Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet your Travel Director and board the high-speed Eurostar from London's St. Pancras Station, traveling through the Channel Tunnel to Brussels. From there, you'll head by coach to Amsterdam. This evening there's a Welcome Reception with dinner and wine at a local restaurant, and you'll take a cruise along the tree-lined canals of the Old City to get oriented.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Board high-speed Eurostar train from London to Brussels via Channel Tunnel
- Transfer by coach from Brussels to Amsterdam
- Cruise along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals in the Old City
- Welcome Reception with fellow travelers
- Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Amsterdam
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Channel Tunnel 
- Day 2
Rhine Valley to Heidelberg
You'll start with a scenic drive through the Rhine Valley, passing quaint villages and hilltop castles while learning about the legend of the Lorelei Rock. After following the Neckar River, you'll reach Heidelberg and visit the impressive Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert guide. The drive itself gives you a real sense of the region's history and character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert
- Orientation in Heidelberg exploring one of Germany's most enchanting cities
Landmarks Rhine Valley Lorelei Rock Heidelberg Castle Neckar River - Day 3
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
Head through the Black Forest foothills toward the Bavarian Alps, stopping to see the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein. From there, you'll cross into Austria and arrive in Innsbruck, where you'll tour the architectural sites including the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and 14th-century Old Town houses with a guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Black Forest and Bavarian Alps
- Stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles
- Orientation in Innsbruck with Travel Director exploring Old Town
- Tour of Imperial Palace and Golden Roof in Innsbruck
- Explore 14th-century houses in Innsbruck Old Town
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) - Day 4
Innsbruck to Venice
Cross into Italy and drive through the Dolomites to Conegliano Veneto. You'll stop at a local family winery in the Veneto region to explore prosecco production, taste sparkling wines, and learn how to make the perfect Bellini. Later, continue to Venice and have dinner with wine in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasting of prosecco from the local winery with instruction on making the perfect Bellini), Dinner (Dinner with wine in Venice)
Included Activities
- Drive through Dolomites
- Visit local family winery in Veneto
- Prosecco tasting and Bellini-making lesson
- Dinner with wine in Venice
Landmarks Dolomites Conegliano Veneto 
- Day 5
Venice
This morning you'll visit a traditional glass arts centre to see skilled glassblowers at work. After that, take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square to see the Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs. You'll have the rest of the day at leisure, with the option to cruise to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit traditional glassblowing arts centre in Venice
- Witness glassblower demonstrations
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- View St. Mark's Basilica
- View Doge's Palace
- View Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Cruise to the island of Burano for meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 6
Venice to Rome
Travel through the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River toward Rome. You'll get an exclusive after-hours visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes with a personal welcome from the Rector, viewing the well-preserved Byzantine mosaics and Bernini's first sculpture. In the evening, experience authentic Italian hospitality with a home-cooked meal at a Roman local's home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal at the home of a Roman local, experiencing Italian hospitality with food and family at the heart of the experience)
Included Activities
- Drive through Apennine Mountains
- Drive through Tuscany and Umbria
- Exclusive after-hours visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes
- Personal welcome from the Rector of the basilica
- View Byzantine mosaics (illuminated)
- View Bernini's first sculpture
- Home-cooked dinner at a local Roman's home
Landmarks Basilica of Saint Praxedes Tiber River 
- Day 7
Rome
Start with a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Local Expert, featuring fast-track priority entry. Then you'll check out St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world's largest churches. After crossing the Tiber, visit the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire. The afternoon is yours to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
- View frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
- Fast-track priority entry to Vatican
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit Colosseum exterior
- Learn history, construction and legends of the Colosseum
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum - Day 8
Rome to Florence
Drive to the Chianti Hills and Florence. You'll tour the Duomo with its beautiful Gates of Paradise on the baptistery, then walk through Piazza della Signoria with its fountains and statues serving as an open-air Renaissance art gallery. The afternoon gives you time to wander and shop for Florence's famous gold and leather goods. In the evening, have an authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner at a local trattoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner at a local trattoria in the heart of Florence)
Included Activities
- Drive through Chianti Hills
- Tour of Duomo with Local Expert
- View Gates of Paradise on the baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Explore Santa Croce Basilica area
- Authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner at local trattoria
Optional Activities
- Visit Accademia Gallery with art historian to see Michelangelo's 'David'
Landmarks Chianti Hills Florence Duomo Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Accademia Gallery 
- Day 9
Florence
You have a free day in Florence. Explore the magnificent museums and galleries with some of the world's most famous artworks, or just relax and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many street cafes. It's your time to do whatever interests you most about the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore museums and galleries in Florence
- Relax in street cafés
- Day 10
Florence to Lucerne
Travel across the Swiss border to Lucerne. You'll see the Lion Monument, a limestone cliff memorial dedicated to the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Then stroll across the Chapel Bridge and see the ornate Jesuit Church. The afternoon is at your leisure, with the option to enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne if you want dramatic vistas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Swiss border
- View Lion Monument
- Stroll across Chapel Bridge
- View Jesuit Church
- Orientation in Lucerne with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic vistas
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lake Lucerne 
- Day 11
Lucerne
Take a scenic cable car journey to the summit of Mount Pilatus and take in the pristine mountain air and panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. The rest of the day is free for shopping in the traffic-free Old Town for chocolate and Swiss watches, or to go on a horse-drawn carriage ride in the countryside to meet local farmers. For dinner, you can choose from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants through the Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with choice of hand-picked local restaurants offering unique cuisine and ambience)
Included Activities
- Scenic cable car journey to Mount Pilatus summit
- View panorama of snow-capped peaks from Mount Pilatus
- Dine-Around Evening with choice of local restaurants
Optional Activities
- Shopping for chocolate and Swiss watches in traffic-free Old Town
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in the countryside to meet local farmers
Landmarks Mount Pilatus - Day 12
Lucerne to Paris
Journey through the rural countryside of Alsace and Burgundy regions, famous for their vineyards and wines, arriving in Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre. Discover the banks of the Seine with its romantic bridges, the Place de la Concorde obelisk, and the Champs Elysees leading to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is free to explore Paris's lively atmosphere, including world-famous cabaret shows if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Alsace region
- Drive through Burgundy region
- See Eiffel Tower
- See Notre Dame Cathedral
- See Louvre
- Explore banks of the Seine
- See Place de la Concorde
- Drive along Champs Élysées
- See Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit world-famous cabaret shows in Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 13
Paris
Choose between exploring community life in the Montorgueil district or joining a local foodie to discover where Parisians go about their daily lives, visiting small shops to sample local treats and delicacies. In the evening, gather with fellow travelers for a Celebration Dinner at the historic restaurant La Coupole, enjoying French cuisine and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local treats and delicacies from patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers along the streets of Paris (for those choosing the local foodie option)), Dinner (Celebration Dinner at the historic restaurant La Coupole with French cuisine and wine)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice: Explore Montorgueil district community life or local food tour with foodie
- Celebration Dinner at La Coupole restaurant with French cuisine and wine
Landmarks Montorgueil La Coupole - Day 14
Paris to London
Bid farewell to your traveling companions as your journey comes to an end. Travel by high-speed Eurostar train back to London. On arrival, you'll be transferred to a London hotel where your trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by high-speed Eurostar train from Paris to London
- Transfer to London hotel
