Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You've arrived in London and today is about finding your way around. Walk along the Thames, check out the energy at Piccadilly Circus, or find a quiet spot in one of the Royal Parks. It's your day to settle in and start getting a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Tower)
Optional Activities
- Explore along the Thames
- Visit Piccadilly Circus
- Relax in Royal Parks
Landmarks Piccadilly Circus River Thames - Day 2
London
A Local Specialist takes you through London's key sites this morning. After that, the day opens up for you to shop on Carnaby Street, head to the Tower of London to see the crown jewels and royal history, or spend time in one of the city's many museums. You'll have options depending on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London's iconic sights with Local Specialist
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Carnaby Street
- Explore Tower of London
- Visit one of London's museums
Landmarks Tower of London Carnaby Street - Day 3
London to Paris
You're heading out of London on the Eurostar train to Paris today. After you arrive, you'll meet your Travel Director and group for dinner and drinks. Later in the evening, you'll take a drive through the city to see Paris lit up at night and get a sense of the energy here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Occidental Levallois)
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from London to Paris
- Evening orientation drive through Paris
- Day 4
Paris
Your Local Specialist drives you along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and you'll catch views of the Eiffel Tower from different angles. Then you walk through the Latin Quarter past Notre Dame Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to climb Montparnasse Tower, stroll along the Seine watching street artists, or take in a cabaret show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Occidental Levallois)
Included Activities
- Guided drive along Champs-Élysées to Arc de Triomphe with Local Specialist
- View Eiffel Tower
- View Notre Dame Cathedral
- Stroll through Latin Quarter
Optional Activities
- Montparnasse Tower visit with views
- Seine River cruise
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner (€165.00)
- Montparnasse and Seine Cruise (€37.00)
Landmarks Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Quarter Montparnasse Tower River Seine - Day 5
Paris to Bordeaux
You're traveling through the Loire Valley this morning and stopping near Château de Villandry for a Be My Guest Experience where you'll visit a local farm and meet the family. From there, you continue south through wine regions to Bordeaux. In the evening, walk along the Garonne River to see the 18th-century Place de la Bourse shimmer with light.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest experience with local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (FirstName Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest Experience at Château de Villandry farm
- Journey through Loire Valley and wine regions
Optional Activities
- Explore Bordeaux historic center
- Walk along Garonne River
- Admire Place de la Bourse
Landmarks Château de Villandry Loire Valley Place de la Bourse River Garonne - Day 6
Bordeaux to Pamplona
Starting the morning in Biarritz, a seaside resort where you can see why aristocrats have come here for centuries. Later you head to Pamplona, famous for the Running of the Bulls Festival. There's an optional walking tour with your Local Expert tracing the bulls' path, and you can try Spanish tapas and sangria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tres Reyes Pamplona)
Included Activities
- Explore Biarritz seaside resort
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Running of the Bulls route with Local Expert
- Spanish Tapas and Sangria experience
Landmarks Biarritz Pamplona - Day 7
Pamplona to Madrid
Today you're traveling to Madrid, Spain's capital. You'll visit the Prado Museum where you can see masterworks by Rubens, Goya, and El Greco. In the afternoon, your Local Specialist shows you iconic landmarks including the Royal Palace and the elegant Cibeles Fountain around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Castilla)
Included Activities
- Visit to Prado Museum with time to admire European art collection
- Guided sightseeing tour of Madrid's iconic landmarks with Local Specialist
- View Royal Palace
- View Cibeles Fountain
Landmarks Prado Museum Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain 
- Day 8
Madrid
This morning you might paddle on Retiro Park's lake, grab local flavors at Mercado de San Miguel, or join an optional trip to the ancient imperial city of Toledo. The afternoon is relaxed back in Madrid, and then you'll head out for dinner with the group this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Castilla)
Optional Activities
- Row on Retiro Park lake
- Visit Mercado de San Miguel for Spanish food
- Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital (€46.00)
- Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid (€61.00)
Landmarks Retiro Park Mercado de San Miguel Toledo - Day 9
Madrid to Barcelona
You're driving toward Catalonia and the Mediterranean, passing through Guadalajara and the dramatic Gorges of Jalón and Aragón. You arrive in Barcelona where you'll spend the next two nights getting to know this cultural and artistic city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia)
Included Activities
- Drive through Guadalajara and the Gorges of Jalón and Aragón
Optional Activities
- Dinner And Nighttime City Panorama (€60.00)
Landmarks Gorges of Jalón Gorges of Aragón - Day 10
Barcelona
Your Local Specialist takes you through the distinctive Art Nouveau architecture by Gaudí throughout Barcelona. You'll see La Sagrada Familia and pay tribute to Columbus at the Monument. Later, head to La Barceloneta for tapas and you can choose an evening flamenco show with Spanish buffet dinner if you want to experience the passion and drama of Spanish culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Gaudí's architecture with Local Specialist
- View La Sagrada Familia
- Visit Columbus Monument
Optional Activities
- Explore La Barceloneta neighborhood
- Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner (€87.00)
- Mystical Montserrat (€40.00)
- Spanish tapas treats
Landmarks La Sagrada Familia Columbus Monument La Barceloneta Passeig de Gràcia - Day 11
Barcelona to French Riviera
