Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and spend the morning and afternoon checking out the city on foot, by bike, or tram however you prefer. Later you'll meet your Travel Director and join the group for a Welcome Reception canal cruise on a glass-topped boat. During the cruise you'll have light dinner and a drink while passing centuries-old gabled facades and Amsterdam's famous canals.
- Meals
- Dinner (Light dinner and drink on Welcome Reception canal cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure City)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception canal cruise with light dinner and drink
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam on foot
- Explore Amsterdam by bike
- Explore Amsterdam by tram
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
After leaving Amsterdam, you'll travel east into Germany to Cologne where you can see the iconic twin spires of the Cathedral. You'll cruise along the Rhine River lined with medieval villages and castles clinging to the hills. By evening you'll arrive in the Rhine Valley for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim Darmstadt)
Included Activities
- View Cologne Cathedral
- Rhine River cruise past medieval villages and castles
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Rhine River Lorelei Rock 
- Day 3
Rhine Valley to Colmar to Engelberg
You'll drive through Heidelberg to see the magnificent red sandstone castle overlooking the university city, then continue to the medieval town of Colmar for a walking tour and lunch. Later the route takes you through the vineyards of Alsace before arriving in Engelberg where you have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Schweizerhof)
Included Activities
- View Heidelberg Castle
- Colmar orientation stroll with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Colmar
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Colmar Alsace Vineyards 
- Day 4
Engelberg to Lucerne
Spending the day in Lucerne, you'll pay tribute to the Swiss Guards at the Lion Monument and then check out the flower-lined Chapel Bridge with its 17th-century paintings. The rest of the day is yours to explore or consider an optional cable car trip up one of the nearby peaks for panoramic views before heading back to Engelberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Schweizerhof)
Included Activities
- Visit Lion Monument
- View Chapel Bridge
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Mountain peak excursion for panoramic views
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge 
- Day 5
Engelberg to Innsbruck via Liechtenstein
You'll travel through rugged alpine scenery to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, then cross into Austria along the Arlberg route with snow-capped mountains surrounding you. At a Be My Guest experience you'll have lunch and talk with locals over traditional Tyrolean food before arriving in Innsbruck. Later you'll explore the Old Town and see the famous Golden Roof, then browse the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Tyrolean lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery at Be My Guest experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grauer Bär)
Included Activities
- Stop in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Traditional Tyrolean lunch at Be My Guest experience
- View Golden Roof in Innsbruck Old Town
- Browse Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store
Landmarks Vaduz Golden Roof Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store Brenner Pass - Day 6
Innsbruck to Venice
After crossing the Europa Bridge you'll follow the Brenner Pass through alpine pastures and pine-clad peaks into Italy and Venice. The evening is yours to spend however you like, whether that's gliding by gondola through the canals, enjoying a Campari spritz in a quiet piazza, or watching the sun set over the Grand Canal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Albergo Quattro Fontane Lido)
Included Activities
- Cross Europa Bridge
- Journey through Brenner Pass
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride through Venice canals
- Enjoy Campari spritz in Piazza
- Watch sunset over Grand Canal
Landmarks Europa Bridge Brenner Pass Grand Canal Venice - Day 7
Venice
You'll see centuries-old Venetian glassblowing at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience supporting preservation of this craft. Master craftsmen will show you how they use traditional techniques to create delicate artworks. Later you'll board a private launch through Venice's canals to St. Mark's Square where you can explore the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. The afternoon is yours to find a local bacaro, cruise the lagoon, or shop along Le Mercerie.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Albergo Quattro Fontane Lido)
Included Activities
- Venetian glassblowing demonstration at MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
- Private launch to St. Mark's Square
- View Doge's Palace
- View Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Visit local bacaro
- Cruise the lagoon
- Shop along Le Mercerie
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 8
Venice to Rome
You'll travel through the green and golden landscapes of the Apennine hills, passing through Tuscany and Umbria before arriving in Rome for a two-night stay. The evening is yours to embrace la dolce vita, whether that means relaxing in Piazza Navona with an espresso, sitting on the Spanish Steps, or enjoying gelato.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Midas Palace)
Optional Activities
- Relax in Piazza Navona
- Sit on Spanish Steps
- Enjoy gelato
Landmarks Piazza Navona Spanish Steps Tuscan Landscape Umbrian Landscape - Day 9
