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Europe Deluxe

Italy - Switzerland - Germany

Visit 3 countries and 3 branches

Rome: Rome, with its more than 2000 years of history, has one of the biggest cultural heritages in the world. From the Roman Empire times through the Renaissance and Baroque to the actual age. Rome is a fascinating city.

Pisa: Most famous landmark: the Torre Pendente, the leaning tower of Pisa. Not long after commencement of construction 1173 the tower which stands on swampy ground began to lean to one side. Despite numerous attempts, to stop the progressive inclination the 56 meters high tower today is shifted 4.50 meters from the vertical axle.

Florence stands on the banks of the Arno River, in a hollow surrounded by the first Chianti hills to the south and the Fiesole hills to the north; these hills are green and undulating dotted with small towns and isolated home- steads. As city of art and culture and originally a Roman centre (Florentia), it began to acquire a certain importance under the Carolingians but its fortunes date from the time (1115) of its constitution as a Republic.

Venice: The journey of the Venetian merchant Marco Polo from Venice to China is one of the most fascinating true stories of Middle Ages (1271-95). His adventure and the meeting with Gengis Khan are told in the book 'Il Milione'
 
Zermatt, Switzerland...
A paradise for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders...
Thun and Interlaken, two beautiful gateways to the Alps, sit on opposite ends of Thun lake. Thun features an unspoiled old town with fine buildings, attractive squares, and "double-decker" shops plus a world-famous castle and the Schadau Park. The mountains are so close you can almost touch them.

The Castle of Chillon sits on a solid rock island jutting out into lake Geneve. It was here that Lord Byron wrote his famous romantic poem "The Prisoner of Chillon." The original surrounding wall of the castle was built before the 11th century. Inside the walls are three courtyards surrounded by the moat bridge entrance (originally a drawbridge), military quarters, cannon rooms, long loopholes for archers, dungeons and underground vaults. Its history is rich and well preserved.

Montreux has long been considered the diamond of the Swiss Riviera. You will find palm trees, balm weather, and flowering camellias alongside Lake Geneva. Experience a spectacular view of Lake Geneva by riding on the cable railway to Caux and the Rochers de Naye or take a 45 minute boat ride out on the lake and experience the breathtaking view of the Alps that tower above.

Rothenburg is the "medieval capital" of Germany. A walk through Rothenburg is just like a time tunnel. Not only stately towers, massive fortifications and patrician houses but also the historical festivals will bring you closer to the spirit of the middle ages. And there is no doubt that there is also a spirit of hospitality in this town.