Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll check into your London hotel and have the afternoon to yourself. Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park if you want something relaxing, or head to Knightsbridge for upmarket shopping. The Thames area with Tower Bridge and Tower of London is also nearby if you're in the mood to see those iconic spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Serpentine Knightsbridge - Day 2
London to Amsterdam
Meet your Travel Director at St. Pancras and board the Eurostar train heading through the Channel Tunnel to Amsterdam. After arriving, you'll settle in and join a Welcome Reception with other travelers. Then you'll cruise along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals in the Old City before heading to a local restaurant for dinner and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at local restaurant in Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- High-speed Eurostar train journey through Channel Tunnel
- Welcome Reception with fellow guests
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's Old City
- Welcome Dinner with wine at local restaurant
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Channel Tunnel 
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Heidelberg
This morning you'll drive through the Rhine Valley, passing through quaint villages and seeing hilltop castles. Your Travel Director will tell you the legend of the Lorelei Rock as you travel. Later, you'll head to Heidelberg and visit Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert who'll provide context about the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley
- Visit Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert
Landmarks Rhine Valley Lorelei Rock Neckar River Heidelberg Castle 
- Day 4
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
You'll head south through the northern Black Forest toward the Bavarian Alps. Stop to see Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle from below, the castle that inspired Disney's design. After crossing into Austria, you'll reach Innsbruck and tour the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and the 14th-century houses in the Old Town with your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through northern Black Forest and Bavarian Alps
- View Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle
- Tour Innsbruck's architectural jewels with Travel Director
- Visit Imperial Palace
- See Golden Roof
- Explore 14th century Old Town houses
Optional Activities
- Tyrolean Evening & Dinner (EUR 67.00) - includes dancers in national costume, yodelling, entertainment, and drinks
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Imperial Palace (Innsbruck) Golden Roof 
- Day 5
Innsbruck to Venice
Cross into Italy through the Dolomites mountains. In Conegliano Veneto, you'll visit a local family winery to learn how prosecco is made and taste their sparkling wines. You'll also get the story behind a perfect Bellini cocktail. From there, continue to Venice where dinner with wine is waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, 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 6
Venice
Explore Venice like a local today. You'll see traditional glassblowers at work in a historic arts center, then take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square to see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of your day is free, so you could cruise to Burano island or spend time wandering on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit traditional glassblowing arts center - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica
- See Doge's Palace
- View Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Gondolas and the Grand Canal (EUR 70.00) - private water taxi cruise along Grand Canal with gondola ride
- Hidden Venice (EUR 34.00) - guided walk through lesser-known quarters with Local Expert
- Burano Excursion & Meal (EUR 72.00) - private cruise to Burano island with meal and local wine included
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 7
Venice to Rome
Head into the Apennine Mountains and drive through Tuscany and Umbria along the Tiber River toward Rome. You'll have a private after-hours visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes where the rector greets you. See the Byzantine mosaics that are lit up specially for your group and Bernini's first sculpture. Later, eat a home-cooked meal at a local Roman family's home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked Italian meal at local host's home)
Included Activities
- Drive through Apennine Mountains, Tuscany and Umbria
- Private after-hours visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes
- View Byzantine mosaics (illuminated)
- See Bernini's first sculpture
- Home-cooked Italian dinner at local host's home
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tiber River Basilica of Saint Praxedes 
- Day 8
Rome
During your two-night stay in Rome, a Local Expert will take you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with fast-track entry so you skip the lines. You'll also explore St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world's largest churches. After crossing the River Tiber, check out the Colosseum and then have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
- Sistine Chapel frescoes visit
- Fast-track priority entry to Vatican
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit Colosseum (exterior stroll)
- Learn about history and legends of Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Piazzas & Fountains (EUR 33.00) - guided walk through backstreets of Rome with Local Expert, including Pantheon and 17th-century fountains
- Guided Visit to the Colosseum (EUR 53.00) - interior guided tour with Local Expert, Arch of Constantine, priority reserved entrance; subject to availability; 50% cancellation fee applies
- Roman Dinner Party and Trevi Fountain (EUR 61.00) - dinner with Roman cuisine, drinks, and visit to Trevi Fountain
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica River Tiber Colosseum Arch of Constantine Trevi Fountain Pantheon 
- Day 9
Rome to Florence
