Day 1 Beijing-Doha fly from Beijing to Doha on Qatar flight QR898 2350/0435 1. Day 2 Doha-Athens arrival and fly to Athens, Greece (QR472 0920/1315).
Pick up-visit: Acropolis, 2500 years old human wonder including the Amphitheater of Atticus, the Mountain Gate, the Wingless Temple of Victory (also known as the Temple of Athena Nikki), the Parthenon, the Temple of the Eiffel Tower, the Theater of Dionysus (also known as the Amphitheater of Dionysus)/The Temple of Olympic Zeus, the oldest temple in Athens, and visit the first modern 1896 Athens Arena (popularly known as: Marble Stadium)/Presidential Palace/Constitution Square/Scientific Institute on University Street, University of Athens and National Library after dinner and check in to your hotel Day 3, Athens/Aegean Sea Islands/Athens (total boat time approx. 7-8 hours).
After breakfast at 07:30 depart from the hotel to the pier for a cruise to see the three distinctive islands of the Gulf of Thessalonikos in the Aegean Sea. Aegina with its abundance of pistachios, Poros, a photographer's favorite, and Hydra Island, a favorite of Dafydd's during his lifetime Lunch on board with a Western set menu and a folkloric song and dance show Arrive at the marina at 19:30 and return to Athens Chinese dinner table Return to the hotel by 21:30. Day 4Athens - Patra - BariAfter breakfast proceed to the Poropenessa Peninsula passing by the third largest man-made canal in the world. Later proceed to the sacred site of Greek medicine and visit the best preserved amphitheater in Greece,, next to the ancient theater of Darus*.
Savor a local lunch and transfer to Patras for a luxury cruise to Bari, an interesting and ancient busy Italian port.
Day 5, Bari-Amalfi - Pompeii - NaplesArrive in Bari at 8:30 am and travel to Amalfi, a sunny southern Italian resort with a southern European flavor. Along the way, see some of Europe's most beautiful coasts and experience many historic sites listed as World Cultural and Natural Heritage, then visit Pompeii*, an ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago that still smolders. After traveling to Naples, stay in a hotel on the sixth day.
Visit Naples-Rome (Vatican) Full day city tour: visit St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum (outside), Piazza Venezia, True Word, Piazza di Spagna, Tver Fountain. There is also time to stroll amongst the various boutiques or you can opt for an open-air café. Sit back and take in the charm of the Piazza Roma and enjoy your Italian flavor.
Day 7 Rome-Doha. After breakfast transfer to the airport to check in for your return flight to Beijing (QR473 1210/1925). Day 8 afternoon to Beijing (QR899 0110/1415). Back to Italy 7 Days Bus Tour Day 1: Sunday: After breakfast at the hotel, go to Milan, the capital of fashion, visit Victoria's Piazza Duomo, Immanuel II shopping street, with its huge arched buildings and sparkling glass ceilings, as well as the Doomo Church, which is second in scale only to Rome and of great sightseeing value; visit the Piazza Duomo, the largest shopping mall in Italy, and the most famous shopping mall in the world. Church); afternoon drive to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, visit Juliet's former residence and the ancient city of Verona; drive to Venice and stay in Venice or a nearby city. Day 2: Monday: after breakfast in Venice)-Rome, depart for Venice, one of the top 10 tourist destinations in the world and known as the Water Capital.
On arrival, take a water cab to the famous Piazza San Cale, visit the church of San Cale full of Byzantine colors, the Bridge of Sighs connecting the palaces to the prisons, the Grand Canal, the busiest canal of the past, and shopping alleys full of character. Tours can also take an optional ride on a tunneled flat-bottomed boat to enjoy the water views between the canals, followed by a visit to the famous glass craft factory to see how glass has been made in Venice for centuries. Depart in the afternoon for the eternal Italian capital, Rome, and check in to Rome or a neighboring city. Day 3: Tuesday: Rome)-Vatican)-FlorenceAfter breakfast at the hotel, visit Rome's famous sights including the ancient Roman Colosseum, the Triumphal Arch of Constantine, the magnificent Monument to Unity, and the Devereux Fountain, known as the Fountain of Wishes.
Then, visit the Vatican, the world's smallest state and the world's largest basilica, St. Peter's Basilica. This great building, built during the European Renaissance, is a collection of the finest Italian architecture and art. The dome of the Basilica is structurally perfect and the imposing piazza is breathtaking. Inside the church is the tomb of St. Peter and the only sculpture bearing the name of the talented artist Miguel Angeleno, "Mother's Love," is still housed in the church. In the afternoon, depart for Florence, known as the cradle of culture, and stay in Florence or a neighboring city until late.
Day 4: Wednesday: Florence)-Pisa)-Genoa, after breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing in Florence, overlooking Florence from Piazza Michaelangelo on the hill, enjoying this beautiful city full of literary and artistic atmosphere; more sights in the city include: the Church of Santa Maria del Fiore, the third largest cathedral in the world in the 13th century, the arch bridge of the Golden Exchange of the Middle Ages over the River Arno, and the resting place of the Italian celebrities, Miguel Angelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the famous physicist Galileo, the Church of the Holy Cross. The world-renowned Italian leather industry and tanning technology originated here, so the group can take this opportunity to buy practical leather products from leather companies.
