Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and have the day to yourself. Settle into your hotel, grab a bite, or take a walk around the neighborhood to get your bearings. It's a good chance to rest up before the group activities begin.
- Day 2
Rome to Venice
Meet your tour leader and the group this morning, then you're heading to Venice by transport. Once there, a local guide walks you through the city center, pointing out St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge. You'll grab some gelato during the walk. By evening, the city's yours to explore, with restaurants, bars, or optional gondola rides available if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Venice
- View of St. Mark's Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge
- Local gelato
Optional Activities
- Gondola excursion
- Water taxi excursion
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Grand Canal Rialto Bridge - Day 3
Venice to Munich via Innsbruck
Today you're traveling north through the mountains and crossing the Brenner Pass into Austria. In Innsbruck, you'll get an orientation tour with the Alps as your backdrop, plus a stop at the Swarovski shop. After that, you'll head to Munich for another orientation walk and dinner at a traditional beer hall where you can try local brews.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional beer hall dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck
- Orientation tour of Munich
- Dinner in traditional beer hall
Optional Activities
- Visit Swarovski store
Landmarks Brenner Pass - Day 4
Munich to Rhine Valley
You're heading to the Rhine Valley where you'll board a riverboat cruise. From the deck, you'll see castles, villages, vineyards, and rolling hills as you float down one of Europe's most scenic waterways. Later, you'll visit a local wine merchant for a tasting that covers regional varieties, including eiswein.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rhine riverboat cruise
- Wine tasting at local wine merchant
Landmarks Rhine Valley - Day 5
Rhine Valley to Amsterdam
The drive takes you to the Netherlands where you'll stop at a working windmill for photos, then watch a display showing how Dutch cheese and clogs are made. After checking into your Amsterdam hotel, you'll take an evening canal cruise with an audio guide explaining the buildings and history around you. Dinner follows at a local restaurant, leaving the rest of the night open.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Stop at Riekelmolen windmill
- Cheese and clog-making display
- Twilight canal cruise with audio guide
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Riekelmolen - Day 6
Amsterdam to Paris via Ghent
You're traveling to Ghent, Belgium, where the medieval city center is mostly car-free. You'll try a Belgian waffle and pick up some chocolate before heading to Paris. Once there, you'll see the major sights from the car, including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, then join the group for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner in Paris)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ghent
- Driving tour of Paris highlighting Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe
- Group dinner in Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe - Day 7
Paris
This day is completely free. You can wander Paris on your own, or sign up for the optional full-day excursion that includes macaron tasting, a lunch cruise on the Seine, a perfume shop visit, and time on the Champs-Élysées. In the evening, you might catch a show at Moulin Rouge or explore Montmartre on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full day Paris excursion including macaron tasting, River Seine lunch cruise, parfumerie visit, and Champs-Élysées
- Visit to Montmartre neighbourhood
- Moulin Rouge visit
- Cabaret show
Landmarks Champs-Élysées Moulin Rouge Montmartre River Seine - Day 8
Paris to Swiss Alps via Burgundy
You're leaving Paris and stopping in Burgundy's wine country. In Beaune, you can check out the historic Hospices building or try some wine, and you'll have free time for lunch. Then you're crossing into Switzerland and heading into the Alps. Dinner is included once you reach your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Beaune
- Optional visit to Hospices de Beaune or local wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Hospices de Beaune
- Local wine tasting in Beaune
Landmarks Hospices de Beaune - Day 9
Swiss Alps
Today is all about the Swiss Alps with options for how to spend it. There's an optional train or gondola ride to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe, where you'll find snow, an ice palace carved into the glacier, and incredible views. If you'd rather stay lower, you can explore local villages or shop. An optional fondue dinner in the evening warms you up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jungfraujoch excursion to highest train station in Europe
- Train or gondola ride with views
- Ice palace visit
- Explore local villages
- Swiss fondue dinner
Landmarks Jungfraujoch - Day 10
Swiss Alps to Tuscany via Lake Como and Pisa
You're heading south with a lunch stop at Lake Como where the water's clear and mountains surround you. Later, you'll see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and take photos. Then you're on to Montecatini Terme, a relaxing spa town in Tuscany. An optional evening excursion with a Tuscan dinner is available if you want more activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time at Lake Como
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
Optional Activities
- Evening in Montecatini optional excursion with Tuscan dinner
Landmarks Lake Como Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 11
Montecatini Terme to Florence to Rome
After breakfast, you're heading to Florence for a walking tour with a local guide. You'll see the Ponte Vecchio, the replica David statue, and other Renaissance highlights. A leather and gold shop shows off local craftsmanship, and you'll have free time to explore or join an optional family-style Tuscan lunch. By evening, you're traveling back to Rome for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner in Rome)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio
- View of replica statue of David
- Visit to local leather and gold shop
- Hotel dinner in Rome
Optional Activities
- Family-style Tuscan lunch
Landmarks Ponte Vecchio - Day 12
Rome
Rome is yours to explore however you like. There's an optional guided tour hitting the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon with an Italian pasta lunch, or you can go solo, grabbing gelato, shopping, or just soaking in the busy atmosphere of Italy's capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Conquer the Capital guided excursion with tour leader to see Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and authentic Italian pasta lunch
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Pantheon - Day 13
Rome
Your 12-day trip ends after breakfast today. You'll exchange contact info with other travelers and might join the tour's Facebook group to stay connected and share memories from your adventure across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