You're traveling from the rugged Costa Brava to the French Riviera. You'll stop to see how fragrances are crafted during a visit to the Fragonard Perfumery. After that, you continue to the glamorous French Riviera where the legendary Cannes Film Festival takes place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Fragonard Perfumery with fragrance crafting demonstration
Landmarks Costa Brava Fragonard Perfumery - Day 12
French Riviera
Today is completely free in the French Riviera. You can admire the Mediterranean backdrop and the Estérel Hills, or join an optional trip to the medieval hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence where there are art museums and galleries to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer)
Optional Activities
- Admire Mediterranean and Estérel Hills views
- St. Paul And Corniche Discovery with Lunch or Dinner (€82.00)
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence Estérel Hills - Day 13
French Riviera to Florence
You're traveling along the Côte d'Azur to Monaco where you'll see the Royal Palace and the cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Then you cross into Italy past Genoa and arrive in Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. You'll continue to Florence, the Renaissance city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli, FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- View Royal Palace and cathedral in Monaco
- Pass through Genoa
- View Leaning Tower and Baptistery in Pisa
Landmarks Royal Palace Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Baptistery 
- Day 14
Florence
Your Local Specialist walks you through Florence this morning as one of the world's cultural capitals. You'll see the marble Duomo, the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. You visit Piazza della Signoria, the former political center. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace or climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli, FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence with Local Specialist
- View marble Duomo
- View Baptistery with bronze doors
- View Ponte Vecchio bridge
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Visit to San Gimignano hilltop town (€36.00)
- Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills (€65.00)
- Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli (€68.00)
- Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset views
Landmarks Florence Duomo Baptistery of Florence Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria San Gimignano Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 15
Florence to Rome
You're heading south to Rome with a stop in Passignano Sul Trasimeno to see its beautifully preserved medieval center. Once you arrive in Rome, you'll settle in and join your group for a Regional Dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Regional Dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Precise House Mantegna)
Included Activities
- Stroll through medieval streets of Passignano Sul Trasimeno
Optional Activities
- Piazzas and Fountains of Rome (€33.00)
- Roman Evening with Dinner (€62.00)
- Roman Delights With Dinner (€51.00)
Landmarks Passignano Sul Trasimeno - Day 16
Rome
Your Local Specialist takes you to Vatican City this morning, the center of Christianity. After that, you cross the Tiber River to see the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once home to chariot races. The rest of the day is yours to see the Spanish Steps, shop on the Via del Corso, or toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Precise House Mantegna)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican City with Local Specialist
- View Colosseum
- View Circus Maximus
Optional Activities
- Spanish Steps
- Via del Corso shopping
- Trevi Fountain
- Inside The Vatican & Colosseum (€87.00)
Landmarks Vatican City Colosseum Circus Maximus Spanish Steps Via del Corso Trevi Fountain - Day 17
Rome to Venice
You're driving across the Tuscan countryside toward Venice. When you arrive in the city of canals and bridges, you'll have time to explore Lido Island at your own pace. Find a lively piazza where you can relax over a refreshing Campari Spritz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Boulevard Lido)
Included Activities
- Drive through Tuscan countryside
Optional Activities
- Explore Lido Island
- Gondolas & the Grand Canal (€70.00)
Landmarks Lido Island - Day 18
Venice
This morning you'll see the ancient tradition of Venetian glassmaking at one of the city's remaining studios where master craftsmen shape molten glass. You'll take a private launch to St. Mark's Square. From there, explore the ornate Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark's Basilica. You can cross the Rialto bridge, enjoy sunset over the Grand Canal, or climb the Campanile for views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Boulevard Lido)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Venetian glassblowing studio
- Watch master glassblowing demonstration
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace with Travel Director
- View Bridge of Sighs
- View St. Mark's Basilica
- View Campanile
Optional Activities
- Cross Rialto Bridge
- Sunset over Grand Canal
- Ascend Campanile for panoramic views
- Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks (€72.00)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs St. Mark's Basilica Campanile Rialto Bridge Grand Canal - Day 19
Venice to Vienna
You're driving from Italy to Austria today through the majestic Carnic Alps to Vienna, the imperial capital known for its musical heritage and elegance. You'll spend the next two nights here exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Carnic Alps
Optional Activities
- Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment (€63.00)
Landmarks Carnic Alps 
- Day 20
Vienna
Your Local Specialist takes you through Vienna's historic core this morning. You'll see the famous Opera House, Stadtpark, Parliament, the grand Imperial Boulevards, and Hofburg Palace, former home of the powerful Habsburg Dynasty. The rest of the day is yours to experience Vienna's coffee culture, visit Schönbrunn Palace, or catch a musical performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna's sights with Local Specialist
- View Opera House
- View Stadtpark
- View Parliament
- View Hofburg Palace
Optional Activities
- Vienna's coffee culture
- Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens (€47.00)
- Dinner And Viennese Concert (€103.00)
- Viennese Concert (€59.00)