In the afternoon, we will go to Pisa to visit the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral and Baptistery of Pisa, which was built in alabaster 900 years ago. The Leaning Tower was originally the bell tower of Pisa Cathedral, but the foundation was so unstable that it could not stand for centuries, making it an interesting place to visit. After the tour, drive to the port city of Genoa and spend the night in Genoa or a neighboring city. Day 5: Thursday: Genoa)-Monaco)-Nice)-Cannes)-Avignon, after breakfast at the hotel, depart for the C?te d'Azur in the south of France, arriving safely in the small country of Monaco at noon. Monte Carlo, a scenic, sea-facing gambling city, is the richest in the world. Then on to the leisure resort of Nice to visit the Bay of Angels and the English Walk. Later go to Cannes, famous for hosting film festivals, take photos at the venue of the festival and commemorate the stone pavement with handprints to witness the elegance left by Janeway's international superstars in Cannes. The south of France is rich in perfume. On the way, you pass a town full of perfume.
In passing, you can visit a perfume factory, and the group can take the opportunity to select their favorite perfume. In the afternoon, you leave the C?te d'Azur and drive towards Provence to spend the night in Avignon or a neighboring city.
Day 6: Friday: after breakfast in Avignon)-Paris, the bus travels straight along the highway to Paris and is expected to arrive in the flowery capital at dusk; stay in or near Paris.
DAY 7: SATURDAY: Paris)-Turin Meet at 9:00 am sharp at the Piazza d'Italia 13 in Paris for the coach ride to Italy. In the afternoon, enjoy the views along the French Alps along the way before the coach travels through the mountain tunnels to the Italian border and arrives in the northern Italian city of Turin.
Transfer back to your hotel around 8pm.
10 Days France/Italy/Switzerland Tour
Day 1: Shanghai-Paris. All tourists will gather at Shanghai Pudong International Airport according to the specified meeting time, take the flight of China Eastern Airlines and transfer to Rome, the capital of Italy via Paris.
The second day: after arriving in Paris - Rome Vatican AF1504 0945/1150, visit the world's smallest country Vatican, an area of 0.44 square kilometers, the world's largest cathedral St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square with Dolique columns. Visit Piazza Venezia, Rome's iconic tourist attraction, Constantine's Triumphal Arch built in 315 AD and visit the ancient Roman ruins. Among these ruins and temples,
Day 3: Rome-FlorenceAfter breakfast, proceed to Florence, the leather capital of Italy and birthplace of the Renaissance, visit the Church of Our Lady of the Flowers, the symbol of the Renaissance in Florence, visit the Leather Market or go to Pisa at your own expense. After dinner, go back to hotel for rest.
Day 4: Florence-VeniceAfter breakfast, go to the world-famous water city of Venice, visit St. Kyle's Square where the statue of Venice's patron saint winged lions is erected, St. Kyle's Cathedral, and the Bridge of Sighs, which is known as the Golden Chapel on the exterior. You can also take a gondola ride, the main means of transportation in Venice, and visit a traditional craft crystal glass manufacturing factory at your own expense. After dinner, you can go back to the hotel to rest.
Day 5: Venice - Milan. After breakfast, proceed to the world-famous Milan in Italy. On the way, you can visit Verona, Juliet's hometown at your own expense. Upon arrival, visit Milan Cathedral, which symbolizes Milan's beautiful promenade Emanuel II Promenade, La Scala Opera House (exterior). After dinner, go back to the hotel for rest. Day 6: Milan - Lucerne After breakfast, travel to Switzerland. Why don't you climb the famous Tilix Snow Mountain in the Alps at your own expense and experience the ecstasy of being on top of a snow-covered mountain that you can't enjoy at home. Then, head to the beautiful medieval city of Lucerne in Switzerland. Visit the Carpel Bridge, a wooden corridor bridge built in the 14th century and a symbol of the city, and the Lion Monument to the Swiss mercenaries who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. After dinner, return to the hotel for a rest. Day 7: Lucerne-Paris After breakfast, proceed to Paris, the capital of France.
If time permits, you can continue to visit the Arc de Triomphe, Avenue de Champagne and Place de la Concorde. After dinner, go back to the hotel and rest. Day 8: Paris After breakfast, visit the Louvre*, one of the three largest museums in the world, Montparnasse Tower with panoramic views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower*. You may also choose to visit Notre Dame de Paris at your own expense, take a boat trip on the beautiful Seine River at your own expense to enjoy the views from both banks and fully immerse yourself in this romantic city, visit the world-famous and largest French palace, which is located about 23 kilometers southwest of Paris. The representative of French Baroque architecture, the Palace of Versailles, a key cultural heritage listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, you can also enjoy shopping in duty-free stores such as FOOX and Galeries Lafayette.
In the evening, you can watch the world-class cabaret show at your own expense, and take this opportunity to enjoy an authentic French dinner at your own expense. Day 9via:Paris-Shanghai MU554 1340/0700 1After breakfast, transfer to the airport with your guide. After tax refund formalities, take an international flight back to Shanghai on China Eastern Airlines.
Day 10: Shanghai Arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Please hand over your passport and boarding pass to the tour leader for submission to the consulate for cancellation. (Depending on the consulate's requirements, some guests may be notified to go to the consulate for an interview. Please prepare in advance. Thank you for your cooperation!) The above itinerary is for reference.