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VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL
Trip Extension
Switzerland & the Heart of the Rhine
 
Lucerne, Switzerland | Paris, France
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Lucerne, Switzerland
3 Nights from only $749
Jump to Paris, France

In 1868, Queen Victoria opened the way to Lucerne when she paid a visit here and discovered its beautiful setting among snow-capped Alps and a shimmering lake. Now you can follow in her footsteps to this famous resort town. Your luxurious Five-Star hotel, located right on the shore of shimmering Lake Lucerne and surrounded by snow-capped Alps, offers spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the town. Get acquainted with Lucerne on an included walking tour along the city’s cobbled streets. If you like, add our optional full-day Swiss Highlights tour, or our half day lake Lucerne optional for incomparable alpine views.


Included Features:
  • 3 nights at the Moderate Deluxe Hotel Schweizerhof (or similar)
  • 3 breakfasts
  • Walking tour of Lucerne's cobbled streets and bridges
  • Vantage Program Manager, transfers, and baggage handling (except in customs)

Please note: Price is per person, double occupancy, Singles add $200.
 
Your Trip Extension Itinerary
 
DaySchedule and Accommodations
16 Basel / Disembark Ship / Lucerne, Switzerland

Disembarking your river cruise ship, transfer by motorcoach to Lucerne. On arrival, enjoy a walking  tour of Lucerne including the historical center, Old Town Chapel Bridge, City Fortification, and Lion Monument. After checking into the  Moderate Deluxe Hotel Schweizerhof (or similar), where you’ll spend the next 3 nights, the afternoon and evening are at leisure.



Hotel Schweizerhof      
17 Lucerne

Explore Lucerne at your own pace with a full day and evening at leisure, or join an optional full-day Swiss Alps tour.



Hotel Schweizerhof      
18 Lucerne

Today is at leisure, or join an optional Lake Lucerne boat tour.
 
 

Hotel Schweizerhof      
19 Lucerne / Zurich, Switzerland / Return Home

Following a buffet breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Zurich for your return flight home.
 


Paris, France
3 Nights from only $899
Jump to Lucerne, Switzerland

Ah, Paris — a city on the must-see list of every traveller. Enjoy three days to explore the many wonders of the City of Light at your leisure. Admire the Mona Lisa at the Louvre or visit the Museum Orangerie, where Monet’s Water Lilies is displayed ... enjoy a brie, bread, and wine picnic on the Left Bank ... marvel at the famous flying buttresses of Notre Dame ... stroll the winding lanes of Montmartre, the colorful artists’ section of Paris ... ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower ... or sit at an outdoor brasserie for pate or mussels and frites. You can also choose from a selection of optional tours to Versailles, Moulin Rouge, and more!

Included Features:

  • 3 nights at the Superior First-Class Le Meridien Montparnasse (or similar)
  • 3 breakfasts
  • Panoramic city tour of Paris and walking tour of the artists’ neighborhood of Montmartre
  • Vantage Program Manager, transfers, and baggage handling (except in customs)

Please note: Price is per person, double occupancy. Singles add $350.
 
Your Trip Extension Itinerary
 
DaySchedule and Accommodations
1 Depart Home / Overnight flight to Paris, France

 
2 Paris

Arriving in Paris, check into the Superior First-Class Le Meridien Montparnasse (or similar), where you'll spend the next three nights.
 

Le Meridien Montparnasse      
3 Paris

Embark on a Panoramic Tour of the City of Light, viewing the Champs Elysee, Arc d’Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and La Defense and a walking tour of Montmartre. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or join an optional tour of the Opera House with a Bateaux Mouches boat ride.



Le Meridien Montparnasse      
4 Paris

Explore Paris at leisure today, or join an optional excursion to Versailles. This evening is at leisure. An optional Brasserie dinner and performance at the famed Moulin Rouge is also available.
 
 
 
 

Le Meridien Montparnasse      
5 Paris / Amsterdam / Embark Ship

Following a buffet breakfast at the hotel, journey by train to Amsterdam, enjoying a boxed lunch along the way. Arriving in Amsterdam, transfer to the pier and embark you  Deluxe Vantage river cruise ship, joining Day 2 of the regular program.
 

Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship