Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and have the day to yourself to settle in and get oriented. By evening, your Travel Director brings everyone together for a canal cruise through the tree-lined waterways and into the Old City, then dinner follows at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam, served with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's charming tree-lined canals
- Explore the heart of the Old City
Landmarks Amsterdam Old City 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Start the morning with an optional visit to the Van Loon Museum if you're interested. Then a Local Expert walks you through the Rijksmuseum to see major Dutch art and Rembrandt's 'Night Watch' among other pieces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Visit the Rijksmuseum with a Local Expert
- View Rembrandt's 'Night Watch' and other works by Van Gogh and Vermeer
Optional Activities
- Visit the Van Loon Museum
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Van Loon Museum - Day 3
Amsterdam - Würzburg
You'll cross into Germany and head to Boppard in the Rhine Valley, where you board a river cruise toward Sankt Goar. The route takes you past hillside castles and vineyards with views of the Lorelei Rock. After a wine tasting on board, explore the cobbled streets of Würzburg's Old Town and walk past the 16th-century Alte Mainbrücke with its stone saints lining the sides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim, Würzburg)
Included Activities
- Rhine river cruise from Boppard to Sankt Goar
- Regional wine tasting on board the river cruise
- Explore Würzburg's Old Town and Alte Mainbrücke
Landmarks Lorelei Rock Würzburg Old Town Alte Mainbrücke - Day 4
Würzburg - Prague
The route goes to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town on the Romantic Road. From there, head east toward the Czech border, passing through Pilsen with its famous beer heritage before arriving in Prague. If you're interested, an optional river cruise through the city is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Prague City.)
Included Activities
- Explore Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany
Optional Activities
- River cruise through Prague in the evening
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber Pilsen 
- Day 5
Prague
Two activity options let you choose your own path in Prague. Either walk through the Castle courtyards and St. Vitus Cathedral, or join a Local Expert in the Jewish Quarter to learn about Jewish history and traditions while trying Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. In the afternoon, visit the Marienburg Fortress, a large baroque palace. The rest of the day and evening are yours, though you can join an optional Czech countryside experience if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Prague City.)
Included Activities
- Choice: Walk the courtyards of Prague Castle and visit St. Vitus Cathedral OR join Local Expert through the Jewish Quarter and taste traditional Trdelník pastry
- Visit Marienburg Fortress
Optional Activities
- Evening experience in the Czech countryside
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Prague Jewish Quarter Marienburg Fortress - Day 6
Prague - Salzburg
Cross into Austria and arrive in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and the 'Sound of Music' city. A Local Expert shows you the Mirabell Palace formal gardens and its fountains, plus the filming location for the 'Do, Re, Mi' scene. Walk through Residence Square, see the fortress and cathedral, and check out Mozart's birthplace on the busy Getreidegasse. Dinner is farm-to-table dining at a local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner with freshly prepared locally sourced ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Salzburg City)
Included Activities
- Visit Mirabell Palace and its formal gardens with a Local Expert
- See Residence Square and its fountain
- Visit Salzburg's imposing fortress, cathedral, and Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse
Landmarks Mirabell Palace Residence Square Salzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Getreidegasse 
- Day 7
Salzburg - Venice
Spend the morning shopping for local marzipan if you wish, or take a trip to Kehlsteinhaus (the Eagle's Nest) for high-altitude views of this historic alpine building. Later, drive through the Tauern Mountains and cross into Italy, ending up in Venice where your hotel sits in a quiet, authentic Venetian neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) for impressive views and historic alpine architecture
Landmarks Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) Tauern Mountains - Day 8
Venice
Get to know Venice's romantic side. See the large Campanile and Doge's Palace at St. Mark's Square, with the Bridge of Sighs connecting to old prisons. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience takes you to a traditional glass-blowing center to watch artisans work. The afternoon is free for shopping in small arcades or taking a lagoon cruise to the island of Burano for a meal with local wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Mark's Square, Campanile, and Doge's Palace
- Walk across the Bridge of Sighs
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Witness traditional glassblowing at an arts centre
Optional Activities
- Cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Campanile Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 9
Venice - Rome
Travel through the Apennine Mountains, passing through peaceful Tuscany and Umbria landscapes. Follow the Tiber River on your way to Rome, the Eternal City, where you'll settle into your hotel. Dinner is at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner accompanied by the rich tremolo of some of Italy's best-loved operas)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bettoja Massimo D'Azeglio, Rome)
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tuscany Umbria - Day 10