- Musical performances
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Stadtpark Parliament Building Hofburg Palace Schönbrunn Palace - Day 21
Vienna to Prague
You're leaving Vienna and traveling through Slovakia to Bratislava, the capital with Gothic, Baroque, and Art Deco architecture mixed throughout. You'll have an orientation with your Travel Director and lunch where you might try local bryndzové halušky potato dumplings. Later you head to Prague for the afternoon, the Golden City of a Hundred Spires.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague)
Included Activities
- Explore Bratislava city center
- Walk through Bratislava charming squares
- View Michael Tower in Bratislava
- Orientation in Bratislava with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Sample local bryndzové halušky potato dumplings
- Beautiful Prague By Night (€39.00)
Landmarks Bratislava Michael Tower - Day 22
Prague
Your Local Specialist walks you through Prague's Castle District and Old Town this morning. You'll stroll around the historic Old Town Square and see the 15th-century Astronomical Clock with its Walk of the Apostles. The afternoon is yours to discover Prague's quirky side on foot, from its famous wall of peace to one of the world's narrowest streets at just 50cm wide. Don't miss Trdelník, a popular local street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Prague's Castle District and Old Town with Local Specialist
- Stroll around Old Town Square
- View 15th-century Astronomical Clock with Walk of the Apostles
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague's quirky side independently
- Visit famous wall of peace
- Walk narrowest street at 50cm wide
- Sample Trdelník street food
- Scenic Vltava Cruise with Lunch (€51.00)
Landmarks Prague Castle District Old Town Square Astronomical Clock River Vltava - Day 23
Prague to Munich
First stop is the UNESCO-listed town of Regensburg with its beautifully preserved medieval center and you might sample Regensburger Wurst here. Then you continue to Munich, the Bavarian capital where you'll see the famous Glockenspiel and Marienplatz during an orientation. The afternoon is free before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Westpark)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Regensburg at leisure
- Explore Regensburg medieval center
- Orientation of Munich with Travel Director
- View Glockenspiel
- View Marienplatz
Optional Activities
- Sample local Regensburger Wurst
- Explore Munich in afternoon
Landmarks Regensburg Marienplatz Glockenspiel - Day 24
Munich to Lucerne
You're leaving Germany for Switzerland with a stop in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. After that, you continue to Lucerne where you'll spend the next two nights and can explore this charming lakeside city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Europe Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Explore Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
Optional Activities
- Swiss Dinner by the Lake (Fr.95.00)
Landmarks Vaduz - Day 25
Lucerne
Start at the famous Lion Monument, a tribute to Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI in the French Revolution. Walk along the Chapel Bridge and see its decorative ceilings, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. The rest of the day is yours to admire the colorful Old Town or join an optional trip to one of the surrounding peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Europe Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Visit Lion Monument
- Walk Chapel Bridge
Optional Activities
- Admire Old Town colorful façades
- Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise (Fr.113.00)
- Swiss Countryside & Carriages (Fr.67.00)
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Old Town Lucerne - Day 26
Lucerne to Rhineland
You'll see the magnificent ruins of Heidelberg Castle perched above the Neckar River. Then you board a relaxing cruise down the Rhine from St. Goar to Boppard. Fantasy castles and terraced hillside vineyards line your scenic journey through this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diehls Hotel Koblenz)
Included Activities
- View Heidelberg Castle ruins
- Rhine River cruise from St. Goar to Boppard
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Rhine River St. Goar Boppard Lorelei Rock - Day 27
Rhineland to Amsterdam
This morning you'll admire the impressive tall twin Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral. After that, you cross into the Netherlands and continue to Amsterdam where you'll spend the next two nights. You can relax with a Dutch beer and kroketten, hire a bike to explore the tree-lined streets, or enjoy the cozy warmth of a traditional bruin cafe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board glass-top boat cruising through Amsterdam's canals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Royal)
Included Activities
- View Cologne Cathedral
- Evening canal cruise through Amsterdam with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Relax at Leidseplein with Dutch beer and kroketten
- Bike ride through Amsterdam tree-lined streets
- Visit a bruin cafe
- Dinner In A Historic Dutch House (€63.00)
- Monnickendam Dinner & Dutch Countryside (€63.00)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Leidseplein Amsterdam Canals - Day 28
Amsterdam
You'll get an orientation of Amsterdam and then spend the day exploring on foot, by bike, or tram. Consider visiting the Anne Frank House to learn its tragic history, admiring Van Gogh's works, or people-watching in Vondelpark. This evening you'll enjoy dinner with your group aboard a glass-top boat cruising through the city's canals and admiring the centuries-old gabled facades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board glass-top boat cruising through Amsterdam's canals viewing gabled façades)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Royal)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Amsterdam
- Evening dinner on glass-top boat with cruise through Amsterdam's canals
Optional Activities
- Walk through Amsterdam
- Bike ride through Amsterdam
- Visit Anne Frank House
- View Van Gogh works
- Explore Vondelpark
- Dutch Villages And Farms (€30.00)
Landmarks Anne Frank House Van Gogh Museum Vondelpark Amsterdam Canals - Day 29
Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel Director as you head home with wonderful memories of your 29-day European adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