Rome
A Local Specialist will guide you through Ancient Rome to see the mighty Colosseum where gladiators once fought and the Circus Maximus which once hosted chariot races. After that the rest of the day is yours to explore the sights and sounds of this city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Midas Palace)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- View Colosseum
- View Circus Maximus
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome independently
Landmarks Colosseum Circus Maximus Tiber River - Day 10
Rome to Capri to Sorrento
You'll drive through picturesque vineyards of Frascati into the Campania region, crossing the Bay of Naples to reach the Isle of Capri. By funicular you'll go up to Capri Town for a walking tour with a Local Specialist, then cruise to the coastal town of Sorrento where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Johanna Park)
Included Activities
- Walk Capri Town with Local Specialist
- Funicular ascent to Capri Town
- Cruise to Sorrento
Landmarks Bay of Naples Capri Capri Town Sorrento 
- Day 11
Sorrento to Pompeii to Florence
Continuing through Campania, a Local Specialist will share the story of Pompeii, frozen in time since the 1st century after Mount Vesuvius's eruption. You'll then travel north to see the historic hilltop Abbey of Monte Cassino, a site of a significant World War II battle. From there you'll journey through Tuscan and Umbrian landscapes to arrive in Florence.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Pompeii with Local Specialist
- View Abbey of Monte Cassino
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Abbey of Monte Cassino 
- Day 12
Florence
In the Cradle of the Renaissance, you'll join a Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the city's heritage and architecture, including the marble Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. You'll visit Piazza della Signoria, Florence's political hub, and watch a demonstration of historic Florentine leathercraft.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Walking tour with Local Specialist
- View Duomo
- View Ponte Vecchio
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Florentine leathercraft demonstration
Landmarks Duomo Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica - Day 13
Florence to Pisa to Monaco
You'll travel to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower and the imposing Baptistery at the Square of Miracles. Leaving Italy behind, you'll head to Monaco to view the Royal Palace before arriving on the French Riviera.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000)
Included Activities
- Visit Piazza dei Miracoli
- View Leaning Tower of Pisa
- View Baptistery
- View Monaco Royal Palace
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Baptistery of Pisa Monaco Cathedral - Day 14
French Riviera to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
You'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, long favored by French actors and artists. The afternoon is yours at leisure or you can join an optional experience to see French Riviera views, visit the historic Fragonard perfumery to learn how French fragrances are made, and try local specialities at a regional restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: French Riviera coastal views
- Optional Experience: Fragonard perfumery visit
- Optional Experience: Local restaurant dinner
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence Fragonard Perfumery - Day 15
Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon to Lyon
After arriving in Avignon you'll visit what was the center of Christendom in the Middle Ages. You can see the Palais des Papes, Cathedral, and famous Pont d'Avignon, UNESCO World Heritage Sites reflecting the spiritual significance of this papal city. Later you'll continue to Lyon, a city that lights up magically at night, so be sure to take to the streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Centre Saxe Lafayette)
Included Activities
- View Palais des Papes
- View Avignon Cathedral
- View Pont d'Avignon
- Sightseeing orientation in Lyon from Fourvière Hill
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Avignon Cathedral Fourvière Hill 
- Day 16
Lyon to Paris
You'll drive through the vineyards and countryside of Burgundy before heading north to Paris. This afternoon you'll explore Paris with your Local Specialist. You'll see the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées and magnificent bridges over the Seine. Later you can take a stroll through the Latin Quarter and consider joining an optional cruise along the Seine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Evergreen Laurel), Hotel (Occidental Levallois)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- View Eiffel Tower
- View Champs-Élysées
- View Seine bridges
- Stroll through Latin Quarter
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Cruise along the Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River Latin Quarter - Day 17
Paris
This morning is yours to spend at leisure, perhaps strolling the Champs-Élysées and people-watching from a local café or taking an optional trip to the Palace of Versailles. Later this evening you'll have dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Evergreen Laurel), Hotel (Occidental Levallois)
Included Activities
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Champs-Élysées
- People-watch from local café
- Optional Experience: Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Champs-Élysées Palace of Versailles - Day 18
End of Tour
You'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel Director as your memorable holiday comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
