Independent Exploration
Paris
We enjoyed our first side dish before the main course by using a map from our hotel and venturing out to the Eiffel Tower. On the way back we discovered beautiful gardens around a museum, Les Invalides, we later learned was the home to Napoleon's tomb. Of course during our side dish time on day two we went back to see the tomb and a massive exhibit of armor. Prior to our trip we had purchased tickets to the summit of the Eiffel Tower at night. The views, and the wind, were amazing.
Beaune
Walking the Ramparts and discovering the beauty of this town was the perfect way to spend the morning before we hopped back on the bus for Switzerland
Swiss Alps
Surprise! We are in the Alps with a day to enjoy on our own, and we choose to hang out with our guide and most of the group joins in the fun.
Munich
With an entire afternoon available to explore the Deutsches Museum, English Garden or nearby Dachau. We stopped for a snack and stayed for the entire afternoon.
Venice
Canals and alleys all look different at night or in the early hours before the hustle and bustle of life begins.