Rome
A Local Expert leads a morning walking tour covering Rome's art, ancient sites, piazzas, and palaces. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon from Roman times, and spend free time in Piazza Navona. In the evening, you get a private visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes where the Rector welcomes you. The 9th-century Byzantine mosaics are specially lit for this exclusive experience, and you'll see the historic well and notable chapels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli, Florence)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rome with a Local Expert
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit the Pantheon
- Explore Piazza Navona
- Private visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes with illuminated Byzantine mosaics
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Basilica of Saint Praxedes 
- Day 11
Rome - Florence
A Local Expert takes you through Vatican State. The Vatican Museums are accessed with fast-track entry to skip the lines and see the Papal art collection. Inside the Sistine Chapel, you'll see Michelangelo's ceiling. Then travel through Umbria and Tuscany to Florence, where another Local Expert shows you the Duomo with its Gates of Paradise and the Baptistery. Walk through Piazza della Signoria, the city's political center with fountains and Renaissance statues.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli, Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums with fast-track entry
- Visit the Sistine Chapel and view Michelangelo's ceiling
- Visit Florence Duomo and Baptistery with Gates of Paradise
- Visit Piazza della Signoria and view Neptune and David statues
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Florence Duomo Baptistery of Florence Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Statue of Neptune Statue of David 
- Day 12
Florence - Santa Margherita Ligure
Head to the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of Italy's most beautiful coastal scenery. A Local Expert accompanies you by boat (if weather allows) to one of the fishing villages. Spend time in the old medieval area or at the sandy beach. Later, continue to your resort in Santa Margherita Ligure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Park Suisse Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Visit Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site with a Local Expert
- Explore a picturesque fishing village by boat (weather permitting)
Landmarks Cinque Terre - Day 13
Santa Margherita Ligure - Lucerne
Travel north past Milan toward the Italian Lake District through Lake Lugano. Continue into the Swiss Alps via the Saint Gotthard Tunnel, one of the world's longest road tunnels. Pass through mountain scenery and rushing water before arriving at Lake Lucerne, where you have the rest of the afternoon to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Landmarks Lake Lugano Swiss Alps Saint Gotthard Tunnel Lake Lucerne - Day 14
Lucerne
A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience takes you up Mount Stanserhorn on an open-top solar-powered cable car. From the summit, you'll see vast views stretching to Alsace and Germany's Black Forest on clear days. Walk scenic trails and look for marmots while a Swiss ranger talks about local conservation and wildlife. Back in Lucerne, visit the Lion Monument carved in limestone for Swiss Guards who fell in 1792, cross the covered Chapel Bridge, and see the baroque Jesuit Church. Afternoon time is free for shopping, and dinner offers your choice from several restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose from a selection of restaurants and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Mount Stanserhorn summit on solar-powered open-top cable car
- Walk scenic mountain pathways with views of Swiss Alps, Alsace, and Black Forest
- Conservation talk by a Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
- View the Lion Monument in Lucerne
- Stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge
- View the baroque Jesuit Church
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church - Day 15
Lucerne - Paris
Drive through rural Burgundy's vineyard countryside to Paris. See the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre's grand facades, and romantic Seine bridges. Visit the obelisk at Place de la Concorde and drive past the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Your evening is free to explore the city's lively atmosphere, perhaps catching a well-known cabaret show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- See the Eiffel Tower
- See Notre-Dame Cathedral
- See the Louvre
- Explore the banks of the Seine and its romantic bridges
- See Place de la Concorde and its obelisk
- Drive along the Champs-Élysées
- See the Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit one of the world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 16
Paris
An Insight Choice shapes your Paris day. Either explore the Montorgueil district to see how locals live (schools, food shops, housing, heritage sites, sports facilities, theaters, and covered passages), or join a local food lover walking through patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers sampling local treats. That evening, have refined French cuisine at L'Alsace restaurant, once frequented by French entertainer Josephine Baker.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Refined French cuisine at the iconic restaurant L'Alsace)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Choice: Explore Montorgueil district (passages couverts, heritage landmarks, and potentially jardin vertical) OR join a local food lover to visit patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers
Landmarks Montorgueil District Passages couverts - Day 17
Paris
Your journey concludes as you say goodbye to traveling companions. Transfers take you to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
