Itinerary
- Day 1
London
After settling into your hotel, the afternoon is open for you to spend however you like. Take a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park if you want something relaxing, or browse the shops around Knightsbridge. Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are also nearby if you're interested in seeing those landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shop in the elegant boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge and Tower of London
Landmarks/POIs Hyde Park Tower Bridge Tower of London - Day 2
London to Brussels to Amsterdam
Your Travel Director will meet you at St. Pancras Station where you'll board the high-speed Eurostar under the Channel Tunnel to Brussels, then travel by coach to Amsterdam. This evening there's a Welcome Reception followed by a scenic canal cruise past the elegant merchant houses from Amsterdam's Golden Age, including the Skinny Bridge. You'll finish with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Toast to the travels ahead during your dinner of modern European cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed Eurostar train journey via the Channel Tunnel from London to Brussels
- Coach transfer from Brussels to Amsterdam
- Welcome Reception with Travel Director
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's tree-lined waterways viewing 16th and 17th century merchant houses and the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug)
- Dinner of modern European cuisine at a local restaurant in Amsterdam
Landmarks/POIs St. Pancras Station Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) - Day 3
Amsterdam to Würzburg
You'll travel through scenic countryside on the Romantic Road to reach Würzburg in Germany. Along the way, you'll see the impressive Marienberg Fortress, the baroque palace of the Prince-Bishops and one of Germany's most significant landmarks. Once you arrive, a Local Expert will take you through the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see its detailed decorations and grand staterooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the Rhine Valley to Würzburg
- View of the Marienberg Fortress
- Visit to the Würzburg Residenz, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Local Expert commentary
Landmarks/POIs Marienberg Fortress Würzburg Residenz - Day 4
Würzburg to Prague
Head out early to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved medieval town on the Romantic Road. From there, travel east toward the Czech border, passing through Pilsen which is known for its beer, before arriving in Prague. That evening, a river cruise through the city is an option if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany
Optional Activities
- River cruise through Prague
Landmarks/POIs Rothenburg ob der Tauber Pilsen - Day 5
Prague
You have two options for exploring Prague with Insight Choice. Walk through Prague Castle's courtyards and visit St. Vitus Cathedral, or join your Local Expert in the Jewish Quarter to learn about its history and try Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. The rest of your day is free to wander the city, check out antique shops, or shop for Bohemian crystal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice activity: Walk the courtyards of Prague Castle and visit St. Vitus Cathedral with Local Expert
- Choice activity: Guided walk through the Jewish Quarter with Local Expert commentary and tasting of Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry
Optional Activities
- River cruise through the heart of Prague
- Browse antique stores
- Shop for Bohemian crystal
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Jewish Quarter, Prague - Day 6
Prague to Budapest
Travel through the forested countryside of Bohemia heading into Hungary, then follow the Danube River to Budapest. This evening, a Local Expert will join you for a scenic dinner cruise past UNESCO World Heritage Sites as you see the city lit up at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic dinner cruise and take in the city's night time beauty as you float along the Danube)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the forested countryside of Bohemia
- Travel along the River Danube to Budapest
- Scenic dinner cruise with Local Expert along the Danube River viewing UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Landmarks/POIs Danube River - Day 7
Budapest
Drive along Andrássy Avenue to Heroes' Square, then walk through the alleys of Buda's Old Town with a Local Expert where you'll see sweeping river views from the Fisherman's Bastion. Head to Gellért Hill to see the Liberty Statue in front of the Citadella and take in panoramic views over the Danube, with the Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge connecting the two sides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive along Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square
- Guided stroll through the Old Town of Buda with Local Expert
- Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit to Gellért Hill and Liberty Statue with Citadella views
Landmarks/POIs Andrassy Avenue Heroes' Square Old Town of Buda Fisherman's Bastion Gellért Hill Liberty Statue Chain Bridge Elizabeth Bridge - Day 8
Budapest to Vienna
Start your morning at the Liszt Music Academy where you'll meet a student and hear an intimate recital. The academy was founded by Franz Liszt in 1875. After that, pass by the Turul Monument, a large eagle statue overlooking Tatabanya, then continue to the Austrian border and through farming country to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student and enchanting recital
Landmarks/POIs Liszt Music Academy Turul Monument - Day 9
Vienna
There's an optional private tour of Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens available in the morning. Later, drive around the famous Ring Road to see the Opera House, the Hofburg Imperial Residence, and Parliament building. A Local Expert will then walk you through Innere Stadt, Vienna's first district, where you'll have traditional coffee and cake at a café.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive around Vienna's Ring Road viewing the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament building, and Karlskirche
- Guided walk through Innere Stadt (First District) with Local Expert
- Traditional coffee and cake at a cozy café
Optional Activities
- Private tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace Ring Road Vienna Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Parliament Building, Vienna Karlskirche Innere Stadt (First District) - Day 10
Vienna to Venice
Travel through quiet villages and forested mountains of Styria into the Carinthian Lake District, passing the Wörthersee, Europe's warmest lake. Cross into Italy near Tarvisio, following mountain valleys and streams down to the Veneto Plain on your way to Venice. You'll arrive by private boat and settle in at your hotel. Late afternoon brings cocktails at Piazza San Marco with live music, followed by an evening stroll past the Doges Palace and Bridge of Sighs to dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Savor a Venetian dinner with wine in a restaurant in the heart of this historic city)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Styria's forested mountains and Carinthian Lake District
- View of the Wörthersee (Europe's warmest lake)
- Private boat transfer to hotel in Venice
- Cocktail on Piazza San Marco with musical serenade
- Stroll past Doges Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Venetian dinner with wine in a restaurant in the San Marco district
Landmarks/POIs Wörthersee Tarvisio Piazza San Marco Doges Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 11
Venice
Spend the day discovering Venice's character. Visit St. Mark's Square with its basilica, Clock Tower, Campanile, and Doge's Palace connected to old prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience to watch master artisans perform traditional glassblowing. The rest of your time is free to shop in arcades or take a cruise to Burano island for local goods and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with its magnificent basilica, Clock Tower, Campanile, and Doge's Palace
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Traditional glassblowing workshop demonstration by master artisans
Optional Activities
- Shop in small arcades
- Cruise to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Basilica Clock Tower, St. Mark's Square Campanile of St. Mark Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 12
Venice
Your departure transfer will arrive to take you to Venice Marco Polo Airport as your journey comes to an end.
Landmarks/POIs Venice Marco Polo Airport
