopover in Pisa lets you visit the Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles before continuing on to the French Riviera.

Days 11–14: Nice, Lyon, and Beaune, France

• Take a morning stroll on the beachfront of the French Riviera before driving through Provence, a region of southeastern France known for its fragrant lavender fields, and into Lyon.
• Acres of vineyards line the roads leading into Beaune, which is on the route to Paris; the grapes are used in the region’s famous chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges wines.
• Claim to fame: Beaune is home to one of the oldest hospitals in Europe, the Hôtel-Dieu, which was founded in 1443 as a hospice for the poor and continued to serve as a hospital until the 20th century. Today, it houses a museum.

Days 13–14: Paris, France

• A full-day sightseeing tour led by a local guide explores well-known Paris landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Champs Elysées.
• Optional excursions in Paris: a visit to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and a French farewell dinner (extra fees)
• Return flight to New York: approximately 8 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is based on departures from New York(JFK). Departures from airports that are not included in the deal options may be available (and may cost more). Purchase the JFK option and call Great Value Vacations at 1-800-495-4903 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, for an additional fee you can arrange for that over the phone when you redeem your vacation.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? After your purchase, call Great Value Vacations at (800) 495-4903 for the most up-to-date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? If Great Value Vacations is unable to book the stay you want during the available dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children under 8 years old are not permitted on this escorted tour. Each traveler must purchase a Groupon Voucher.

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