Travel to the Chianti Hills and Florence. With a Local Expert, you'll visit the Duomo and see Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise on the baptistery. Head to Piazza della Signoria with its fountains and Renaissance statues forming an open-air gallery. The afternoon is leisurely for shopping or, if you prefer, visiting the Accademia Gallery with an art historian to see Michelangelo's David. Dinner is at a local trattoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner at local trattoria in Florence)
Included Activities
- Drive through Chianti Hills
- Visit Duomo and Gates of Paradise with Local Expert
- Explore Piazza della Signoria with Local Expert
- See Santa Croce Basilica area
- Dinner at local trattoria in Florence
Optional Activities
- Accademia Gallery visit (EUR 47.00) - priority reserved entry with art historian to see Michelangelo's 'David' and other Renaissance masterpieces; subject to availability; 50% cancellation fee applies
- Dinner in the Tuscan Hills (EUR 65.00) - typical Florentine meal with Chianti wine, music and entertainment
- Pisa and the Arno Valley (EUR 43.00) - day trip to Pisa with Local Specialist for insights into Leaning Tower, medieval squares and markets
Landmarks Chianti Hills Duomo (Florence) Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Accademia Gallery Pisa 
- Day 10
Florence
Today is completely yours in Florence. Visit the museums and galleries with famous artworks, or simply sit at a street café and soak in the atmosphere. You have the freedom to explore whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit museums and galleries
- Relax in street cafés
- Explore the city at leisure
- Day 11
Florence to Lucerne
You'll cross into Switzerland and visit Lucerne with your Travel Director. See the Lion Monument carved into limestone as a memorial to the Swiss Guards from the French Revolution. Walk across the Chapel Bridge and check out the ornate Jesuit Church. The afternoon is free, so consider a cruise on Lake Lucerne to see the dramatic mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive across Swiss border
- Visit Lion Monument
- Stroll across Chapel Bridge
- Visit Jesuit Church
- Orientation tour with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Lake Lucerne Cruise and Drinks (CHF 49.00) - cruise on Lake Lucerne with two drinks included
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lake Lucerne 
- Day 12
Lucerne
Take a scenic cable car ride up Mount Pilatus to see snow-capped peaks and panoramic mountain views. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Shop for Swiss chocolate and watches in the traffic-free Old Town, or try a horse-drawn carriage ride into the countryside to meet local farmers. For dinner, choose from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants through the Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car to Mount Pilatus summit
- Panoramic views of Alpine terrain and snow-capped peaks
Optional Activities
- Lake Lucerne Cruise and Drinks (CHF 49.00) - cruise on Lake Lucerne with two drinks included
- Carriages & Countryside (CHF 67.00) - horse-drawn carriage ride through pastoral community, meet local farmers, homemade drinks and snacks at local farm
- Shopping for Swiss chocolate and watches in Old Town
- Dine-Around Evening - choice of hand-picked local restaurants with different cuisines and ambience
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Lucerne Old Town - Day 13
Lucerne to Paris
Drive through the rural French countryside of Alsace and Burgundy, known for vineyards and wines, arriving in Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre facades. Walk along the Seine to see its famous bridges, the obelisk at Place de la Concorde, and the Champs Elysees leading to the Arc de Triomphe. Your evening is free to explore, and you might catch one of the famous cabaret shows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Alsace and Burgundy vineyards
- View Eiffel Tower
- See Notre Dame Cathedral
- View Louvre facades
- Discover Seine banks and bridges
- See Place de la Concorde obelisk
- Drive along Champs Élysées
- View Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner (EUR 165.00) - dinner and cabaret including wine and champagne at the original Paris cabaret
- Seine Cruise and Illuminations (EUR 38.00) - sightseeing boat cruise along Seine, illuminations tour of Champs Élysées and Eiffel Tower
- Montparnasse Tower & the Right Bank (EUR 38.00) - Europe's fastest elevator to Panoramic Observation Deck, 360-degree views of Paris, guided exploration of Rive Droite
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre Seine Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe Moulin Rouge Montparnasse Tower 
- Day 14
Paris
You have an Insight Choice today. Either explore the Montorgueil district with its landmarks, shops, heritage sites, and theaters, or join a local foodie for a walk through neighborhoods where Parisians live, visiting small shops and sampling local treats. In the evening, everyone gathers for a Celebration Dinner at the historic La Coupole restaurant with French cuisine and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at historic restaurant La Coupole featuring French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner with wine at La Coupole restaurant
Optional Activities
- Montorgueil District Exploration - walk through picturesque car-free pedestrianized neighborhood with landmarks, food stores, housing, heritage sites, sports facilities, theaters, passages couverts, and Patrick Blanc's jardin vertical 'oasis d'Aboukir' Napoleonic Egyptian district
- Paris Foodie Walk - guided walk with local foodie through neighborhoods where Parisians live, visit patisseries, boulangeries, chocolatiers, sample local treats and delicacies
Landmarks Montorgueil District La Coupole - Day 15
Paris to London
This morning you'll say goodbye to your traveling companions as your journey ends. Take the high-speed Eurostar train back to London, then you'll be transferred to your London hotel where the tour concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed Eurostar train journey from Paris to London
- Hotel transfer upon arrival in London
